Cho-Oyu 2009 Schedule & Prices

2009 Dates

8/28 - 10/14/09  Arrive Lhasa 8/31. Depart Katmandu 10/13.

Land Costs
$16,000.00

Payments
$2,000.00 deposit, due with application
$14,000.00 payment due 120 days prior to departure.
Please note if you would like to pay the balance with a credit card a
.027% ($378) surcharge will be added to your balance.

Land Costs Include
Transportation to and from airport in Lhasa
Hotels in Lhasa (only the first night of return), Zhangmu, Nalaam and Tingri
All ground transport to Base Camp
All group camp supplies, such as tents, stoves, etc.
All group climbing gear including oxygen
All meals while trekking and climbing
Welcome dinner and farewell dinner
Climbing and trekking permits
Guides, Sherpa, yaks, porters, and support staff

Land Costs Do Not Include
$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
International round-trip airfare USA-Lhasa
Meals in Lhasa (some group meals are paid for)
Personal gear (see gear list)
Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
Single Room Supplement
For those requesting double room accommodations every effort will be made to pair you with another climber. A Single Room Supplement will apply if a match cannot be made or if there is a last minute cancellation.
Personal expenses (i.e. laundry, mail, telecommunications)
Trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended)
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents
Visas
Evacuation fee for early departure(approximately $1500.00)

Cho-Oyu Cancellation/Refund Policy
Each $2,000.00 deposit is non-refundable.
All balances are due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified.
Full refunds, less deposit, will be provided 120-days prior to departure date.
50% refunds will be provided 90-120 days prior to departure date.
No refunds will be provided 89-days prior to departure date.
All refund requests must be made in writing.
Participants whose balances are not received by the 120th-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.

Note: Alpine Ascents reserves the right to waive any fees. As we offer personalized service, we will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.

Trip Cancellation Insurance
We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with Travelex. If you are signing up online or over the phone our location number is #47-0553. Detailed policy information will be sent upon receipt of your completed application.

Prepaid Air Medical Service
Alpine Ascents recommends Air Ambulance Card for emergency medical evacuation coverage. Enroll online at: