Ecuador Volcanoes 2008-2009 Schedule & Prices
2008-2009 Dates
May 31 - June 15, 2008
Arrive Quito May 31. Depart Quito June 15.
July 5 - 20, 2008
Arrive Quito July 5. Depart Quito July 20.
November 8 - 23, 2008
Arrive Quito November 8. Depart Quito November 23.
November 29 - December 14, 2008
Arrive Quito December 1. Depart Quito December 14.
January 3 - January 18, 2009
Arrive Quito January 3. Depart Quito January 18.
January 24 - February 8, 2009
Arrive Quito January 24. Depart Quito February 8.
Land Costs
Summer 2008 - $3,100.00 (Per Person, Double Occupancy)
Winter 2008/2009 - $3,300.00 (Per Person, Double Occupancy)
9-Day Trip Dates
June 21 - 29, 2008
Arrive Quito June 21. Depart Quito June 29.
9-Day Trip Land Costs
$2,000.00 (Per Person, Double Occupancy)
Payments
$500.00 deposit, due with application
Balance due 90 days prior to departure.
Land Costs Include
All in country transportation
Hotels in Quito - Hotels upgraded for 2008
All hut fees
All group climbing gear
All meals while climbing
Park fees and permits
Land Costs Do Not Include
$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
International round-trip airfare USA-Ecuador
Personal gear (see gear list)
Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
Personal items
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Alpine Ascents' control- including extra hotels if climbers choose to opt out of any climbing portions
Trip cancellation insurance
Ecuador Cancellation/Refund Policy
Note: Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions.
Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.
Full refunds, less registration fee, will be provided 90-days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
50% refunds will be provided 60-89 days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
No refunds will be provided 59-days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the 90-day period, as stated above.
All balances are due 90 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified.
Participants whose balances are not received by the 90-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:
