Kilimanjaro 2008-2009 Schedule & Prices

Summer 2008 Dates

July 5 - 19, 2008
July 14 – 28, 2008
July 23 – August 6, 2008
August 1 – August 15, 2008
August 10 – August 24, 2008
August 19 – September 2, 2008
September 6 – September 20, 2008

Winter 2008/2009 Dates

December 20, 2008 – January 3, 2009
January 2 – 16, 2009
January 11 – 25, 2009
January 20 – February 3, 2009
January 29 – February 12, 2009
February 7 – February 21, 2009

Summer 2009 Dates

July 5 - 19, 2009
July 14 – 28, 2009
July 23 – August 6, 2009
August 1 – August 15, 2009
August 10 – August 24, 2009
August 19 – September 2, 2009

Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania Day 2. Depart Day 14, evening flight.

Land Costs
$5,600.00

Payments
$700.00 deposit, due with application
Balance due 90 days prior to departure.

Dates & Prices are subject to change

Note: Alpine Ascents offers a 10% discount for those partaking in back-to-back climbs of Mt. Elbrus, and Kilimanjaro two of the seven summits. This combination offers an excellent opportunity to save money and experience two extremely different climbs, while completing two of the seven summits.

Climb Only and Safari Only Options
For those climbers with limited time, we offer a Climb-Only option for this trip at a reduced price. Contact our office for details. For those climber that are interested in family members joining them on the safari after the climb, or for those individuals interested in experiencing the fantastic game parks of Africa without the challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro, we offer a Safari-Only option on each of our departures. Contact our office for details and pricing.

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Land Costs Include
All Tanzania transportation
All Hotel accommodations in Tanzania during listed itinerary. (double occupancy)
All group equipment, such as tents, stoves, etc.
All meals (B,L,D) during the climb and safari (Days 3 - 14)
Porters, drivers, guides, park fees and climbing permits

Land Costs Do Not Include
$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
International round-trip airfare Tanzania
Optional Serengeti Balloon Ride ($475.00)
Nairobi Shuttle & Lodging Supplement: $500.00 for those traveling via Nairobi
Tanzanian and/or Kenyan visas
Meals, transport, and lodging outside the regular itinerary
Bottled Beverages
Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
Personal gear (see gear list)
International vaccinations
Optional Single Room Supplement: $450.00
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents International
Tips and gratuities
All prices and dates subject to change.

Kilimanjaro 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.

Each deposit, regardless of amount, includes a $200.00 non-refundable registration fee.
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:

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