If you’re plotting a trip to Aconcagua, you’ll likely be wondering about your budget. When planning a big expedition, it’s best to know as early as possible how much you’ll need to save. But how much does it cost to trek to Aconcagua? How much spending money will you need, and how much do you tip porters? We’ve broken down all of the costs, so you’ll know the score…
How much it costs to trek to Aconcagua
When choosing an expedition, you should know exactly what is (and isn’t) included. At Earth’s Edge, our expedition to Aconcagua costs €6,199. We are transparent about everything that fee includes. Our 21-day expedition includes…
- International flights from Dublin to Buenos Aires return economy class.
- Internal flights in Argentina.
- Experienced Irish/UK expedition leader.
- Experienced Irish/UK expedition doctor.
- Training Weekend.
- Local English speaking guides and a full support team.
- All accommodation based on twin sharing in hotels in Penitentes/Mendoza and camping elsewhere.
- All meals and drinking water are included except in Mendoza where accommodation is based on B&B.
- A celebratory dinner at the end of the expedition.
- All transport throughout the expedition.
- All group gear consisting of first aid kits, mountaineering equipment, cooking equipment etc.
- An Earth’s Edge bandana for all participants.
What’s not included?
- Park entrance fees, which must be paid for in person in Mendoza. Entrance fees for the coming year are yet to be confirmed but will be approximately USD$900-$1000 per person.
- Porters to help you carry your equipment on the upper mountain.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Medical vaccinations.
- Tourist visas.
- Personal equipment.
- Personal spending and tips.
- Expenses of a personal nature like laundry, phone calls, alcohol, excess baggage charges and any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
Trekking to Aconcagua from the UK
If you’re joining us from the UK, you can simply choose to book the expedition without flights, and book your own. The expedition costs €5,099 or £4,389 without flights. We’ll tell you exactly what flights you’ll need to book. We can also help with airport transfers.
How much cash do I need to bring?
As well as the cash fee for the park fees, we recommend you bring $700 in cash. There are ATMs in Mendoza but it’s best to bring from home, just in case. If you feel you will need a porter to carry your gear for you, you’ll need additional cash for this. We recommend you tip your local expedition staff $150 – you can give this to your expedition leader and they will disperse it.
Can I pay in instalments?
Of course. An initial deposit of €399 will secure your place on the expedition. After that, you can pay in segments in your account as frequently as you’d like. The full amount is due two months prior to the expedition.
If you want to read more about our expedition to Aconcagua, click here!
