Aconcagua (6,961 m22,838 ft) is the highest peak outside Asia and a non-technical but seriously high trek-climb. Altitude, wind and cold are the main adversaries.
What Aconcagua costs
With a guided expedition
$6,595–$9,800 for the middle half of the 45 trips we researched.
The full range is $4,200–$27,995.
18 more are priced in other currencies and are not included here.
Each company’s own price, in the currency it quotes, read from its website. Prices change, so check with the company.
Park permit fee (extra at 89 of the 98 companies that say)
Organising it yourself
About $3,000–$4,500 on the mountain.
The permit ($1,640 unassisted for a foreign climber in high season, less through a registered provider), mules to base camp, food, fuel, a tent and transport from Mendoza.
Our estimate. International flights, gear and insurance are extra.
The mountains have taught me so much, because no-one is higher than nature; when climbing mountains, nature is god. The mountains made me and gave me new purpose and meaning. In the Big Mountains, you are humbled.
