Planning your climb up Aconcagua? You'll want to be prepared, especially when it comes to communication and safety. Here's everything you need to know to stay connected and safe during your adventure.
Types of Trekking and Climbing Permits
There are four types of Aconcagua permits:
- One-Day Trekking Permit
- Three-Day Trekking Permit
- One-Week Trekking Permit
- Summit Climbing Permit (up to 20 days)
Each permit type varies in cost based on the duration, time of the summer season, and the applicant’s nationality (with discounts for Argentinian nationals for example).
Options on Aconcagua Climbing Permits
For the ascent permit, you have two options:
Independent Climbing Permit: You pay this permit when you’re not hiring any services inside the Aconcagua Park. However, you’ll need to hire at least restroom services at base or intermediate camps (Confluencia, Pampa de Leñas, or Casa de Piedra). This is a more expensive fee; so we definitely recommend hiring our services inside the park.
Assisted Climbing Permit: If you hire services from a local agency, like ours, from guided expeditions to mules services, you receive a discounted fee. We handle all the paperwork prior to your arrival so once you get to Mendoza, you have everything ready to go to the mountains.
Aconcagua Permit Costs and Payment Details
Currency: Permits are priced in US dollars.
Seasonal Prices: Prices vary each season. For example, in January 2024, the ascent fee for the Normal Horcones route was:
U$800 (with local company services)
U$1,300 (without local company services)
How to Complete Your Aconcagua Climbing Permit Paperwork
Once you’ve selected the services you’ll need in Aconcagua Provincial Park, we’ll assist you with the entire permit process. Here are the steps we’ll guide you through:
Filling out the Aconcagua climbing permit personal information form provided by the government.
Signing the Aconcagua Risk Acceptance Form, required by the park authorities.
Verifying the correct Aconcagua rescue insurance, which is mandatory for all climbers (read more here).
Organizing your documents to ensure they meet all government requirements.
Processing your Aconcagua permit payment efficiently.
Delivering your official Aconcagua climbing permit to your hotel upon arrival in Mendoza.
We’re here to support you throughout the entire permit process, ensuring everything is handled on time so you can focus on preparing for an unforgettable adventure in Aconcagua Provincial Park.
Contact us today to get started!
