Who Are the Best-Reviewed Aconcagua Guide Companies?
By Blake Penson, Founder of ExpedReview · Everest summiter · Seven Summits climber · 20-year mountaineer · Industry expert
Last reviewed: 20 October 2026 · Editorial picks are ranked only by verified ExpedReview reviews; sponsors cannot buy a position.
The short answer
Climbing The Seven Summits and 360 Expeditions each have seven verified Aconcagua reviews on ExpedReview; Climbing The Seven Summits averages 4.91/5 and 360 Expeditions 4.46/5. Altogether 18 verified reviews cover 5 operators, so the evidence is useful but thin. Permits for foreign climbers cost US$1,170–2,000 in the 2025–26 high season depending on valley and assistance (Government of Mendoza).
| Key figure | What it is |
|---|---|
| 18 | verified Aconcagua reviews (ER) |
| 5 | operators with verified reviews |
| US$4,200–9,995 | listed guided price range (ER) |
| 6,962 m | summit elevation (ER location data) |
Which operators have verified Aconcagua reviews?
| Operator | Verified reviews | Avg rating /5 | ERTI | Base | Lowest price (ER listing or operator site) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climbing The Seven Summits | 7 | 4.91 | 4.90 | United States | US$9,995 |
| 360 Expeditions | 7 | 4.46 | 4.61 | United Kingdom | US$6,462 |
| Furtenbach Adventures | 2 | 5.00 | 4.76 | Austria | US$6,290 |
| Adventure Consultants | 1 | 5.00 | 4.82 | New Zealand | US$9,650 (2026–27 season) (adventureconsultants.com Aconcagua page) |
| Summitclimb | 1 | 2.40 | 4.62 | United States | US$5,450 |
How do reviewers rate safety and value?
| Operator | Reviews | Safety /5 | Value /5 | Logistics /5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climbing The Seven Summits | 7 | 4.86 | 5.00 | – |
| 360 Expeditions | 7 | 4.43 | 4.43 | – |
| Furtenbach Adventures | 2 | 5.00 | 5.00 | – |
| Adventure Consultants | 1 | 5.00 | 5.00 | – |
| Summitclimb | 1 | 3.00 | 2.00 | – |
What should I compare between Aconcagua operators?
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Route: Normal (Horcones) or Polish Glacier traverse (Vacas) | Different permit prices and difficulty |
| Guide ratio on summit day | Summit day is long and cold |
| Number of spare days | Wind often closes the summit |
| Mule and porter allowance | Load-carrying is a large cost and effort |
| Insurance requirement | Evacuation insurance is mandatory for ascent permits |
What else should you plan for?
| Item | Figure or guidance | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Success rate | Roughly 30–40% of climbers | |
| Team size | Ask for the maximum team size and guide ratio on summit day | |
| Oxygen | Not standard on the normal route; ask whether emergency oxygen bottles are carried | |
| Duration | 18–22 days for a full expedition |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Aconcagua guide company?
On ExpedReview, Climbing The Seven Summits has 7 verified Aconcagua reviews averaging 4.91/5, the highest among operators with more than two reviews.
How many operators run Aconcagua?
Ten credible operator listings on ExpedReview show an Aconcagua price, and five operators have verified reviews (20 October 2026).
Is Aconcagua permit included?
Ask. Many operators list the park permit separately because it is priced by the province and paid in pesos.
Sources
- ExpedReview database (expedreview-prod): approved, verified reviews, operator listings and listed prices, queried 20 Oct 2026 with read-only SELECT queries.
- Government of Mendoza, Aconcagua Provincial Park fee decree for the 2025–26 season (Decree 2322/2025) and press release 'Ya está habilitada la venta anticipada de permisos para la temporada 2025-2026', mendoza.gov.ar, 11 Jul 2025.
How ExpedReview data works: counts are approved, verified client reviews on ExpedReview as of 20 October 2026. ERTI is ExpedReview's trust index, a summary of review evidence and operator conduct on the platform; it is one input, not a guarantee. Listed prices are each operator's lowest "from" price on ExpedReview and change often. Historical fatality and summit ratios describe past expeditions, not your personal odds.