How Much Does Aconcagua Cost? Permits and Guided Prices
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
For the 2025–26 high season, a foreign (non-Latin American) climber paid US$1,170 for an assisted ascent permit via the Horcones (Normal Route) valley or US$1,450 via the Vacas (Polish Glacier) valley, under Mendoza's fee decree. Guided expeditions listed on ExpedReview run from US$4,200 to US$9,995, with a median of about US$6,178 (10 credible listings). 'Assisted' means you contract a registered park service provider, not necessarily a guide.
| Key figure | What it is |
|---|---|
| US$1,170 | assisted ascent permit, Horcones, high season 2025–26 |
| US$1,640 | unassisted ascent permit, Horcones |
| ~US$6,178 | median listed guided price (ER, 10 listings) |
| 18 | verified Aconcagua reviews (ER) |
How much is the Aconcagua permit?
| Ascent permit, foreign climber, high season 2025–26 | Horcones (Normal) | Vacas (Polish / 360°) |
|---|---|---|
| With assistance (registered provider) | US$1,170 | US$1,450 |
| Without assistance | US$1,640 | US$2,000 |
| Early-bird price (sold 15 Jul – 29 Aug 2025) | US$980 | US$1,200 |
Dollar prices are paid in Argentine pesos at the Banco Nación rate. Evacuation and medical insurance is mandatory for ascent permits (Government of Mendoza).
What do guided Aconcagua expeditions cost?
| 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 |
Which season should I budget for?
Mendoza defined the 2025–26 summer season as 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026, with the high-season pricing in the core of summer. Fees for 2026–27 are set by a new decree each year, so check before booking.
What else should you plan for?
| Item | Figure or guidance | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tips | Budget for guide, porter and muleteer tips; ask your operator for guidance |
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Aconcagua permit?
For 2025–26, US$1,170 (assisted) or US$1,640 (unassisted) via Horcones for foreign non-Latin American climbers in high season (Government of Mendoza).
Do I need a guide on Aconcagua?
No. 'Assisted' only requires contracting a registered service provider, which lowers the permit price.
How much does a guided Aconcagua climb cost?
Listed guided prices on ExpedReview range from US$4,200 to US$9,995 (10 credible listings, 20 October 2026).
Sources
- 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.
- ExpedReview database (expedreview-prod): approved, verified reviews, operator listings and listed prices, queried 20 Oct 2026 with read-only SELECT queries.
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.