Many clients choose to use porters to facilitate their ascent of Aconcagua, increasing their chances of success and making their climb much more enjoyable.

The trip price includes the cost of mules to transport the group’s gear into base camp, but not porters above base camp. Unlike on other mountains, porters on Aconcagua work for the on-mountain logistics companies rather than being attached directly to a particular expedition. If you would like a porter to assist in carrying your personal gear and a share of the group gear, you may either hire them on an ad hoc basis during the climb or arrange their services in advance.

Please note, it is less expensive to hire porters on the mountain than to arrange them in advance. If hiring porters on an ad hoc basis, all payments must be made in cash with US dollars on the day of the service provided. Booking ahead of time guarantees availability and eliminates the need to carry this large amount of cash during the climb.

A standard porter load is 20kg and charged at a flat rate up to that maximum weight (i.e., if you only have 17kg, you will still be charged the 20kg rate). Additional weight will be charged at a pro-rated amount per kilogram. It is important to note that using a porter will still leave you with some gear to carry. However, your pack will be limited to 10-14kg rather than 20-25kg for each carry and move.

If you want to make your climb easier, or you simply want to enjoy the climb more, hiring porters may be the right decision.

All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.