How Much Does It Cost to Climb Everest?
Embarking on an Everest expedition is undoubtedly one of the most expensive adventures on Earth.
1. Permits
Nepal charges approximately 11,000 - 15,000 USD per person. Additional paperwork may cost around 1,000 - 4,000 USD.
2. Sherpa Guides
Expect to spend 20,000 - 40,000 USD for 2-3 professionally trained mountaineering guides. This includes their salaries, insurance, and living expenses.
3. Logistics and Base Camp Costs
From 5,000 - 10,000 USD covers transporting equipment to the stations, yaks, porters, helicopters. This includes establishing the base camp and higher camps, communication, weather forecasts, food, and accommodation.
4. Oxygen
Oxygen can cost 4,000 - 8,000 USD. Climbers often use 6-8 oxygen tanks, with each tank costing 500 - 900 USD.
5. Flights and Insurance
Internal flights from your hotel to the starting point can cost 2,000 - 5,000 USD (excluding international flights from your country).
6. Mountaineering Gear
Technical climbing equipment, clothing, boots, helmets, sleeping bags, tents, thermal layers will cost between 3,000 - 6,000 USD.
7. Coordination Fees
Expedition organization, coordination, training, and emergency provisions can cost 5,000 - 15,000 USD through expedition companies.
So, the total estimated cost is around 100,000 USD (approximately 2.6 billion VND) for those seeking the experience. And that's just the cost once you arrive at the starting point; earlier preparation costs vary.
Consider yourself fortunate if you're not in a position to take on this expensive undertaking; at least you won't freeze to death on a snowy mountain.
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