K2 Baltoro Glacier Trek
Into the Valley of the Mountain Gods

Overview

Details

Trip length: 24 days: 6 nights hotels, 15 nights camping
Dates: July 2-25, 2008 & August 27-September 19, 2008. This trip is also available as a private/custom departure. Please contact us for details.
Cost: $4225 per person Land Only Cost for a group of 4 to 10 people
Difficulty: 14 days STRENUOUS trekking, max. altitude - 15420 feet / 4700 meters
Trip Rating:
Includes: SERVICES INCLUDED:
Airport/road transfer in AC coach and four wheels drive jeep.
Hotel accommodation at deluxe class hotels with all meals.
All meals during trek.
Sleeping tents, mattresses, kitchen tent, toilet tent and mess tent with tables/stools.
Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel and related camping gear.
Services of English speaking guide, cook, and low altitude porters.
12.5 kg of personal baggage during trek.
Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
Trekking fee and trekking permit process.
Insurance of our field staff, porters/staff.
Safety rope and basic necessary gear.
Ice axe/crampon and local made down jackets can be hired if needed.

NOT INCLUDED:
International & domestic airfare and airport tax. Excess weight.
Sleeping bags and personal nature clothing/equipment.
Extras at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone calls.
Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid, and helicopter rescue coverage etc.
Any other services not mentioned above.

Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 - En route to Pakistan - Depart home en route to Islamabad, Pakistan.

Day 3 - Arrive in Islamabad - You will be met upon arrival and transferred to our group hotel.

Day 4 - Fly to Skardu or begin drive to Chilas. Hotel. - Fly to Skardu or drive by coach to Chilas.

Day 5 - In Skardu or complete drive from Chilas. Hotel. - Day free at Skardu or complete road journey.

Day 6 - Drive to Askole. 3000 meters. Camp. - By jeeps drive to Askole (8-9 hrs).

Day 7 - Trek to Jhola. 3200 meters. Camp. - Trek to Jhola Camp (4 -5 hrs).

Day 8 - Trek to Paiyu. 3600 meters. Camp. - Trek to Paiyu Camp.

Day 9 - Traditional rest day at Paiyu. Camp. - Traditional rest day at Paiyu. Overnight at tent.

Day 10 - Trek to Khuburtze. 4000 meters. Camp. - Long, gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier to Khuburtz Camp.

Day 11 - Trek to Urdukas. 4200 meters. Camp. - 4-5 hours lovely walk to Urdukas Camp.

Day 12 - Trek to Goro II. 4500 meters. Camp. - 6-8 hours walk on the glacier to Goro II Camp.

Day 13 - Trek to Concordia. 4700 meters. Camp. - 5-6 hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views to camp at Concordia.

Day 14 & 15 - At Concordia for exploration. Camp. - Two days free for local explorations and optional excursion to K2 BC. Overnight at tent.

Day 16 - Trek to Beyonge. 6-7 hours. Camp. - Trek back to Beyonge. (6-7 hrs). Overnight in tent.

Day 17 - Trek to Khuburtze. 6-7 hours. Camp. - Trek to Khuburtze. (6-7 hrs). Overnight in tent.

Day 18 - Trek to Paiyu. 5-6 hours. Camp. - Trek to Paiyu. (5-6 hrs). Overnight in tent.

Day 19 - Trek to Jhola. 5-6 hours. Camp. - Trek to Jhola. (5-6 hrs). Overnight in tent.

Day 20 - Trek to Askole. 6-7 hours. Camp. - Trek to Askole. (6-7 hrs). Overnight in tent.

Day 21 - Jeep to Skardu. Hotel. - By jeep drives to Skardu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 22 - Fly or begin drive to Islamabad. Hotel. - Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas.

Day 23 - Free day in Islamabad or complete drive. Hotel. - Leisure day in Islamabad or complete road journey to Islamabad.

Day 24 - Depart Islamabad - Transfer to airport for your return flight home.

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