Five 8,000m Base Camps Trek – The Big Five (2024-25)
- 29 Days
Description
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey that takes you to the base camps of five of the world’s most iconic 8,000-meter peaks in the heart of Pakistan’s Himalayas and Karakoram. The Big Five trek offers an unparalleled adventure for mountaineers and trekking enthusiasts, combining awe-inspiring landscapes, cultural encounters, and the sheer thrill of standing in the shadows of Earth’s highest giants.
This extraordinary tour includes visits to:
- K2 Base Camp (8,611m): The second-highest mountain in the world, known as the “Savage Mountain.”
- Broad Peak Base Camp (8,051m): A neighbor to K2, offering breathtaking panoramas of the Karakoram.
- Gasherbrum I Base Camp (8,080m) & Gasherbrum II Base Camp (8,035m): Nestled in the serene, icy expanse of the Gasherbrum massif.
- Nanga Parbat Base Camp (8,126m): The “Killer Mountain” of the Himalayas, surrounded by lush meadows and dramatic glaciers.
The trek seamlessly combines two of Pakistan’s most famous mountain regions—Baltistan and Diamer—offering a rare chance to witness the grandeur of both the Karakoram and the Himalayas. From the towering rock spires of the Baltoro Glacier to the lush valleys of Nanga Parbat, every step of this journey is steeped in natural beauty and adventure.
Designed for the 2024-25 trekking season, this epic trek challenges both body and spirit while rewarding you with unmatched views, unforgettable cultural exchanges, and memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re ready to conquer the ultimate trekking challenge, The Big Five awaits you!
Included
- All domestic flights (Checked Baggage Allowance: 20kg, Hand Carry: 7kg)
- All road transfers including airport transfers
- All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent)
- All camping site fees and bridge fees
- Implementation of government SOPs/Guidelines in case of new pandemic variants.
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages/water during meals
- Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek
- Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Government trekking permit fees and paperwork
- Waste management fees (government requirement)
- Islamabad and Skardu city tours including all entry fees
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porters - personal luggage (14kgs)
- Storage service for baggage in Skardu (for leaving a bag behind in Skardu before going on the trek)
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
Excluded
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
- Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet etc)
- Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additional USD 67 per night
- Additional trek weight/baggage: USD 11 per kg
- Storage service for baggage in Islamabad: USD 28 per bag/piece
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
- Early Windup/Return Costs (e.g. early return from trek due to any reason)
- Costs due to Force Majeure (e.g. earthquake, landslide, floods, etc)
- Base Camps of K2 and Broad Peak
- Base Camp of Gasherbrum I (8,080m) & GII (8,035m)
- Base Camp of Nanga Parbat (8,126m)
- Night stay at K2 Base Camp
- Night stay at Gasherbrum I (8,080m) & GII (8,035m)
- Night stay at Nanga Parbat Base Camp
- Concordia - Throne Room of the Mountain Gods
- Circular/Circuit trek to scenic Hushe Valley
- Gilkey memorial
- Gondogoro La Pass (5,585m). View four 8,000m peaks (K2, Gasherbrum I & II, Broad Peak) and other peaks (Gasherbrum 4, Laila, Gondogoro Peak etc) from one point.
- Trek along Vigne and Gondogoro glaciers from Concordia after trek to Godwin Austin glacier via Baltoro Glacier (5th longest and world’s largest outside polar region).
- Views of other peaks between 5,000m to 8,000m including Gasherbrum 3 and 4, Masherbrum, Mustagh Tower, Bakhordas Peak, Mitre Peak, Crystal Peak, Marbel Peak, Biale Peak, Lobsang Spire, Trango Towers, Uli Biaho, Cathedral Peak, Urdukas Peak etc.
- Views of Glaciers (e.g. Biafo, Vigne, Liligo, Dunge, Muztagh, Biango, Yermanendu, Mandu and more), glacial lakes, waterfalls and streams
- More views of peaks between 5,000m to 8,000m including Laila Peak, Chogolisa etc.
- Valleys of Skardu and Shigar
- Visit Gilkey Memorial
- Karakoram Highway
- Sightseeing in Skardu and Islamabad
- Visit Fairy Meadows