K2 Expedition
- 43-52 Days
Conquer the world’s second-highest peak
Embark on the ultimate mountaineering challenge with The K2 Expedition, an awe-inspiring journey to the summit of the world’s second-highest peak. Towering at 8,611 meters, K2, known as the “Savage Mountain,” is a true test of skill, endurance, and determination. This legendary climb attracts elite mountaineers from around the globe, offering an unparalleled adventure in the heart of the Karakoram Range.
The expedition begins with a trek through the stunning Baltoro Glacier, one of the most spectacular approaches in the world. As you traverse this rugged terrain, you’ll be greeted by breathtaking views of some of the Karakoram’s most iconic peaks, including Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and II, and Masherbrum. Reaching K2 Base Camp is an achievement in itself, as you stand at the foot of this colossal peak.
From Base Camp, the climb involves navigating technical rock faces, icy ridges, and unpredictable weather conditions. Routes like the Abruzzi Spur or Cesen Route challenge climbers with their steep ascents, requiring advanced skills and careful acclimatization. Despite its difficulty, the rewards are unmatched—standing on K2’s summit offers a sense of triumph and unparalleled views across the Karakoram and beyond.
The K2 Expedition is not just a climb; it’s a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and connection with the raw power of nature. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and take your place among the few who have dared to conquer the Savage Mountain.
Full-Board Service
- High Altitude Climbing Leader/Sherpa hired from Nepal (request for details)
- Rope fixing team of Sherpas hired from Nepal (request for details), based on number of pax.
- Lodging above base camp
- Group climbing gear/equipment (tent, rope, ice crew, snow-bar, EPI gas, cooking pots, stoves, gas, etc)
- Meals above base camp during climb ((high altitude food/snacks)
- All meals during trek to base camp and at base-camp (B,L,D)
- Four (4) nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)
- Lodging at base camp (single supplement)
- Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge
- All internal/domestic transport
- All domestic flights
- 65kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage
- Permit & royalty fee
- Liason officer(s) - equipment fee and allowance
- Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge
- Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc)
- Experienced cook from Pakistan
- Kitchen staff
- Porters for all expedition supplies
- Solar power at base camp
- Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)
- Communication radio (walkie talkie)
- Weather reports from European sources
Base-Camp Package
- High Altitude Climbing Leader/Sherpa hired from Nepal (request for details)
- Rope fixing team of three Sherpas hired from Nepal (request for details)
- Lodging above base camp
- Group climbing gear/equipment (tent, rope, ice crew, snow-bar, EPI gas, cooking pots, stoves, gas, etc)
- Meals above base camp during climb ((high altitude food/snacks)
- All meals during trek to base camp and at base-camp (B,L,D)
- Four (4) nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)
- Lodging at base camp (single supplement)
- Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge
- All internal/domestic transport
- All domestic flights
- 65kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage
- Permit & royalty fee
- Liason officer(s) - equipment fee and allowance
- Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge
- Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc)
- Experienced cook from Pakistan
- Kitchen staff
- Porters for all expedition supplies
- Solar power at base camp
- Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)
- Communication radio (walkie talkie)
- Weather reports from European sources
Excluded
- Personal climbing Sherpa - USD 12, 944 (includes wages, kit allowance, royalty fee, return flight fares from Nepal, meals in Pakistan, oxygen cyclinders & mask/regulator for climb, accommodation, etc)
- Supplemental Oxygen for climbers (4 cylinders recommended) - Contact for Price
- Oxygen set for climber - includes regulator, mask, hoses, carriage to high camps - USD 980
- Summit bonus for personal Sherpa of US$ 1500
- International airfare
- Personal climbing equipment for any 8,000m peak, clothing & sleeping equipment
- Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory
- Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad
- Pakistan visa fee
- Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 490 in total
- Meals in Islamabad
- Extra hotel nights after the climb
- Trip cancellation insurance
- All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation)
- Charges incurred due to (Force majeure)
- Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country.
- Very competitive prices for an eight thousander peak
- Field office and permanent staff for logistical arrangements to and from the mountain
- Itinerary based on our mountain guide's indigenous knowledge and vast experience
- Spectacular mountain vistas during the expedition
- View 8,000 m peaks including Gasherbrum 2 (8,035 m), Broad Peak (8,051 m) and K2 (8,611 m) from Goro II, Concordia & base camps
- 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
- Indus, Panmah and Braldu rivers
- Valleys of Skardu and Shigar
- Balti porter life, Askole jeep safari etc
- Meet mountaineers at base camps
- Sightseeing in Skardu and Islamabad