Spantik Expedition
- 43-52 Days
Conquer the Golden Peak
Experience the thrill of climbing Spantik Peak (7,027 meters), affectionately known as the Golden Peak, with our carefully designed Spantik Expedition. Nestled in the Karakoram Range, Spantik offers a spectacular and rewarding challenge for climbers looking to ascend a 7,000-meter peak surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
The journey begins in the scenic Nagar Valley, where lush meadows and picturesque villages provide a serene introduction to the adventure ahead. The trek to Spantik Base Camp takes you through glacial moraines, high-altitude plateaus, and pristine alpine terrain, offering panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.
Spantik’s Southeast Ridge, the most popular route, presents a mix of snow and ice climbing with relatively moderate technical difficulty, making it an ideal peak for mountaineers preparing for higher-altitude challenges. The climb requires stamina, skill, and acclimatization as you ascend through steep ridges and snowy slopes to reach the summit.
From the top of Spantik, climbers are rewarded with a sweeping view of the Karakoram Range, the Nanga Parbat Massif, and the vast Deosai Plains. The golden hues of the peak during sunrise and sunset create an unforgettable spectacle, adding to its allure as the Golden Peak.
Whether you’re an experienced climber seeking a thrilling ascent or someone aspiring to explore the high-altitude wonders of the Karakoram, the Spantik Expedition promises an adventure of a lifetime. Join us to conquer this magnificent peak and immerse yourself in the magic of the mountains!
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