Tour Overview

Spantik - This striking mountain lies in a less frequented part of the Karakoram. The South East ridge is a long snowy ridge, over 8km in length, which offers little technical difficulty, short sections of 30 to 40 degrees and relatively low objective danger. A three day trek takes us from the village of Arandu to our base camp at 4350m, after which the team will have seventeen days to climb the mountain. Three camps will be established above base camp: Camp 1 at 5100m, Camp 2 at 5650m and Camp 3 at 6250m.

First attempted in 1906, the mountain's summit was finally reached in 1955 by a German expedition led by Karl Kramer.

You should have previously climbed to between 5000m to 6000m and be technically competent to Scottish grade I/II or Alpine PD+. An ideal peak in the summer months for those wanting to visit the greater ranges.

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Tour Highlights

Itinerary

International flights arrive in Islamabad with time to relax and enjoy a well earned rest in our very comfortable hotel. Tour the exciting bazaars of Rawalpindi where you will see much gold and silver jewellery, Kasmiri shawls and Bokarra carpets.

Given good weather we fly to Skardu (perhaps the most spectacular commercial flight in the world, with magnificent views of Nanga Parbat the ninth highest mountain in the world. Please note that if weather causes delays with the flight then extra costs will need to be incurred for food and accommodation in Islamabad (H,B)

Rest day in Skardu, while the final preparations are being made, you will have the chance to visit the sights surrounding Skardu as well as the tranquil Shangri-La (H,B)

Jeep up the Shigar valley towards Askole where we follow the Basha river to Arrandu village at 2770m. (C,B,L,D).

While the porters transport our gear to base camp we follow the North side of the Chogolungma Glacier to Choco Brangsa camp at 3,300m. This takes 5-6 hrs. (C,B,L,D).

The camp today at the Bolocho Glacier is a long trek along the North side of the Chogolungma Glacier across two other glaciers. A 7-8 hr day. (C,B,L,D).

Today a 5-6 hr day brings us to the Spantik base camp at 4,300m. (C,B,L,D)

Climbing period. (C,B,L,D).

Depart base camp and follow our route back down the Chogolungma Glacier. (C,B,L,D).

Trek to Arandu. 6-8hrs (C,B,L,D).

Drive from Arandu to Skardu. (H,B).

Fly to Islamabad (H,B).

Spare Day

Fly Home (B).

Services

Lodging at base camp (single supplement)
Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge
All internal/domestic transport
All domestic flights
50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage
All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D)
Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge
Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)
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)

International airfare
Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons
Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment
Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others)
Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory
Lodging and meals above base camp
Any service above base camp
Communication radio (walkie talkie)
Weather reports
Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad
Pakistan visa fee
Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person 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 delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure)
Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country.