TRIP OVERVIEW
Highlander runs full K2 expedition logistics for international mountaineers and alpinists, from base-camp support through to complete full-board service on the mountain.
K2 demands everything: technical rock and ice on the Abruzzi Spur, severe weather, extreme altitude and total commitment above the Bottleneck. We provide permits, liaison officer, base camp infrastructure, high-altitude porters, oxygen, fixed rope contribution and experienced climbing sirdars.
The approach itself is one of the great walks in mountaineering — up the Baltoro Glacier past the Trango Towers to Concordia, then along the Godwin-Austen to Base Camp.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Attempt the world's second-highest mountain
- Trek the full length of the Baltoro Glacier
- Pass Concordia, Broad Peak Base Camp and the Gasherbrum peaks
- Professional guides and high-altitude support
- Remote Karakoram scenery throughout
ITINERARY
Day 1
Arrive Islamabad / Rawalpindi
Day 2
Drive to Chilas
Day 3
Drive to Skardu
Day 4
Drive to Askoli
Day 5
Askoli to Jhola
Day 6
Jhola to Paiyu
Day 7
Acclimatisation day at Paiyu
Day 8
Paiyu to Urdukas
Day 9
Urdukas to Goro II
Day 10
Goro II to Concordia
Day 11
Concordia to K2 Base Camp
Days 12–46
Climbing period — rotations, camp stocking and summit attempts
Days 47–51
Return trek down the Baltoro to Askoli
Day 52
Drive to Skardu
Day 53
Fly to Islamabad
Day 54
Free day in Islamabad
Day 55
Departure
Itinerary outline — exact days are confirmed with your final trip dossier and can be adjusted for private groups.
EXPERIENCE & FITNESS
For experienced high-altitude mountaineers only. Previous 7,000 m or 8,000 m experience, full self-sufficiency on fixed lines and glacier terrain, and a long training build-up are expected. Base-camp logistics and full-board service levels are quoted separately.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Domestic flights and road transfers
- Twin-share hotels and trekking / camping accommodation
- Campsite and bridge fees
- Trekking logistics and non-personal equipment
- All meals on the itinerary
- Licensed guide and support staff
- Climbing permit and paperwork
- Waste-management fees
- Porter allowance for up to 35 kg of personal luggage
- Basic first aid and emergency satellite phone
- Sleeping, toilet and shower tents
NOT INCLUDED
- Travel insurance
- Pakistan visa
- International flights
- Personal trekking and climbing equipment
- Extra nights in Islamabad
- Tips and personal expenses
- Emergency rescue, summit bonus and high-altitude staff or cook (full-board options)
Every trip can be run privately and customised on request. Detailed day-by-day dossiers and pricing are sent with each enquiry.
