Spantik Expedition Itinerary
Spantik Peak offers two challenging routes for climbers to conquer its formidable face. The first successful ascent of this peak was achieved by Mikhail Davy and Alexander Klenov. They initially embarked on the English Route but later transitioned to a new route, which required establishing 11...Read more
- Day 1: Arrival at Islamabad airport, transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Islamabad - Briefing at Ministry of Tourism
- Day 3: Drive to Chilas, transfer to hotel
- Day 4: Drive to Skardu, transfer to hotel
- Day 5: Skardu - Preparations and acclimatization
- Day 6: Drive to Arandu, overnight camping
- Day 7: Trek via Chogo Lungma Glacier, overnight camping
- Day 8: Trek to Spantik Base Camp, overnight camping
- Day 9-25: CLIMBING (16 days), camping
- Day 26-28: Trek back from Spantik Base Camp to Arandu
- Day 29: Drive to Skardu, transfer to hotel
- Day 30: Rest day at Skardu
- Day 31: Drive to Chilas, transfer to hotel
- Day 32: Drive to Islamabad, overnight at hotel
- Day 33: Islamabad - Debriefing at Ministry of Tourism
- Day 34: Fly to onward destination. Bye
- Comprehensive airport pickup and drop-off services.
- Round-trip airfare between Islamabad and Skardu.
- Transportation, including briefings, debriefings, and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Skardu, Askoli, Hushe, and Skardu.
- Three nights of accommodation in Islamabad, featuring twin-bed rooms with bed and breakfast provided.
- Three nights of full board accommodation in a Skardu hotel.
- Two nights of full board accommodation in a Chilas hotel.
- Coverage for local staff, encompassing wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Support from low porters to transport expedition and trekking equipment, as well as food supplies.
- Allowance for 75 kg of equipment per climbing member on the ascent.
- Allowance for 50 kg of equipment per climbing member on the descent.
- Provision of all trekking and base camp meals.
- Supply of comfortable member tents, mess tents, kitchen tents, storage tents, office tents, shower tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and kitchen utensils.
- Assistance with reconfirming international flight tickets.
- Coverage of all camping fees, road taxes, and bridge crossing fees.
- Supply of low porters' equipment.
- Documentation and climbing permit.
- Management fees for CKNP West.
- Royalty fees and additional member fees.
- Kit allowance, food, and flight fare for the liaison officer.
- Availability of an electric generator/solar system at the base camp.
- Heating system at the base camp.
- Personal climbing gear (boots, harness, ice axe, crampons, down jackets, etc.).
- Travel insurance (must include high-altitude coverage and emergency evacuation).
- Visa fees, passport processing, and immigration-related costs.
- Meals and accommodation outside the expedition (e.g., in Islamabad, Skardu, or other cities before and after the climb).
- Tips for guides, porters, and support staff.
- Personal medications, first-aid kits, and medical supplies.
- Satellite phone rental, personal communication devices, or optional high-tech equipment.
- Alcohol, soft drinks, snacks, or any non-essential personal consumables.
- Any unforeseen expenses such as flight delays, additional transportation, or extra accommodation costs.
- Extra oxygen supplies or high-altitude equipment beyond what is provided by the expedition team.
- Emergency evacuation by helicopter (unless required due to health issues and covered by insurance).
- Extended stays in Skardu or Islamabad due to delays, weather conditions, or logistical issues.
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