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Tour Code: SRT24

Through the Karakorum to K2

25 days

Trip Reward

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    The huge natural barrier of the mighty Karakorum Mountains define not only the territorial boundaries of China and Pakistan but also the geo/climatic division of the sub-continent from the more arid lands of Central Asia. It's greatest peak and the world's second highest, K2 or Qogeli pierces the sky at an astounding 8611 meters. One of the most inaccessible regions on Earth, the saw-tooth peaks of its central range have allured both mountaineer and adventurer alike, among them such notables as Sir Francis Younghusband and Sir Eric Shipton.

    Weaving through ancient Silk Road oases into the Karakorum heartland, we are led along high river valleys, through cathedral like gorges and across roaring rivers to the base camp area used for all scaling attempts of K2 from Chinese territory.

    More of an expedition than a trek, this extended program is considered unparalleled in terms of raw challenge. Immersed in the staggering landscapes of the Karakorum, one is assured of the high altitude experience of a lifetime.

ITINERARY:

Click for enlarge one!DAY 1:             Arrive Beijing
DAY 2:             Beijing
DAY 3:             Beijing to Urumqi
DAY 4:             Urumqi to Kashgar
DAY 5:             Kashgar
DAY 6:             Kashgar to Kargilik
DAY 7:             Kargilik to Kudi
DAY 8:             Kudi to Mazar
DAY 9:             Mazar to Ilik via Mazar Dulla
DAY10 & 11:     Ilik to Arghil Pass
DAY12:            To Shaksgam River
DAY13:            Shaksgam River
DAY14:            To Base Camp
DAY15 & 16:    Base Camp
DAY17-21:        Back to Mazar
DAY22:            Kargilik to Kashgar
DAY23:            Kashgar to Urumqi
DAY24:            Urumqi to Hong Kong via Guangzhou
DAY25:            Exit Hong Kong

Price in USD/pax

Above 10 pax

6 to 9 pax

4 to 5 pax

Single Supplement

Land Cost

3544 3698 4478 483

    Land Cost in Mainland China includes: All transfers, all domestic flights/trains/local airport taxes, land transport, 3 meals daily, service of guide and driver, sightseeing & entrance fees, tourist class hotels on twin share basis, tents in camping section, support horses and herders during trekking, a welcome and a farewell banquet. In China Hong Kong includes: All airport transfers, bed and breakfast, tourist class hotel on twin share basis.

    Landcost excludes: International flights and related airport taxes, supplementary trips and services not mentioned, personal expenses, visa costs, tips to tour guide and driver, supplement cost for those who wants to accommodate on a single basis.

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