Overview
The Spantik Expedition is a challenging and scenic mountaineering adventure that targets Spantik Peak (7,027 meters), also known as Golden Peak, located in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. Known for its striking golden appearance at sunrise and sunset, the mountain offers a relatively accessible yet demanding climb, making it popular among experienced trekkers and aspiring high-altitude climbers. The standard route follows the south-east ridge, involving glacier travel, snow and ice climbing, and high-altitude camping.
Expeditions typically begin in Skardu, progressing through the beautiful Arandu Valley before reaching Base Camp. While Spantik is considered one of the more "beginner-friendly" 7,000-meter peaks due to its non-technical nature, it still requires excellent physical fitness, acclimatization, and preparation to navigate its crevasses, weather risks, and altitude challenges safely.
| DAYS | ITINERARY | SEE LEVEL | RESIDENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Arrive Islamabad International Airport & Transfer to Hotel | 512m | HOTEL |
| 02 | Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas | 1267m | HOTEL |
| 03 | Skardu sightseeing or drive from Chilas to Skardu | 2467m | HOTEL |
| 04 | Skardu briefing & final expedition preparation | 2467m | HOTEL |
| 05 | Drive from Skardu to Arandu village | 2770m | CAMPING |
| 06 | Trek from Arandu to Chogo Bransa | 3300m | CAMPING |
| 07 | Trek from Chogo Bransa to Bolocho | 3800m | CAMPING |
| 08 | Trek from Bolocho to Spantik Base Camp | 4300m | CAMPING |
| 09–28 | Climbing period – Spantik Peak summit push | 7027m max | CAMPING |
| 29 | Trek return from Base Camp to Bolocho | 3800m | CAMPING |
| 30 | Trek return from Bolocho to Arandu Village | 2770m | CAMPING |
| 31 | Drive from Arandu to Skardu | 2467m | HOTEL |
| 32 | Skardu farewell dinner | 2467m | HOTEL |
| 33 | Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas | 1265m | HOTEL |
| 34 | Islamabad sightseeing or drive to Islamabad | 512m | HOTEL |
| 35 | Transfer to Islamabad airport for onward journey | FLIGHT |
Services Included
- 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.
Services Not Included
- International flight tickets for members.
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not used, currently at US$15,000).
- Climbing gear for members.
- Personal insurance for members.
- High-altitude tents.
- High-altitude food.
- High-altitude porters.
- Sleeping bags and personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor, soft drinks, room service, gratuities for personal services, and items of a purely personal nature.
- Charges for custom clearing (import and export of equipment).
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinders.
- Any unforeseen expenses, including roadblocks and additional hotel stays if members stay more days at the Base Camp. Extra expenses will be charged according to the number of additional days.
- Trekking members and climbing members will remain together. If any member splits during the trip, extra expenses will be charged at the normal price.
