Trek to K2 Base Camp: 19 Days in Pakistan's Karakoram
Thirteen nights on the Baltoro Glacier, with K2 rising above Concordia.
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About This Tour
A 19-day private trek from Islamabad, via Skardu and Shigar, along the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia and K2 Base Camp — 13 nights of camping with views of five of the world's 8,000m peaks. This trip includes domestic flights between Islamabad and Skardu (day 2 out, day 17 back — with day 18 kept free as a weather contingency), plus 13 nights of camping on the trek itself. Jeep transfers to and from the trailhead at Askole, porters for personal gear, and an English-speaking trek guide run throughout.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Islamabad International Airport.
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Day 1 — Welcome to Islamabad
Arrival and hotel transfer, with an optional walk in the Margalla Hills and a trip briefing over dinner.
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Day 2 — Fly to Skardu
A flight to Skardu, weather permitting, then on to the Deosai Plains for a first night of camping beside Satpara Lake.
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Day 3 — Shigar Valley
A relaxed morning before settling into a hotel in Shigar, with time to explore the valley and sort trekking gear.
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Day 4 — Final Preparations
A last day of acclimatization and gear checks in Shigar ahead of the trek, with a hot shower and a restaurant meal before heading into the mountains.
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Day 5 — Into the Mountains
A roughly 7-hour jeep drive through the Shigar Valley to the trailhead at Askole, then on foot to Jhola for the first night of camping.
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Day 6 — Along the Braldu River
A trek following the Braldu River to Paiyu, with views of Paiju Peak and the Baltoro Glacier ahead.
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Day 7 — Onto the Glacier
Crossing onto the Baltoro Glacier itself, on a rocky trail with views of the Cathedral peaks and the Trango Towers.
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Day 8 — Goro I
A trek along the glacier's edge to Goro I, with the first night spent camping directly on the ice.
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Day 9 — Toward Concordia
A 3-4 hour trek to Concordia, with views of Masherbrum and several of the world's 8,000m peaks opening up.
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Day 10 — Concordia
A day at Concordia for skills sessions in roped glacier travel and fixed-line technique, ahead of the push to K2 Base Camp.
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Day 11 — K2 Base Camp
Crossing crevasses to reach K2 Base Camp at 5,135m, then on to Broad Peak Base Camp and a night near the Gilkey Memorial.
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Day 12 — Back to Concordia
A mostly downhill trek back to Concordia, with a further skills briefing.
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Day 13 — Goro I
Retracing the outbound route back to Goro I.
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Day 14 — Urdukas
Continuing the descent, with views of the Urdukas range along the way.
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Day 15 — Paiyu
A final rest day at Paiyu, with more views of the Baltoro Glacier and Trango Towers.
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Day 16 — Back to Shigar
A hike to Jhola, then a jeep transfer back to Shigar, with time for souvenir shopping before the trek ends.
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Day 17 — Fly to Islamabad
An early flight back to Islamabad, with the rest of the day free for sightseeing or rest.
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Day 18 — Contingency Day
A buffer day in Islamabad in case of flight delays out of Skardu, otherwise free for sightseeing or rest.
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Day 19 — Departure
Farewell Pakistan — a private transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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Departure
The trip ends in Islamabad with a private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Voyzo runs it exclusively for your group, with a private jeep, porters, and an English-speaking trek guide throughout.
It's a serious high-altitude trek, reaching over 5,000m at Concordia and K2 Base Camp, with genuine glacier travel and 13 nights of camping — prior trekking experience and a good level of fitness are essential.
Skardu flights can be weather-dependent, which is why day 18 is built into the itinerary as a contingency day in Islamabad before your international departure.
13 nights of full-board camping plus 7 nights of hotel accommodation, domestic flights and jeep transfers, an English-speaking guide throughout, trekking permits and fees, and porterage of up to 12.5kg of personal gear.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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