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K2 Base Camp Expedition

Concordia / Baltoro

The classic Baltoro expedition to Concordia, the throne room of the mountain gods, and the foot of K2. Our most demanding trip, for experienced trekkers.

Difficulty
8 / 10
Tough
Max elevation
5,150m / 16,896ft
Trip length
21 days
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On this journey

Photography creditsK2 from Concordia · Photo: Molly Tolzmann, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Concordia Broad Peak Gasherbrum · Photo: Muhammad Nazir Baltistani, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Gasherbrum IV · Photo: Sallahuddin shah, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Marble Peak Concordia · Photo: Sallahuddin shah, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Trekkers on the Baltoro Glacier · Photo: Muhammad Awais, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Mitre Peak Baltoro · Photo: Maria Ly, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons  |  Meltwater on the Baltoro · Photo: mtzendo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Day by day

Itinerary

A sample outline. Final itineraries are tailored to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive Skardu

Day 2

Drive to Askole

Day 3

Trek along the Baltoro

Day 4

Concordia

Day 5

K2 base camp

Day 6

Gasherbrum viewpoint

Day 7

Return trek

Day 8

Depart

What's included

  • Accommodation throughout
  • Ground transport and transfers
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Permits where required
  • Breakfast daily
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Personal expenses and tips
Before you go

Trekking at altitude

Acclimatisation

Above 2,500m the body needs time to adjust. We build the route so height is gained gradually, with rest days where needed, and follow the principle of climbing high and sleeping low.

Altitude sickness

Learn the symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness before you travel and tell your guide immediately if you feel unwell. Guides are experienced in spotting it early and will adjust the plan.

Hydration and pace

Most people need four to six litres of fluid a day at altitude. The pace is set deliberately slow, going steadily is what gets people there.

Insurance

Your policy must cover trekking to the maximum altitude of this itinerary and emergency evacuation. We do not provide insurance or rescue cover.

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