Best K2 Climbing Guides 2025

We just came back from K2 Base camp trek. Our guide Kamal met us at Islamabad airport and took us to the hotel. One night in Islamabad then took a fantastic flight to Skardu. The trek begins in the oasis of Askole, where we set off on the traditional route steeped in mountaineering legend, traversing the imposing Baltoro Glacier to enter a hauntingly beautiful landscape of glacial scars and towering granite peaks. Upon reaching the K2 base camp, we had the chance to chat to climbers hoping to make the summit, before heading back through the breathtaking scenery of the Karakoram, into civilisation. All in All, It was a greet Experience and Thank you visit in pakistan treks tours and expeditions for making this journey once in a life time Experience. Looking forward to book again next year. I fully recomended visit in pakistan treks tours and expeditions for treks and expeditions in karakoram pakistan , They have professional team that make our journey or trip exceptional..............

The trek/climb with SummitClimb has been made into a lifetime experience thanks to the skills and experience of Dan & Mr Ibrahim, who has led the guides/cooks/porters team. Logistics, in country transportation, tents, touristic support (visits): all was well organized and carried out. We have been pampered throughout the trip, supported when required, led in the technical passages, never left alone or behind. The preparation for the Pastore Peak climb was set meticulously, ropes were fixed to the upper section and only bad weather prevented us from topping. But the exploration of a seldom visited part of Baltoro was in itself rewarding. A special mention should be given to the cooks, that were always able to conjure healthy and mouthwatering dishes. The acclimatization schedule devised by Dan, and in general the subdivision in stages, has been perfect, allowing everyone to reach high altitude without even hints of AMS. We were always encouraged to gather/purify and drink water (tea was also always available), fundamental at high altitude. The visit to the K2 Base Camp has also been fantastic: we were hosted by one of the expeditions and participated to their propitiatory ceremony (puja); this really made us feel part of the great climbing family. As a final pearl, Mr Ibrahim invited us to his home for a farewell delicious banquet. Pre-trip office support was excellent, my recommendation is to interact with SummitClimb and make as many questions as possible - they are really experts. We started as strangers and ended as friends. As soon as we'll start dreaming again, we'll surely ask SummitClimb for suggestions.

I feel blessed to have traveled with the SummitClimb/SummitTrek team as they traversed the ever-changing landscape of the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia, Broad Peak and K2 Base Camps, and the Gilkey-Puchoz Memorial. The Karakorams are an entirely different creature than the Himalayas. Make no mistake, this trek is hard and the terrain sometimes unforgiving, but this is an incomparable experience and so very much worth every single step. All members of the staff, from the guides to our cooking team to porters, are warm, friendly, accommodating, hard-working, and fun. They all try their best to address each person’s needs and desires. The food was varied, delicious, and plentiful. And the landscape: it was otherworldly, rugged, remote, magical. A true adventure! I would highly recommend it

If your looking for a trusted local trekking company then Trango Adventures is for you. My husband and I did K2 Concordia trek end of September 2021 and were the last trekkers of the year, This company amazed us. Travelling during Covid-19 was not easy and there were many regulations and rules. We were lucky to have the assistance of Shahid chatting back and fourth through Whatsup with ANY questions or concerns we may have. We felt like we were never alone knowing Shahid was just a text/call away. Trango Adventures treated us like family. With the unpredictability of mountain weather and cancellation of flights, the Trango family was always there to help whether its rebooking tickets, PCR tests/ COVID questions, transportation, or even simply just recommendations on restaurants and places. You will get the experience of travelling independently and having the piece of mind that someone local is willing to help you with any questions you may have. With that being said, we booked Trango for the K2 Concordia trek but we ended up asking their advice for the whole trip. They did not hesitate to help us even if we chose to stay at a different hotel that was not part of their company. K2 trek was amazing and Trango was able to provide us with experienced local guides, cook, and porters. We spent 12 days on the mountain and they were able to accommodate us with whatever we need. They even made us Pizza in 4000+m elevation because I had mentioned I craved it at one point. The gear they used is very good quality. The tent alone was the best tent we've ever used (North face Summit series). We were provided with comfortable matts as well. Trango adventures owns the Summit hotel in Skardu where we decided to stay after our trek. We met the owners of the company (Shahid's father hence Family owned company) who gave us tips on the K2 trek. They are mountain climbers and have met famous climbers all over the world. They are the best people to ask for trekking advice. It was very lovely to meet them and the whole Trango Adventures family. Our trip would not have been the same without these guys. We are very grateful and hopefully will go visit again soon.

Being a trekkers K2 has been in our mind for many years. Finally, last year we decide to do the K2 trek in July 2019. We prepared ourself for this trek by doing some swimming, hiking and cycling. 
After Many weeks of research we decided to Travel with a local company Trango Adventure because they had good reviews and many years of Experience. We arrived in Islamabad at the beginning of August. I must say we were impress by the new Islamabad Airport and the capital city itself. Booth were very clean and tidy. After spending a night in Islamabad we took this spectacular flight to Skardu. We spent two days in Skardu for preparation and documentation with with local authorities. What struck me and my wife was the most was how friendly everyone was. This country which all too often is poorly portrayed in Western media as unfriendly and teeming with Western hating terrorists is the exact opposite. Everyone was friendly, welcoming and proud. Certainly the Baltistan region proved to be so over and over. We walked freely around Skardu at all hours and never felt ill at ease. I am not aware of an unkind word or gesture toward anyone.

We began K2 trek with a 7-8 hour ‘jeep’ ride to the small village of Askole. Although only about 150 km the Toyota Land cruisers were rarely above second gear and never into fourth. Parts of the route are ever changing as the creeks which can explode in size in a matter of a few hours bring down debris, especially rocks and boulders that have to be navigated around. Roads and bridges can suddenly disappear or be totally stranded.

After camp setup and other details we visited the tiny village including a museum that comprised one of the first homes. The area has been inhabited for over 400 years. The original inhabitants crossing one of the high mountain passes to escape aggressors and find a peaceful homeland.
Next day we were on the trail around 0600 hours. The weather had changed as we spent most of the day walking to Paiju Camp in intermittent showers and rain that carried over from the previous evening.

Paiju Camp brought us to within an hours walk of the toe of the Baltoro glacier. The last night for a while that we would not be sleeping on or beside a glacier.

Baltoro glacier welcomed us next morning. Our progress slowed as the need to watch every step became not only routine but a requirement. For those of us with a penchant for wandering down a trail searching for hidden treasures like birds, animals, flowers, etc the requirement to watch every step caused a major and rapid change of technique.

This is one of the most dynamic and interesting places on the planet. One can observe almost daily the Earth going through changes that form and create the landscape that in most other places occurred millennia in the past – landslides, avalanches, glacial lakes forming and disappearing, rivers carving away the land, cornices caving, rocks and soil being ground into powder, lichens, moss and plants doing their utmost to get for the most part a tentative and temporary foothold only to succumb to the power of change. But with time they become more permanent and begin the ecological succession that one day will see a meadow or a forest where today there seems to be only rock and ice.

More grand mountains revealed themselves: the grand Trango Tower. A spectacularly elegant and beautiful rock spire and the scene of one of the most legendary mountain climbing achievements when Doug Scott of Britain successfully reached the summit.

Each day we were steadily and safely gaining altitude. Our bodies were adapting to the declining levels of oxygen. Even so most of were finding hills that we could literally run up at lower elevations left us breathing deeply.

We finished the day at Udurkas Camp having glorious views of Gasherbrum, Broad Peak and glimpses of Gasherbrum I, Mitre Peak and more. The Nameless Tower was dominant from camp.

We trudged up the Baltoro glacier and on to Concordia, another legendary site sitting at the foot of Gasherbrum IV. It is the confluence of the Baltoro, Concordia and Godwin-Austen glaciers. Here, facing Gasherbrum IV a right turn leads to the basecamp for Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II. A left turn takes you past Broad Peak basecamp to K2 base camp. This is the greatest concentration of 8,000 metre peaks on the planet. It truly is the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods.

We spent the rest of the day marvelling at the spectacular scenery and depleting our retinue of superlatives. K2 meanwhile kept a steady vigil at the head of the Godwin-Austen glacier. It seemed we were continually checking to confirm this natural miracle was still there every few minutes.

The Concordia glacier is one of the coldest places to sleep. Several hundred feet of ice, an elevation of 4,500 metres and an almost constant wind all contribute.

K2 base camp at 5,500 metres higher is substantially colder which would cause our support team to be exceptionally uncomfortable.

After visiting K2, we followed the same itinerary back, via Askoli village, Shigar valley then to Skardu. We Spent one night in Skardu before taking the spectacular flight back to Islamabad. Skardu to Islamabad is flight is weather dependent, but we were very lucky. In case of bad weather most people would drive on Karakoram highway to Chilas for over night stay then drive to Islamabad. Our K2 trek adventure in Pakistan was conclude here, our guide Suleman from Trango adventure transferred is to the airport for our flight to London. 
Pakistan is a beautiful and safe country, and no doubt Pakistani people are the most Friendly and do not hesitate to show their hospitality. We would also like to thank you Trango Adventure for all their support right from the beginning till the end.

We just came back from K2 Base camp trek. Our guide Khadim met us at Islamabad airport and took us to the hotel. One night in Islamabad then took a fantastic flight to Skardu. The trek begins in the oasis of Askole, where we set off on the traditional route steeped in mountaineering legend, traversing the imposing Baltoro Glacier to enter a hauntingly beautiful landscape of glacial scars and towering granite peaks. Upon reaching the K2 base camp, we had the chance to chat to climbers hoping to make the summit, before heading back through the breathtaking scenery of the Karakoram, into civilisation. All in All, It was a greet Experience and Thank you Trango Adventure for making this journey once in a life time Experience.

If your looking for a trusted local trekking company then Trango Adventures is for you. My husband and I did K2 Concordia trek end of September 2021 and were the last trekkers of the year, This company amazed us. Travelling during Covid-19 was not easy and there were many regulations and rules. We were lucky to have the assistance of Shahid chatting back and fourth through Whatsup with ANY questions or concerns we may have. We felt like we were never alone knowing Shahid was just a text/call away. Trango Adventures treated us like family. With the unpredictability of mountain weather and cancellation of flights, the Trango family was always there to help whether its rebooking tickets, PCR tests/ COVID questions, transportation, or even simply just recommendations on restaurants and places. You will get the experience of travelling independently and having the piece of mind that someone local is willing to help you with any questions you may have. With that being said, we booked Trango for the K2 Concordia trek but we ended up asking their advice for the whole trip. They did not hesitate to help us even if we chose to stay at a different hotel that was not part of their company. K2 trek was amazing and Trango was able to provide us with experienced local guides, cook, and porters. We spent 12 days on the mountain and they were able to accommodate us with whatever we need. They even made us Pizza in 4000+m elevation because I had mentioned I craved it at one point. The gear they used is very good quality. The tent alone was the best tent we've ever used (North face Summit series). We were provided with comfortable matts as well. Trango adventures owns the Summit hotel in Skardu where we decided to stay after our trek. We met the owners of the company (Shahid's father hence Family owned company) who gave us tips on the K2 trek. They are mountain climbers and have met famous climbers all over the world. They are the best people to ask for trekking advice. It was very lovely to meet them and the whole Trango Adventures family. Our trip would not have been the same without these guys. We are very grateful and hopefully will go visit again soon.

I just did the K2 BC and GGLA trek with them. They are a fine company; professional, reliable, organised and flexible. The guides Sajid, Jameel, and Khube Ali were top-notch. Quality of food was great. It was the mainstay for the trip; the main cook, Hussain, and his team did exceptionally well in not so ideal conditions. The company ably managed transportation and logistics; stuck to the given itinerary and executed everything according to plan. I had a very good experience and would recommend them highly. The trek requires not just a reasonably high level of fitness but mental strength and willpower. The latter can make or break the trip. I am 41 and a city professional based in Lahore. I was only reasonably fit. I started my preparation 2.5 months before the trek. It was too hot in Lahore, I hit the gym and walked on the treadmill at 15 % incline at a speed of 3.5 to 4 for 40 mins or so, did the stair climber for 10 to 15 mins and worked on my legs with weights (squats, lunges, curls etc). I had some prior trekking experience in the mountains of Pakistan pre-covid 19, which came in handy (such as dodipatsar, chitta katha lake, Musa ka musala, katora lake etc). These were smaller treks but laid a solid foundation for this one. I knew what to expect! Good quality gear is extremely important starting from perfect layering (read up on it if not familiar), hiking boots (carry another pair, mine broke down the second day – carried on with gorilla tape courtesy a friend and expert stitching by a cobbler-porter), sleeping bag with minimum -15 C rating, micro spikes for GGLA (else not needed). I saw altitude affecting many trekkers. The best advice I can give is to walk very slowly and drink lots of water. I had no trouble having spring water or the boiled glacial water that the company offered. I drank it hot or with tang/ors when cool. I think it really helped with the acclimatization. Most of us did not have to take any acclimatization medicine. I later learnt that diamoxin takes effect if taken a few days prior and not on the given day. If your navigation skills are not great (mine were not), make sure the guide or some other team member with better skills is with you. We were the slowest trekkers in our group but were accompanied by either Ali or Sajid at all times. That really mattered and was a huge blessing. It is the surest way to avoid crevices and losing the way. I repeat, the trek is more of a mental game. Some camp sites are dreary, others fun. I loved the one at Urdukus for its mystical green settings. Every stage/leg had its own charm, but for me, the trail from broad peak BC to K2 BC, Concordia to Ali Camp, and then onwards to GGLA was a marvel and an unforgettable experience. The ascent on GGLA is arduous but doable, take your time. Wear all recommended safety gear such as harness, carabiner and ascender. Having some prior user experience helps, although i had absolutely and learnt on the way. A lot of stuff is available locally in Lahore and Skardu at decent prices. Descent is tricky but quite possible. Just hang on to the rope. Wear good quality gloves, gaiters, and spikes. Remember, GGLA is merely an option. If one is risk averse, take the straight route back. It's only a bit longer. If one is tired, a donkey can be rented for some return stages. Carry extra cash for exigencies. Train your mind to enjoy the trip to the max; it is, after all, an epic journey.

We went to Pakistan for 4 weeks with my husband. We were picked up from the airport by Sideeq Akbar who was waiting for us with a big smile. When preparing for our trip, Sideeq always answered all our questions very quickly and took the time to explain everything during our exchanges by email and Whatsapp. He was very attentive and very patient. Our objective was the K2 base camp but there were not enough people registered. October is already late with winter starting early at high altitudes. Apricot Tours offered us 3 different treks that met our expectations! We had our personal guide Ayaz, just for the two of us during our entire trip! Ayaz was a very kind, very smiling companion with whom we exchanged a lot on many subjects. A very good guide with very good knowledge of the mountains of the Hunza valley where he is proud to be from. We had a good acclimatization starting with the trek to the Nangat Parbat base camp. The weather was with us and the discovery of this gigantic mountain and its glacier was impressive. We really enjoyed our 2nd night in the small hamlet of Beyal. Skardu is a must-see stop with its unique geographical location. The Indus Valley is splendid. A great organization for the Machulo trek. We were surrounded by 12 people: guides + cook + porters. We were able to climb to Machulo Pass but the passages covered with a small thickness of snow were very slippery. I was helped with great kindness by Ayaz and by our cook Yacob (who knew the area where he grew up very well). Unfortunately the mountains were in fog and we could not see the summit of K2. Big disappointment for my husband. The following day the storm broke up with heavy snowfall and strong gusts of wind. Ayaz decided for safety's sake to go back down to camp 1 at the beginning of the afternoon. The next day the great weather allowed us to discover this time by car the magnificent valley up to Hushe. I highly recommend the trek to Masru Rock. It's not far from Skardu. The hike is steep but upon arrival, it's great. You climb onto a rock which overlooks the entire valley with 1000 m of emptiness below! We then left for Hunza. A gloomy weather forecast for 5 days still allowed us to discover the cultural and natural richness of the region. Several treks to the "Lady finger" and above "Attabad lake" are essential. The surroundings are also splendid with the fall colors. Last trek to Rakaposhi base camp with the sun finally found. An easy hike which offers an exceptional panorama of the Rakaposhi and Diran glaciers. The night at base camp was very very cool on October 22 but the Milky Way was magnificent! Traveling in these mountains in October is more challenging due to the temperatures but there are few walkers. We came home with hundreds of images in our heads. All the people we met were very welcoming and very curious about our life as Europeans. The smiles of the many children warm our hearts as travelers. Thank you a thousand times Ayaz for introducing us to your culture, sharing your opinions and hiking in a small part of the mountains in the north of your country. Thank you Sideeq for your listening and your professionalism. Clotilde and Paul

I have submitted a review on this b4. I initially signed up for K2 basecamp tour with GG LA pass circuit. I was a bit slow , managed to reach concordia but I felt going to GG LA will not b for me as it needed lot more effort and stamina. Having said that none of my group went to GGLa as they did concordia to base camp and memorial visit in a day and were exhausted. There were 2/3 members who were still keen and Apricott arranged for them to go with another Apricot group, but members decided to stick with group and sacrificed this opportunity. I must appreciate apricot team was excellent in communication right from time of booking till end. I reported in hotel at Islamabad, my other group members were picked up by Apricot from Islamabad Airport. We were given a 4 × hotel overnight in Islamabad with food. Were taken to skardu from Islamabad airport. Stayed in skardu for couple of days waiting for permit. Did local sight seeing ( lower and upper kachora lakes, visit to 16th century Kharpocho forte which offered stunning views of Skardu. On 4th we left by jeeps ( 100 km) from skardu to Askole ( first campsite) . As jeep was unable to go to Jhola because of bridges under repair. From Askole we tracked to Jhola, stayed near River. Next day walked paiju and then to Khubrset, next camp was urdukus , we tracked along rivers, crossed river and springs , walked on bolders, tracked on stones, sand, walked on 62 km glacier watching natural beauty on our way to reach concordia at 4512 m. On the way we passed miles of snow mountains ( glacier), lakes and crevices created by baltoro glacier. Over all it was approx 120 km one way tracking. Majority of my group visited Briad peak base camp, K2 base camp and Gilkey museum ( 5230m) walking on snow and some climbing on Glacier. It was described as a very difficult track. I rested on that day at concordia and enjoyed K2 and surrounding views. Some of my colleagues suffered high altitude sickness because of lack of oxygen and cpuple had to go down to lower campsite on horse/ mule. So donot underestimate the high altitude sickness as most of these guys were fit and experienced hikers to approx 3000 m hikes. May b a bit more acclimatisation time or early use of diamix might have helped. All through the track , we had fresh hot breakfast, hot dinner . Lunch was a mix ..sometimes packed lunch, on others hot lunch. We enjoyed group activities like yoga.. chit chat.. posing for camera. We all decided ti return on same track .. so it was another 120 to 130km return in 4 days.. On last leg of track I being slow, was caught in sand storm on Glacier but was very well supported by Apricot team.. finally we left from askole to Skardu on jeeps again ( not an easy ride) .. on way back we passed by cold dessert ( where people were doing Desert safari, sky diving etc, was not included) .. we had over night rest in Skardu in a hotel. Fresh up and flew to Islamabad on 18th day. At this time I left the group and left for Lahore but other group members were taken for signs seeing in Islamabad which I missed. Overall great experience, lovely hospitality at a very affordable price. Things to note: 1. during track Apricot offered boiled water every morning to fill bottles ir bladders. My brother who is used to track in Pakistan consumed water directly from streams but it us recommended to use either bpild water , use water purification methods like tablet or UV, or filter. 2. Use ORS or some rehydration salt as days sun can be scorching in Aug. Use hat or wet towel or cloth to keep cool. 3. Use sun protection cream . 4. On glacier, it gets instantly cold on sunset , so be ready. 5. Use UV protection goggles and hat. 6. Make sure your tracking shoes are upto scratch. Have decent layers , plenty of Socks , sleeping bag to keep u warm to -20 c. camera / phone. 7. May need crampons if going for GGLa pass. I shall request apricot to encourage members to buy S com Sim , helps to stay in touch with world though only works for couple of hrs a day. Must visit while you can. Have fun..

My trip to the remote Karakoram Mountains was a marvelous adventure. I joined a trek with 12 other clients and a team of tens of support staff- guides, porters, kitchen staff and horsemen. I hadn't realised how much logistical support was required to mount such a trip, to say nothing of the coordination of the 4wd transport to and from the trek. Apricot Tours did a wonderful job in bringing this all together. We were provided excellent meals, spacious tents and well managed guiding. On the trek, we were treated with clear sunny days and we were able to see all of the major mountain peaks. and glaciers. There was great variety with the famous granite spires of the Trango Group and the major 8,000 m peaks of K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrum massif being my favorites. However, there were mountains everywhere. Concordia truly is the throne room of the mountain gods. The trek was not without its difficulties. Some clients were unaccustomed to walking on rough ground. Others ended up with stomach ailments and the altitude troubled some. Be warned, the walk is definitely tougher than the popular multi-day treks in Nepal. For those up to the challenge, the K2 Gondogora La Circuit provides an unforgettable adventure. The trip over the pass gives a taste of a true high mountain experience and was made safe by the use of fixed ropes and the supervision of the guides and dedicated high mountain climbers. I recommend the trip. I thank Apricot Tours for their professionalism and for giving me such a wonderful experience.

I had planned this trek for many years but couldn't get around to executing it. December 2020 i engaged another tour operator, however last minute they cancelled the trek due to cancellations from other customers. I immediately sent an SOS to the next tour operator on my list which was Shiraz from 'Apricot Tours'. Pleasantly surprised, all my queries, along with those of 3 other friends accompanying me, were answered instantly. Thing with Shiraz, Salaar and Wajahat (owners) is that they are young, from the north of Pakistan, educated and extremely passionate about adventure sports that includes trekking, mountaineering, excursions, camping etc, so when you ask them one question, they talk you through the entire process like a conversation with an enthusiastic friend. Apricot Tours itself is a small boutique outfit which gives personalized service direct from the owners. We started our tour on the 11th August 2021. There were 16 members (customers) in the trek from all around the globe a couple from US, two brothers from Italy, Ukraine, Turkey, Germany, Belgium, Canada and four from Pakistan. The foreigners were housed in a sleek hotel for a night upon arrival in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. We were then received from Skardu Airport each, by one of the owners. All throughout the Trek the accommodation which ranged from resthouses, motels, hotels and majority of the stay at camp sites, the service was great. Tents were all new and clean being managed by a separate team of porters. Before we reached campsites, they were all pitched in and dismantled after the last one of us had left for the daily trek. We had seperate tent for the kitchen and a larger one for the dinning area, where we would get sit down meals. Food was great and given the terrain and altitude, the quality and taste of food was a surprise. the range of food was good for all palettes. Desi to the the foreigners were satisfied. Breakfast was omelets, fried eggs, cereal, porridge, parathas, toast, assortment of jams and Nutella, tea, coffee, green tea. Lunch and Dinner was a micture of vegentable, chicken or mutton, rice, pasta, noodles, soup, salad, desert, green tea, tea, coffee. Boiled water was provided through out the trek. First aid was readily available. Apricot has a safety policy which keeps the guides always connected with their home stations in Islamabad and Skardu. Cusotmers have the option of staying connected with Thuraya with their families. If you get SCOM sims you can get 4G signals all the way till K2BC courtesy of Pakistan Army. When my brother fell sick due to claustrophobia, the guides instantly offered heli rescue at 12 midnight (although things settled, he managed and braved his way to K2BC). Apricot is extremely reliable as they managed not just our tour, but also an earlier tour comprising of only 4 women (rest of the customers had cancelled on them) despite corona related logistical problems. While other outfits cancel or delay plans both in Pakistan (K2BC) as well as Nepal (EBC) sometimes, Apricot sticks to their timeline. While Apricot had apprised us all about the maximum luggage capacity during the trek, we had all over packed. No problem was too big for Apricot to handle on our behalf. Without extra charge to us (but alot of effort on part of Apricot) they were able to handle visa issues, excess baggage, extra porters, extra nights at the Skardu hotels, extra meals all on the principled stand that they try and charge the customer what they quote at the first instance and not exceed it. Porters hired by Apricot are friendly and there to serve customers in every way. Zaman, one of the porters singlehandedly towed more than 40 kg of day bags till Gondogoro La Pass making the trek manageable. Without his strength a few would not have been able to make it across. Guides (Bashir Bhai, Mohammad and the great Imtiaz) from Apricot Tours were very professional and with their guidance the entire trek became easier. They were able to guide us through bad weather, ill health, slight falls, bouts of claustrophobia all with a smile on their faces. Their confidence was inspiring because of which we were able to achieve more than our potential So GGLA is something which is a technical climb that requires not just ideal weather but also experienced guides and willing porters (not every porter is able or willing to take on this load). Normally porters hold tour operators hostage at the time of undertaking the GGLA expedition, asking for additional wages. Apricot Tours on the other hand has none of these issues (or at least we did not experience anything negative) as they pay porters more than the market rate because of which they have a dedicated team of loyal porters who prefer working with them. Because of Apricot taking such good care of their porters, everything translates into an ideal customer experience. Apricot Tours is also doing alot of charity work. It established the first rest area dedicated for porters at Concordia, which is available for all porters regardless of which outfit they arrive with. The young owners are good ambassadors for the tourism industry of Pakistan, with their friendly yet professional and reliable attitude. In the end i have no qualms in referring Apricot Tours services both for the K2BC GGLA trek as well as any other excursion in Pakistan. I feel their rates are reasonable and would just recommend for the customers to really take care of the tips (porters, kitchen staff and guides) as they deserve every bit to the hilt.

Every day of this trek was amazing and exciting with incredible mountain views for the entire journey. Meeting the mountain climbers returning from successful summiting of K2 and other 8000 meter peaks at concordia was very special. I have been on at least 50 treks all around the world. The K2 trek is quite challenging but is definitely the most spectacular and exciting i have ever been on. the staff including the porters the cooks the horsemen and the guides were fantastic. They made a tough trek fun and even more memorable

I bought a place on a trek to the K2 base camp, extending to the Gondogoro Pass. This extension cost me an additional 400 dollars. The trekking was spectacular and all the logistics worked perfectly until the day of climbing the pass. During breakfast on the day we started the climb to Gondogoro Pass, the guide informed the group that we would no longer go due to the weather conditions, which was very strange because until the previous day the news about the weather was very favorable. The group rebelled, we discussed the situation a lot, but the guide was irreducible. We had no alternative but to return the same way, quite disappointed and to a certain extent revolted by our guide's attitude and lack of transparency. Once the trip was over, I explained the whole situation to Apricot Tours and requested a refund of the amount paid (400 dollars) because we hadn't even had the opportunity to climb the pass. I sent several emails and messages, and Apricot Tours simply ignored me. I spent 1 month trying to contact them and got no response, no explanation, no satisfaction about what happened. Here's my warning. It is an agency that only cares about selling its trips and, in my specific case, it directed a guide who was not prepared to lead the group with clear communication and transparency in his decisions. After the trip is over, they do not care about opinions and problems reported by customers. This problem didn't make the trek any less spectacular than it really was. But Apricot Tours really should have common sense and be fair in terms of returning the 400 dollars that were paid for an activity that was not carried out. Disappointing...