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Snow Lake Trek Pakistan - 21 Days
Islamabad,
Pakistan
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Overview
Duration
21d
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Snow Lake trek is a long and rigorous trek in the northern Karakoram mountains of Pakistan. It starts from Askole and after trekking the lengths of Biafo and Hispar glacier, we reach the valleys of Nagar and Hunza. Few of the main attractions are the snow lake and the Hispar La pass (5,128 m) which separates the Hispar glacier (44km) from Biafo glacier (63km). Biafo is the world's third longest glacier outside polar region. The views on the trek are unmatched.
What to remember
Important info
Not wheelchair accessible. Near public transportation. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek. Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek. Licensed professional guide (government requirement). Government trekking permit fees and paperwork. Insurance of porters, cook, guide and staff (government requirement). Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) waste management fees. Islamabad and Skardu city tours including all entry fees. All domestic flights and road transfers including airport transfers. All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room). All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent). All camping site fees and bridge fees. All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc). Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc). Porter for personal luggage (14kgs) and mountaineering equipment (8kgs). First aid medicine kit (basic). Satellite phone for emergencies. Trekking map and trip achievement certificate. 21x Breakfast. 21x Lunch. 21x Dinner. Accommodation included: 20 nights
What's not included
Personal travel insurance. Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered). International airfare. Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc). Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc. Miscellaneous (minibar, drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc). Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm). Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet)
Know Before You Go
When
12:00 AM
Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until 6 days in advance
Provider
Apricot Tours
Meeting Point
Traveler pickup is offered
It is very easy to spot our guide, holding orange placards with our company’s logo and your name on it. You must arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad. International flights normally arrive after midnight or in the afternoon. You must give us the details of your flights, both inbound and outbound at least five days prior to your arrival in Pakistan. Our staff/guide will receive you at the gates of international arrivals unless you are taking a connecting flight from another city. The guide/staff will transfer you to our partner hotel. In case you do not require airport transfer, please inform us in advance.
Airports
- Islamabad Intl Airport, Islamabad Pakistan