CLIMB K2 8.611m – EXPEDITION

THE GREAT CHALLENGE, CLIMB THE K2 (8,611mts.)

K2 is an expedition for those seeking extreme adventure and who have previously experienced mountaineering in the Himalayas. Despite being the second highest peak in the world, some climbers may underestimate the difficulties one must endure during the ascent, an excellent level of mountaineering experience is required.

We will not carry out a basic K2 program, without guarantees and acting only as simple intermediaries with the companies that have the logistics of the base, altitude and material camps in place.

Our Director, Jordi Tosas, a mountaineer with more than 30 years of experience in the Karakorum and the Himalayas, together with our entire team of multidisciplinary experts, will create a tailor-made, personal plan based on your experience to reach K2 with the greatest guarantees of success.

The ascent to the top of Mount K2 is considered more difficult than Everest due to its steepness and unpredictable weather. The expedition also lacks experienced Sherpas and there is a high risk of frequent avalanches. In fact, it’s a technical climb from day one that includes glacial ice, snow, and rock, regardless of route.

Our team has enough experience for preparation and advice to face either of the two paths with the greatest guarantee of success or even dream of larger projects through less explored routes.

OUR ENTIRE TEAM WILL CARRY OUT A TAILOR-MADE PLAN WITH ONE OBJECTIVE: TO REACH K2 WITH THE GREATEST SUMMIT OPTIONS.

This is a personal and private training and preparation plan for people who are clear about the challenge and costs involved in a project of such magnitude.

This is not just a regular climbing program, we elaborate a full strategy that can be multiyear to reach Mount K2 with the best guarantees for success and will include several training program and climbs to prepare yourself for the biggest challenge, climb to the Hard mountain of the World.

The costs of an K2 expedition can vary based on several factors, including group size, seasonal royalty and permit fees, the category of hotel accommodation, the number of Sherpas allocated, equipment needs, and the level of package customization. Because these factors can significantly influence the overall price, we prefer to discuss the details with our clients before providing a final cost estimate. For any information regarding your selected package, please feel free to contact B4Experience. We’re here to help you plan the perfect expedition.

We will check all the material together and in detail well in advance of the expedition.

Food:
The Itinerary explains what meals are included each day according to the program. If you have allergies or preferences, let us know on the registration form and we will take it into account.

We always recommend that you bring your own energy bars, nuts… so that you can eat while doing the activities.

Accommodation:
Accommodations are detailed in the program.

We believe solo travelers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travelers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travelers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

In case you wish that we can look for the best flight combination tickets from your nearest airport to the destination you can add this service in “extra services” on the checkout before booking the trip and will give you the best proposal beforehand and once accepted buy it for you. This service includes monitor the flight prices over time to get the best deal when prices are low and check in of your flight. The administrative fee for this service is 35€ + the flights cost that will be invoice to you afterwards.

We suggest our clients to focus on safety, security and training – company will not be responsible if anything unpredictable accident happens due to self-carelessness of the clients.

Each and every client must do their emergency helicopter rescue and medical insurance having coverage of minimum US $25000. Besides they must also do medical and travel insurance for own safety. We also would like to suggest all of our clients to make trip cancellation insurance in case of natural disaster in the mountains which is unpredictable and knows no timing. Even we can’t guarantee our health problem so, it is best to stay safe side ourselves.

Service includes will strictly be followed in case if clients need extra services – Extra cost will be added.

We offer you a 5% discount on your IATI travel insurance. The discount is just valid if you buy the travel insurance policy after clicking on the link.

In case you wish that we can look for the best travel insurance that covers the trip destination/activity with your nationality. You can add this service in “extra services” on the checkout before booking the trip and will give you the best proposal beforehand and once accepted buy it for you. The administrative fee for this service is 15€ + the insurance cost that will be invoice to you afterwards.

The client is informed that B4Experience will issue the trip without including a cancellation, repatriation or accident policy, unless it is explicitly included in the trip contract and paid in the first payment. During the trip contracting, you will be offered how to contract it if you wish.

The client is informed that B4Experience will issue the trip without including a cancellation, repatriation or accident policy, unless it is explicitly included in the trip contract and paid in the first payment.

Rescue insurance: Mandatory
Rescue insurance is highly recommended on all active trips. It must be taken into consideration that these insurance policies are specific for each type of activity (hiking, climbing…)

The user is informed that the GUARANTEE COMPANY that covers the risks of contractual liability and guarantee against insolvency is MARKEL INSURANCE SE. Our trips are covered by Civil Liability insurance.

Visas, and Entry Requirements
Certainly! It is important to have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity when traveling to any country.

Pakistan has VISA on Arrival for most of the countries, you can speed up the process and avoid queues when landing, if you submit your application online through this official web link.

To know the specific visa requirements for your trip, it is recommended to contact your local embassy or consulate, or consult with your travel agent. Remember that it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements can vary based on your nationality and your destination. While we strive to keep our information updated, visa rules can change unexpectedly. Therefore, it is crucial that you verify the information yourself and understand that you are accountable for meeting your own visa requirements.

Vaccines
For each trip, clients are solely responsible for having the mandatory and/or recommended vaccines required in each region or country. Consult with your doctor to have all vaccinations before the start of the trip.

The client can take out trip cancellation insurance to be able to obtain payment of the entire amount paid (according to its conditions).

The end user may withdraw from the contracted trip, having the right to a refund of the amounts paid, except for the indicated penalties, but must also satisfy the Agency in the amounts indicated below once the trip has been confirmed. If it is not carried out due to not reaching the minimum necessary places, the client can save the credit for future trips or request a full refund of the reservation.

Cancellation Policy 5:

• • FULL REFUND UP TO 24H AFTER PURCHASE
  • Up to 120 days before the trip 100% refund of the trip amount.
  • Up to 90 days before the trip Refund of 50% of the trip amount.
  • For terms shorter than those described in the cancellation policy, the amount already paid will not be paid.

*€250 management fees apply

* Cancellation fees will not be paid for reservations already issued. If there are other non-refundable expenses already issued, these will not be paid either and will be deducted from the amount to be paid.
* The cost of cancellation of issued flights is 100% of the amount.

EXEMPTION OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
B4Experience offers active trips for different sports and Outdoor activities, as well as information related to these activities through our web platform www.b4experience.com and other channels.

The practice of any activity in nature carries a risk for those who do it, with most of these activities being considered high-risk sports. Each one must know and apply their limits and be aware that regardless of the technical training and physical level one has, their practice can lead to accidents or even death.

The in-person activities and trips offered by B4Experience are carried out on land and activities that may inherently involve risks for those who carry them out and thus clients are informed that they contract them.

DOSSIER DISCLAIMER:
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print/ download a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

ITINERARY DISCLAIMER:

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. On all Outdoor trips, the routes will be adjusted depending on the weather, the level of the group participants and the risks assessed by the guide/trip leader.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.