Competitive prices for a seven thousander peak in the wild mountains of Pakistan
Field office and permanent staff for logistical arrangements to and from the mountain
Itinerary based on our mountain guide's indigenous knowledge and vast experience
Spectacular mountain vistas during the expedition
Apricot Tours is a fully licensed native adventure company
Fixed departures are normally guided by our Pakistani High Altitude Climber(s) (HAC)
Private groups are always one of our top priorities
We cater to both guided expeditions and non-guided (alpine style) climbing
We cater to both "base camp services" and "full board services"
Nepalese Sherpas available upon timely request (at least 6 months prior to arrival in Pakistan)
The following High Altitude Support available at extra cost a. Pakistani High Altitude Porter (HAP) - Will carry 20 kg of personal equipment between camps b. Nepalese Private Sherpa (personal guide/porter) - Carries up to 20 kg (44lbs) of your personal equipment, climbs with you, melts water, cooks, and will be with you every step of the way. c. Personal equipment carriage service - Sherpa carries up to 10kg (22lbs) of personal equipment up and down the mountain between camps
1. Team building: It takes time to formulate a good team. We go through all incoming applications and formulate the best team of mountaineers (on the basis of experience). Although our vet process is not very strict, our top priority is always the safety of fellow climbers. We will not accept all applications only to maximize the number of the mountaineers.
2. Logistics: Our climbing adventures involve a lot of logistics. This includes reserving/assigning high altitude porters, guides and other staff in advance. It also involves a lot of procurement (equipment, food etc). This is not possible during the last hours. During winters expeditions, most of the supplies are transported to base camps two to three months prior to the expedition because winters in the mountains of Pakistan are very harsh and it becomes almost impossible to for porters to walk through the trail with heavy supplies.
3. Permit: Pakistani government tourism laws require tour operators to submit applications for climbing (along with all documents e.g. passport copies, photos, CVs etc) at least 70 days prior to arrival in Pakistan.
4.Domestic Flights: We might not be able to get you on the domestic flight to Skardu if you do not pay your deposit on time. Domestic flight seats are sold very fast way ahead of time because there are only two flights to Skardu during peak season. This is a very serious concern.
5. Price changes: The given prices are early bird discount offers and are subject to change. There can be increases in price after January. Service providers including (but not limited) to hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season (May to September). Our prices will not change once you have paid the deposit so the price when you book is the price you will pay. Register yourselves early to avoid increase in holiday prices.
6. Pay less deposit: Given below is our deposit schedule for 2020 departures.
8 months before departure (deposit: 35%)
6 months before departure (deposit: 40%)
5 months before departure (deposit: 50%)
4 months before departure (full payment)
Note: The same deposit time frames above apply to 2021-22 departures.
Refund policy
Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements, organizing logistics, procurement of equipment (e.g. oxygen sets) and supplies (including food), hiring of staff/sherpa etc.
Balance: All balances are due 120 days prior to arrival in Pakistan unless otherwise specified. Participants whose balances are not received by the 120-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their funds and their place on the expedition. For this expedition, there are no refunds for the deposit or balance payments. This includes but is not limited to, expeditions that conclude without a summit or progress towards a summit for participants due to route conditions, weather, insufficient manpower, or any other factor outside the control of Apricot Tours. Expedition leader has the final say on the expedition conclusion and will make all the best efforts for a happy return home.
Currency
All international climbers are charged in US Dollars (USD).
Other Notes
Deposit should only be paid after filling out the registration form and confirmation/approval from Apricot Tours.
Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Apricot Tours must follow a precise refund policy.
Participants that choose to leave an active expedition for any reason are not entitled to any refunds
Apricot Tours highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions
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The royalty fee/rates assigned by Pakistan’s Tourism Ministry for climbing Link Sar Peak in spring, summer and fall start from USD 1,500 after a discount of 40%. The details of royalty fees for three seasons are given below.
Link Sar Royalty Fee/Rates – Spring, Summer & Fall
Mountain
Full team
Royalty fee for full team
Additional member fee
7,501m to 8,000m
7 members
US$ 4,000 (revised in 2023)
US$ 1000 (revised in 2023)
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The royalty fee/rates assigned by the government for climbing Link Sar Peak in winters start from USD 125 after a discount of 95% in winters. The details of royalty fees for winters are given below.
Link Sar Royalty Fee/Rates – Winter
Mountain
Full team
Royalty fee for full team
Additional member fee
7,501m to 8,000m
7 members
US$ 200
US$ 50
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The discounts above are being offered since over a decade as part of the government policy to promote adventure tourism.
Part of the Masherbrum mountains in the Karakorum mountain range, Link Sar is a beautiful peak at an elevation of 7,041 meter (or 23100 ft) above sea level. It is in the neighborhood of K7 (6,934m), K6 (7,282m), and the Charakusa Glacier and Kaberi Glacier. These mountains in the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan are known to be one of the highest and one of the most mesmerizing places in the world. It is safe to say that they are a climbers’ dream; a paradise point for mountaineers and nature lovers alike. The mountains are unspoiled by human existence and all of its glory is preserved.
Since 1969, many attempts have been made by mountaineers to reach the summit of the peak but due to its location and structure, it’s a much more difficult journey. The most recent attempt to reach the summit was made by Jon Girffith and Andy Houseman in 2015who reached Link Sar West which is at 6,938 meter after a 2nd attempt in the space of 2 years. Griffith’s health complications during the ascent restricted them from reaching the Main summit and they had to descent.
Griffith later said that it was a shame they couldn’t reach the main summit but they would have had to risk running out of blood and the window of pleasant weather they had to descent. The Link Sar Expedition is an ascent to the North West faace of Link Sar and the main summit still to this day remains unexplored.
There are two routes for the Link Sar Expedition: Hushe and Kondus Valley. The best time for this expedition is during June, July and August.
The Karakorum Mountain Range is a massive chain of mountains across Pakistan and China that hosts one of the greatest mountains of the world. The range is 500km long and 200km wide. The Range also hosts many different rivers including the Hunza River and the Indus River. It is now home to many different valleys and people across the region including Skardu, Hunza and Gilgit.
Link Sar Expedition is a journey through the Karakorum Mountains of Pakistan with mesmerizing views of the mighty mountains and glaciers which are also one of the largest in the world. The services of such a trip include hotel booking; government permits because it is a peak higher than 7000m, domestic flights, chefs, tour guides, visa assistance, porters, camping equipment, daily food, kitchen equipment & tools etc.
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