General
Sonia Peak Climb & Chapchingol Pass Trek (2024-25) – 25 days
Sonia Peak Climb & Chapchingol Pass Trek is a long duration trekking peak holiday in our extreme/challenging adventure category in Shimshal Valley of Hunza region. It is a holiday in one of the isolated valleys for trekkers offered by Apricot Tours. Given below are the details of this holiday.
Brief Itinerary – Sonia Peak Climb & Chapchingol Pass Trek
Day 01: Arrive at Islamabad International Airport (590m)
Day 02: Fly to Gilgit & Drive to Karimabad, Hunza
Day 03 Spend Free day in Karimabad – official paperwork
Day 04: Drive to Shimshal village – Hotel
Day 05: Free Day in Shimshal Village (final logistics) – Hotel
Day 06: Trek to Zardgarben – Camp
Day 07: Trek to Jaffar Washk or Shpodin – Camp
Day 08: Trek over Boisum Pir Pass to Perchod Washk
Day 09: Trek to Mandik Shlaq (4,100m) – Camp
Day 10: Trek to Warben (3,500m) – Camp
Day 11: Rest day for porters or short trek to Targeen – Camp
Day 12: Trek to Chafchingol Base camp (4,084m) – Camp
Day 13: Trek to Sonia Peak Base Camp – Camp
Day 14-16: Climb Sonia Peak – acclimatization & climb days
Day 17-18: Contingency days for bad weather
Day 19: Trek back to Chafchingol Base camp (4,084m) – Camp
Day 20: Trek over Chafchingol Pass (5,100m) to Koksil – Camp
Day 21: Rest day/Contingency for bad weather – hotel
Day 22: Drive to Gilgit or Karimabad
Day 23: Fly to Islamabad – hotel
Day 24: Contingency day for possible flight cancellations
Day 25: Fly out to home country
Map/Route – Sonia Peak Climb & Chapchingol Pass Trek
Prices & Other Options – Sonia Peak Climb & Chapchingol Pass Trek
Holiday Information – Sonia Peak Climb & Chapchingol Pass Trek
- Implementation of government SOPs/Guidelines in case of new pandemic variants.
- All domestic flights (Checked Baggage Allowance: 20kg, Hand Carry: 7kg)
- All 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)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages/water during meals
- Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Mountain guide (on climbing days) for equipment orientation, rope fixing & guiding to summit
- High altitude group gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, twin-sharing tent, cooking pots, etc.)
- Government paperwork
- Shimshal Nature Trust (SNT) fees
- City/town sightseeing (depends on time availability) - includes all entry fees
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porters - personal luggage (14kgs) and mountaineering equipment (13kgs)
- First aid medicine kit (very basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- Permit/royalty fee (these fee apply only to few category of peaks and is subject to new changes)
- Personal travel insurance (suggestions only)
- Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
- Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet etc)
- Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additional USD 67 per night
- Additional trek weight/baggage: USD 13 per kg
- Storage service for baggage in Islamabad: USD 28 per bag/piece
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
Why Register Early?
1. Early Bird Discount: The given prices for the holiday are limited-time discount offers and are subject to change. Service providers including (but not limited) to airlines and hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season.
2. Limited Flight Seats: Domestic flight seats to the Karakorams and Himalayas are sold out way ahead of time because there are only two daily flights during peak season. Among other things, the deposit is used to book domestic flights for you in advance.
3. Pay Balance after arrival in Pakistan: In these unusual times, we appreciate that paying the final balance for your trip may cause concern. Our policy is to only receive your final balance once you arrive in Pakistan. The only payment before arrival is the deposit.
4. Deposit valid for 3 years: We understand the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic (Covid-19). As part of our relaxed booking conditions following Covid-19, deposits are valid for 2 years.
6. Pay Minimum Deposit: The deposits for the holiday are also early-bird discounts and automatically change accordingly:
- 1st October: USD 190
- 1st November: USD 290
- 1st January: USD 350
- 15th February: USD 400
- 1st March: USD 450
- 1st May: USD 490
Note: The same dates above apply to next season's deposits.
Refund Policy for All
Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable (but valid for 2 years) as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements.
Balance: Pay the balance only after arrival in Pakistan on the first day. Payment guidelines will be shared timely.
Currency
All international travelers can pay in US Dollars (USD) or equivalent in Euros (EUR) or Pound Sterling (GBP). Pakistani travelers are charged the equivalent in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
Single Supplement
Separate hotel rooms (single supplement) will cost an additional USD 290. This includes all hotel nights. This payment should be made with the balance upon arrival.
Separate tents (single tent) will cost an additional USD 180. This includes the cost of additional porterage. This payment should also be made with the balance in Pakistan.
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