Khan Tengri Peak, 7010m, Advanced program

Day 1. Arrive Almaty, Kazakhstan. Meeting at the airport. Visit to a supermarket to purchase high altitude food.  4-hours’  transfer to Karkara Base Camp (2200 m) - 280 km. Stay in comfortable "walk-in tents" (2200m a.s.l.). Welcome meal and gear check.

Day 2.   Helicopter flight to BC Northern Inylchek.

Day 3.   Consultation and preparation for climbing in BC.

Day 4.   Climbing to C1, 4700 m.

Day 5.   Climbing to C2, 5500 m.

Day 6.   Ascent to the northern summit of Chapayev peak, 6150 m. Descent to BC.

Day 7.   Rest in BC.

Day 8.   Rest in BC.

Day 9.   Climbing to C1, 4700 m.

Day 10. Climbing to C2, 5500 m.

Day 11. Ascent to the northern summit of Chapayev peak, 6150 m and descent to C3, 5900 m.

Day 12. Climb to the top of Khan Tengri peak and descend to C3.

Day 13. Return to C2.

Day 14. Descent to BC.

Day 15. Weather contingency day.

Day 16. Weather contingency day.

Day 17. Weather contingency day.

Day 18. Helicopter flight to BC Karkara.

Day 19. Travel to Almaty, stay at a hotel.

Day 20. Depart hotel for the airport. Fly home.

The expedition fee  is 2300 USD per person

Single supplement charge in a hotel + 35 USD 

The expedition fee includes:

* Airport  transfers in Almaty by private vehicles

* 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation at Hotel (3*) in Almaty on a twin sharing basis (at arrival or before departure)

* Transfers to the Central Tien Shan Mountains and back (Almaty – Karkara BC – Almaty) by private vehicles

* Lunchboxes on the way to Karkara BC and on the way back

* Border permit

* Full board Karkara BC accommodation in a comfortable “walk-in” tents

* Sauna\shower in Karkara BC

* Helicopter return charter flight to the Northern Inylchek glacier BC with free change of the departure date (no limitation for luggage overweight)

* Full board North Inylchek BC accommodation– in comfortable “walk-in” tents on wooden platforms with mats, and meal in large mess-tent with tables and chairs

* Hot shower in Northern Inylchek glacier BC 

* Wash basin with warm water

* Toilet in BC

* Tent security in BC

* Consultations on ascension route by an experienced guide

* Translator’s service in Northern Inylchek glacier BC

* Local staffs insurance 

* Fixed ropes along the Northern route and Western Ridge of Khan Tengri

* Walky-Talky 

* Safe box in BC

* Radio communication between Karkara BC, Glacier BC, helicopter and Almaty office

* Weather forecast from the Internet

* First aid in BC

* Electric generator (220V) in BC for mess-tents lighting and charging batteries 

* Evacuation of debris from BC by helicopter

* Ecological duties

The expedition fee does not include:

* Food & personal gear above the BC

* Rescue (travel insurance required)

* Extra hotel nights in in Almaty

* Lunch and evening meal in Almaty

* Sightseeing in Almaty

* Local guide 

* Extra helicopter flight 

* Spending on personal items (alcohol/bottled drinks, laundry, gifts etc.)

* Optional trips and sightseeing tours

* Wireless Internet access in Karkara BC and  Glacier BC 

* Tips

You may rent in our company the following equipment:

Please check Khan Tengri Standard program 24 days recommendations.

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Booking Procedure.

If you would like to join this expedition, please complete our booking form and send it by e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Once we receive your information, we’ll send you the Invoice for a deposit payment.

Please contact us if you'd like further information and assistance in planning your trip.