Karakoram & Ladakh · Region
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Reviewed by Blake Penson, Expedition Advisor. Two decades in the mountains, the Seven Summits, two Everest expeditions.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026
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ERTI 4.69 overall
Based in United Kingdom
★ 5.0 · 5 reviews in Karakoram & Ladakh · Last review: Jun 2021
Reviewed for: K2 Base Camp (5)
ERTI 4.76 overall
Based in Austria
★ 5.0 · 4 reviews in Karakoram & Ladakh · Last review: Aug 2022
Reviewed for: Broad Peak (3), K2 (Pakistan) (1)
ERTI 4.30 overall
Based in Switzerland
★ 4.9 · 4 reviews in Karakoram & Ladakh · Last review: Dec 2019
Reviewed for: Broad Peak (4)
ERTI 4.62 overall
Based in United States
★ 4.9 · 4 reviews in Karakoram & Ladakh · Last review: Nov 2023
Reviewed for: K2 Base Camp (3), K2 (Pakistan) (1)
ERTI 3.38 overall · Unclaimed
Based in Nepal
★ 3.8 · 1 review in Karakoram & Ladakh · Last review: Aug 2024
Reviewed for: K2 (Pakistan) (1)
ERTI 2.75 overall · Unclaimed
Based in Germany
★ 1.4 · 1 review in Karakoram & Ladakh · Last review: Aug 2022
Reviewed for: Gasherbrum I (1)
| # | Operator | Stars here | Reviews | Latest review | Safety | Value | Food | Team spirit | Camps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mountain Company | 5.0★ | 5 | June 2021 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Furtenbach Adventures | 5.0★ | 4 | August 2022 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 3 | Kobler & Partner | 4.9★ | 4 | December 2019 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Summitclimb | 4.9★ | 4 | November 2023 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| 5 | Imagine Nepal Unclaimed | 3.8★ | 1 | August 2024 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| 6 | Summit Climb Germany Unclaimed | 1.4★ | 1 | August 2022 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
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Imagine Nepal (Unclaimed)
K2 (Pakistan) · Rated 3.8/5 · Reviewed
Mingma G provides great logistics to K2 Basecamp. In addition, he was part of the summit team providing leadership during the line fixing (a small group wanted to enter the Bottleneck during the fixing and he fortunately stopped them). Food became a challenge, there was plenty…
By Verified Reviewer
Summitclimb
K2 Base Camp trek · Rated 4.6/5 · Reviewed
I joined Dan’s K-2 Basecamp trek in the summer of 2019. What can I say? To be among the planet’s most spectacular mountains, walking along the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers, was one of the most rewarding, difficult, and otherworldly experiences of my life and I often yearn…
By Karla P.
Summitclimb
K2 (Pakistan) · Rated 4.8/5 · Reviewed
I've done three trips to K2 (2009, 2016 and 2018), each with different logistics providers and each in a different style. My final (and successful) trip in 2018 with Summit Climb was the best by far. Our Exped leader (Dan Mazur) is a Titan of the mountaineering world - hugely…
By Jake M.
Summitclimb
K2 Base Camp trek · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
What a fabulous trek I had up the Baltoro Glacier with Dan Mazur and his team at SummitClimb. I still can't believe the grandeur and beauty that surrounded us! If you are thinking about a trip like this, don't put it off! Our team made it all the way up to the Art Gilkey…
By Sue D.
Summitclimb
K2 Base Camp trek · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The SummitClimb team of Dan Mazur and Sue Crisp (home office) as well as the Mashabrum team of Ibrahim Khalil and Mushtaq were outstanding and attentive to the varying needs of each member of the group. Because of the rewarding experience I had with them in 2022, I plan to use…
By Eric J.
Furtenbach Adventures
K2 (Pakistan) · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Just a quick summary here - feel free to contact me for more details Thanks Lukas and Yasmin Tours for the great orga. Everything was great, incl. 100% success rate at K2. Awesome team that took care about logistics, basecamp and of course all the sherpas.
By Michael L.
Summit Climb Germany (Unclaimed)
Gasherbrum I · Rated 1.4/5 · Reviewed
Die Expedition zum Gasherbrum I und II hatte ich als Full Service Paket gebucht und bezahlte ca. 16.000.- EUR. Felix Berg war der Expeditionleiter (Organisation SummitClimb Deutschland). In allen Bereichen der Expedition gab es jedoch Gründe für Beschwerden, von der…
By Christina P.
The Mountain Company
K2 Base Camp trek · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
During Covid we have all had plenty of time to reminisce about trips gone by and the people we met and friendships forged. Its only now that we realise what a great time we actually had out there, while sat back home during lockdown not quite sure when we will be able to plan…
By Roy P.
The Mountain Company
K2 Base Camp trek · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The K2 trek is an experience of a lifetime. Concordia camp has to be one of the most spectacular spots in the world to experience more 8000 meter peaks and awesome views. The support, food, care, and experience of the guides and support crew make the day to day experience even…
By Philip M.
The Mountain Company
K2 Base Camp trek · Rated 4.8/5 · Reviewed
To trek in the Karakorum range is an unforgettable experience and would highly recommend it and would include the GondogoroLa Glacier crossing adding to the experience. Nothing like seeing majestic K2 from Concordia and then arriving at the top of the glacier at sunrise and…
By Giacomo A.
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As of 16 October 2026, 6 operators have 19 verified client reviews in Karakoram & Ladakh across 4 places on ExpedReview.
The Mountain Company is ranked first, with 5.0★ from 5 reviews (latest June 2021). The ranking is built from verified client reviews in Karakoram & Ladakh, and recent reviews count more.
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The latest verified review in Karakoram & Ladakh is from August 2024.