Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza and Skardu

Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza and Skardu

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Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza and Skardu

10 Days Starting in Mian Entrance, Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan and ending in Main Entrance , Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Visiting: Islamabad, Skardu, Hunza valley, Kunjirap Daban, Upper hunza one dollar, Gilgit

Tour operator:

Exploria

Tour code:

234661

Specialist Group:

Fifty+

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

12-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

Activities:

4WD, Walking

Private Available:

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Tour Overview

This is a specially designed guided tour in which you explore all the major landmarks in Hunza, Skardu, and Islamabad. Domestic flights have been intentionally added to the tour to avoid the hectic long road trips to reach the destinations. During this journey, you will explore the most beautiful destinations. The duration of the tour has been stretched to 11 days so that you can enjoy the tour. Major Highlights of the Tour Visit and immerse in the beautiful valleys in the mountain ranges of Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and the Himalayas. Road adventure through the beautiful Karakoram Highway and witness the surreal natural beauty during the journey. Meet and greet with some of the friendliest people in the mountain communities. First-hand experience of the immense natural beauty in the mountain ranges in Northern Pakistan. Visit some of the largest glaciers, mountain ranges, lakes, waterfalls, and meadows in Hunza and Skardu

Highlights

  • Explore Upper and Lower Kachura Lakes

  • Witness the Manthuka Waterfall's beauty

  • Sunset views from Duikar Valley

  • Jetski and boating on Attabad Lake

Places You'll See

Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza And Skardu

Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza And Skardu

Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza And Skardu

Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza And Skardu

Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza And Skardu

Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza And Skardu

Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza And Skardu

Explore Northern Pakistan - Hunza And Skardu

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Islamabad

Location: Islamabad

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Receive at Islamabad International Airport
Transfer to the hotel
If you arrive early, you can spend the day getting familiar with the city.
Stay in Islamabad

Day 2 : Skardu

Location: Skardu

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Take the morning flight to Skardu
Your guide will pick you up at Skardu airport
Visit Shigar Fort, Sarfaranga Cold Desert
You will have time to do adventure activities in the cold desert
Stay in Skardu/Shigar

Day 3 : Skardu

Location: Skardu

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Visit Shangrila Lake
Visit Upper Kachura Lake
Hike to Soq Valley
Explore Soq valley
Stay in Kachura Valley

Day 4 : Road Trip To Hunza

Location: Hunza valley

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Check out from the hotel
Road trip to Hunza Valley (5-6 hours)
Stopovers on the way in Ashtaq Nala, Rakaposhi Viewpoint, and various valleys
This is a scenic road trip through the majestic Karakoram Highway
Transfer to the hotel in Hunza
Spend the evening exploring the tourist street in Karimabad
Stay in Central Hunza

Day 5 : Explore Hunza

Location: Hunza valley

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Explore the beautiful central Hunza on this day
Visit Hoper valley and hike till Hoper glacier
Visit Baltit Fort and Altit Fort
Explore the oldest settlements in Altit
Sunset at Duikar Valley
Stay at Luxus Hunza

Day 6 : Khunjearb Pass

Location: Kunjirap Daban

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Check-out from the hotel after breakfast
Road trip to Khunjerab Pass
There may be thick snow on the way so we will return from the point where we get thick snow
This is one of the most scenic road trips you will experience in your life
Stopovers on the way at Attabad Lake, Passu Cones
Stay near Attabad Lake

Day 7 : Upper Hunza

Location: Upper hunza one dollar

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Explore upper Hunza on this day
Spend the day experiencing the beautiful colors of blossom
Visit Hussaini Suspenstion bridge
Visit Borith Lake and Attabad Lake
Lots of adventure activities to do here
Activities: zipline, Jetskii, boating, paddle boats
Stay in upper Hunza

Day 8 : Gilgit

Location: Gilgit

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Check out from the hotel after breakfast
Visit Naltar valley
Naltar is a popular destination to experience snow.
You may also enjoy ski activities as this is one of the big ski destinations
Spend the day in Naltar and do lots of snow adventure activities
Reach Gilgit by evening
Stay in Gilgit

Day 9 : Islamabad

Location: Islamabad

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Airport transfer after breakfast in Gilgit
Fly to Islamabad in the morning
Your guide in Islamabad will pick you up at Islamabad Airport
Guided city tour
Visit Faisal Mosque, Lok Virsa Museum, Pakistan Monument
Visit Saidpur Village
Transfer to the hotel
Shopping in the F7 Markaz or Centaurs Mall
Dinner in Monal with an aerial view of Islamabad city
Drop off at the hotel
Stay in Islamabad

Day 10 : Fly Abroad

Location: Islamabad International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Check out from the hotel before 12:00 PM
Transfer to Islamabad Airport

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Our expert team carefully selects handpicked hotels based on each destination, ensuring top-rated accommodations in prime locations. Every hotel offers private bathrooms and essential amenities, with breakfast included at all of them

  • Flights

    The package includes domestic flights, essential for avoiding lengthy and unnecessary road trips.

  • Guide

    An experienced English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour in Northern Pakistan, ensuring continuity and a seamless experience from start to finish. For tours that include both Northern and Southern Pakistan, there will be a separate guide for each region, ensuring specialized knowledge and expertise throughout your journey. For groups of fewer than 03 members, our trusted guide may also serve as your driver, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience.

  • Meals

    Complimentary breakfast is included at the hotels. For groups larger than 04 members, all three meals will be provided at no extra cost. For groups of 4 or fewer, meals are not included This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let Exploria know the food option that you prefer.

  • Additional Services

    Letter of invitation and visa assistance Domestic Air-tickets Hotel Accommodation Airport Transfers Complimentary breakfast at hotels Private transportation at your disposal Fuel Jeep charges to Fairy Meadows Services, Accommodation, and Food of the guide Parking fee, water bottle each day, sim card with internet

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price.

    You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company.

    We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by LonelyPlanet.

    You can check out the details here.

  • Additional Services

    Pre-Post departure Accommodation Tips Tickets Personal Expense

Mode of Transport

. Private transportation will be at your disposal.
. All the vehicles are comfortable Airconditioned and best fit for the route.
. We offer 4x4 Jeeps/Land Cruisers in off-road destinations where needed.
. One of the following vehicles will be provided based on the group size.

Accommodation

Our expert team carefully selects handpicked hotels based on each destination, ensuring top-rated accommodations in prime locations. Every hotel offers private bathrooms and essential amenities, with breakfast included at all of them.

Check out our Q&As

  • What are the accommodation standards during the tour?

    Accommodations provided are comfortable and selected to ensure a pleasant stay, typically ranging from mid-range to superior quality, offering modern amenities.

  • Are there age or health restrictions for participation in the tour?

    While there aren't strict age restrictions, participants should have moderate physical fitness for trekking and exploring. Guests with specific health concerns are encouraged to consult a healthcare professional before joining.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    An experienced English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour in Northern Pakistan, ensuring continuity and a seamless experience from start to finish. For tours that include both Northern and Southern Pakistan, there will be a separate guide for each region, ensuring specialized knowledge and expertise throughout your journey. For groups of fewer than 03 members, our trusted guide may also serve as your driver, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience.

  • Is Pakistan safe to travel?

    All the travel destinations in Pakistan are as safe as any other travel destination, accompanied by unparalleled hospitality found nowhere else.

  • Can I customize the itinerary or add additional activities?

    Absolutely! We can tailor the itinerary to suit your preferences and add activities such as paragliding, and rock climbing, or cultural experiences like visiting local villages or attending traditional events

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We are a registered and licensed tour company based in Pakistan since 2017.

  • Is Pakistan Safe to travel?

    Pakistan spans a vast territory, with Northern Pakistan standing out as a prime tourism destination. It boasts safety comparable to any global travel hotspot, while its people offer hospitality that surpasses most places you may have experienced.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You will have to pay the extra changes for a single supplement. The cost of a single supplement is added along the tour.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you've booked a private tour and wish to change the date, no charges will be incurred if you notify us at least 20 days prior to the tour's departure. Any changes made after this period will result in a deduction of 20% of the tour cost. For fixed departures, the remaining balance can be applied towards future bookings, but refunds will not be issued.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of the travelers visiting Pakistan are adventure and trekking lovers. Most of the guests will be between the age of 30 - 60 who have explored the world already

Reviews of this operator

Leonardo  

Unforgettable

20-May-2023

Together with my girlfriend we travel from Uruguay to Pakistan by mid May through Exploria.pk. Our tour started in Islamabad and included Fairy Meadows (incredible place and landscapes), Hunza and all arround, Lahore and back to Islamabad. We did more than 3000 km going from -0 temperaturas to more than 40grades. We made the majority of the tour by car with a team of guide (Farman) and driver (Bilal) that performed perfectly, giving us assistance in every thing we needed and beyond, showing us how the deepper Pakistan is, telling how people is including the possibility to meet local people and listen folk music among other things as making possible to experience local food. We are more than happy to have discovered Pakistan and break the myths occidental people have about such an amazing country. We hope to be back sooner than later! Thanks Exploria who made all arrangements as per our request with very nice and comfortable locations. Thanks guys, we will always remember with a smile on our faces the days with you.

Shahida  

My eighteen days tour with Exploria Tour was very interesting and exciting.

19-Dec-2023

One of the best countries I have visited beyond my expectations. From the day of our arrival to the end of our most exhilarating adventures was well executed by the Exploria team..My special thanks to the tour guides Karim and Nawaz very accommodating went the extra mile to make this tour most enjoyable for us...Hunza Valley very scenic breathtaking landscape diversity of culture, humbleness of the people very heart warming. My biggest challenge was Nanga Parbadt Mt adventure. Will definitely recommend it to anyone most hair -raising experience to gain confidence in oneself. Well done !to the Exploria team, will definitely recommend to family and friends..

Floxey  

Pakistan at its best

19-Dec-2023

I can not say enough great things about Afir and his amazing company! They made Pakistan real, interesting, safe! I recommend them without hesitation or reservations!

Ateeq  

Hunza valley 5 day tour

19-Dec-2023

We have just returned from a 5 day tour of Hunza Valley with Exploria Pakistan. From the initial contact with Exploria and booking process, all the way through to the logistics, the trip itself and departure from Gilgit, Exploria have been beyond excellent in their management, communication and execution of the trip. All our requirements were facilitated in a charming manner and the quality of service offered by Exploria is in line with top international tour operators. The hotels recommended by Exploria were absolutely the best that Hunza has to offer; the guide we had was incredible, knowledgeable and supremely professional and had an innate knowledge of the region and the sites. Exploria were on hand for everything we needed. They ensured our safety and comfort throughout the trip. They were flexible in accommodating our requirements and changes and helped make this experience a once in a lifetime trip. Hunza is heavenly in its beauty and culture; I will highly recommend that tourists coming from outside Pakistan to visit go through Exploria for such a trip - it makes the experience even better!

Prima Latha  

An amazing experience that will be difficult to top!

19-Dec-2023

Recently returned from a solo trip to North Pakistan. This was a spectacular trip. North Pakistan is breathtakingly beautiful. Exploria PK was the 5th tour operator I contacted and am so thankful that I eventually booked my private tour with them. All communications was with Ajmal who helped plan the entire trip for me. Stress free, easy and prompt communication via email & whatsapp. He was very fast in his responses too and from the start of our communication he promised that as a solo female traveler my experience in North Pakistan will be safe and smooth and that he will assign a guide who will best suit my requires – he kept his promise! What impressed me with Exploria PK services is that Ajmal continued to check in on me upon my arrival into Islamabad on Day, throughout my stay in North Pakistan and also upon my return back home. RESPECT! I was assigned Rashid as guide for my private tour and he was equally amazing. Rashid kept me safe on the roads and gave me an amazing experience. The best were the road trips – the views of the mountains around every corner was jaw-dropping. The whole trip was wonderful. Everyday was filled with great moments. I was well taken care and the hospitality in North Pakistan stands out from everything else. This was hands down the best travel experience for me. I had an amazing time. Highly recommend Exploria PK. Just book your tickets and leave everything else in the good hands of Ajmal. Well done Ajmal & Rashid! My soul will forever thank you both for giving me amazing memories that will last a lifetime. THANK YOU!

Noe Cafesse  

Amazing

19-Dec-2023

Took the tour to Khunjerab with them about a month ago, everything worked out better than promised!, it was easy and cheaper than if I had gone by myself, also saved precious time that I could use to stay in Passu for some extra time, going with a guide was totally worth too, would have missed so much without him. Ajmal, the owner is very energetic and responsable person that will do everything to make sure things work well with the tour, he even continued to help me trough my time in Pakistan up to the point I consider him a friend now. They are the most trustworthy tour company I saw there and by far. Thanks Exploria!

Argentina
Bano Meer  

Northern Pakistan Tour

19-Dec-2023

I would recommend Exploria to all my friends and family. My trip was well organised and within my budget. Tour guides Nawaz and Raheem together with driver Imraan and Noor did an excellent job of fulfilling our wishes for a memorable experience. They were friendly and polite. Thank you Exploria for your excellent service.

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Bruno  

Beautiful glaciers!!

23-Sep-2023

I went to Pakistan on a 10 day trip with my daughter in September 2023. The experience is highly recommended. They organized a guide who was with us for the full 10 days and who was able to explain to us both the cultural and nature aspects of the trip. Excellent!

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  • Free Date Changes

    Exploria allows you to make 7 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 80 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Exploria allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exploria, 50 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Exploria requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 41 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exploria charges.

    Up to 40 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 39 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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