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- Explore!
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Explore Islamabad's blend of old and new
- Drive through the scenic Khagan Valley
- Walk to Herligkoffer Base Camp
- Discover the high-altitude Deosai Plateau
- Visit the ancient Baltit Fort in Karimabad
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Trip starts in Islamabad; afternoon orientation tour of the capital
- Day 2 Drive into the mountains and onto Naran, in the Kaghan Valley
- Day 3 Join the Karakoram Highway and drive into the Astore Valley, crossing Babussar Pass
- Day 4 Drive into the Lower Rupal Valley for a walk up to Nanga Parbat Base Camp (3550m)
- Day 5 Drive up and across the Deosai Plateau to Skardu, stopping at Satpara Buddha and Satpura Lake
- Day 6 Full day exploring the towering forts and villages of the Skardu Valley
- Day 7 Re-join the Karakoram Highway and drive to Gilgit, the heart of the Karakoram region
- Day 8 Drive to Karimabad, explore the mighty Baltit Fort and take in sunset over the Hunza Valley
- Day 9 Full day exploring the Hunza Valley with a walk to glaciar viewpoints
- Day 10 Leave the Karakoram Highway and drive to the small town of Gupis
- Day 11 Explore the remote Yasin Valley by 4WD and on foot
- Day 12 Drive to Naran via the Babusar Pass
- Day 13 Drive back to Islamabad, visiting UNESCO site of Taxila and then explore Rawalpindi
- Day 14 Trip ends in Islamabad
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Hillview
HotelDays 1, 13Royal Hotel
HotelDays 2, 12Tarashing Guest House
GuesthouseDays 3, 4Concordia Motel
HotelDays 5, 6Gilgit Serena Hotel
Hotelday 7Roomy Daastaan
HotelDays 8, 9Ghizer Blossom Inn
HotelDays 10, 11
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Number of tours
531
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- AChris· August 16th, 2023scenery & scary roadsShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASteve· July 13th, 2023Deosai Plateau Nanga Parbat South Face Base Camp The valley beyond Gupis The extremely friendly locals The lack of other non-Pakistani tourists The helpfulness of our jeep drivers The enthusiasm of our leader and two local guides The food was far better than expectedShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AStephen· July 17th, 2023Remote country, very few touristsShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACaroline· July 16th, 2023Walking up to see the glaciersShow moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMichael· September 4th, 2023The landscape, scenery, and people of Northern Pakistan. The unpredictability of road travel made for some unexpected, pleasant experiences.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAlex· September 5th, 2023Scenery was outstanding with the peaks of the Hindu Kush, the Karakoram Range and the Himalayas towering over us. Enjoyed the interaction with the local people in the villages, particularly the children who practised their English with us. Also the evening meal we had with a local family where we were able to ask them questions regarding their lifestyle. Enjoyed crossing the river bed in our jeeps when one of our roads was impassable.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AKaren· September 6th, 2023Yasin Valley see above, Nanga Parbat walk and base camp. Hunza valley good mix of scenary walks and culture.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AChristine· September 7th, 2023The huge landscapes, getting close to big mountains without having to walk for a week, the power of the rivers, picnic lunches in scenic locations, and the friendliness of the Pakistani people.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMichael Saunders· September 10th, 2023This trip was beyond my expectations. A proper adventure. The rugged landscape of Northern Pakistan is stunning. The mountains rise steeply from the green valleys and there always seems to be a churning river below the twisting roads. The people of Pakistan are welcoming and very friendly. The local guides and jeep drivers were excellent. Knowledgeable and competent. My fellow travellers on this tour were a great bunch. A good laugh. This is not an easy trip. Prepare yourself for some long days of bumpy travel. Also, expect the unexpected. The rewards though are great. So many memories.Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- ASharon Speights· July 4th, 2023Exploring Pakistan and the Karakoram Highway was a very rewarding experience but it is not for those expecting easy and comfortable travel. Interacting with the Pakistan locals provided a very kind welcome to their culture. Bumpy 4 wheel drive dirt roads were never easy to navigate.Show moreTrip date: June 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Eric
Asked on November 9th, 2024Is this tour going to see the border of Pakistan & China (Khunjerab Pass)?
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Eric
Traveler•Written November 2024This tour is in my bucket list for awhile. Am doing my assignment before I fully commit myself. You mentioned that we can see the border between Pakistan & China from Passu, but how far though? Am interested to see what I saw on pictures..the Khunjerab Pass. What are the legal documents for Americans to visit Pakistan aside from passport? If you're residing in Pakistan, what's the best month to tour Karakoram Highway, weather wise. Is there a maximum age to join this particular tour?
Explore!Operator•Written November 2024We do not visit the Khunjerab pass on this tour. This is something you would need to arrange independently. The minimum age for this tour is 16 but there is no maximum age. Pakistan: Visas are required for citizens of the UK, Australia, New Zealand, US and Canada and can be obtained in the form of an e-visa. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office. The e-visa can then be applied for through the official Pakistan government visa website only. You'll need to upload a scan of your passport as well as a passport photo. Passports must have at least 6 months validity from the date of arrival in Pakistan. All visa related issues including information for other nationalities should be confirmed with the relevant Embassy prior to departure.
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Jorge
Asked on March 13th, 2024Does this tour involved arduous trekking and very long walking, up & down the mountains? Day 9: "this walk is steep in places with some exposed sections", how steep? Any other option? I am mainly interested about the Karakoram Highway.
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2024
This is a discovery trip rather than a walking trip, so the walk should be suitable for most fitness levels. Full day guided sightseeing in Hunza Valley by foot and private 4WD vehicle. Early morning drive to Hoper Nagar, many stops on the way. Walk to Hoper Glacier viewpoint (10 mins). Transfer to Passu and visit Suspension bridge, then we drive to Borith lake. Lunch at Borith Lake. Walk from Borith to Passu Glacier View point (easy, 4kms, 1:30 hrs) (easy ascent for 10 minutes and flatter section). Then drive back to Karimabad, On the way visit Hussaini Suspension bridge and Gulmit village.
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Carolyn
Asked on March 12th, 2024Is it possible to join this group tour without trekking steep long arduous walking through the mountains? All am interested is to see the KKH and possibly short walks, I've issues with my balance
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2024
Yes, absolutely ! You can do the trip and stay at hotel when it's long and arduous hike. The scenery is beautiful and you can enjoy it from the hotel and guest houses too. But most of the time we do easy walks.
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Heather
Asked on November 1st, 2022Is the price on the page per person? What would the total be for 2 people?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2022
The price on the page is for per person - £2,620 on a twin share basis. For two people it will be £5240.
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Gillian
Asked on March 26th, 2022Do you tours 1 to 3 days in the Gilgit area? Or could you recommend someone who does. There will be 2 of us.
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2022
Unfortunately we don't operate this trip in May, our first departure is the 19th June 2022. Are you able to travel on the June date.
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Alicia
Asked on March 2nd, 2022What is the cost for a solo traveler with single occupancy room
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2022
The land only cost with a single room is from £2705.
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