Itinerary
- Day 1
Islamabad
You'll be met at Islamabad International Airport and taken to your hotel. Arriving a day early is a good idea so you don't have to worry about missing the tour start.
- Start point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Islamabad to Gilgit to Karimabad Hunza
After your morning flight to Gilgit, your guide will be waiting at the airport. From there you'll drive into Hunza Valley and head to Karimabad, stopping at Altit Fort and the Royal Garden along the way. Later you'll catch the sunset from Duikar Viewpoint overlooking the valley, walk around the tourist street in Karimabad, and grab something at Cafe De Hunza before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Altit Fort
- Visit Royal Garden
- Sunset at Duikar Viewpoint for panoramic views of Hunza Valley
- Explore Karimabad tourist street
- Visit Cafe De Hunza
Landmarks Altit Fort Duikar Viewpoint - Day 3
Karimabad Hunza to Hapakun
Check out Baltit Fort in the morning, then it's time to leave your hotel. You'll drive to Minapin and start a 3-hour trek to Hapakun, your first camp on the way to Rakaposhi. The camp sits in green terrain with water streams and waterfalls all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Trek to Hapakun camp (3 hours)
Landmarks Baltit Fort - Day 4
Hapakun to Rakaposhi Base Camp to Hunza
Head out early to trek up to Rakaposhi Base Camp, where you'll have time to take in the views of Rakaposhi (7788m) and Diran Peak. The hike back down to Hunza happens in the late afternoon, and then you'll drive back to the valley to check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Rakaposhi Base Camp
- Explore views of Rakaposhi and Diran Peak
- Return hike to Hunza
Landmarks Rakaposhi Diran Peak - Day 5
Borith Lake - Batura Glacier
Drive to Borith Lake and hike to the Batura Glacier viewpoint, which takes about an hour. You'll have free time at the lake after that, and then visit Hussaini suspension bridge and the Passu Cones before heading back to upper Hunza for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Borith Lake
- Hike to Batura Glacier viewpoint (1-hour hike)
- Free time at Borith Lake
- Visit Hussaini suspension bridge
- Visit Passu Cones
Landmarks Borith Lake Batura Glacier Hussaini Suspension Bridge Passu Cones - Day 6
Ghulkin/Passu
This is your free day to connect with locals. You'll check in at a local home in either Ghulkin or Passu and do some light hikes around Gulmit, Ghulkin, and Passu. Spend time with your host family and get a real feel for how people live here through the homestay experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Light hikes around Gulmit, Ghulkin, and Passu
- Meet and greet with local families
- Homestay with host family
- Day 7
Upper Hunza to Gilgit
Drive back to Karimabad in the morning and stop for coffee and shopping. By afternoon you'll be heading back to Gilgit where you'll check in at your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Coffee stop and shopping in Karimabad
- Day 8
Gilgit to Islamabad
Check out from your hotel and take the morning flight back to Islamabad. Your guide will meet you at the airport and arrange your transfer. The rest of your day is open, though there's an option to take a tour of Islamabad or visit Raja Bazar in Rawalpindi if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional day tour to Islamabad
- Optional day tour to Raja Bazar Rawalpindi
- Day 9
Islamabad
Check out from your hotel. Optional transportation to Islamabad International Airport is available if you need it.
- End point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Main Exit)
Optional Activities
- Optional drop-off at Islamabad International Airport
