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Backpackers guided tour to Pakistan

20 days
Start and end in Islamabad
5.0
2 traveler reviews

Backpackers guided tour to Pakistan

20 days
Start and end in Islamabad
5.0
2 traveler reviews
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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 4 - 12
Age range 18 to 50
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient fortresses in Central Hunza
  • Boat and jetski on the serene Attabad Lake
  • Hike to the Batura glacier viewpoint
  • Witness wildlife in Khunjerab National Park
  • Photograph Nanga Parbat from Fairy Meadows

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Islamabad
  2. Day 2 Drive to Naran
  3. Day 3 Road trip to Hunza
  4. Day 4 Explore Hunza Valley
  5. Day 5 Explore upper Hunza
  6. Day 6 Explore Upper Hunza
  7. Day 7 Road trip to Khunjerab Pass
  8. Day 8 Fairy Meadows
  9. Day 9 Fairy Meadows
  10. Day 10 Road trip to Skardu
  11. Day 11 Explore Kachura Valley
  12. Day 12 Khaplu Tour
  13. Day 13 Shigar Valley Tour
  14. Day 14 Return trip to Gilgit
  15. Day 15 Explore Ghizer Valley
  16. Day 16 Road trip to Chitral
  17. Day 17 Explore Kalash Valley
  18. Day 18 Explore Kalash Valley
  19. Day 19 Road trip to Swat Valley
  20. Day 20 Road trip to Islamabad
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Exploria

Number of tours

42

Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

100%

We are a team of young travel enthusiasts from the beautiful Hunza Valley in...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.9
  • MJ
    · August 19th, 2024
    I had the most amazing time travelling to Pakistan with Exploria! The owners, Ajmal and Arif, went out of their way both in organising the perfect tour for us, as well as both meeting us personally during the three weeks. With our personal guide Karim, we got to see so much of what the country has to offer, way more than we probably would have by ourselves. Epic mountains, the best food, and the most hospital people are of course some of the highlights. We got to explore the northern Hunza region, Skardu, Fairy Meadows, Gilgit, Swat valley, Islamabad, Lahore and more! One thing I really appreciated with Exploria (which I haven't experiences with other tour companies) is that there was a lot of flexibility in the itinerary, and we got to make a lot of decisions as to what we wanted to see that we otherwise maybe wouldn't have. This speaks volumes to the company that they are, as they are not just trying, but truly succeeding, in making their customers have the very best experience possible in Pakistan. I also want to mention for anyone hesitant about safety (as I was haha): I did not have a single scare/unsafe experience during my trip, nor did I see/speak to anyone who did. I am a young, solo, woman, and truly felt as respected and taken care of as in any other country. Maybe even more so with the incredible hospitality of the people there. Thank you Ajmal, Karim and Arif for making the Pakistan my new favourite country. I'll be back
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    Exploria commented on this review
    Hello Mathilda! This is Ajmal Nawaz Co-founder of Exploria. Thank you so much for a fantastic 5-star review about your visit to Pakistan with us. We are so happy to know you enjoyed the experience with us. We look forward to offering more such amazing... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • MJ
    · August 17th, 2024
    I had the most amazing time travelling to...
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    Exploria commented on this review
    Thank you Mathilda for such a fantastic detailed 5-star review. We are so glad to see you had a fantastic time visiting Pakistan with us. We look forward to offering more adventures in the future.
    Trip date: July 2024

Dates & Availability

20 days
Backpackers guided tour to Pakistan
From Islamabad to Islamabad

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Erin

    Asked on June 16th, 2024

    I am a solo traveller looking for a group tour at the end of July or early August. Is there other people interested or booked on this tour at this time please. I am not interested in a private tour.

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    • ExploriaOperatorWritten June 2024

      Following are the guaranteed departure tours: 1. Backpackers tour Pakistan. An adventure of a lifetime. Departure 20 July, 20 Days tour. 2. Complete all Pakistan tour Departure: 5 August.

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      Erin

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      I am in Nepal until 23rd July so the tour for 20 July will not work. Is the backpackers tour for 30th July confirmed or not yet?

    • ExploriaOperatorWritten June 2024

      The July 30 departure is not confirmed yet. We can offer a private tour on your desired dates or please hold on until we receive more inquiries for a tour on your desired dates.

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    Kate

    Asked on May 19th, 2024

    Are international flights included in the tour?

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    • ExploriaOperatorWritten May 2024

      International flights are not included. However, it includes all the local services from A - z.

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    Anne

    Asked on November 30th, 2023

    Can I book the tour? I'm 61 years old.

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    • ExploriaOperatorWritten November 2023

      We do not have any confirmed bookings for this tour at the moment. We need at least 04 confirmed bookings to operate this tour on this price or we will have to charge more for the confirmed bookings below 04. Note that you can cancel any tour at least 60 days before the departure of the tour with no cancellation charges.

    • ExploriaOperatorWritten February 2024

      We have a guaranteed departure on the same tour on July 20. You may book the 20 July tour on the brochure price.

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    Evelyn

    Asked on October 13th, 2023

    Can you tell me please, do you have the dates to April - May 2024 for this tours, and what the prices for them?

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      Evelyn

      TravelerWritten October 2023

      The private tour will be expensive look like :))) But if you will have some tours like this on April - May 2024, inform me please

    • ExploriaOperatorWritten October 2023

      The private tour would cost you $2750, as you will have a separate room, vehicle, and all other included services to yourself. Knowing that it a 20 day long tour and cover everything, I believe $2750 is nothing as compared to the promised unique experience.

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    Christine

    Asked on May 16th, 2023

    I'm interested in this tour to Northern Pakistan. I am 58 years old, but have done a lot of hiking in Nepal, Kirgizstan, Patagonia, Peru, Norway the last years. Will it be ok for me to join this tour?

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    • ExploriaOperatorWritten May 2023

      Age is just a number as long as you know what to expect throughout the tour. You are more than welcome to be part of this tour.

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      Christine

      TravelerWritten May 2023

      Is departure guaranteed on the tour "Backpackers tour to Northern Pakistan" leaving 20th of July 2023 and ending 8th of August? When I book, do you send me an invitation for visiting Pakistan? I need it for my tourist e-VISA. Is the situation safe for a western tourists in Northern Pakistan these days? Are there any requirements for Pakistani authorities' approval for areas visited in the tour in Northern Pakistan? I'm starting my visit in Pakistan in Lahore. What's the best way of travelling from Lahore to Islamabad?

    • ExploriaOperatorWritten May 2023

      Yes, the departure is guaranteed even if we have a single confirmed traveler. Yes, we will send you the Letter of Invitation (LOI) and other required docs once you confirm the tour. Pakistan is surely safe for foreign travellers, especially northern Pakistan. An approved tourist visa is enough for you to pull off this tour. You can take a public transport like bus, cab, taxi to travel to Islamabad from Lahore.

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Tour ID: 239749

  • Currency
    Pakistan Rupee
    Pakistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Pakistan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 17th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 17th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Exploria. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Exploria will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Exploria" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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