Itinerary
- Day 1
Lahore
You'll arrive in Lahore and meet up with your group and CEO in the evening. There's an option to join everyone for dinner at one of the city's innovative restaurants if you're interested. Lahore really does have some exceptional food options, so it's worth considering if you've got energy after traveling.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (OBAN Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Evening meal with CEO
- Day 2
Lahore
This morning you're doing a city tour covering Lahore's main cultural sites, starting with Badshahi Mosque and the Walled City where you'll walk through colorful bazaars. Later in the afternoon, you'll head to Wagah Border to catch the flag-lowering ceremony between India and Pakistan. Dinner wraps up the day at Lahore Food Street, where you can try authentic Pakistani dishes in historic surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Food Street Lahore with historic buildings, beautiful views and incredible Pakistani food)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (OBAN Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lahore City Tour
- Food Street Lahore
- Wagah Border Ceremony
Landmarks Badshahi Mosque Walled City of Lahore Wagah Border Food Street Lahore - Day 3
Lahore to Nathia Gali
You're driving from Lahore through Punjab's plains, and the scenery shifts toward the Lesser Himalayas as you get closer. Once you reach Nathia Gali, there's a 4 km hike along the Pipeline Trail through Ayubia National Park where you'll see local flora and fauna. After that, you can optionally join your CEO for a meal featuring Patakha chicken, which is popular in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elites NathiaGali)
Included Activities
- Pipeline Trail
Optional Activities
- Local meal with CEO featuring Patakha chicken
Landmarks Ayubia National Park - Day 4
Nathia Gali
Today is a hike up Miranjani Peak, which sits at 3,000 meters and is the tallest mountain around here. The round trip takes about 5 hours and gives you chances to see Pakistan's geological landscape. Once you're back, you can optionally check out the local market or visit St. Matthew's Church, which has an interesting history of being maintained by a Muslim family for three generations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elites NathiaGali)
Included Activities
- Mirajani Peak Hike
Optional Activities
- Local market visit
- St. Matthew's Church visit
Landmarks Miranjani Peak St. Matthew's Church - Day 5
Nathia Gali to Naran
You're driving from Nathia Gali along the Kunhar River toward Naran, passing through Mansehra, Balakot, and Kaghan. The route winds through nice natural landscapes and smaller towns. After arriving, grab lunch at Naran Bazaar if you want, then hop into a local jeep for an off-road excursion to Lake Saif-ul-Muluk and through Kaghan Valley. The evening finishes with a sunset view over the Kunhar River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Demanchi)
Included Activities
- Lake Saif-ul-Muluk Jeep Adventure
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Naran Bazaar
Landmarks Lake Saif-ul-Muluk Kunhar River Kaghan Valley - Day 6
Naran to Passu
You're heading from Naran to Hunza with the Karakoram Mountains visible the whole drive. When you arrive, your local host family will show you around lower Hunza village and prepare a traditional lunch. After that, you'll drive to Passu for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Special traditional lunch in lower Hunza with host families), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sarai Silk Route Hotel Passu)
Included Activities
- Hunza Village Experience
Landmarks Karakoram Mountains - Day 7
Passu - Hunza
Today takes you to Khunjerab National Park for a day trip. You'll drive to Khunjerab Pass at 4,693 meters, which is near the China border and serves as an important trade route and wildlife area. Stop at Khyber Village in upper Hunza, known for its fruits and farming practices, where you'll have the chance to pick fruit with local farmers. There's an optional meal at Yak Grill where you can try yak burger if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sarai Silk Route Hotel Passu)
Included Activities
- Khunjerab National Park Visit
- Khyber Village Visit
Optional Activities
- Meal with CEO at Yak Grill
Landmarks Khunjerab National Park Khunjerab Pass Khyber Village - Day 8
Passu to Karimabad
Starting from Passu, you're driving to Borith Lake and hiking up to Passu Glacier where you can walk on the ice. Lunch happens at Old House, a restaurant run by local women. From there, you'll check out Gulmit Old House for its carved doors and windows, and Korgah Carpet Center, a women-led carpet weaving initiative. Later you drive to Karimabad with stops at Attabad Lake and Duikar for sunset, finishing dinner at Food Pavilion run by female entrepreneur Lal Shehzadi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Old House, a restaurant run by local women supporting their families)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Offto Resort Karimabad)
Included Activities
- Borith Lake Visit
- Korgah Carpet Center Visit
- Gulmit Old House Tour
- Passu Glacier Hike
- Old House
Landmarks Passu Glacier Borith Lake Gulmit Old House Korgah Carpet Center Attabad Lake Duikar 
- Day 9
Karimabad
The morning is free for you to relax or explore places like Altit Fort on your own. There's also an optional jeep safari to Kho Meadows if you want something more active. Afternoon brings a hike from Karimabad Bazaar up to Baltit Fort, passing handicraft shops and small settlements. You can either take a guided tour of the fort or wander around taking photos. Dinner with your CEO at Karimabad Bazaar is optional in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Offto Resort Karimabad)
Included Activities
- Baltit Fort Hike
Optional Activities
- Altit Fort visit
- Jeep Safari to Kho Meadows
- Baltit Fort guided tour ticket
- Dinner with CEO at Karimabad Bazaar
Landmarks Altit Fort Baltit Fort Kho Meadows - Day 10
Karimabad to Chilas
You'll take a guided tour of Ganish Settlement, the first settlement on the Silk Road, checking out 400-year-old mosques and watchtowers. After that, you're spending the day with a local host family in Khanabad, learning about their daily life and cooking a traditional meal together. You'll explore the village and visit the Youth Garden, a tree plantation project where local youth have planted over 50,000 trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal cooked with local host family in Khanabad), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shangrila Chilas Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ganish Settlement Tour
- Khanabad Village Visit
Landmarks Ganish Settlement Youth Garden - Day 11
Chilas to Islamabad
You're leaving the village and driving to Islamabad. On the way, you'll stop at Kaiwai Abshar waterfall for lunch beside the water, sitting on a charpai like locals do. The evening is free once you reach Islamabad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch beside Kaiwai Abshar waterfall, seated on a charpai like the locals)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel de Papae (INTL))
Included Activities
- Kaiwai Abshar Waterfall
Landmarks Kaiwai Abshar 
- Day 12
Islamabad
The morning is free to do your own thing in Islamabad. Around lunch, you'll join your CEO and group at Melody Food Street for your choice of kebabs, biryani, or other Pakistani dishes. From there, you drive to Taxila to see famous truck art and learn about how it represents different ethnic groups and stories. You'll visit Saidpur Village to explore art shops and walk through the streets. At sunset, you'll head to Shah Faisal Mosque during prayer time to see Islamic practices firsthand. The trip ends with a final group meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final group meal together to reflect on the Pakistan experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel de Papae (INTL))
Included Activities
- Melody Food Street
- Taxila Truck Art
- Saidpur Village
- Faisal Mosque
Landmarks Melody Food Street Taxila Saidpur Village Shah Faisal Mosque - Day 13
Islamabad
You're free to depart at any time today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
