Day 1: Islamabad
Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, our guide and driver will meet you upon your arrival at the airport, after meeting and greetings drive to the hotel in Islamabad.
Hunza Valley Sightseeing Tour
- Duration9 days
- TypeSightseeing
About this tour
Hunza Valley is a beautiful and serene destination in the northern regions of Pakistan, known for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and traditional lifestyle of the local communities. At Hunza Explorers, we offer a variety of sightseeing tours of Hunza Valley, led by our team of knowledgeable and experienced local staff. Our tours start and end in Islamabad, with travel along the scenic Karakorum Highway, and include visits to the most popular tourist attractions in the region, such as the ancient Baltit and Altit Forts, the stunning Attabad Lake, Passu glacier, Hussaini/Passu suspension bridge, Ghulkn village and the majestic Khunjerab Pass.
Tour Itinerary
9 days, day by day-
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Day 2: Islamabad – Chilas
Drive to Chilas on Karakoram Highway, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 3: Chilas – Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin
Drive to Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin, stop en-route at Nanga Parbat view point, junction point of three great mountain ranges, Rakaposhi view point for lunch, after lunch drive to Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 4: Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin/Passu Glacier/Passu Suspension Bridge
Day to explore around upper Hunza, today we will visit Passu glacier, Borith Lake, Gulmit Old House and Passu suspension bridge.
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Day 5: Khunjerab / Khunjerav Pass – 4693m (Pakistan – China border)
Full day excursion to Khunjerab Pass, in the afternoon drive back and visit Passu, glacier, borith lake, passu suspension bridge, hussaini suspension bridge, ghulkin/gulmit village and gulmit old house.
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Day 6: Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin – Karimabad
Drive to Karimabad, en-route visit Hoper Valley/glacier, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 7: Karimabad
Day to explore around, visit Baltit Fort or Altit Fort, Channel walk and Karaimabad Local market.
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Day 8: Karimabad – Besham
Drive back to Besham via Karakoram Highway, short stops en-route for lunch and photography, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 9: Besham – Islamabad – Fly to destination
Drive to Islamabad, en route we will visit Taxila museum. Arrive in Islamabad and explore the city , visit Shah Faisal mosque, Pakistan monument and the local bazaars, later in the evening/night drive to the airport, our service ends here and you will fly back to your destination.
Included
- Accommodation as per the confirmed itinerary
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (Full Board tours)
- Private air-conditioned or suitable tourist transport
- Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide
- Experienced local driver
- Airport transfers and transportation throughout the tour
- Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- All road tolls, parking fees and fuel charges
- Entrance fees to listed attractions and historical sites
- Sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- All applicable government taxes and service charges
- Road permits and travel permissions where applicable
- Bottled drinking water during journeys
- 24/7 on-ground assistance from Hunza Explorers
Not included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan entry visa and visa processing fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses and laundry
- Beverages, including soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional meals and snacks outside the agreed meal plan
- Excess baggage charges
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels
- Any additional accommodation or services resulting from flight delays, cancellations or unforeseen circumstances
- Expenses arising from natural disasters, road closures, political unrest or other circumstances beyond our control
- Any service not specifically mentioned under the Included section
Questions about this tour
How many days is the Hunza Valley Sightseeing Tour?
It is a 9-day tour, and the day-by-day plan is on this page. We can lengthen or shorten it around your dates.
Will someone meet me at the airport?
Yes. On the first day your guide and driver meet you on arrival and take you to your hotel, as described in Day 1 of the itinerary.
Can I change the dates or the route?
Yes. Every itinerary can be lengthened, shortened or rebuilt around your dates, pace and group, and we explain what the changes mean for the price. Send your dates with the Request to book form, or tell us what you have in mind on the Plan my trip page.
Is anything charged when I send a request?
No. Nothing is charged and nothing is booked until you agree to the plan. We check availability, reply with a day-by-day plan and a price, and you confirm only if you are happy with it.
Can I travel on my own, as a couple or as a family?
Yes. We plan private trips for one person, a couple, a family or friends, and we also have small-group departures if you would rather share the trip. Tell us how many of you are travelling and whether you would like to join a group.
Can you help with my Pakistan visa?
We can provide a visa invitation letter on request: tick it on the booking form or mention it in your message. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so please also check the official Pakistan visa information for your passport.
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