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.
Skardu & Hunza Valley Tour
- Duration13 days
- TypeSightseeing
About this tour
At Hunza Explorers, we offer expertly guided tours to Swat and Hunza Valley, providing visitors with an unforgettable experience of these picturesque destinations. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides can take visitors to some of the most breathtaking locations in the region, including the historic Swat Museum, the majestic Baltit & Altit Fort, Hike to Passu glacier, and the serene Attabad Lake.
In Swat Valley, visitors can explore the rich cultural heritage of the region, with its ancient Buddhist stupas and shrines, historic fortresses, and vibrant bazaars. Our expert guides can provide visitors with detailed information about the region’s history and culture, helping them to gain a deeper understanding of the people and customs of this unique and diverse area.
In Hunza Valley, visitors can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the region, with its soaring peaks, verdant valleys, and crystal-clear lakes. Our expert guides can take visitors on scenic hikes and walks, providing them with a firsthand experience of the natural beauty and grandeur of this region. Visitors can also immerse themselves in the local culture, sampling traditional foods, visiting local markets and shops, and interacting with the friendly and hospitable local communities.
With our expertly guided Swat and Hunza Valley tours, visitors can experience the best that these destinations have to offer, gaining a unique and immersive experience of the history, culture, and natural beauty of this stunning region.
Tour Itinerary
13 days, day by day-
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Day 2: Islamabad – Chilas
Drive to Chilas via Karakoram Highway, we will make some short stops en-route for photography and lunch. Arrive in Chilas and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 3: Islamabad – Skardu
Drive to Skardu, today we will drive on the narrow road of Skardu along the Indus river, we will pass through some villages where we will witness the cherry / apricot blososm. Arrive in Skardu and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 4: Skardu – Khaplu
Drive to Khaplu. en-route we will visit Shigar fort, Shigar valley and the small beautiful villages of Skardu valley. Arrive in Khaplu and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 5: Khaplu – Hushe Valley
Drive to Hushe valley, enjoy the cherry and apricot blossom in the beautiful valley.
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Day 6: Hushe valley – Skardu
Drive back to Skardu. Arrive and explore the town. Today we will visit Sadpara Lake, the sacred rocks and the local bazaar.
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Day 7: Skardu – 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin – Karimabad
Drive to Karimabad, en-route visit Hoper Valley/glacier, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 11: Karimabad
Day to explore around, visit Baltit Fort or Altit Fort, Channel walk and Karaimabad Local market.
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Day 12: 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 13: 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 Skardu & Hunza Valley Tour?
It is a 13-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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