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13-Day Private Northern Pakistan Tour: Hunza, Skardu & Islamabad

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13-Day Private Northern Pakistan Tour: Hunza, Skardu & Islamabad

About this activity

This private tour combines adventure, culture and comfort in one unforgettable journey. Explore hidden valleys, dramatic mountain peaks, historic forts, peaceful lakes and remote landscapes while traveling with an experienced local guide. With carefully selected accommodation, private transportation and smooth travel arrangements, you can discover both the famous highlights and the lesser-known beauty of Northern Pakistan beyond the typical tourist routes.

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At a glance

Duration
13 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Chinese, English, Hungarian
Written guide
English
Operated by
Adventure Touristik

Ages: Adults (18–39 years) · Seniors (40–60 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Breakfast

Not included

  • Not included: International Tickets

Itinerary

Day 1 · ISLAMABAD | ARRIVAL & WELCOME TO PAKISTAN

  1. Islamabad

    one day

    Arrive in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan and the gateway to your Northern Pakistan adventure. Meet your private guide at Islamabad International Airport or your agreed hotel pickup location. After arrival, settle in and prepare for your journey through the Himalayas, Karakoram and Gilgit-Baltistan. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax or begin exploring Islamabad before continuing north.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations · Dinner included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Islamabad at a selected 3-star hotel or guesthouse, based on availability. Private room accommodation.

Day 2 · ISLAMABAD TO BATAKUNDI VIA KAGHAN & NARAN

  1. Naran

    Passing by

    Begin your Northern Pakistan road journey from Islamabad and travel north through the Hazara region via the Hazara Motorway and Mansehra Bypass toward Balakot, the scenic Kaghan Valley and Naran. Continue toward Batakundi through spectacular Himalayan scenery. Travel through the scenic Kaghan Valley to Naran, enjoying mountain rivers, forests, villages and dramatic Himalayan landscapes.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Dinner included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Batakundi/Naran at a selected 3-5-star hotel based on availability. Private room accommodation.

Day 3 · BATAKUNDI TO NALTAR VIA BABUSAR TOP & GILGIT

  1. Babusar Pass

    30 min Admission included

    After breakfast, depart Batakundi and continue through Besar and Lulusar Lake toward Babusar Top when the route is open. Continue toward Gilgit and the Three Mountain Junction Point, with scenic stops and lunch around Juglot or Gilgit before continuing to Naltar Valley.

    Stop at Babusar Top for panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan mountains before continuing toward Gilgit-Baltistan.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Dinner included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Naltar at a selected 3-star hotel or guesthouse, based on availability. Private room accommodation.

Day 4 · NALTAR VALLEY TO HUNZA VIA RAKAPOSHI

  1. Rakaposhi View Point

    30 min Admission included

    Travel from Naltar Valley toward Hunza along the historic Old Silk Route. Stop at Rakaposhi View Point before continuing to Karimabad, where you visit Baltit Fort and Altit Fort.

    Enjoy panoramic views of Rakaposhi, one of the most spectacular peaks in the Karakoram, from a scenic roadside viewpoint.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Karimabad, Hunza, at a selected 3-star hotel or quality guesthouse. Private room accommodation.

Day 5 · HUNZA TO KHUNJERAB PASS & PAKISTAN-CHINA BORDER

  1. Stop 1

    2 hours Admission included

    Depart early from Hunza and travel along the legendary Karakoram Highway toward Upper Hunza and Sost. See the Passu Cones before continuing to Khunjerab Check Post and the Pakistan-China border, subject to weather, road and border conditions. Return toward Hunza.

    Travel along the Karakoram Highway to Khunjerab Pass and experience the dramatic high-altitude Pakistan-China border landscape.

Dinner included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Karimabad, Hunza, at a selected 3-star hotel or quality guesthouse. Private room accommodation.

Day 6 · HUNZA TO RAKAPOSHI & GILGIT

  1. Kargah Buddha

    one hour Admission included

    Leave Hunza and travel toward Gilgit with scenic stops around Rakaposhi and Guroo. Continue to Gilgit and visit Kargah Nala and its historic Buddha rock carving, where conditions permit

    Visit the historic Buddha rock carving in Kargah Nala and learn about this remarkable cultural landmark in the Gilgit region.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Dinner included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Gilgit at a selected 3-star hotel or guesthouse, based on availability. Private room accommodation.

Day 7 · GILGIT TO SKARDU & KACHURA LAKES

  1. Upper Kachura Lake

    2 hours Admission included

    Travel from Gilgit to Skardu through spectacular mountain landscapes. Enjoy scenic stops along the route and lunch around Astak Nala or Haramosh. Continue toward Skardu and visit Upper and Lower Kachura Lakes, also known as Shangrila Lake, if time and conditions allow.

    Visit Upper Kachura Lake and enjoy its clear alpine waters, surrounding mountains and spectacular natural scenery near Skardu.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Dinner included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Skardu at a selected 3-star hotel or quality guesthouse. Private room accommodation.

Day 8 · SKARDU TO SHIGAR VALLEY

  1. Amburiq Mosque

    one hour Admission included

    Explore the cultural heritage of Baltistan on a private excursion from Skardu to Shigar Valley. Visit Amburiq Mosque and enjoy traditional architecture, local heritage and dramatic mountain scenery before returning to Skardu.

    Visit Amburiq Mosque, an important historic monument showcasing the traditional architectural and cultural heritage of Baltistan.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Dinner included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Skardu at a selected 3-star hotel or quality guesthouse. Private room accommodation.

Day 9 · SKARDU TO KHAPLU VALLEY & KHARMANG

  1. Khaplu

    2 hours

    Travel from Skardu to Khaplu Valley and visit Chaqchan Mosque and Khaplu Fort. Continue toward the Kharmang region to see Khamosh Waterfall and Manthoka Waterfall, subject to road and weather conditions.

    Visit historic Khaplu Fort and experience its distinctive heritage architecture against the dramatic mountain scenery of Baltistan.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Dinner included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Khaplu or Guwari at a selected hotel or guesthouse, based on availability. Private room accommodation.

Day 10 · KHAPLU TO BASHO VALLEY & SKARDU

  1. Basho Valley - Sultanabad Medow

    6 hours Admission included

    After breakfast, travel toward Basho Valley and reach the Basho Jeep Stand. Continue by 4x4 jeep into the valley and experience one of the adventure-focused sections of the Northern Pakistan journey before returning to Skardu.

    Travel by 4x4 jeep into Basho Valley and explore its forests, meadows, streams and spectacular alpine mountain scenery.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Dinner included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Skardu at a selected 3-star hotel or quality guesthouse. Private room accommodation.

Day 11 · SKARDU TO DEOSAI PLAINS & DEOSAI NATIONAL PARK

  1. Deosai National Park

    5 hours Admission included

    Travel from Skardu toward the spectacular Deosai Plains and explore the high-altitude landscapes of Deosai National Park. Experience vast open plains, remote wilderness and alpine scenery. Access is seasonal and subject to weather and road conditions.

    Explore the vast Deosai Plains, surrounded by high mountains and expansive alpine landscapes in one of Gilgit-Baltistan's iconic wilderness areas.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight accommodation in Deosai or Skardu according to season, road conditions, availability and confirmed itinerary.

Day 12 · SKARDU TO NARAN

  1. Kaghan Valley

    2 hours Admission included

    Begin the return journey from Skardu toward Naran, traveling from the landscapes of Baltistan back toward the Himalayan mountain region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Enjoy the changing scenery before arriving in Naran.

    Travel through the spectacular Kaghan Valley toward Naran, enjoying mountain scenery, rivers, forests and traditional Himalayan landscapes.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations. · Dinner included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations.

Overnight stay in Naran at a selected 3-star hotel or guesthouse, based on availability. Private room accommodation.

Day 13 · NARAN TO ISLAMABAD | TOUR ENDS

  1. Islamabad

    one hour

    After breakfast, begin the final journey from Naran to Islamabad through the scenic Kaghan Valley and surrounding Himalayan landscapes. Continue south toward Islamabad and receive private drop-off at your agreed hotel or Islamabad International Airport. Your 13-day Northern Pakistan journey ends in Islamabad.

    Return to Islamabad and complete your private tour with drop-off at your agreed hotel or Islamabad International Airport.

Breakfast included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations · Lunch included. Contact Adventure Touristik in advance for dietary needs or food limitations

No accommodation — tour ends in Islamabad.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Royal Galaxy Hotel & Residence
  • Al Buraq Hotel
  • Sukhera palace family Guest house
  • Overseas Guest House
  • White Rose Guest House
  • Executive Galaxy House
  • Sky Lodge Guest House
  • Grand Berkshire Signature Hotel
  • Partridge Inn Guest House
  • Sunrise Apartments
  • Atlas Hotel
  • Gilgit Airport

and 828 more pickup points

Your guide will meet you at the Arrivals Gate holding a sign displaying the tour name and your name. Please make sure the phone number and contact details provided at booking are active and reachable on the day of arrival so our team can coordinate your pickup smoothly. If your pickup location is a hotel or another agreed location, please be ready at the designated pickup point 30 minutes before departure.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel You get back
At least 3 days before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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