Night 1
Hotel in Islamabad
Spend a night in a comfortable and an excellent-standard hotel in Islamabad. Enjoy the proximity to local amenities.
Immerse into the culture of the Hunza Valley in the Pakistani Karakoram
Hunza is a beautiful valley in the Karakoram range and one of the top tourist attractions in Pakistan. This beautiful valley is around 100 km from Gilgit city and takes 2 hours to reach, and the famous Karakoram Highway is open throughout the year.
Each season is full of distinct features displaying a unique scenic atmosphere and cultural events. Spring comes with blossoms, signaling an exceptional display of a change of nature, welcoming new life. Summer is the most popular season, offering sunny days and pleasant temperatures. Green fields, beautiful trees with flowers, snow-capped high mountains, rivers and blue skies attract nature lovers to this beautiful valley. Autumn in Hunza valley brings a vibrant color palate as the whole valley remains colorful with splendid panoramic views of high mountain peaks.
Arrive at Islamabad International airport and transfer to the hotel. Participants will enjoy leisure time to relax and recover from the journey on this day. In the afternoon you can enjoy a city tour (visit Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa museum etc).
Fly from Islamabad airport to Gilgit (a 1-hour scenic flight). From there you will transfer to Hunza, with a short stop to visit the Berano suspension bridge (one of the oldest suspension bridges in the region) and the Danyor tunnel. You will also have quick stops for photography at the collision point of two tectonic plates, the ancient silk route viewpoint and the Rakaposhi viewpoint. While passing through the small villages in Nagar and Hunza valleys, you will witness village life.
Check into the hotel in Karimabad and have some free time. Enjoy a short evening walk at Samarqand kohl through the apricot orchids in the village and explore the local culture. You will drive to Dongo Das for stargazing at night. Enjoy your precious time under the dark sky. Drive back to your hotel for the night stay.
In case of flight cancellation due to weather, drive from Islamabad via Karakoram Highway with short stops at various touristic spots.
Enjoy a full day in Hunza! You will visit the 800-year-old Baltit Fort, Karimabad Bazar (for shopping for Handicrafts, gemstones, dry fruits etc.), 900-year-old Altit Fort, and enjoy a traditional lunch at Kha Basi Café (a café owned by Serena hotels and run by local women).
After lunch, you will visit the music school in Altit, where local children learn and play traditional music (guests can also practice playing regional musical instruments). Then visit Ganish village (the oldest settlement in Hunza) and visit a local family home.
You will drive to Duikar (2800 m) and after a 15-minute beautiful hike, you will arguably reach one of the best sunset viewpoints in the world, with a birds-eye view of the whole of Hunza and Nagar valleys and the splendid views of seven mountain peaks above 7000m. Drive back to your hotel in Karimabad for the night’s stay.
Today you will drive to Passu through numerous small villages in Upper Hunza. After stopping at the Atabad Lake and enjoying boating, you will reach Gulmit village, where you will walk through the orchids and then visit the old house & music school.
Enjoy a short hike, Pakistan’s highest & longest stairs to Ondra fort, a community-based tourism initiative in Gulmit village of Gojal Valley. Free time to enjoy the beautiful view of Passu cones and upper Hunza.
Later in the afternoon, drive to Borith Lake (a beautiful lake in upper Hunza famous for migrating birds). After witnessing the magnificent migrating birds, proceed to Passu to enjoy leisure time or trekking in the afternoon. Enjoy the sunset from glacier breeze restaurant with a cup of tea/coffee and the famous apricot cake. You may participate in a cultural event in upper Hunza (if the time matches). Drive back to our hotel in Karimabad for the night’s stay.
After breakfast drive to Hoper valley. En route, you will visit Nagar Khas (a village in Nagar valley) and meet locals to witness a different culture and Nagar fort. Then continue to travel to Hoper village where you can do a beautiful short hike to Hoper glacier (2 hours) and experience walking on the glacier. Then drive to Minapin village to enjoy leisure time and a famous traditional lunch (Gurkun karahi) while a local historian briefly explains the region’s history. After lunch, drive to KHO (a beautiful viewpoint) in local jeeps. Drive back to Karimabad in the evening.
Drive to Khanabad village in Lower Hunza and spend most of the day here. Savour village life with a host family and experience practical participation in village people’s routine activities. Then visit fruit orchids, walk through the streets, meet locals, including artisans/historians and enjoy traditional lunch with a host family. You can also enjoy meditation/yoga in the village. Drive back to Gilgit in the afternoon and visit Kargah Budha (7th century Budha).
Fly from Gilgit to Islamabad (1-hour scenic flight). Transfer to hotel and after lunch sightseeing. In case of flight cancellation drive from Gilgit via Karakoram Highway with short stops.
If you cannot fly due to the weather, today will be the 2nd day of driving to Islamabad. If you flew from Skardu to Islamabad then there are plenty of sightseeing & cultural attractions in the capital region. The leader will advise on the options available,
After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the airport for international flights.
This guided tour is run as a scheduled group tour and you will be trekking with other travellers from around the world. In addition, you can book a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the number of members in your group.
Prices below are per person.
Start | Finish | Duration | Places Left | Price | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-06-19 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-06-27 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2023-07-09 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-07-17 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2023-08-07 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-08-15 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2023-09-04 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-09-12 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2023-10-07 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-10-15 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2023-11-05 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2023-11-13 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2024-03-23 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2024-03-31 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2024-04-12 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2024-04-20 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2024-05-23 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2024-05-31 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2024-06-19 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2024-06-27 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2024-07-06 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2024-07-14 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2024-08-07 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2024-08-15 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2024-09-04 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2024-09-12 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2024-10-07 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2024-10-15 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now | |
2024-11-05 Islamabad 9 days / 5+ Spaces Left | 2024-11-13 Islamabad | 9 | 5+ | $1,720USDBook Now | Book Now |
This Tour is based in hotels and campgrounds. Hotels on this trip are 2 and 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Spend a night in a comfortable and an excellent-standard hotel in Islamabad. Enjoy the proximity to local amenities.
Stay in a Tourist-class in Skardu to enjoy the beautiful mountain views and local hospitality.
Spend a night surrounded by the beautiful Kashmir mountains, as you stay in a cozy local hotel.
Spend a night in a comfortable and an excellent-standard hotel in Islamabad. Enjoy the proximity to local amenities.
8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 8 dinners are included.
8 nights in hotels and campgrounds are included.
This Tour itinerary includes all the ground transportation, starting from airport pickup and ending with airport drop-off. Local flights between Islamabad and Hunza are also included.
How hard is the Hunza Cultural Tour?
We rate this Tour as a 1 / 5. Although there are no strenuous activities on this tour, you should be able to spend numerous hours sightseeing in towns that are in high altitudes.
Do I need a visa to travel to Pakistan?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the Hunza Cultural Tour?
8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 8 dinners are included.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
How do I get to Islamabad to start this Tour?
Fly into Islamabad Airport, from where you will be picked up by your guide.
Is the Hunza Cultural Tour in English?
Yes, the Tour guide is English-speaking.
Where does the Hunza Cultural Tour end?
The Tour ends where it starts, in Islamabad Airport.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Pakistan?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Pakistan?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
All tours on 10Adventures are operated by highly vetted local tour operators and guides.
Having local tour operators and guides means you get a more authentic experience, and your booking creates jobs in the local communities you visit.
Details of the local tour operator will be listed on your booking invoice. If you have questions about the local operator prior to booking, please click the “Ask a Question” button below.
There are no written reviews yet.
null total ratings, 0 with reviewsYou must be logged in to post a comment.
Thank you for submitting your review!
If you enjoyed your tour please consider leaving a Google review for 10Adventures to help others discover the world of custom adventure travel.
Google ReviewStephen L.
I’ve been using 10Adventures route guides for a while, but had never booked a tour. My wife and I booked a self-guided hike in Greece and were so impressed with how we were able navigate the route without a guide with the detailed and easy to follow itinerary. We enjoy travelling independently, and 10Adventures made that happen.
Melinda S.
I was going through a tough time and really needed a getaway so I decided to book a tour through 10Adventures. My trip to Peru changed my life in so many positive and eye-opening ways. I am so thankful for the kind, empathetic team at 10Adventures.
Lina K.
I’ve adventured around a lot of Canada and the US, but I’ve always wanted to explore other parts of the world. I felt a bit scared before booking my trip to Israel, but my conversations with the team at 10Adventures helped ease any worry. I can’t wait to explore more of the world!
Gabriela H.
Travel companies have had to go through a lot during the pandemic but 10Adventures were super flexible and accommodating nonetheless. I had to cancel my tour in France due to the pandemic. 10Adventures was great and let me reschedule for a later date!
Mikael V.
My wife Sarah and I had a great experience booking our 7-day cycling trip through Portugal via 10Adventures. The communication between us and Nadine leading up the trip was top-notch!
Alexandra D.
Communicating with 10Adventures feels like talking with a family-run business. I love to explore and travel, and exploring with the comfort of knowing I can talk to the team at 10Adventures with almost immediate feedback helps to ease any stress that comes with adventuring!
Eric S.
Whenever I’m looking for my next adventure 10Adventures never fails. Their routes all over England are my main go to for exploring and I have only had great experiences booking both guided and self-guided trips in Europe and South America with them. I am looking into Africa next.
Valeria R.
I tend to have a lot of questions before travelling and was so happy to find that the team at 10Adventures responded to every single one of my inquiries in a timely fashion. I was never left waiting and waiting for a response. This was much appreciated!
Isabella N.
I have horrible dietary issues making it super hard to book a pre-planned trip sometimes, but the communication through 10Adventures helped me navigate this situation! I am so grateful for all of their help. I cant wait to book with them again!
Erika S.
I just got back from backpacking in the Sierra Nevada, and WOW. What an unreal journey! The alpine meadows, waterfalls, and the lakeside camping spot were memorable highlights! I wonder what other tours 10Adventures has to offer. That one went so well that I am now convinced I need to book another!
Robert D.
I'm not a big fan of traveling because of my fear of flying, but my girlfriend convinced me to go on the Aurora Borealis Tour in the Yukon. I will never forget the mesmerizing northern lights. Such a romantic (and cold) getaway. I would highly recommend it.
Monica L.
Wow! I am so happy with the experience I had with booking through 10Adventures for my tour in Italy! I worked with Nadine and she was super easy-going and helpful when it came to tweaking the itinerary provided on the website. 10/10 would book through 10Adventures again.
We rate this Tour as a 1 / 5. Although there are no strenuous activities on this tour, you should be able to spend numerous hours sightseeing in towns that are in high altitudes.
Read about our scale for Tour Difficulty Ratings.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Let us take care of all the travel planning details, so you don’t have to.
Let us help you get exactly what YOU want with a customizable adventure tour centred around your active interests and passions.
We don’t believe in hidden fees like credit card fees, booking fees or more. Even better, most people can pay in their local currency!
We want your journey to meet your expectations, and we will work with you to solve any issues you’ve encountered.
Our dedicated adventure travel concierge will curate the perfect itinerary to make your travel dreams a reality.
Book with confidence, knowing that our team has carefully hand-picked each tour operator and they use local, experienced guides.
Get a weekly dose of discounts and inspiration for adventure lovers