Pakistan Expedition

A journey to the remote reaches of Pakistan’s Hunza Valley

Get set for a 15-day expedition through an ancient land. Beginning in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad, the expedition takes you north to the stunning and rarely visited Hunza Valley region. Here you’ll find nature unleashed: imagine imposing jagged peaks, alpine lakes and glaciers creeping into the valleys. Hike between ancient fortifications scattered among rural villages and learn about the modern innovations that help the local people prosper. Finish in Lahore, a city that not only stood strong through the rise and fall of empires but also preserved the culture that makes Pakistan such a mesmerising, all-consuming country.

Trip code: HQSP

Start: Islamabad, Pakistan

End: Lahore, Pakistan


Duration
15 days
Group size
1 to 12
Minimum age
15 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

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Why you'll love this trip

  • Learn about Pakistan – its turbulent past, fascinating present, and hopeful future – from a local leader who knows and loves the country best.
  • Discover the jagged snow-capped peaks, bright blue lakes and traditional culture of the Hunza Valley, a little touristed but unbelievably beautiful region of northern Pakistan.
  • From its ancient museums, gardens and forts to its fantastic food scene, Lahore has so much to offer. Spend three days discovering this dynamic city.
  • Travel to the incredibly remote village of Shimshal where you’ll meet the local families who live in this challenging environment and hike through the surrounding mountains.
  • Visit a women’s group supported by the Aga Khan Foundation to learn about their projects and have lunch at a cafe run by local women.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026

Itinerary

Map of Pakistan Expedition including Pakistan

Inclusions and activities

Destinations
Pakistan
Meals

14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle, 4WD, Plane

Accommodation

Hotel (11 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)

Included activities
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Islamabad - Faisal Mosque at sunset
  • Islamabad - Taxila Museum & archeological sites
  • Islamabad - Truck art workshop
  • Skardu - Kharpocho Fort visit
  • Skardu - Manthal Buddha Rock
  • Skardu - Skardu market visit
  • Skardu - Katpana Desert
  • Nagar Valley - Rakaposhi view point
  • Gulmit - Women-run carpet weaving center visit
  • Hunza Valley - Ondra Polygah hike
  • Gulmit - Old House Gulmit visit
  • Hunza Valley - Traditional music performance
  • Hunza Valley - Passu Glacier hike
  • Hunza Valley - Borith Lake hike
  • Hunza Valley - Hussaini Suspension Bridge
  • Shimshal - Village tour & optional hike
  • Hunza Valley - Sacred Rock of Hunza
  • Hunza Valley - Attabad Lake
  • Karimabad - Market tour
  • Hunza Valley - Ganish Village walking tour
  • Karimabad - Lunch at women-run cafe
  • Karimabad - Ciqam women's social enterprise visit
  • Karimabad - Baltit & Altit Forts
  • Karimabad - Duiker (Eagle's Nest) sunset viewing
  • Lahore - Anarkali & Liberty Markets
  • Lahore - Akbari Mandi & Azam Cloth Market
  • Lahore - Wazir Khan Mosque
  • Lahore - Shahi Hammam
  • Lahore - Walled City of Lahore
  • Lahore - Badshahi Mosque
  • Lahore - Tomb of Allama Iqbal
  • Lahore - Delhi Gate
  • Lahore - Lahore Fort
  • Lahore - Shalimar Gardens
  • Lahore - Wagah Border ceremony
  • Lahore - Tomb of Jahangir
  • Lahore - Dinner at Food Street
  • Complimentary Departure Transfer

Optional activities
  • Islamabad - Golra Railway Station & Railway Heritage Museum Entry - PKR1000
  • Islamabad - Lok Virsa Museum Entry - PKR1000

This trip generates 60 kg of CO2-e per person per day

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A scanned copy of your passport is required at the time of booking to provide visa support and book domestic flights. The trip cannot be booked without a scanned passport copy.
3. We use Pakistan Airlines for the included internal flights.

PLEASE NOTE that there are government imposed restrictions Indian, Israeli and Chinese nationals travelling to Pakistan. Due to this, we are not able to accept nationals with those passports on this trip.

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