10 Days Hunza Adventure Tour
Overview
For travellers who want to walk into the landscape, not just photograph it. This plan threads day hikes — Ultar gorge, Borith-to-Passu glacier viewpoint, Hopper ice walk — between the classic highlights, with enough nights to do it all without exhaustion.
Trip Highlights
- Ultar Meadow day hike from Karimabad
- Borith Lake → Passu Glacier viewpoint hike
- Hopper Glacier walk with local guide
- Khunjerab Pass border day
- Hussaini Bridge, Gulmit culture and all classic stops
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Islamabad → Chilas
KKH north; overnight Chilas.
⛰ 1,265 m
Chilas → Karimabad
Viewpoints; evening bazaar.
⛰ 2,438 m
Heritage day
Forts, Ganish, Eagle's Nest.
⛰ 2,850 m
Ultar Meadow day hike
Walk from Karimabad into the gorge beneath Ultar Sar and Lady Finger Peak.
⛰ 3,300 m
Hopper Glacier
Nagar day with optional ice walk.
⛰ 2,800 m
Attabad → Gulmit
Boating and Hussaini Bridge; overnight Gojal.
⛰ 2,500 m
Borith–Passu hike
Hike from Borith Lake to the Passu Glacier viewpoint; afternoon at Passu Cones.
⛰ 2,850 m
Khunjerab Pass
Border day in the national park.
⛰ 4,693 m
Gulmit → Gilgit / Naltar
Descend with an optional Naltar jeep excursion.
⛰ 3,050 m
Return to Islamabad
Final drive south.
What’s Included
✔ Included
- Hotel accommodation (breakfast included)
- Private vehicle with experienced KKH driver
- All fuel, tolls and parking
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
- All applicable taxes
- Local hiking guide on trek days
✖ Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Khunjerab entry fee
Frequently Asked Questions
How fit do I need to be?
If you can hike 3–5 hours at a relaxed pace, every walk in this plan is achievable; each hike also has a skip-and-drive alternative.
Can this become a real trek?
Yes — swap the day hikes for the Rakaposhi Base Camp or Patundas treks; see our trek packages.
Is this tour completely private?
Yes — your own vehicle, your own driver and guide, and departure on any date you choose. No strangers, no fixed seats, and the daily plan flexes to your pace.
Can the trip begin at Gilgit Airport?
Yes — fly Islamabad to Gilgit (tickets booked at cost) and we start the itinerary from the airport, trimming the road days. A road backup is always planned in case mountain weather cancels the flight.
What happens if a domestic flight is cancelled?
Mountain weather cancels a share of Gilgit and Skardu flights, so every fly-based plan carries a costed road backup that activates automatically — you may lose a day, never the trip. Road-based itineraries are unaffected.
Is Khunjerab Pass included?
Yes — the itinerary includes a Khunjerab Pass day (4,693 m, China border), open roughly May to late November. In winter we substitute Naltar Valley snowscapes.
Which hotels are used?
Named properties are confirmed on your quote; expect well-reviewed standard hotels, with deluxe and luxury upgrades available at booking. See our Hotels page for the full 66-property partner list and per-night rates.
Is this package suitable for children?
Yes for school-age kids and up who enjoy walking; drive-instead options exist for most active days.
Is the tour suitable for senior travellers?
Yes with reasonable mobility — vehicle access covers nearly every highlight, walking is optional, and we pace days generously. Tell us about any conditions and we’ll adapt the plan.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Completely — add or drop days, swap valleys, change hotel tiers or start cities; it’s your trip and re-quoting a custom version costs nothing.