7-Day Hunza Explorer (For Foreign Travellers)
Overview
Our flagship international package, priced honestly: USD 850 for a fully private week that group operators sell at USD 1,080–1,900 for a shared bus seat. You get an English-speaking guide from airport to airport, hand-picked hotels, e-Visa guidance before you fly, SIM card help on arrival and a relaxed pace over the classic Hunza highlights.
Trip Highlights
- Islamabad airport pickup and drop
- English-speaking local guide throughout
- Pakistan e-Visa support and invitation letter
- Karimabad forts, Attabad Lake, Passu Cones
- Khunjerab Pass (4,693 m) — the China border
- SIM card, currency and checkpoint assistance
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Islamabad
Airport pickup, SIM and currency help, rest and trip briefing.
⛰ 540 m
Islamabad → Chilas
The Karakoram Highway begins; Indus gorge landscapes.
⛰ 1,265 m
Chilas → Karimabad
Nanga Parbat viewpoint, Rakaposhi breakfast stop, evening bazaar.
⛰ 2,438 m
Heritage day
Baltit and Altit Forts, Ganish village, Eagle's Nest sunset.
⛰ 2,850 m
Attabad → Gulmit
Boating, Hussaini Bridge, Wakhi culture; overnight upper Hunza.
⛰ 2,500 m
Khunjerab Pass
Through the national park to the border gate; descend to Karimabad or Gilgit.
⛰ 4,693 m
Fly or drive to Islamabad
Optional Gilgit flight (spectacular, weather permitting) or scenic drive; airport drop.
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
- English-speaking guide all days
- Airport transfers
- e-Visa support & invitation letter
✖ Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Pakistan visa fee
- Khunjerab entry fee (~USD 8)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pakistan's e-Visa hard to get?
No — most nationalities apply online; we provide the invitation letter and step-by-step guidance, typically approved within days.
Is Hunza safe for solo female travellers?
Yes — Hunza is one of Asia's safest regions, and a private trip means your own vetted driver and guide throughout.
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 — drive legs are broken with rest stops, family rooms are booked, and daily plans flex around nap and meal times. Car seats available on request.
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.