Hunza By Air Tour Package
Overview
See Hunza without the long drive: a one-hour flight over the Karakoram: often rated among the world's most scenic: lands you in Gilgit, 90 minutes from Karimabad. We hold a full drive backup for weather days, so your trip is protected either way.
Plan the journey with our guided Hunza trips, places to stay in Hunza, rent a car in Hunza, Hunza adventure tours and foreign visitor packages.
Trip Highlights
- Islamabad/Lahore to Gilgit flights booked at cost
- Nanga Parbat views from the air
- Full Hunza circuit in 4 to 6 days
- Automatic drive backup if flights cancel
- Perfect for seniors and short leaves
Day by Day Itinerary
5-day planFly to Gilgit to Karimabad
Take the scheduled mountain flight, then transfer to Karimabad with a Rakaposhi viewpoint stop if timing permits. Central Hunza visits are sequenced around fort opening hours, village access and walking time between Karimabad, Altit and Ganish.
Max altitude 2,438 mCentral Hunza heritage day
Visit Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Ganish village and Eagle’s Nest at sunset. For Central Hunza heritage day on day 2, central Hunza visits are sequenced around fort opening hours, village access and walking time between Karimabad, Altit and Ganish.
Max altitude 2,850 mAttabad Lake and Upper Hunza
Visit Attabad Lake, Gulmit, Passu Cones and Hussaini Bridge at a comfortable pace. At Attabad Lake, any boating stop proceeds only when wind, lake conditions and the selected operator allow a safe departure. For Attabad Lake and Upper Hunza on day 3, lake activities and stopping points are selected from current weather, access and crowd conditions; comfortable shoes and a light warm layer are useful even when most of the day is vehicle based.
Max altitude 2,600 mKhunjerab or Nagar day
Choose Khunjerab Pass or Hopper Glacier according to season, road access and guest preference. Khunjerab is a high-altitude excursion with limited services, so the vehicle leaves early and guests carry water, warm layers and identification.
Max altitude Up to 4,693 mFly to Islamabad
Transfer to Gilgit Airport for the scheduled flight; weather cancellation requires a road backup and additional travel time. Mountain flights remain weather-sensitive, so the confirmed plan includes the practical road or accommodation fallback stated in the final quotation.
What’s Included
Included
- Hotel accommodation (breakfast included)
- Private vehicle with experienced KKH driver
- All fuel, tolls and parking
- confirmed-guest on-trip WhatsApp support
- All applicable taxes
- Airport transfers both ends
- Flight booking service (tickets at cost)
Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Airfare (paid at cost)
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do flights cancel?
Mountain weather cancels a minority of flights, mostly outside summer; every by-air plan carries a costed drive backup so you're never stranded.
What does it cost?
Land package depends on days and hotel tier; airfare is passed through at cost: WhatsApp your dates for a fixed quote in minutes.
Is this tour completely private?
Yes: your own vehicle, your own driver, 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.
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 65-hotel 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.
What is not included?
Mainly: lunches and dinners; entry tickets to forts and attractions; personal expenses and tips. The full included/excluded lists above are part of your fixed quote: nothing is added later.