Summer Hunza Tour Package — 7 Days
Overview
Summer is when everything works: Babusar Pass open for the scenic route, Khunjerab reliably reachable, Attabad in full boating swing, orchards heavy with apricots and cherries, and 15 hours of daylight to use them. This plan is the classic circuit tuned for the high season — early starts to beat weekend crowds and hotels locked in ahead of the July rush.
Trip Highlights
- Babusar Pass route (4,173 m) both possible directions
- Khunjerab Pass at its most reliable
- Full Attabad boating and jet-ski season
- Apricot season in the orchards (July)
- Long daylight — unhurried sightseeing days
- Peak-season hotels pre-confirmed
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Islamabad → Naran
Kaghan Valley; Saif-ul-Malook option.
⛰ 2,409 m
Naran → Hunza via Babusar
The great pass crossing; arrive Karimabad.
⛰ 4,173 m
Heritage day
Forts, Ganish, Eagle's Nest sunset.
⛰ 2,850 m
Attabad + upper Hunza
Boating, Gulmit, Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge.
⛰ 2,600 m
Khunjerab Pass
Border day through the national park.
⛰ 4,693 m
Hopper Glacier + apricot orchards
Nagar day and orchard visits in season.
⛰ 2,800 m
Return to Islamabad
KKH 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
- Peak-season hotel pre-confirmation
✖ Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Khunjerab entry fee
- Boating/jet-ski tickets
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should we book for July?
3–4 weeks minimum for weekend departures — good hotels sell out first in Hunza's busiest month.
Is Babusar safe?
In season and daylight, yes — we time the crossing for morning and hold the KKH as automatic backup.
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.
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.