General
Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore (2024-25) – 10 Days
Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore is an exciting adventure in the Karakorams of Pakistan. Two and a half million domestic tourists visited this region in the year 2018 and it still continues to be the top destination among foreign and domestic tourists. Our biking adventure to Hunza Valley is normally referred to as Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore.
Our events (fixed departures) for Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore are given in the table below.
| Holiday | Price (USD) | Price (PKR) |
| Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Shigar (10 days) | US$1,790 | PKR 277,400 |
| Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore (10 Days) | US$1,890 | PKR 292,900 |
| Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Fairy Meadows and Skardu (10 days) | US$2,090 | PKR 323,900 |
| Motorbike Tour to Kalash Valley – 15 Days | US$1,990 | PKR 308,400 |
Dates & Cost – Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore (10 Days)
All seasons are considered good for sightseeing in the northern areas of Pakistan. Considering the flow of tourists and demand for Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore, we carefully choose our dates for this tour. The start and end dates in the table below are your dates of arrival and departure from Pakistan. We have at least 2 guaranteed departures every year. Our dates and costs for Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore are given below.
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Price (PKR) | Deposit | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Aug-2020 | 24-Aug-2020 | US$ 1,890 | PKR 292,900 | US$ 490 | |
| 15-Sep-2020 | 24-Sep-2020 | US$ 1,890 | PKR 292,900 | US$ 490 |
The remaining balance (to be paid in Islamabad) will be decided depending on the number of people joining this trip, according to the table below.
| Solo Rider | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6-8 Persons | 9-10 Persons |
| $1890 (Per person) | $1690 (Per person) | $1590 (Per person) | $1490 (Per person) | $1390 (Per person) | $1290(Per person) | $1190 (Per person) |
Holiday Information
- 125cc Motorcycle for the tour (can be upgraded in registration form)
- Domestic flights (if included in itinerary)
- All airport transfers (if included in itinerary)
- Road transfers (according to itinerary)
- All accommodation in Pakistan according to itinerary (twin sharing)
- Invitation letters and other documents for Visa application
- Set of "Naming list" (required at Police check-points)
- Tour Map
- Emergency contact numbers
- Tour guide during Islamabad sightseeing (if included in itinerary)
- International airfare
- Personal travel insurance or trip cancellation insurance (recommendations only)
- Insurance of motorcycle
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages/water during meals
- Support staff (guide, cook, assistant(s), mechanic etc)
- Personal equipment (e.g. helmet, knee-pad, bag etc)
- First aid medicine kit
- Satellite phone for emergencies (available for rent: USD 20 per day)
- Local SIM card for personal communication
- Entry fees to museums, parks, malls or any other establishment
- Toll/road taxes (estimated total of maximum USD 15)
- Extra night stays
- Miscellaneous (tips/gratuities, minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
- Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure)
Why should you register now?
1. Price changes: The given prices for the holidays are early bird discount offers and are subject to change. There will be an increase in prices every month after January. Service providers including (but not limited) to hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season. Our motorcycle holiday prices will not change once you have paid the deposit so the price when you book is the price you will pay. Register yourselves early to avoid increase in holiday prices.
2. Peak Season: If your itinerary includes domestic flights, we might not be able to get you on the domestic flights if you do not pay your deposit on time. Domestic flight seats are sold very fast way ahead of time because there are only a few flights to the mountains during peak season. This is a very serious concern. Among other things, the deposit is used to book domestic flights for you in advance.
3. Pay less deposit: Given below is our deposit schedule for 2020 departures.
- April to September 2019 (deposit: USD 390)
- October to December 2019 (deposit: USD 490)
- January to April 2020 (deposit: USD 590)
Note: The same months above apply to 2021 departures.
Price discrimination
We strongly believe that international guests should not pay more than locals. The reason for what may seem to be price discrimination is purely because of the additional and necessary services included as you will find under holiday information.
Deposit amount for Pakistani nationals
The deposit amount for Pakistani nationals is PKR 50,000 or 30% of total price, whichever is greater. The deposit amount is non-refundable and non-transferrable to other departures.
Refund policy
Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements. In case of visa rejection, a refund/partial-refund (if costs incurred) will be considered. In such cases, a valid proof of visa rejection must be submitted to our office within 72 hours of rejection. The deposit in non-refundable for Pakistani nationals in all cases.
Balance: Pay the balance amount on arrival in Pakistan on the first day.
Currency
All international travelers can pay in US Dollars (USD) or equivalent in Euros (EUR) or Pound Sterling (GBP). Pakistani travelers are charged in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
Single Supplement
Separate accommodation (single supplement) will cost according to the number of days given below:
- 08 Days: USD 410
- 09 Days: USD 465
- 10 Days: USD 520
- 11 Days: USD 580
- 13 Days: USD 670
- 15 Days: USD 775
Highlights – Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore
Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore has a lot to offer. Given below are main highlights of Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore.
- Experience the culture of ethnic minorities of Hunza, Nagar, Astore and Skardu
- Participate and dance to the tunes of Hunza and Skardu drums
- Enjoy local and Pakistani cuisines
- Opportunity to interact with the community members including men, women and children
- View of hundreds of peaks including Rakaposhi (7,708m) and Passu Sar (7,478m) and Ultar Sar (7,388m) in the Karakoram Range and Nanga Parbat in Himalayan Range
- Visit to Hoper Glacier
- Rivers (Hunza, Gilgit, Indus), tributaries and streams
- Khunjerab Pass (4,733m) and Attabad tunnel (7km)
- Valleys of northern Pakistan including Hunza, Shigar, Skardu, Astore etc
- Lakes including Attabad, Batura, Rama, Upper and Lower Kachura, Sheosar and Sadpara Lake
- Khunjerab National Park and Deosai National Park
- Sightseeing of forts (Altit, Baltit, Shigar, Kharpocho)
- Bazaars of Karimabad, Aliabad, Nagar, Astore, Shigar and Skardu
- Karakoram Highway and Ancient Silk Route
- Sightseeing in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
- Make new friends
- Discounted cultural travel
Itinerary – Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore
The itinerary for Motorbike Tour to Hunza, Nagar, Skardu and Astore is given below.
On this Day
Your flights will normally arrive in Islamabad in the afternoon. Our guide(s) will receive you from the airport. Soon the participants will be transferred to hotels. This day the participants can relax and recover from the journey.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
Our participants will be transferred to the Islamabad International Airport. They will fly to Gilgit Airport (50 mins). Our guide will receive the guests and allot them their desired bikes. Riders will start their journey from Gilgit towards Hunza. They will ride towards the beautiful valley of Hunza in the Karakoram range. We will follow the Indus river on the Karakoram highway until we are met by the Hunza river. Hunza valley is unique in terms of the natural environment, culture, food, etc. Crossing few bridges, passing through small villages of the Brusho and Shinaki people, we will reach the capital of Hunza, Karimabad in the afternoon. After reaching Hunza our guests will check in at the hotel and rest for a while, have lunch and regain their energy to explore Hunza. They will start to visit different destinations which includes visit to the Baltit fort (700 years old) and Altit Fort (900 Years Old). Guests can enjoy a cup of coffee at the royal gardens of Altit Fort. A short ride to highest view point (Duikar) in Hunza-Nagar late in the afternoon to witness sunsets on white peaks.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Hilltop Hotel Hunza (see pictures), World Roof Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Hunza. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 4,693 m
Today our guests will ride to the highest road boarder in the world i.e Pak-China Border. It is also known as Khunjerap Pass and has an elevation of 4,693 m. To reach the border, we will pass through Ganish Bridge & ancient rock carvings. We will be riding along the famous Attabad Lake and Newly constructed Pak-China friendship tunnels. Participants will cross through Wildlife Conservation Area in Khyber before entering Khunjerab National Park in Deh. We will each Pak-China border and get stunned by the natural environment and may even witness snow in summers on a lucky day.
Khunjerab National Park is wildlife habitats for ibex, snow leopards, marmots etc. Guests might get a chance to meet Chinese people (soldiers/border police/Chinese tourists from the other side). Participants will eat packed/picnic lunch on Pak-China Border (4733m). Guest will get shopping time on return in Sost (Immigration/Customs point) for Chinese goods (electronics, watches etc). We will return to Hunza for stay.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Hilltop Hotel Hunza (see pictures), World Roof Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Hunza. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
Riders will ride back to Hunza from Passu. They will visit Nagar district to enjoy a tour of massive Hoper Glacier. In the afternoon they will have free time to either relax or to shop in Karimabad market. Our participants can also visit different restaurants to enjoy local cuisines. Participants will spend their night in Karimabad.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Hilltop Hotel Hunza (see pictures), World Roof Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Hunza. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
This will be an exciting day for our participants as we will move towards the beautiful valley of Astore.
Astore is one of the districts of Gilgit-Baltistan and it is also one of the main attraction points of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Our participants will start their journey on Astore road. It will take around 5-6 hours to reach Rama, Astore. Here they will visit Rama Lake and spend their night in Rama valley of Astore.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at PTDC Motel Rama or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Rama, Astore. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
This will be the day when riders will begin their journey towards Skardu. Passing through Deosai National Park, they will reach Skardu within 7-8 hours.
Deosai National Park is situated at an elevation of 4,114m and Deosai plains are considered to be the second highest plateaus on this planet.
Riders will depart towards the plains. They will have short stops at Sheoshar Lake, Kala Pani & Bara Pani, Sadpara Lake and enjoy this breathtaking view. Night stay will be in Skardu.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
Today participants will ride to Shangrila Resort and will visit lower and upper Kachura Lakes. After visiting these lakes, they will move towards Shigar Fort while riding through Shigar Cold Desert. Night stay will be in Skardu.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Concordia Motel (see pictures), Mountain Lodge (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Skardu. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
On this day the participants will take a flight from the Skardu airport to Islamabad airport. You will have a good time to relax at the hotel in Islamabad.
The domestic flights sometimes get cancelled due to weather conditions. In case of flight cancellation, you will be travelling back to Islamabad in a Hiace/Van and will drive via Babusar Pass or Karakoram Highway(depending on weather and other variables).
Islamabad
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
Besham
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Besham Hilton Hotel (see pictures), PTDC Motel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Besham. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
Naran
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Parhena Cottages (see pictures), Hotel deManchi (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Naran. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
This day is allocated for any potential delays in case the domestic flight does not operate the previous day. Our guests will depart early morning from Besham/Naran to Islamabad which can take up to eight or nine hours. However, it will be a free day in case the participants make it to Islamabad on the domestic flight. This time can be utilized for sightseeing in Islamabad.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
Our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.
As Featured In:
| Apricot Tours' Social Responsibility |
| 1 foreign participant = 5 trees |
| Apricot Tours will plant five trees for every foreign tourist who visits Pakistan for a tour to Hunza Valley. The trees will be planted in the northern areas of Pakistan starting from 2019 as part of our CSR initiative. We aim to contribute to "Goal 13: Climate Action" of UN's Sustainable Development Goals by taking part in the massive government campaign to plant 10 billion trees during the next five years to tackle climate change. Pakistan's adverse climate impacts are very much visible through changing temperatures, prolonged droughts, increased floods and extreme weather conditions especially in Pakistan's mountain regions. Pakistan stands 7th on the list of countries that are mostly likely to be affected by global warming and has one of the highest deforestation rates in Asia. Decades of tree felling have reduced the country's forests to less than 3 percent of its total land area. How planting trees will make a difference? Planting trees will help save energy and money, cool our cities, reduce carbon emissions, reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for species of many kinds, provide clean water and add to the beauty of Pakistan's mountain region by simply being there. Our participants can also donate separately. Details on this initiative can be requested. |
