Tours & safaris Aerial & Overland Options

Guided Tours & Safaris

Helicopter Safari & Taxila Heritage

Traverse Pakistan's highest peaks, roaring rivers, and ancient ruins in this luxury 4-day safari. Chartering flights dynamically, you will fly past five 8,000+ meter summits, loop over the Baltoro Glacier, and explore Taxila's UNESCO Buddhist ruins with private historian guides.

Pamir Tours pioneered the Helicopter Charter and Heli Safari service in Pakistan in 1997 when the German industrialist, Mr. Stoffell, celebrated his birthday at 10,000 feet at "Zero Point" — the spectacular junction where the three colossal mountain ranges of Karakoram, Hindukush, and Himalayas connect.

itinerary Overview

Day 01
Glacier Charter (Islamabad - Skardu - Islamabad)

Fly via Naran Kaghan and Babusar Pass to Skardu. Capture aerial views of Nanga Parbat, the Indus River meetingpoint, and Baltoro Glacier's five peak cluster (K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrums). Dinner at Islamabad food street. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02
Taxila Archeology Excursion

Drive to Taxila. Explore the Taxila Museum, Julian Monastery ruins, and Dharmarajika stupa. Dinner at a viewpoint in Margalla Hills. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03
Islamabad Capital Tour

Visit Faisal Mosque, Lok Virsa Heritage Museum, and enjoy a farewell dinner at the Monal restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04
Airport Departure

Transfer to Islamabad Airport for onward departures.

Hunza Valley & Khunjerab Pass Safari

A classic 7-day mountain road trip deep into Karimabad, Hunza, and the high-altitude border of China. Explore historic stone forts, walk along dynamic glaciers, view the vertical rock spires of Passu Cones, and stand at 4,693 meters at the Khunjerab Border Crossing.

itinerary Overview

Day 01
Islamabad - Gilgit - Karimabad (Hunza)

Fly from Islamabad to Gilgit Airport. Board dynamic 4x4 jeeps and drive past Rakaposhi Viewpoint (7,788M) into Karimabad, capital of Hunza. Overnight at Hunza View Hotel.

Day 02
Eagle's Nest & Hoper Glacier

Drive to Duiker viewpoint (Eagle's Nest) for sunrise over Hunza Valley. Travel to Hopar Valley, cross the Hopar Glacier boundary, and explore Nagar village. Return to Karimabad. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03
Baltit Fort & Karimabad Bazaar

Spend the morning touring the 800-year-old Baltit Fort (historic seat of the Mirs of Hunza) and walk the stone lanes of the local handicraft market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04
Khunjerab Pass Border Crossing (4,693M)

Embark on a drive along the high Karakoram Highway to Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan-China Border). Explore the high-altitude national park (habitat of Ibex & snow leopards). Return to Passu. Overnight at Passu Lodge.

Day 5
Passu Suspension Bridge & Village Walks

Cross the narrow, suspended planks of the famous Passu Suspension Bridge. Take village trails to the snout of Passu Glacier. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6
Passu - Gilgit & Kargah Buddha

Drive back to Gilgit. Visit the historic 7th-century Kargah Buddha rock carving situated in Kargah Nala. View the local bazaar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7
Gilgit - Islamabad Departure

Return flight to Islamabad Airport for final international departures.

Grand Pakistan Cultural Tour

Embark on an overland and air journey tracing the historic landmarks of Pakistan from the northern capital Islamabad, through Moghul Lahore, down to the metropolitan coastal city of Karachi. Explore monumental mosques, ancient salt mines, bird sanctuaries, and UNESCO listed world-largest cemeteries.

itinerary Overview

Day 01
Islamabad Arrival

Meet and assist at airport, transfer to hotel. Enjoy twin city tours of historic Rawalpindi and modern Islamabad depending on arrivals. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02
Islamabad - Lahore via Khewra Salt Mine

Drive via Motorway to Lahore. Stop en-route to tour Khewra Salt Mine (the 2nd largest in the world). Arrive in Lahore. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03
Lahore Moghul Heritage & Wagah Border

Explore Lahore Museum, Badshahi Mosque, and Lahore Fort. In the afternoon, drive to Wagah Border for the sun-down flag ceremony with India. Dinner at Lahore Food Street. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04
Lahore - Karachi Flight

Fly to Karachi, the bustling coastal metropolis. Explore Beach Park, Bagh-e-Ibn-Qasim, and a walk along the historic Jahangir Kothari Parade. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05
Thatta Day Excursion (Makli, Chaukundi & Shahjehan)

Drive to Thatta. En-route stop at Chaukundi sand-carved tombs (15-18th century). Visit Makli, the largest historic cemetery in the world. Inspect the blue-tiled Shahjehan Mosque. Stop by Haleji Lake bird sanctuary and return to Karachi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06
Karachi Shopping & Departure

Explore local markets. Transfer to Clifton Beach and Karachi Airport for final flight departures.

Karakoram Highway (KKH) Overland Adventure

An epic 10-day overland journey traversing the legendary Karakoram Highway (KKH), one of the greatest engineering wonders of the world. Travel through steep gorges, cross passways at Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi, visit historical Silk Route trails, and explore high valley trails of Gilgit, Hunza, and Gulmit.

itinerary Overview

Day 01
Islamabad - Besham

Depart Islamabad, driving past Hazara Motorway and along the Indus River gorge. Overnight at Besham.

Day 02
Besham - Chilas

Travel on the rugged canyon route to Chilas. View the unique pre-historic rock petroglyphs carved on stones along the Indus. Overnight at Chilas.

Day 03
Chilas - Gilgit

Drive to Gilgit. Stop at the Junction Point where Karakoram, Hindukush, and Himalaya ranges meet, and view Nanga Parbat (8,126M). Overnight at Gilgit.

Day 04
Gilgit Sightseeing & Kargah Buddha

Tour the historic Kargah Buddha, visit the local suspention bridge, and walk through Gilgit market. Overnight at Gilgit.

Day 05
Gilgit - Hunza Valley (Karimabad)

Drive past Rakaposhi viewpoint. Explore Baltit Fort and Altit Fort in Karimabad. Overnight at Karimabad.

Day 06
Attabad Lake & Passu Cones

Take a boat ride across the turquoise Attabad Lake. Proceed to Gulmit and Passu to view the spires of Passu Cones. Overnight at Passu.

Day 07
Khunjerab Pass Border Day Trip

Hike and drive to the high Khunjerab Pass border (4,693M). Return to Karimabad. Overnight at Karimabad.

Day 08
Karimabad - Naran / Besham

Begin the return journey back along the KKH. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09
Besham - Islamabad

Drive back to Islamabad. Spend the evening sightseeing Fawcett Mosque and dinner in Margalla. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10
Departure Flight

Final transfer to airport for departure.

Skardu Valley & Deosai Plains Safari

Discover Skardu, the gateway of K2, and Deosai National Park, the second-highest alpine plateau on Earth. Fly past peak clusters, walk alongside Upper Kachura Lake, explore Shigar Fort's medieval architecture, and camp or jeep across Deosai's rolling wildflower grasslands.

itinerary Overview

Day 01
Islamabad - Skardu Flight & Kachura Lakes

Take a highly scenic mountain flight to Skardu. Explore Shangrila Lake (Lower Kachura) and hike/walk around the pristine Upper Kachura Lake. Overnight at Skardu.

Day 02
Shigar Valley & Historic Shigar Fort

Drive to Shigar Valley. Explore the restored 400-year-old Shigar Fort. Walk along the historic stone channels of Shigar town. Overnight at Shigar Fort.

Day 03
Deosai National Park Exhibition (4,114M)

Embark on 4x4 jeeps up to Deosai Plains. Inspect the freshwater Sheosar Lake, search for the Himalayan brown bear, and witness majestic wildflower fields. Return to Skardu. Overnight at Skardu.

Day 04
Katpana Cold Desert & Kharpocho Fort

View the unique shifting sand dunes of the Cold Desert (Katpana). Hike up to Kharpocho Fort for views of the Indus River. Overnight at Skardu.

Day 05
Skardu - Islamabad Flight

Fly back to Islamabad. Free afternoon for shopping. Dinner at local food market before airport departures.