General
Motorbike Tour to Hunza Valley (2024-25) – 09 Days
Motorbike Tour to Hunza Valley 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 Valley.
Our events (fixed departures) for Motorbike Tour to Hunza Valley are given in the table below.
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Price (PKR) | Deposit | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Jun-2020 | 28-Jun-2020 | US$ 1,590 | PKR 246,500 | US$ 490 | |
| 04-Jul-2020 | 12-Jul-2020 | US$ 1,590 | PKR 246,500 | US$ 490 | |
| 08-Aug-2020 | 16-Aug-2020 | US$ 1,590 | PKR 246,500 | US$ 490 | |
| 12-Sep-2020 | 20-Sep-2020 | US$ 1,590 | PKR 246,500 | US$ 490 |
Dates & Cost – Motorbike Tour to Hunza Valley (09 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 Valley, 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 4 guaranteed departures in winter season. Our dates and costs for Motorbike Tour to Hunza Valley (winter season) are given below.
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Price (PKR) | Deposit | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Nov-2020 | 29-Nov-2020 | US$ 1,590 | PKR 246,500 | US$ 490 | |
| 19-Dec-2020 | 27-Dec-2020 | US$ 1,590 | PKR 246,500 | US$ 490 | |
| 09-Jan-2021 | 17-Jan-2021 | US$ 1,590 | PKR 246,500 | US$ 490 | |
| 13-Feb-2021 | 21-Feb-2021 | US$ 1,590 | PKR 246,500 | 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 |
| 1590 | $1415 (Per person) | $1290 (Per person) | $1090 (Per person) | $990 (Per person) | $875 (Per person) | $825 (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 Valley
Motorbike Tour to Hunza Valley has a lot to offer. Given below are main highlights of Hunza Valley tour.
- Experience the culture of ethnic minorities of Hunza
- Participate and dance to the tunes of Hunza drums
- Enjoy Hunzai and Pakistani cuisine
- Opportunity to interact with Hunza's 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
- Rivers (Hunza, Gilgit, Indus, Kunhar), tributaries and streams
- Khunjerab Pass (4,733m) and Attabad tunnel (7km)
- Valleys of northern Pakistan including Hunza, Besham, Passu etc
- Lakes including Attabad, and Batura
- Glaciers including Passu, Batura and Hussaini etc
- Khunjerab National Park
- Sightseeing of forts (Altit and Baltit)
- Bazaars of Karimabad, Aliabad, Gilgit and Naran
- Karakoram Highway and Ancient Silk Route
- Ride through the towns of Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra etc
- Sightseeing in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
- Make new friends
- Discounted cultural travel
Itinerary – Motorbike Tour to Hunza Valley
The itinerary for Motorbike Tour to Hunza Valley is given below.
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 540 m
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. At night they will visit their bikes and prepare themselves for the exciting 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
Today our guests will be allotted their bikes and they will depart to Besham from Islamabad. The participants will start their journey towards Besham. They will pass through towns of Haripur, Abbottabad and Mansehra. As Babusar top is closed in Winters due to heavy snowfall, our participants will continue their journey on KKH.
The landscape of Besham is distinct in its nature. Civilization can be seen on the mountains top.
Night will be spent Besham.
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 |
On this Day
We 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 where we will spend the night.
| 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
The morning will start off with a mesmerizing view of Rakaposhi peak from the hotel in Karimabad. The day will start with a 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
On this day the participants will visit Khunjerab Pass (subject to weather conditions) which is also the border between Pakistan and China. It’s the world’s highest paved road border. The guest will pass through the 1000 year old ancient Ganish Village which also the earliest civilization of the region and then the Haldeikish Rock Carving. The ancient scriptures imprinted by the travelers of ancient Silk Route. We will stop at Attabad Lake where the travelers can experience boating on one of finest fresh water lakes. The participants will pass through the newly build Pak-China Friendship Tunnels.
The engineering of these tunnels is not less than any wonder. The participants will pass through the villages of Gulmit, Hussaini and Passu. They will have views of Passu Cathedral/Cones, Passu Peak and Shisper Peak. Passu and Batura Glacier will also be viewed from the road. The participants will enter Khunjerab National Park in Deh.
The national park is habitat to many wild life but marmots will be seen the most throughout. You will also spot Himalayan ibex in the vicinity of the national park which will most like be covered with snow in December and January. The participants will meet tourist and Chinese Soldiers from the other side of the border. Participants can explore, take photographs at the border. On the way back a stop will be taken on Sost. Participants can do some shopping. The participants will spend their night in Passu village.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Sarai Silk Route (see pictures), Passu Ambassador Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Passu. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
The riders will ride back to Besham from Hunza. They will ride through Chilas and Dassu travelling along Indus river on Karakoram Highway.
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 |
On this Day
The journey to Islamabad will be continued from Besham. Participants will ride through more towns, cities and villages of Pakistan.
| 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
Today our participants will explore the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, both of which are distinct. Islamabad is a modern capital city, great for sightseeing while Rawalpindi is a historic city built in British era with intricate bazaars and bustling streets.
| 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. |
