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Hunza Valley and Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek and Tour

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The Viola Tour Pakistan is led by Karim Ali Shah, a local tourism expert from Hunza Valley and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Hunza Valley and Rakaposhi Basecamp Tour is perfect for those who want to enjoy sightseeing and are interested in experiencing an easy trek in the Karakoram Mountains. This 9-day trip to Hunza and Rakaposhi Basecamp usually starts from Islamabad but we can arrange it from any city of Pakistan based on clients preferences

Rakaposhi is the 27th highest mountain in the world, and it lies in Nagar Valley next to the Hunza Valley. This trek is relatively easy and features two camps.

  1. Hapakun
  2. Taghaphari (Rakaposhi Basecamp)

The first campsite is at Hapakun, 6 km from Minapin Valley. The second campsite is at Taghaphari (which is Rakaposhi Basecamp), located 8 km beyond the first campsite.

Travel Mode

Travel by-road

Number of Days

Total Days 9

Suitability

Family Friendly

Custom Option

Itinerary Flexible

Total Cost Of Hunza Valley and Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek and Tour

Note that the cost of standard and premium tour packages may vary slightly on adding or subtraction tour days, changing the tour services, adjusting hotel categories or compeletly customizing the trip.

Price Per Person – International Tourists

Pricing and cost details for international tourists based on group size and number of peoples.
Package NamePer Person-2Per Person-3Per Person-4
Standard Package$ 869$ 757$ 645
Premium Package$ 963$ 883$ 740

Price Per Person – Domestic Tourists

Pricing details for domestic tourists based on group size.
Package NamePer Person-2Per Person-3Per Person-4
Standard PackagePKR 148,770PKR 128,780PKR 99,457
Premium PackagePKR 176,132PKR 162,260PKR 126,825

Group Discounts Available

Traveling with more then 7+ peoples? Contact us for special discounts and budgeted packages on group tours.

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Services inclusion and Exclusions.

Please note that our services varies by the client's region. We offer fully all-inclusive tour packages for international tourists, one day tours and trekkings. More details are given below.

Inclusions

  • Comfortable Transport

    Air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers. we offer cars, parado, grand cabin, 4x4 wheels based on number of people.

  • Accommodation

    Stay in 5-star hotels or local guest houses. Our Luxury package includes 5-star and 3-star hotel, whereas our standard packages includes local guest houses.

  • Breakfast

    The packages for our domestic tourist includes Breakfast only.

Exclusions

  • Lunch and Other Meals

    Meal services, including lunch, are not offered as part of domestic tour packages.

  • Local Expert Guide

    Guiding services by a local expert are not part of the domestic tour package by default. A guide can be included at an extra cost.

  • Personal Expenses

    Laundry, phone calls, and other personal costs are not included.

Itinerary - Hunza Valley and Rakaposhi Basecamp Trek and Tour.

Day 1 and 2: Islamabad to Naran and Minapin Valley.

The first two days of the trip involves a drive from Islamabad to Naran, and then onward to Minapin Valley, from where the trek starts. Along the way, the following tourist spot lies:

  1. Shogran and Naran Valley
  2. Lulusar lake and Babusar Top
  3. Three mountain junction points.

Day 03: Trek from Minapin to Hapakun campsite.

  1. Hiking Time: 3 Hours Maximum
  2. Hiking Distance: Approximately 6 km
  3. Altitude of campsite: 2,012 meters
  4. Starting point: Minapin Nagar
  5. Ending point: Hapakun
  6. Trek Difficulty: Moderate or easy trek
  7. Night stay: In camps

The trek begins from a small village in Nagar Valley. This village is adjacent to Hunza Valley. The first day's trek is easy. It takes just 3 hours to reach the first campsite, called Hapakun in the local language.

Day 04: Trek from Hapakun to Taghaphari (Rakaposhi Basecamp).

  1. Hiking Time: 3-to-3.5-hour trek.
  2. Hiking Distance: Approximately 4 km.
  3. Altitude of campsite: 3,300 meters.
  4. Starting point: Hapakun.
  5. Ending point: Taghaphari.
  6. Trek Difficulty: Moderate or Easy trek.
  7. Night stay: In camps

The second day of the trek starts from Taghaphari, which is close to Hapakun. Although the distance isn’t long, the steep incline makes it a bit time-consuming.

Day 05: Trek back to Minapin and drive to the Hunza Valley.

  1. Hike back to Minapin Valley.
  2. Drive to Hunza Valley.
  3. Rest day, to re-energize for the coming days.

Day 06: Hunza Heritage Tour, Visit Altit and Baltit Forts.

  1. Visit Baltit Fort and Hunza Food Pavilion.
  2. Explore the Karimabad bazaar.
  3. Visit Altit Fort and Altit Bazaar.
  4. Drive to the highest point in central Hunza, Duiker viewpoint.

Day 07: Upper Hunza, Gojal Valley Tour.

  1. Explore Hunza sacred rocks.
  2. Trek to Baskochi Meadows for the view of Attabad Lake.
  3. Drive to explore Gulmit Carpet Center and Ondra Poyga.
  4. Visit the Hussaini Suspension Bridge and zipline.
  5. End your day at Borith Lake.

Day 08: Khunjerab National Park and Pak – China Border.

  1. Pass through Passu Cones
  2. Enter Khunjerab National Park at Dee.
  3. Wildlife sightings including Himalayan Ibex and Marmots.
  4. Explore the Pak – China border and Khunjerab Meadows.

Day 09: Drive back to Islamabad.

The Hunza Valley and Rakaposhi Basecamp Trek and Tour ends on the ninth day. The participants will drive back to Islamabad.

Refund Policy

We understand that plans can change, we at Viola Tours Pakistan try to offer a flexible refund process so that you can get your money back, especially as we grow and build trust with our valued guests.

If you cancel your tour, you are eligible for a 100% refund, minus a standard 10%-16% service charges on the advance payments to cover third-party cancellation policies, administrative costs, supplier penalties, transaction or bank charges and already paid amount for acquiring any permits or fees from the government departments.View full refund policy.

Cancellation Policy

We know that plans can change and if you considering cancellation of the tour, we recommend to submit the cancellation in written via the official email. The day we receive the written request will be considered as the official cancellation date.View full cancellation policy.

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