Pakistan Tours in August 2026

Pakistan is a most amazing country. It's landscape, people, culture history and food all impress and leave you wanting to know more and experience more of this land and it's people. Do yourself a favour and get to Pakistan and trek with Gadventures. One of my best travel experiences thanks to the wonderful staff.

If you're reading this review then you're thinking of going on this trip. Stop thinking and just book it! It's an absolutely fantastic trip. Mainly it's a 9 day open top jeep ride through dusty bumpy terrain. There are long days on the road and you need to be prepared for this. But the scenery is amazing, the staff/drivers are wonderful, the locals are super friendly and so pleased to see tourists and the jeeps are part of the highlight. It is a 'full on' trip, with varied accommodation - one night in a really nice hotel, two nights in a 'simple guesthouse' and everything in between. Food is plentiful and easy but not very varied. This is an observation not a criticism. You'll be travelling to some fairly remote places and shouldn't expect a lot of choice. There is always enough to eat and Explore do their best to make it varied. Vegetarians are well catered for. The picnic lunches are a particular highlight. Top tips: Don't even think about applying for your online Pakistani Visa until less than one month before the start date. It's all very efficient (comes through in 48 hrs) but don't try to do it too soon - two weeks before you go is fine. If you do it months ahead it will run out while you're on the trip. Electricity - Pakistan uses the two pin and three pin plug systems - Type C and D. Some of the hotels require the two pin, some the three pin. You can survive taking just one of these but to be able to plug your phone in every day/night you'd need both. Money - you may well have trouble using an ATM. Take cash sterling. You can change it at the hotel in Islamabad. The rate is a little worse than the going rate (360 rupees at the moment) but much easier. You won't spend much anyway. We needed £80 per person for tips (£40 for the guide to use and then £40 per person for the guide at the end. (Sajid is a fantastic guide) We went in August - it was hot (and humid in Islamabad). You might need a fleece for one or two evenings but that's it. Men can were shorts and short sleeved shirts at times - Women should wear loose fitting clothes - be guided by Sajid. Most people on our trip either came out early or stayed longer to see more of Pakistan. We stayed on for four more days and went down to Lahore. Very hot and humid in August but worth it. For context - I am a 57 year old man who has been to over 100 countries and have done 6-8 Explore trips. This one has been a highlight. If you're up for an adventure, a few early mornings, some rough roads, simple but tasty cuisine - and you want to see a part of the world not much visited by western tourists, then book this trip.

This trek is rated as tough and don't under-estimate it. The nature of walking on the glacier makes estimating the route and hence timings difficult so expect long days with tough terrain. Having said that the views are magnificent and the sense of achievement will make it all worthwhile.

This is a hard but doable walk that rewards you with enough views for a life time.The fitter you are the more you can enjoy.K2 and Concordia are unbelievable.Sara Bull and the guides are professional and as well as ensuring you are safe give lots of encouragement.A trek of a lifetime.