Skardu/Deosai Jeep Safari Tour

Spring and autumn are probably the best times of the year to visit Skardu.
Keeping up with our unmatched hospitality, Pakistan Explorer offers an unforgettable experience of Skardu and its spellbinding valleys in the true colors of these seasons.

Quick Facts:

There are two possible ways of reaching Skardu valley from Islamabad.

By road via Karakorum Highway (All season)

Fly from ISB to Skardu (subject to flight availability/cancellation/bad-weather)

By road via Naran/Babusar Pass (This route is available from June to Sept)

Tour duration: 08 days (08 Days & 07 Nights)
Route : Chose from Routes A/B/C with slight variation in cost and Tour duration

Difficulty level: Evening walks

Ideal Time: March to October

Tour Itinerary

Day- 1

Arrival at Islamabad International
Airport Transfer
Hotel Check-in

Day- 2

Breakfast
Check-out
Fly to Skardu
Arrival in Skardu
Hotel check-in
Sight-seeing in Skardu in the evening

Day- 3

Breakfast
Hotel Check-out
Departure for Khaplu
Sightseeing enroute Villages of Tasu, Ygo, Kharfaq, Barah, along the bank of Shyok river
Lunch enroute
Visit of Khaplu fort
Return to Hotel

Day- 4

Breakfast
Jeep Safari to Deosai/ Visit of Sadpara Lake/Dam
Return to Hotel

Day- 5

Breakfast
Visit to Shigar
Shigar Fort
Lunch enroute
Katpana/Cold Desert
Return to Hotel

Day- 6

Breakfast
Walk through the villages of khaplu, Talis, Machlu
Visit of the 700-year-Old beautiful Chaqchan Mosque
Siachen Market/ Masroor Rock/Kharpocho Fort
Lunch enroute
Return to Hotel

Day- 7

Breakfast
Hotel Check-out
Airport Transfer
Fly to Islamabad
Hotel Check-in
Evening dinner/shopping in Islamabad

Day- 8

Fly Home

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Terms & Conditions

Cost: For 02 persons: 1200 USD per person (Independent Group)
For 02 persons: 1100 USD per person (Combined with local/other foreign Group)
For 04 persons: 800 USD per person (Independent Group)
For 06 persons and more: 600 USD per person (Independent Group)

Cost Includes:

All meals Breakfast/lunch/dinner throughout the tour (Desi/continental 2-course)
Air-conditioned luxury Coaster (22-seater) with fuel
All hotel accommodation 2 to 3 star (double/triple sharing)
On-board snacks and drinks (ice box) during long travels
Registered Tour Guide licensed from Ministry of Tourism
Toll taxes/ NOC/ Entry tickets/ Permits other taxes
All transportation from and to Islamabad Airport/Skardu Airport

Cost does not include:

Air tickets (national or International)
Visa fee
Travel Insurance
Personal clothing
Extra refreshments apart from itinerary
Laundry
Rescue/evacuation

Essentials to bring along:

Warm clothing, fleece, jackets, headgear. Gloves
Sunglasses UV protective
Sunblock SPF 60+

Pakistan Explorer disciplinary policy:

In wake of unexpected and incidental scenarios e.g. heavy rains/landslide/road blockage/security concerns, PE management will take appropriate measures to continue or disengage the tour (cancellation/refund rules applicable)
Hotel rooms on double sharing
Camps on double sharing
While Guests are encouraged to photograph and record places during their visit, they must respect the local community/houses and their privacy
Guests are strictly advised to use life jackets while swimming or engaging in water sports. PE will not be responsible for any accident encountered in such a scenario
Guests are bound to follow the instructions of the team leader/guide/HAP while crossing dangerous routes or else he/she will not be allowed to proceed further

Cancellations:

All cancellations must be notified in writing to Pakistan Explorer. Cancellation charges will be levied as follows:-

If canceled by the client;

Whenever canceled by the client, the bank charges for both sides from the advance will be paid by the client
If canceled by the client any time after the commencement of the trip, or after deposit of advance due to any reason whatsoever, No refund will be given on any unutilized services other than hotels, meals which are subject to cancellation charges accordingly
If the trekking/expedition is cancelled by the client, government rules will be applied for the refund of Trekking Fee/climbing permits etc.

If canceled by Pakistan Explorer;

If the tour is canceled by Pakistan Explorer citing unfavorable conditions e.g. accident, landslide, flooding, incident of terrorism, wide spread epidemic and other such happenings which are truly incidental and has no participation of either client or Pakistan Explorer, and no alternate destination/arrangement/tour has been mutually agreed upon by both client and Pakistan Explorer, client will be refunded for whatever unutilized service like hotel accommodation, meals, transportation etc. however, charges for trekking fee etc and other nonrefundable government charges will not be refunded

Liabilities and Responsibilities of Pakistan Explorer:

Pakistan Explorer, its agents, employees or any of the affiliates or subsidiary companies shall neither be responsible nor liable for any loss, damage, injury, sickness or death caused to any member or the property of the group directly or indirectly due to any delay, accident, acts of God, dangers, fire, landslide, avalanche, machinery failure, declared or undeclared hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, delays, cancellations or changes in itinerary or schedules, Govt. restrictions or due to any causes beyond the control of Pakistan Explorer.

Reservations and Advance Payment:

All provisional reservation must reach us in writing well in advance before your arrival in Pakistan. No deposits are necessary for making any provisional reservations.
All provisional reservations are subject to confirmation on deposit of USD 300/= per pax advance payment into our account before arrival of the group/client in Pakistan. The balance amount must be paid on arrival in Pakistan.
Scan/copy of passport along with two passport size photographs will be required
Pakistan Explorer is a registered Travel company bearing National Taxation Number (NTN: 7187922-0) and is registered with Ministry of Tourism, providing complete assistance to tourist and climbing expeditions from across the world.

Confirmation and Payment Mode: For Online Deposits:
Account Title: Pakistan Explorer
A/c #: 001005077804
Branch Code: 0131
IBAN: PK75ALFH0131001005077804
Bank Alfalah F-10 Markaz, Islamabad

For more queries and info Contact:
Pakistan Explorer
Suite 104, Millennium Heights, F-11 Islamabad, 44000
Cell: +92-319 5285268
E-mail: operations@pakistanexplorer.org
Note: Pakistan Explorer is a registered Travel & Media Company based in Islamabad, Pakistan (NTN: 7187922-0)