We’ve been exploring Pakistan since 2015
To secure your spot, we require a deposit of $750 for our Pakistan Expedition. The deposit is non-refundable once paid. However, if cancelling 120 or more days before departure, the deposit may be transferred as credit to another trip within 24 months of the original departure date.
The remaining balance is then paid in two instalments: 50% of the remaining balance is due 150 days before departure, the final balance is due 90 days before departure.
You can find our full terms and conditions here.Â
Elsewheria co-founder Will Hatton has been exploring Pakistan since 2015, and was one of the first operators to start bringing tour groups into these mountains. That’s over a decade of experience in a country we’re passionate about and it means we’re uniquely connected and positioned to share some genuinely hidden gems with our guests.
Most Pakistan tours look the same. Incredibly long driving days, uncomfortable transport, more time in a minibus than actually in the mountains. Almost all of them go to exactly the same places, with no real depth of knowledge of either the landscape or the people. Guests often come away thinking: “I could have done that on my own.”
That is not what this is.
We ride, we trek, we spend a full week living in a Hunza village. We take you to corners of these mountains we won’t name online, to remote valleys and hidden spots that 99% of tourists simply never see, visiting families we’ve known for over a decade. Private transport carries your luggage, your support crew, and any non-riders. No head smacking against the minibus glass. Just 18 days to actually feel the place rather than tick it off.
We have a deep love for Pakistan, and we’re committed to making sure our tourist dollars go to the right places. That’s why we work exclusively with Hunza-owned local businesses and homestays on every expedition we run.
You don’t need to be a hardcore biker. Ride as much or as little as you want; the trip works either way. This is the final frontier of adventure travel, where the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush collide. On two wheels or not, the mountains don’t care how you get there. But they will change you either way.
The trip is led by either Will or Max. Between them, your potential hosts bring former British Army leadership, a decade-plus of deep connections in Pakistan, and the kind of local knowledge that only comes from growing up in these mountains. Whichever of our two guides leads your departure, you’re in exceptionally good hands. Our expeditions are well planned and well supported, as well as either Will or Max, we’ll have our local guide Fareed, our excellent mechanic and our trusted drivers for the support vehicles. We also work with local porters and cooks during the hiking sections. Â
Will Hatton: Elsewheria Co-Founder and Chief Adventure Architect
Will fell for Pakistan back in 2015 and has been finding ways back ever since: crossing glaciers, swaying across rickety suspension bridges, and sharing chai with local Hunza families he’s known for over a decade. He’s hitchhiked across Iran, driven a rickshaw across India, and built a life out of chasing the kind of adventure most people only read about, so when he says a route is worth the detour, it’s worth the detour. Elsewheria exists because Will believes growth happens at the edge of your comfort zone, and Pakistan, by motorbike, is Will’s all-time favourite adventure…
Max Clark: Former British Army Major and Motorbike LegendÂ
With 14 years of army service, including Commando and Parachute qualifications, Max has spent the past two years riding a Triumph Scrambler 1200 around the world. Since departing Europe in 2024, he has covered more than 80,000 km across 30+ countries spanning Europe, Central Asia, the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, North America, and Mexico. Highlights include crossing the Pamir Highway, travelling through Afghanistan and Pakistan, climbing Lobuche East (6,119m), and navigating some of the most remote regions of the world by motorcycle. Pakistan is one of Max’s favourite countries. Alongside adventure travel, Max works in security risk management, expedition leadership, and wilderness travel, combining operational planning experience with a passion for exploration and storytelling.
Fareed Sultan: Hunza Local and Absolute Legend
Fareed grew up in Hunza, with family roots reaching into the Patundas region, and has spent years guiding trekkers and riders through the valleys, glaciers, and high passes of Gilgit Baltistan. He’s lived and worked in these mountains for most of his life, and there’s barely a village, shepherd’s trail, or back route he hasn’t walked or driven. He is passionate about looking after guests, whether that’s finding the best route around a washed-out road or simply making sure everyone’s fed, warm, and laughing by the fire. Fareed and Will first met in 2020 and have been amigos ever since.
Today is the day our adventure officially kicks off! After taking a mind-bogglingly beautiful flight that soars past Nanga Parbat, the 9th-highest mountain on the planet, you'll be met at Skardu airport and transferred to our comfortable hotel where your guides will be waiting for you. If you want to head up to Skardu a few days in advance, you're more than welcome to do so and we'll probably be knocking around up there doing last-minute checks on equipment and personnel. The Baltistan region is massive, so feel free to explore.
Both AirBlue and Pakistan International Airlines fly the Islamabad-Skardu route. You'll arrive in Skardu by noon, where you'll be met at the airport.
We'll have a chill afternoon where you'll have time to unpack and refresh before we head out and kick things off with a sunset at the Karpuacho Fort, one of the highest cold deserts in the world! After this, we'll head for a hearty dinner at one of our favourite restaurants and have a trip briefing where we'll run you through the adventure to come!
The next day we’ll explore local sights around Skardu.
We'll leave Skardu early (in 4x4s, no bikes yet) to make sure there's plenty of daylight to reach the our secret meadow! The views here are simply stunning and, unlike the famous Fairy Meadows, it won't be slammed with visitors.
It takes about 3 hours driving from Skardu, where we'll leave our lovely drivers and hop in an old-school jeep to travel up a crazy road…
You’ve probably seen photos or videos of the Fairy Meadows jeep track - trust us, this is just as awesome, and very few people come here, so we’ll likely be alone once we complete our hike.Â
The drive takes about 2 hours, and then the hike is about 3-4 hours. It's going to be a long day, but we'll have plenty of time to relax when we arrive.
We will be camping here for two nights - we have top quality gear and will feast under the stars thanks to our local cook! We'll have a campfire and maybe even a cheeky hot chocolate 😉
There's some wonderful hiking options to explore.
If you would prefer to just relax in the meadows, that's also an option.
It's a little bit quicker going down, and we can expect to be back at the jeeps in about 2 hours. Then we'll take another 2-hour spin on the crazy road, before meeting our bikes and heading to the most amazing place in Gilgit Baltistan: Hunza Valley.
After about 5 total hours of biking (if you are knackered and don't want to ride at all, you can chill in the support vehicles) to one of the homestays we have been visiting for ten years. Here we can enjoy a gorgeous sunset from the roof before feasting on local cuisine!Â
We will spend 5 nights based out of our comfortable and magical homestay. From here, we have access to amazing hikes and we'll be tackling one of the most rewarding!
The village we stay in is stunning and remains untouched - get ready for lush greenery, farm animals, and gorgeous scenery, plus tea with some friends we know.
After 2 nights in the village and surrounding areas, we will spend 2 nights on a challenging hike to Patundas, where we will be camping - it’s tough, but glorious. Expect insane views, the crossing of a glacier, and hot-chocolate vibes. The trek is optional though and if you wanted to stay behind in the village, you can.
We'll have a final night in the village after the hike and there will be time to drive further up the KKH on day-adventures to find hanging suspension bridges, hidden lakes, and epic photos - we know some great spots 😉
Get ready for the most epic motorcycle ride of your life, friends! This is one of the most stunning and fun roads in the world.. In about 3.5 hours of pure off-roading, we'll make it to one of the most remote valleys in all of Pakistan (which we're not naming right now). Very few people make it to this part of the country; it's really special.
We'll then have lunch in a traditional Wakhi home and have the rest of the day to meander about the beautiful village. In the evening, we shall pick out a couple of goats from the herd to join us for dinner.
This ride is for intermediate riders or above only - it’s challenging yet utterly awesome.
We’ll spend a day exploring the valley before heading back out the way we came, so two chances to drive this truly unique section.
We'll power through the crazy off-road yet again on the bikes and make our way back to the lovely pavement of the Karakoram Highway and, more specifically, the incredible village of Passu. Famous for its unreal cathedral-shaped mountains, you've probably seen these somewhere online before.
We'll have some free time to recover from the bumpy ride, where you can chill out in the garden (which has some SICK views) before convening for dinner later on.
The famous Passu Bridge is nearby and well worth checking out.
In Karimabad, we stay in the Serena, which has a pool with insane mountain views, a decent gym, and a world-class restaurant.
Karimabad is the premier mountain town of the region, with gorgeous views and two impressive forts overlooking the ancient Silk Road hugging the river below. Here you'll also be able to find some epic gemstones and other Hunza-made souvenirs if that fits your fancy.Â
On day 15, there’s a final motorcycle adventure as we explore a nearby village that literally hangs above a glacier - we're gonna saddle up and ride on over, yeehaw!
On the last night, we’ll reconvene as a group and wind things up with a sunset viewpoint and some local eats you won't find anywhere else in the world.
