Pakistan

For travellers that enjoy visiting a country that is diverse in culture, history and geography, Pakistan is a must. The fifth most populous country on earth is ethnically and linguistically diverse and this mesmerising mixture of culture is mirrored in the country’s array of wildlife and changing geography. From the Cholistan Desert and Badshahi Mosque in Punjab to the Hunza Valley and ancient rock art at Shatial along the Karakoram Highway, Pakistan is a place that never fails to surprise and enchant.

Our South Pakistan tour begins in the second largest city, Lahore. We’ll head to the Wagah border from here to observe the famous flag lowering ceremony between Pakistan and India, before travelling to the ancient ruins of Harappa and onward to Multan, ‘The City of Shrines’. An awe-inspiring 380km drive through the Cholistan Desert will provide opportunities to visit ancient tombs and the remarkable Derawar Fort before heading back to Lahore for a tour of the country’s liberal metropolitan centre. 

The North Pakistan tour begins in Islamabad and follows the Karakoram Highway through the country’s jaw-droppingly beautiful mountainous regions. Here we’ll spend time at the Khunjerab Pass (the Pakistan China border), the mountain town of Gilgit and Passu village, an experience local beauty spots whilst getting a taste for the harsh, rugged life in this magical part of the world.