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13D2N Karakorum Highway - From Pakistan to Xinjiang, China
Date： 08 -20 Apr 2025 （Flexible +/- 2 days）
Tour Fee: RM9600
Travel Style: Chartered Car
Group Size: Min 10 pax, Max 14 pax
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DAY 1：KUL/SIN - ISLAMABAD (MEALS ON BOARD) Depart from KUL/SIN for Islamabad, Pakistan. Arrive Islamabad at night, transfer to hotel. Stay: Islamabad |
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DAY 2: ISLAMABAD - SKARDU (1 HR FLIGHT) (B,L,D) In the early morning, take a domestic flight to Skardu. Upon arrival, we will drive to a highland valley overlooking the breathtaking Skardu Plains. Jeep tour to Sarfaranga cold desert, located on the bank of Indus River, view of sand dunes surrounded by towering mountains Stay: Skardu PLAN B *** In case flight canceled due to bad weather, we will go by road towards Chilas/Gilgit via Karakoram Highway （12-16 hours by bus) *** |
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DAY 3: SKARDU - KHAPLU ( 3 HOURS ) (B,L,D) After breakfast, we will drive from Skardu to Khaplu valley (3 hours drive). The curvy road towards Khaplu with several trees shades offers travellers with a wonderful view. Along the way, enjoy the view of beautiful valleys, spectacular snow-capped mountains and forest streams. Stay: Khaplu PLAN B *** Continue our journey from Chilas/Gilgit to Skardu, itinerary will be adjusted accordingly *** |
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DAY 4: KHAPLU (B,L,D) After breakfast, visit Khaplu Palace, an ancient fort and palace that served as the royal residence of the King of Khaplu. Following the visit, embark on a 30–40-minute hike to Thoksikhar, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Khaplu Valley. After lunch, we will explore the nearby villages. In spring, the surrounding cherry and apricot trees, creating a picturesque landscape Stay: Khaplu |
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DAY 5: KHAPLU – SKARDU (3HOURS) (B,L,D) After breakfast drive back to Skardu. Upon arrival, lunch and visit to Lower Kachura Lake. After the tour, check in hotel. Stay: Skardu |
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DAY 6: SKARDU – HUNZA ( 5-6 HOURS ) (B,L,D) 从Skardu到 Hunza，路上的风景壮丽，我们将经过古丝绸之路和到可观望Rakaposhi峰（7788米）的观景台拍照。
Stay: Karimabad |
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DAY 7 : HUNZA (B,L,D) Today we will visit Altit fort and Baltit fort, from there you will see Rakaposhi Mountain, Diran Peak, Golden Peak, Ultar Peak, Lady finger and the beautiful landscape of Hunza and Nagar Valley. We will end our day with beautiful sunset from Eagles Nest. Stay: Karimabad |
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DAY 8: UPPER HUNZA - ATTABAD LAKE (B,L,D) After breakfast make our way to Passu, you will be greeted by the magnificent scenery and the Passu Cones. We will take a short hike to the viewpoint of Passu Glacier, offering a panoramic view of the breathtaking glacier landscape. After that, we will take a trip to the Hussaini Bridge which is known to be one of the most significant and most dangerous hanging bridges in the world. This bridge connecting the two villages and offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. We will take a boat trip to the beautiful Attabad Lake. Check in to hotel after tour. Stay: Attabad Lake |
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DAY 9: ATTABAD LAKE -– KHUNJERAB PASS - TASHKURGAN (CHINA) (B,L) After breakfast, we will depart for Sost, a village located 90 km from the China border, where Pakistani immigration procedures are conducted. We will then take a bus to China, traveling along a route through snowy peaks and plains populated with yak herds. This scenic 3-hour journey will lead us to the Khunjerab Pass, the highest paved international border crossing and the highest point on the Karakoram Highway. We will explore the area and spend the night at a hotel in Tashkurgan. Stay: Tashkurgan |
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DAY 10: TASHKURGAN（B） After breakfast, we will travel along the Karakoram Highway into the heart of the Pamir Plateau. After driving approximately 72 KM, we will reach the Wakhan Corridor at the China-Afghanistan border. From there, we will retrace our route along the Karakoram Highway to the starting point of the Panlong Ancient Road. The road reaches an altitude of 4,200 meters.
Stay: Tashkurgan |
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DAY 11: Passu Cones (B) After breakfast, we will visit Karakul Lake, where the clear waters reflect the majestic Muztagh Ata Mountain ranges, creating a breathtaking scene. Next, we will visit White Sand Lake, a fairy-tale landscape with its blue waters and yellow-white sand hills. After tour, we will travel to the major southern Xinjiang city of Kashgar, a journey of approximately three hours. Stay: Kashgar |
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DAY 12: KASHGAR (B) After breakfast, we will go to the Grand Bazaar, also known as the Central Asia International Grand Bazaar. This market has over 5,000 booths selling various goods, including carpets, dried food, and souvenirs.
Stay: Kashgar |
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DAY 13: KASHGAR – KUL/SIN (B) Transfer to the airport after breakfast. Fly from Kashgar to Kuala Lumpur/Singapore, or you can consider extending your trip in Xinjiang. |
Package Includes:
- Domestic Flight (Islamabad to Skardu)
- Letter of Invitation for Pakistan visa application
- Transportation (Air-con mini bus)
- Accommodation (twin sharing)
- Pakistan -Meals (B, L, D), China - Meals (B)
- Two bottles of mineral water per person per day
- English speaking guide in Pakistan, Chinese speaking driver in China
- Entrance fees according to the itinerary
Package Excludes:
- International flight (Multicity flight from KUL-Pakistan, China-KUL (Airfare estimated RM3500-RM4500)
- Pakistan Online E-visa application (Free for Malaysian, USD25 for Singaporean)
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended with Covid-19 coverage)
- Hotel luggage tip and local guide & driver tip (Pakistan-USD40，China-￥200)
- Optional and personal expenses
- Additional expenses caused by weather, traffic delay, strike, and uncontrollable circumstances beyond the control of our company.
Important Note:
❖ Before signing up, please ensure that you have carefully read, understood, and agreed to the content and details in the itinerary.
❖ Once registered, a deposit of RM2000 will be collected from each participant. The deposit is nonrefundable unless the tour is canceled.
❖ The balance must be fully paid one month before trip departure.
❖ Prices are subject to change due to special factors such as financial crises, significant increases in fuel prices, substantial hikes in air ticket and entrance fees, currency fluctuations, and other similar circumstances..
❖ If a participant, after registration, is unable to join and needs someone else to replace them, the canceling party is responsible for the service fees related to changing the flight ticket.
❖ If a participant decides to withdraw from the tour after paying the full fee and cannot find a replacement, the already paid tour fee will not be refunded.
❖ Choosing to end the journey early will result in the inability to recover any refunds.
❖ Travel members must hold a valid international passport or other recognized travel documents, with a validity period of at least six months from the return date. Visa requirements, vaccination, and health certificates required by the destination country are subject to the regulations of the respective authorities.
❖ The company is not responsible for costs, reimbursements, or refunds for members who are refused entry or deported due to incorrect documents or other reasons.
❖ If a member, due to personal reasons, does not use the included services in the tour fee such as airfare, accommodation, meals, tours, transportation, or any other services, the company will not provide a refund or reduction.
❖ In the actual operation, if the itinerary encounters any uncontrollable factors such as flight delays, natural disasters, strikes, maintenance-related road closures at attractions, government restrictions, etc., the tour leader reserves the right to change the itinerary.
Friendly Reminder:
This tour is not suitable for whom is looking for a luxury travel. Participant must fully understand and aware below conditions before joining the tour.
Pakistan- Accommodation in the northern region is basic and limited; most areas lack heating and hot water is limited.
- April weather is dry and cold (15–0 °C), especially in the mornings and at night.
- Power supply can be insufficient—bring a torchlight or headlamp.
- We travel by comfortable air-conditioned minibus, but some roads are in poor condition, so journeys can be long and bumpy.
- Because of the very dry climate, bring lip balm, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
- On Days 9–11 we’ll be at 3,000–4,000 m (Khunjerab Pass ~4,800 m); mild altitude sickness (dizziness, drowsiness) is possible.
- If symptoms occur, move slowly, rest more, drink plenty of water, and consult your doctor about any medication.
- Modern toilets may be unavailable along the route and sanitary conditions may be poor.
中文
13 天12晚 喀喇昆仑公路 ~ 从巴基斯坦到中国新疆
日期：08 - 20 Apr 2025（出发日期会根据航班时间略做调整 +/- 3 天）
团费：RM9600
旅游形式：全程包车
团员人数：10–14 人
行程亮点：
- 唯美花季：杏花、樱花、梨花次第盛放，恍若世外桃源。
- Hunza「风之谷」：传说为宫崎骏《风之谷》取景灵感之地。
- 喀喇昆仑公路：世界上最高、最美公路之一，连绵雪峰伴行。
- 中巴边界红其拉普口岸：海拔约 4800 米，世界最高口岸。
- 南疆帕米尔高原：高原美景与多元人文并存。
- 喀什老城：两千年丝路古城，被誉为“最后的西域”。
- 盘龙古道：30 公里 639 个弯，“从此人生尽是坦途”。
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第一天：吉隆坡/新加坡 － 伊斯兰堡（机上用餐） 由吉隆坡/新加坡出发前往巴基斯坦首都伊斯兰堡。晚上抵达后接机并入住酒店休息。 住宿：伊斯兰堡 |
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第二天：伊斯兰堡 － 斯卡杜（内陆航班约 1 小时）（早/午/晚） 清晨搭乘内陆航班飞往斯卡杜。抵达后前往高地山谷俯瞰壮丽的斯卡杜平原；随后乘吉普车进入 Sarfaranga 冷沙漠，观赏印度河畔沙丘与群山环抱的震撼景致。 住宿：斯卡杜 计划 B：如遇恶劣天气导致航班取消，将改走喀喇昆仑公路陆路北上至 Chilas/Gilgit（巴士约 12–16 小时）。机票取消相关费用恕不退还，将用于酒店改订与陆路交通等支出。 |
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第三天：斯卡杜 － Khaplu（约 3 小时）（早/午/晚） 早餐后驱车前往 Khaplu 山谷，沿途曲折山路、林荫与溪谷风光相伴，远眺雪峰、村落与森林溪流，景色怡人。 住宿：Khaplu 计划 B：如前一日改陆路北上，则今日继续由 Chilas/Gilgit 前往斯卡杜，行程将顺延调整。 |
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第四天：Khaplu（早/午/晚） 参观 Khaplu 皇宫（国王行宫旧址）。随后徒步约 30–40 分钟登上 Thoksikhar，俯瞰 Khaplu 山谷全景。午餐后探访周边村落；春季时樱花、杏花烂漫，风景如画。 住宿：Khaplu |
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第五天：Khaplu － 斯卡杜（约 3 小时）（早/午/晚） 早餐后返回斯卡杜。午餐后游览 Lower Kachura 湖，随后入住酒店。 住宿：斯卡杜 |
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第六天：斯卡杜 － 罕萨（约 5–6 小时）（早/午/晚） 沿喀喇昆仑公路北上前往罕萨，途中经古丝绸之路遗迹、于 Rakaposhi（7788 米）观景点停留拍照，沿线雪峰与峡谷景观壮丽震撼。 住宿：卡里马巴德（Karimabad） |
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第七天：罕萨（早/午/晚） 参观半山上的 Altit 与 Baltit 古堡，远眺 Rakaposhi、Diran、Golden Peak、Ultar、Lady Finger 等群峰，尽览 Hunza 与 Nagar 山谷。傍晚登上 Eagles Nest 观景台赏日落。 住宿：卡里马巴德 |
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第八天：上罕萨－阿塔巴德湖（早/午/晚） 前往 Passu，近观标志性的 Passu Cones。徒步至 Passu 冰川观景点，一览冰川全景；探访惊险著名的 Hussaini 吊桥，俯瞰群山与河谷；随后乘船畅游阿塔巴德湖，湖畔酒店入住。 住宿：阿塔巴德湖 |
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第九天：阿塔巴德湖－红其拉普口岸－塔什库尔干（中国）（早/午） 早餐后赴 Sost 办理出境手续，转乘巴士进入中国。沿线雪峰与高原牧场（牦牛群）相伴，约 3 小时抵达红其拉普口岸（喀喇昆仑公路最高点与世界最高口岸）。入境后赴塔什库尔干入住。 住宿：塔什库尔干 |
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第十天：塔什库尔干（早） 沿喀喇昆仑公路深入帕米尔高原腹地，行驶约 72 公里抵达中阿边境瓦罕走廊。随后折返至盘龙古道西起点（最高海拔约 4200 米）。返程途中经班迪尔蓝湖（晴天呈湛蓝），傍晚前往塔合曼湿地观景后返塔县。 住宿：塔什库尔干 |
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第十一天：塔什库尔干－喀什（早） 参观喀拉库里湖，湖面映照慕士塔格与公格尔群峰；之后前往如镜的白沙湖，蓝湖与黄白沙丘相映如画。行程后南下重镇喀什（车程约 3 小时）。 住宿：喀什 |
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第十二天：喀什（早） 前往中西亚国际大巴扎（约 5000 个摊位），可购地毯、干果与纪念品。午后游喀什古城与艾提尕尔清真寺，穿梭泥砌民居与巷道，感受浓厚丝路风情。行程后自由活动，晚间可逛古城夜市品南疆美食。 住宿：喀什 |
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第十三天：喀什－吉隆坡/新加坡（早） 早餐后送机，飞返吉隆坡/新加坡；或可选择在新疆自行延长行程。 |
团费包括：
- 单程国内航班（Islamabad → Skardu）
- 巴基斯坦签证邀请函
- 全程交通（冷气迷你巴士）
- 住宿（双人间）
- 巴基斯坦膳食（早/午/晚），中国膳食（含早餐）
- 每人每日 2 瓶矿泉水
- 巴基斯坦英文导游；中国段中文司机
- 行程所列景点门票
团费不包括：
- 多程国际机票（KUL → 巴基斯坦、中国 → KUL；机票预估 RM3500–RM4500）
- 巴基斯坦电子签证（马来西亚免费；新加坡 USD25）
- 旅游保险（建议含新冠保障）
- 行李与司机/导游小费（巴基斯坦 USD40；中国 ￥200）
- 自选及个人消费
- 因天气、交通延误、罢工等不可控因素导致的额外支出
重要提示：
❖ 报名前请详阅并同意行程内容与细则。
❖ 报名订金 RM2000/人；不成团方可退还。
❖ 余款须于出发前 1 个月付清。
❖ 如遇金融危机、燃油与票价大涨、汇率波动等特殊因素，价格保留调整权。
❖ 报名后若无法出行需更换人选，机票改签等费用由取消者承担。
❖ 全款后退团且无人替补，已付团费恕不退。
❖ 提前结束行程，未用项目恕不退。
❖ 护照须在回程日起至少 6 个月有效；签证与检疫等文件依目的地规定自理。
❖ 因证件问题被拒入境或遣返所致费用与损失，本公司不承担。
❖ 个人未使用的机票、酒店、餐食、交通与门票恕不退减。
❖ 若遇航班延误、自然灾害、罢工、景点封闭等不可抗力，领队得视况调整行程。
温馨提醒：
巴基斯坦
- 北部住宿条件有限，多数无暖气，热水供应有限；4 月气候干冷（约 15～0℃）。
- 部分地区供电不足，建议携带手电/头灯与充电宝。
- 全程空调巴士，但路况部分较差、车程较长与颠簸，敬请理解。
- 气候干燥，建议携带润唇膏、润肤霜与防晒。
中国新疆
- 第 9–11 天处于 3000–4000 米海拔（红其拉普口岸约 4800 米），或有轻微高反（头晕、嗜睡）。
- 如有不适请放慢动作、多休息、多喝水；如需服药请事先咨询医生。
- 沿途不一定有现代化厕所，卫生条件有限。