High Country Run
Deosai Plateau, Baltistan, Karakoram Highway, Hunza, Khunjerab & Shimshal
Islamabad → Skardu → Deosai Plateau → Gilgit → Upper Hunza → Khunjerab → Shimshal → Karimabad → Skardu → Islamabad
Secure your place with a $700 deposit. Choose your motorcycle and room preference now; the remaining tour balance will be arranged through a secure payment request. We’ll clearly show what you’ve paid, what remains, and when it’s due.
Tour Parameters & Quick Facts
13 Days / 11 Riding
1,520 Kilometers
4,693 Meters
8–10 Riders
Islamabad
15 June – 27 June 2027
The Journey
Deosai, Baltistan, Karakoram Highway, Hunza, Khunjerab and Shimshal. A premier mid-summer motorcycle expedition connecting the high-altitude wilderness of the Deosai Plateau (4,114m) with the iconic Karakoram Highway and the narrow canyon gorge of Shimshal.
Why This Route
June brings the opening of the Deosai high plateau, where wildflowers carpet vast plains beneath snowy summits. Combined with Upper Hunza and the dramatic Shimshal road, this tour offers an unmatched high-country balance.
Who This Trip Is For
Riders looking for an iconic mid-summer adventure combining world-class high-altitude wilderness and the grand Karakoram corridor.
Riding Style & Terrain
70% mountain tarmac / 30% alpine plateau gravel and canyon dirt.
Major Tour Highlights
Rider Prerequisites
- •Valid motorcycle license with International Driving Permit
- •Confidence riding at elevations above 4,000 meters
- •Solid handling on gravel plateau tracks and narrow mountain passes
The Daily Timeline
Every day is balanced with riding, scenic photography halts, and comfortable mountain lodging.
Airport pickup and group welcome. Complete route briefing and prepare for the high-country section ahead.
Travel to Skardu and meet the motorcycles. Use a short local ride to check riding position, controls and luggage setup.
What Is & Is Not Included
Zero hidden costs. Every service on the official tour is clearly scheduled.
INCLUDED ON THIS TOUR
- Personal airport welcome and private airport transfers
- Motorcycle 150cc and full tour fuel
- Support vehicle for passenger luggage and spares
- English-speaking lead guide and expedition tour manager
- Full-time motorcycle mechanic throughout all riding days
- Essential tools, motorcycle spare parts, and first-aid medical supplies
- National park permits, road fees, and scheduled itinerary entries
- Twin-share accommodation (comfortable hotels, mountain guesthouses, camps)
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during scheduled expedition dates
- Daily drinking water on the road
- Visa support documentation for Pakistan tourist e-Visa
NOT INCLUDED (RIDER EXPENSE)
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Personal motorcycle riding gear (helmet, jacket, armor, gloves, boots)
- Comprehensive medical and emergency evacuation travel insurance (mandatory)
- Pakistan visa processing fee
- Alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, personal snacks, and laundry
- Single room supplement (available for +$600 USD)
- Optional CFMOTO 450MT upgrade (+$750 USD)
- Tips for local drivers, mechanics, lodge staff, and guides
- Expenses resulting from unforeseen delays, roadblocks, or flight cancellations
Download Waiver for Signing
All participants are required to review and sign the full Rider Safety, Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver before participating in an expedition.
Please download the waiver, read it carefully, complete the required details, sign it, and return the signed copy to The Scenic Mistake before your expedition.
A signed waiver is required from every rider before participation. Booking an expedition does not replace the requirement to complete and sign this document.
Available Motorcycle Fleet
Purpose-chosen adventure motorcycles engineered for high-altitude passes and mountain asphalt.
Motorcycle 150cc — Included
150cc Single Cylinder
Lightweight dual-sport motorcycle prepared for mountain terrain. Dependable, agile in tight switchbacks, and equipped with protective bars and luggage support.
CFMOTO 450MT — +$750
449cc Parallel-Twin DOHC, 44 HP
Dedicated adventure tourer with 21/18 tubeless spoked wheels, adjustable long-travel KYB suspension, robust crash bars, high windscreen, and luggage rack.
High Country Run Tour FAQs
What is the camping situation on Deosai?
Depending on weather and operations, we use a fully supported camp or simple high-country accommodation with hot meals and warm sleeping setups.
2027 Motorcycle Tours
From Dust to Snow
Islamabad → Skardu → Sarfaranga → Nomal → Passu → Khunjerab → Shimshal → Karimabad → Minapin → Naltar → Chilas → Besham → Islamabad
Beyond Shandur
Islamabad → Dir → Ayun → Kalash Valleys → Mastuj → Shandur Pass → Phander → Gilgit → Hunza → Khunjerab → Shimshal → Skardu → Islamabad