Last Light North
Autumn Karakoram, Golden Hunza, Ishkoman Valley, Naltar & Baltistan
Islamabad → Skardu → Sarfaranga → Nomal → Passu → Khunjerab → Karimabad → Ishkoman → Naltar → 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
11 Days / 9 Riding
1,320 Kilometers
4,693 Meters
8–10 Riders
Islamabad
8 October – 18 October 2027
The Journey
An autumn-focused Karakoram journey through Baltistan, Hunza, Upper Hunza, Ishkoman and Naltar. October transforms northern Pakistan into a sea of blazing gold and copper poplars set against jagged, fresh snowlines. This season finale celebrates pristine autumn conditions, uncrowded mountain passes, and peaceful valley roads.
Why This Route
Northern Pakistan in autumn is a world-class visual masterpiece. Golden poplar trees, crisp high-pressure air, deep cobalt skies, and quiet highways provide sublime riding conditions.
Who This Trip Is For
Riders and photographers who appreciate brilliant autumn color, crisp mountain weather, and a relaxed, deeply atmospheric riding tour.
Riding Style & Terrain
80% paved mountain tarmac / 20% quiet valley roads and gravel spurs.
Major Tour Highlights
Rider Prerequisites
- •Valid motorcycle license with International Driving Permit
- •Warm technical riding layers and thermal undergarments for autumn evenings
- •Intermediate mountain road confidence
The Daily Timeline
Every day is balanced with riding, scenic photography halts, and comfortable mountain lodging.
Begin the tour with the journey north to Skardu. Meet the motorcycles, complete setup and take an easy introductory ride if timing allows. The aim is to settle riders into the bikes before the longer days.
Use the first full riding day to explore the landscapes surrounding Skardu. Ride through the cold-desert environment around Sarfaranga and toward the Shigar side of the valley. Return to the Skardu area after a relaxed first day on the motorcycles.
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.
Last Light North Tour FAQs
What are temperatures like during the October tour?
Daytime riding is crisp and comfortable (15°C to 20°C in valleys), while nights and high-pass summits can dip below freezing. Thermal base layers and windproof riding jackets are essential.
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