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Trip Calendar

EPIC BACKPACKER TOURS TRIP DATES

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Take a look through our upcoming 2023 trip calendar and see what works with your schedule. Our Trip calendar is organized according to the best season to visit the places we go. The best seasons for the mountains in Pakistan, Iran and Kyrgyzstan vary – but typically most of our big adventures happen in the western hemisphere summer.

January 2023

February 2023

March 2023

NEPAL - ISLAND PEAK EXPEDITION

Starts in Kathmandu on March 27th, 2023
Finishes in Kathmandu on April 13th , 2023
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April 2023

May 2023

PAKISTAN - Discover the Hunza Valley

Starts in Islamabad on May 1st, 2023
Finishes in Lahore on May 15th, 2023
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IRAN - The Ultimate Iran Adventure

Starts in Tehran on May 8th, 2023
Finishes in Shiraz on 19th, 2023
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PAKISTAN - The Hunza Valley Express Tour

Starts in Islamabad on May 18th, 2023
Finishes in Islamabad on May 27th, 2023
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June 2023

PAKISTAN - K2 Base Camp Trek

Starts in Islamabad on June 20th, 2023
Finishes in Islamabad on July 10th, 2023
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July 2023

PAKISTAN - K2 Base Camp Trek

Starts in Islamabad on July 4th, 2023
Finishes in Islamabad on July 24th, 2023
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PAKISTAN - K2 Base Camp Trek

Starts in Islamabad on July 15th, 2023
Finishes in Islamabad on August 4th, 2023
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KYRGYZSTAN - Discover the Celestial Mountains

Starts in Bishkek on July 31st, 2023
Finishes in Bishkek on August 12th, 2023
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August 2023

PAKISTAN - K2 Base Camp Trek

Starts in Islamabad on August 1st, 2023
Finishes in Islamabad on August 21st, 2023
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KYRGYZSTAN - Discover the Celestial Mountains

Starts in Bishkek on August 15th, 2023
Finishes in Bishkek on August 27th, 2023
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TAJIKISTAN - Trekking in the Fann Mountains

Starts in Samarkand on August 20th, 2023
Finishes in Samarkand on September 2nd, 2023
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September 2023

PAKISTAN - The Hunza Valley Express Tour

Starts in Islamabad on September 25th, 2023
Finishes in Islamabad on October 4th, 2023
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PAKISTAN - Discover the Hunza Valley

Starts in Islamabad on October 7th, 2023
Finishes in Lahore on October 21rs, 2023
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NEPAL - ISLAND PEAK EXPEDITION

Starts in Kathmandu on October 10th, 2023
Finishes in Kathmandu on October 27th , 2023
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November 2023

MADEIRA, PORTUGAL - Lost World of Europe

Starts in Madeira on November 11th, 2023
Finishes in Madeira on November 17th, 2023
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE ?

If you like the looks of what we do but none of our trips fit into your schedule – never fear – inquire about a custom tour!

Maybe you are stoked on a tour we offer but can’t travel until next year? Feel free to inquire about next year’s dates.

Shoot us an email or send us a Whatsapp message – we love talking adventure possibilities.

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September 2023

PAKISTAN - Snow Lake Hispar La Trek

Starts in Islamabad on August 15th, 2022
Finishes in Islamabad on September 4th, 2022
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PAKISTAN - Trekking Amongst Giants

Starts in Islamabad on July 28th, 2022
Finishes in Islamabad on August 11th 2022
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SIBERIA - Volcanoes of Kamchatka

Starts in Kamchatsky on September 8th, 2022
Finishes in Kamchatsky on September 20th, 2022
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Fairy Meadows

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Our Favorite Experiences

#1 Sunrise from Reflection Lake

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#2 Hiking to Nanga Parbat Base Camp

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#3 Playing cricket with the locals

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Trips Where We Visit Fairy Meadows

Our flagship Pakistani adventure tour.  Road trip with some  hiking and cultural immersion.

A trekking-style tour that features some very remote locations, inlcuding a K2 viewpoint.

Adventure Guide

João has born in the mountains of Madeira Islands in Portugal. Nature lover, writer, musician, guide, for him, a day without contact with outdoor vibes is a nightmare.

With a degree in Cultural Studies in Portugal and a Master of Arts in Global Cultures and Creativity in the U.K.

João found out what really matters in life can be found on the trails, and in the contact with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Guiding, crazy trekking missions, and sharing observations about the natural world, – these are some of João’s passions. 

After trekking to K2 Base Camp and exploring all over Northern Pakistan, he fell in love with the country and the local people. His experiences resulted in his desire to share these feelings with the world.

João is one of the most experienced guides at Epic and his skillset and positive mindset in the mountains is second to none

When not in Pakistan, João is  guiding and exploring in the Madeira Islands trails –  discovering some of the hidden treasures on his Portuguese Island.

João I can not thank you enough for the off the beaten paths and views you keep giving. Definitely one of the most challenging and amazing hikes we did 1200m meters all the way up to Fanal forest and circling back to the hidden village. Wow!

– Jeffery 

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Adventure Guide

Sohail is the newest addition to the Epic Backpacker Tours team and we are beyond stoked to have him on board. As a veteran of the Karakoram and a native of Karimabad in Hunza, there is not much Sohail can’t do in the mountains. 

Besides having the ability to speak more languages than we can count, Sohail has explored every corner of Gilgit Baltistan and logs more trekking miles 

in a year than most people will do in a lifetime. As of the summer of 2022, Sohail has summited Gasherbrum 1, Gasherbrum 2, and K2 – three of Pakistan’s five 8000-meter peaks. Sohail guides several trips including our annual bespoke expeditions but specializes in Hunza Valley tours.

Chris and Sohail, and the team at Epic are FANTASTIC! Highly recommend anyone to do a tour with ‘Epic’. They have the perfect balance of fun, excitement and wild adventures, tied in with being super professional and ensuring your safety/health in a foreign environment. Don’t waste a moment and book a tour with these guys as the value for money is UNREAL!

– Borgan

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Adventure Guide

Pedro’s been traveling all around the globe since 2009. His keen interests in documentary photography, rural life, and local people from different ethnic groups have been the focus of many of his professional projects.

Since 2012, he has developed his passion for travel and awesome shared experiences into a full-time adventure photography tour leader position.

Pedro has found himself continuously going back to the Middle East, with his likely favorite destination being Iran. Pedro will be leading his 11th tour in Iran with EBT this coming spring 2020

When Pedro’s not traveling the world with Epic Backpacker Tours, you’ll find him based in the western south of Portugal planning he’s next adventure missions, logistics and working out his photos in local exhibitions.

 I loved the combination of hiking, camping around breathtaking scenery mixed with the cultural aspects. The guide (Pedro) is knowledgeable and work very hard to make the trip as memorable as possible. All in all an epic adventure with some extremely epic individuals! Go for it, you won’t regret it!

– Saisun

Touring Iran with EBT in May 2022 was way above our expectation: itineraries well planned and carefully executed, perfect mix of sights and trekking, delicious food, nice accommodation, great guides and wonderful fellow travellers. Trekking can be handled by anyone physically fit. Highly recommended for those who want to experience the real Iran.

– Sumera

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Adventure Admin / Marketing

After fleeing from the corporate fashion world in Paris towards the start of 2020, Diane has been working as a web developer and graphic designer remotely from various bases across the globe

She brings all of her incredible design and organizational power to Epic Backpacker Tours and is responsible for many of the beautiful behind-the-scenes design elements. 

Diane has been to Iran and to Pakistan twice including all over Gilgit Baltistan and KPK.

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Head of Operations | Guide

A veteran of Pakistan travel, Ralph is an experienced guide, photographer and writer who specializes in documenting remote locations. 

Not one to simply go where everyone else does, he insists on exploring new and lesser-known areas.

Together with Epic Backpacker Tours, he shows people parts of Pakistan that most other operators don’t even know about. He is particularly fond of the village of Barah, which he believes will become just as famous as Hunza one day.

Just got back from EBT’s Trekking Amongst Giants 15 day tour. The experience was first class. Ralph, our head guide, ensured that the entire trip ran smoothly and relatively on time (a bonus for anyone travelling in Pakistan). We had so many unforgettable days on the tour and the trekking was well-planned, safe but also a rewarding challenge. 

– Calvin


Traveling to a non-tourist destination can be a little intimidating but EBT takes all of the worry and trepidation away. From the pre-trip call to meeting the wonderful staff in person you can tell that you are dealing with a company that has a passion for what they do each and every day. Ralph, Zahid, and Khan were supportive, kind, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that everyone on the trip was getting what they wanted out of the experience.

– Katrina 

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Founder | Adventure Guide | Director

For the last eleven years, Chris has been seeking out every shade of adventure in various parts of the globe and had visited more than 65 countries along the way. 

Since 2011, Chris has logged more than 6300 trail miles across five continents and climbed multiple 6000 + 7000 meter peaks in Pakistan and Nepal.

In 2017, a distant dream and a deep passion for the mountains and people of Pakistan led Chris to found Epic Backpacker Tours at a time when foreign adventure tourism in Pakistan was almost nonexistent. Since then, Chris has guided more than 15 expeditions to various parts of Northern Pakistan.

Chris believes in using photography and powerful adventure experiences to dismantle negative stereotypes regarding what mainstream media considers “dangerous” countries while facilitating unique and meaningful memories in the mountains for countless people from around the globe. 

Long-distance hiking, learning languages, meaningful conversations, all things Turkish food, mountaineering, and making tasty coffee above 6,000 meters rank among his favorite things in life. 

For him, an ideal start to the day begins with a steaming cup of good coffee, the beam of a headlamp, alpine boots, and a camera in hand.

When he is not leading or planning tours, Chris works as a writer and photographer on his blog Off the Atlas – an adventure travel blog all about Pakistan. 

Read this interview our staff did with Chris to learn more about him!

Chris believes in Pakistan and its people, and he believes in the value of journeys shared with others and family cultivated on the road. Honesty and integrity are at the heart of what he does, and this really shines through in his work as a guide. He also makes great coffee – whether at 5am in an empty guesthouse or half way up a Himalayan peak.”

– Will De Villers

Pakistan is a magical country! Had 3 of the best weeks of my life thanks to Epic Backpacking Tours with owner, and one of our awesome guides, Chris. From detailed itinerary, preparation with an equipment list, and visa assistance. To amazing food, great porters, helpful guides, and great accommodations. Epic really hit home run after home run. […]

Their desire for adventure and amazing trip is just as high as yours. Bring a good pound of coffee for the trip. French press coffee every morning and no average tin coffee, plus you’ll be in your guides good books.

– Clark Tyler

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