Pakistan – 11 to 22 October 2026 (11 days)
Travel Photography Tour of Pakistan — 11-22 October 2026 (11 days)
Join award-winning Australian photographer Andrea Francolini on a once-in-a-lifetime travel photography tour of Pakistan. With over 15 years of on-the-ground experience, Andrea will guide you through breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and unique photographic opportunities that few have access to.
Tour Highlights:
Small, intimate group: 2–6 participants only
Immersive cultural and landscape photography in Islamabad, Skardu, Lahore and surrounding areas
Personal guidance and photography mentoring throughout the journey
Tour Price:
US$5,800 per person (twin share)
Single supplement: US$800
What’s Included:
✔️ Accommodation every night (comfortable hotels)
✔️ Private driver and SUV transport in Islamabad, Lahore & Skardu
✔️ All meals
✔️ Entry fees to museums and historical sites
✔️ Return domestic flight: Islamabad ↔ Skardu (subject to weather conditions)
✔️ Expert photographic guidance from Andrea Francolini
Not Included:
❌ International return flights to and from Pakistan
❌ Visa and travel insurance
❌ Personal expenses
The Itinerary
Day 0: ARRIVE ISLAMABAD
Guest expected to arrive in Islamabad on Oct 11th in the evening (flights leave Australia on Oct 11th morning)
Depending on the arrival time either your Australian travel photographer guide, Andrea Francolini, or Adam Khan, director of Travel Life Pakistan, will pick you up at the airport.
Day 1: ISLAMABAD - 12 October
Morning: we visit Raja Bazaar one of the biggest local markets in Rawalpindi.
Lunch
Afternoon: visit of folk museum
Late afternoon/sunset: at Monument of Pakistan.
Dinner: Islamabad
Day 2: ISLAMABAD - 13 October
Morning: Raja bazaar again (its a big market)
Faisal mosque.
Lunch
Afternoon: Local market in Islamabad
Day 3: ISLAMABAD / SKARDU - 14 October
Fly from Islamabad to Skardu.
An early flight to Skardu (elevation 2228m – north east of Pakistan).
This flight will take us over the breath taking Himalaya mountain range.
Hotel check-in Skardu
Lunch: Shigar fort.
Dinner/night: Skardu
Day 4: SKARDU - 15 October
Sunrise: Shigar sand dunes
All day trip to Deosai plains with pic-nic
Dinner/night: Skardu
Day 5: SKARDU - 16 October
Sunrise: Katapana desert and morning market in town
Breakfast at hotel
Day trip: upper Katchura (2500m)
Late lunch: Shangri-la hotel
Sunset: Indus river
Dinner/night: Hunza
Day 6: SKARDU / ISLAMABAD - 17 October
Sunrise along the river.
Morning flight from Skardu-Islamabad
Check-in hotel in Rawalpindi
Lunch: hotel and time to edit
Afternoon: Faisal mosque
Sunset (depending on where we are)
Day 7: ISLAMABAD / LAHORE - 18 October
Early morning drive to Lahore (6hrs drive)
Along the way: visit Hindu temple
Hotel check-in and lunch
Dinner
Day 8: LAHORE - 19 October
Morning: half day off to swim by the pool and relax, edit images or visit local markets.
Lunch
Afternoon Wagah flag ceremony on Indian boarder (TBC)
Dinner: Lahore
Day 9: LAHORE - 20 Ocotber
Early morning: Waszir Khan Mosque, a 17th century mosque.
and visit of Royal Bath which is the only surviving public bath from the Mughal Era
Lunch
Afternoon: Lahore Fort. This fort was completed in 1566 when Lahore was the capital of the country.
Visit Grand mosque
Sunset: near the fort and Grand mosque
Dinner at Food street
Day 10: LAHORE - 21 October
Morning: walk in the streets of Larhori Gate
Truck Art yard: huge outdoor area full of local mechanics,
artists and anyone working in the trucking industry which is the main means of transportation for goods around the country.
This is a great opportunity for portraits and daily life
Lunch
Afternoon free or more street photography
Dinner : Lahore
Day 11: LAHORE - 22 October
Sunrise: Visit to Minar Pakistan or Shalimar Gardens
Back to Hotel for breakfast
Mid morning: Spare part market. This market only sells spare parts for cars, trucks and motorbikes.
Lunch at MM Alam road
Afternoon free to pack or local markets
Early dinner and transfer to hotel to fly home.
Late evening – international departures from Lahore
(be aware when booking your flight you need to arrive in Islamabad on Oct 11th at night and will leave from Lahore Oct 22nd night) .
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
If you would like more information about our Pakistan travel photography tour, or want to register your interest to attend, Fill out the form or please email Andrea via
andrea@afrancolini.com
