Adventure Tours Pakistan (ATP) is a travel and tour servicing company that has been in operations for over three decades. Headquartered in the scenic city of Skardu with a liaison office in Islamabad, we provide travel and tour services throughout the country for foreigners and locals. We are an innovative company that is focused on promoting Pakistan as a peaceful tourism destination for people from all over the world.
The company was originally founded to cater the needs of mountaineers, trekkers, researchers, and explorers. We have worked with a number of leading researchers, universities, and media organizations to help them visit and conduct their duties in Pakistan safely and conveniently. Some of our clients include BBC, CNN, National Geographic and KBS.
The majority of our clientele comes from international tour operators and holiday planners. Pakistan remains a popular tourist destination for people from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
We have built a reputation as a reliable tour operator/destination management company that focuses on providing safety and comfort for foreign visitors coming to Pakistan. We work with individuals, couples, and large groups to help make their trip to the country easy, comfortable, and memorable.
We employ a large number of local tour guides who are multi-lingual, making it easy to communicate with visitors. We use the latest technology to maximize the security of our clients and keep in contact with them consistently when they are visiting remote locations. Our company also offers high-quality and professional-grade sporting gear for mountaineers and other adventure seekers.
Mr. Ashraf Aman- Founder
Ashraf Aman is the first Pakistani to have climbed K-2, which is the second highest mountain in the world. He has over 45 years of experience in the field of travel and tourism management. He has received the “Pride of Performance” award from the President of Pakistan, one of the highest Medals of Honor in the country. In 1999, he also received the “Uno Dei Cento” (1 in 100) award in Milan, Italy and a number of other international awards for his work. He has been instrumental in organizing tours and adventures to remote destinations in the country for more than four decades. Mr. Ashraf has been interested in hiking and adventure from an early age. In his school years, he was awarded the “Himalayan Tiger” award by the German Mountaineering team when he played an important role in attempting Nanga Parbat, a famous mountain in Pakistan, back in 1962.
Mr. Naiknam Karim- CEO/Managing Director
The Managing Director of ATP is a renowned travel and tourism professional who has extensive experience in the business. His areas of expertise include operation management, human resources management, finance, marketing, planning and research. He is a target-oriented professional, a strategic planner, and a resilient crisis manager. He graduated with a Master of Science degree in Tourism Management and Planning from Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom. He also holds several certificates and diplomas from national and international institutions. Mr. Karim has conducted research to explore the environmental impact of trekking groups and mountaineering expeditions in the Baltoro region, which concluded with a set of carefully considered recommendations for policymakers and environment managers.
Field Staff
ATP is very selective when employing field staff. Most field staff members are locals from the tourist destinations. Our guides are very experienced and have in-depth knowledge of the areas where they operate. They are fluent in local dialects, making it easier for them to understand different cultures and interpret the language for tourists. Our guides can also speak to tourists effectively, which vastly improves the experience. They can speak in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, and Japanese. Our camping staff are synonymous with high quality services. They are well-trained, experienced and specialize in Pakistani, Chinese, Continental and European cuisine.
Our skilled and experienced team has a proven track record of consistently delivering high-quality service from initial booking to the return trip back home.
Our Values
Our values are the guiding principles that lead the way in our day-to-day operations.
· Adventure Tours Pakistanis committed to acting with integrity and maintaining a high standard of ethical services for clients.
· We believe in frequent and honest communication with our clients during the booking and touring process. At ATP, we take client feedback or complaints seriously into consideration when organizing the trips.
· Customer safety and security is our top priority. We are committed to giving our clients reliable equipment and provide them with skilled guides that ensure their safety at all times. All our tour guides are trained regularly on putting customers first.
· Traveling to a foreign country can be expensive and tourists are the happiest when they save costs. Our guides and travel advisors understand the need for helping clients to save money and booking services that provide the best savings.
· We are proud of our high customer service standards and meeting client expectations every time.
· Continuous improvement is important for us as a travel and tourism company. We know from experience that businesses that get stuck in their ways get eclipsed by their competitors. We are always exploring ways to introduce new and improved services for clients in order to give them a better experience.
Philanthropy
We are aware of our responsibility towards the local communities, their customs, and the environment. Therefore, a part of our income is specifically allocated towards humanitarian activities. We support a non-profit organization called the Mountain Women Development Organization (MWDO), which is committed to the social and economic empowerment of women living in the mountain areas of Pakistan. MWDO helps women through skill development programs, interest-free microloans for small businesses, counseling services, scholarships for needy students, and basic health facilities in remote villages. Your business with our company gives you not just a memorable trip with us but also benefits underprivileged members of Pakistani society.
Working with Us
Whether you are a private holidaymaker or an organization that wants group travel arrangements, we have you covered. We provide services for all types of trips including adventure holidays, cultural tours, corporate holidays or a trip of special interest. We provide the best and most memorable travel experience for visitors looking to visit the country. When you work with us, you will get the benefit of working with a skilled team of specialists that have knowledge of the travel market and a record of providing exceptional service to visitors. We offer the following benefits to travelers coming to Pakistan.
· First, we have a skilled team of professionals and an organized network that offers services in all areas of tourism.
· Second, we offer customized tours that are based on our clients’ needs. We have worked with singles, couples, groups, businesses, and every type of organization, including universities and research teams to help arrange their tours of the country.
Customers, Partnerships & Collaborations
ATP has a long list of satisfied partners around the world. We maintain a balance between cost and quality. Our business philosophy, and the secret to our success, is ‘LESS PROFIT EQUALS MORE CLIENTS AND MORE CLIENTS EQUALS MORE PROFIT’.
TRIPS AND SERVICES
We provide a host of services with unmatchable quality to individuals, couples, FITS, & groups. Below is the list of trips we handle/operate.
Facilitation in obtaining visa for Pakistan
Hotel reservations
Car rentals (all types of vehicle rentals)
Train (Rail) reservations & ticketing
Air ticketing (domestic & international)
Meet & assist
Cultural, historical, heritage and archeological tours
Soft trekking/day hikes
Wilderness trekking
Mountaineering expeditions
Ski tours
Jeep, boat, camel and air/helicopter safaris
Overland journeys
Religious/pilgrimage tours
Family tours
Honeymoon tours
Fairs, exhibitions, conferences, and festivals
Ecotours
Business/corporate tours
Incentive tours
Scientific/geological research
Photography & filming
Special interest tours
City breaks
Whitewater rafting
Cycling and mountain biking tours
