Testimonials:
Pakistan - The Old Silk Route Cycling Holiday

Bryan Pooley, Auckland, New Zealand

I had high expectations of biking in Hunza and the trip exceeded my expectations on nearly every level. Our local guide, Aman, made every effort to provide us with experiences of the local culture and to make our trip a special experience. Julian, our cycling guide, was always available providing mechanical assistance, encouragement or just good conversation. The scenery was incredible with every turn in the road providing a new photographic opportunity or presenting a sense of centuries of history.

The climbs up into the side valleys were challenging and the descents stimulating. All of the redspokes team and my riding companions contributed to making the trip very enjoyable and memorable. The ride was not just a biking tour but an adventure.

Hannah MacDonald, Liverpool, England

I can't stay away! Once again a trip that I cannot fault, a fantastic group of people, and a truly dramatic route. This trip was both rewarding and spectacular and so much more as well. I just wanted to carry on. The support and organisation of Dermot and the team was as ever unsurpassable, and i think, makes these trips the truly unique experience that they are. Already planning my next adventure, with redspokes of course!

Diana & Gerben, Utrecht, Netherlands

Our second trip with redspokes was just great, again. The stunning landscapes and brilliant cycling on- and offroad and the good cooperation with the local guides made this another unforgettable trip. Despite the fact that we were refused a visa for China, Redspokes gave us the opportunity to go to Pakistan with the tour and helped us out organizing our trip back to Islamabad.

Keep up the good work, redspokes!

Mike Wood, Surrey, England

I really enjoyed the trip, my first to such remote location. The support team was excellent, always there with a friendly smile and an offer of a cup of tea. The generosity and friendliness of the people in the Hunza valley was a real bonus. 

John Lingford, London, England, UK

It was always a cycling 'must do' for me. Cathedral Mountain by moonlight, snow covered peaks, glaciers, and this is just the run-up to the Khunjerab Pass where we looked into China, and saw Ibex, marmots and yak (well, dots in a distant snowfield that we were told were yak).

A fantastic trip, providing a real insight into the daily life and culture of the Hunza Valley. I jumped at the chance to go and it exceeded even my high expectations.

Siobhan Macauley, Belfast, Ireland

For many years i had wanted to cycle across the Karakorum Highway and this trip exceeded all my expectations! I thought reaching the Khunjarab Pass (which was amazing) would be the highlight of my trip, but my everlasting memories will be of the warmth and friendliness of the people in Chira and the camaraderie and support of the others on the tour especially when cycling/facilities were challenging!

Peter Khoo, Leeds, England, UK

I enjoyed the tour immensely - well organized, well led a good bunch of participants who were all friendly and prepared to make the effort to all get on. Dermot was a wonderful tour leader with great skills to deal with people on tour. Mr Arman and Mr Lee, both wonderful, I can't praise them enough for their help, support, hard work, humour, information and friendliness.

The combination of scenery and people make for a fascinating and unforgettable trip. A great chance to explore an area that is difficult to access independently in a 2 week time span. redspokes is a great company offering fabulous trips. It's got the blend of support and independence just about right. Keep it up.

Derek Wright, UK

A1, magic trip, one of my best. I'd always wanted to do the Karakoram Highway and thanks to Dermot's enthusiasm and know how, I fulfilled my dream.

Some of the best mountain scenery in the world from a bike saddle! Very friendly local people and a really helpful local guide Arman.

Mr Campbell McLeod, Leeds, England, UK

Fantastic trip, the people were some of the friendliest and hospitable I have ever met. The scenery was breathtaking and Dermot & Arman were absolute starts. Can't recommend redspokes enough.

Martin Crane, Oxford, England, UK

Hotels for me are about location rather than facilities, I get the feeling that where there are really nice hotels you had found them and we stayed in them and in other places we stayed in the nicest available. Camping was great too.