About Us

The Story About Us

Introduction

Saiyah was established in 2007 by Yousaf Akhtar, an avid explorer with a vision to promote Pakistan’s tourism landscape around the world. Over the years Saiyah became one of the most active premier tour operator for Pakistan & Afghanistan handling diverse tourists from around the globe. With a diversified and committed staff inclusive of multilingual local guides, our services have been repeatedly highlighted and praised by our partnering companies as “Saiyah makes the difference”. We own and maintain a fleet of 100+ distinct vehicles and motorcycles to make sure the guests have hassle-free journey while exploring Pakistan.

 

Freedom to discover, fun to explore

Pakistan is blessed with high mountain ranges namely Himalayas, Karakorums, Hindukush and Pamirs. The peaks, valleys and glaciers of these mountain ranges, makes it heaven for adventure lovers. It offers great opportunities for trekking, jeep safaris, rafting, climbing and fishing. There are 5 peaks over 8000m including K-2, Broad Peak and Nanga Parbat attracting climbing expeditions with best of the climbers from all over the world. Countless trekking possibilities like Baltoro trek, Gondogoro-La, Hisper-Biafao snow lake trek, Shimshal valley, Kurramber Ann-Chepursan trek, Mazheno-La and Fairy Meadows invite adventurers for lifetime experience.

At our tour agency, we understand that every traveler is unique, and that is why we offer custom itineraries and flexible tour options to accommodate your interests and needs. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a group, we will work with you to create the perfect tour experience.

Sustainable Tourism

We are proud to be a responsible and sustainable tour operator, and we take care to minimize our impact on the environment and local communities. We support local businesses and cultural initiatives, and our tours are designed to promote cultural exchange and understanding.

Journey Through Our Legacy: Discovering Pakistan's Beauty Since 2007

Company's history

2022

Nov   Arranged cross-country Jeep Safari through Shandur Pass

Oct    Handled more than 300 foreigner tourists from Europe, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand during the autumn period

May  Arranged one of the biggest motorcycle tours for 25 foreigner bikers from Malaysia

Apr   A very first eco-friendly cycling tour to Shimshal Valley

 

2021

May  Due to some relaxation during the COVID, managed to handle a group of 24 tourists from Poland

Apr   We were honored to organize a 14 member delegation comprising of senior Buddhist monks from Srilanka with joint efforts of PM Imran Khan and High Commission of Pakistan, Colombo

 

2020

July  Exploration of Palas Valley in Kohistan and trek to Takhto Lake

Jan   Worldwide airline ticket booking started. Saiyah is now providing services of Hajj & Umrah as well.

 

2019 

June  First Spanish motorbike tour to North          

Apr    Our main operations started from United Heights, Civic Center, Phase 4, Bahria Town, ISB

Jan    “Saiyah Riders” name changed to “Pakistan Bikers”

 

2018 

Nov   Our first Balochistan tour for foreigners

 

2017 

Dec    Pakistan 4 Provinces 5,300 km Bike Tour

Oct     Expedition to Boulder Peak

July    Expedition to Spantik (7,027m)

Jun     Expedition to Broad Peak (8,047m)

Feb     Snow Leopard tour to Khunjerab National Park

 

2016   

Jul     Clean-up Caravan at Deosai National Park

 

2015   

Aug      Organized Boroghil Expedition tour for Japanese clients with cooperation with TCKP

Oct      Establishment of “SAIYAH RIDERS/ PAKISTAN BIKERS”

Oct      Deosai Wildlife Inspection “Brown Bear

 

2014   

Jul       Expedition to Spantik(7027m)

Oct      Welcome return Kuch of Shimshal Pamir Yak Safari

Oct      Expedition to Boroghil Valley

 

2013   

Mar      “TAGAM FESTIVAL” tour to Shimshal village

Jun      Expedition to Minglik Sar & Shimshal Pamir

Jul       Expedition to Spantik(7027m)

 

2012   

Jan      Opening of restaurant “Intermezzo Kissa Khwani” (Later name changed to HANA  Restaurant)

Jun      Japanese Movie shooting arrangement “SOGEN NO ISU”

Oct      Coordination of JETRO Pakistan Mission

Nov      Closing of SAIYAH Serai in Skardu

 

2011   

May     Our first “KALASH JOSHI FESTIVAL TOUR”

Jun      Shimshal Pamir Biggest Yak Safari Expedition & Minglik Sar Expedition

Aug      Our first “KALASH UCHAO FESTIVAL TOUR”

 

2010   

Jun      Gondogoro-la from Hushe side Expedition

Nov      Opening of SAIYAH Serai in Skardu

 

2009   

Jun      Shimshal Pamir Expedition

Nov      Expedition to Kalapattar & Gokyo Peak in NEPAL by SAIYAH Staff

 

2008   

Jan      Establishment (Authorized) of “SAIYAH” as a travel management company

Mar      Establishment of “SAIYAH CRUISE” Transport Department

May     Machulu-la Expedition

Jun      We operated Concordia Heli Landing, over the K2 BC flight with MI-17 Heli cooperation with Pak Army

Sep      Shimshal Pamir Expedition

Oct      Staff Training Course Tour for Pakistani Staff

 

2007 

Dec      First group (Japanese) to Sindh-Punjab region arranged by our team.

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