How to Book Travel on Askari Aviation

Askari Aviation has the distinction of being the only helicopter charter company in Pakistan. This charter company provides safaris, executive charters and EMS services to travelers and companies from throughout the world. The Askari Aviation fleet of helicopters include the French AH III, the Russian Mi-17 and the French Puma.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Passport.
• A computer with internet capability for research and reservations.

Book Tickets with Askari Aviation

1. Book travel plans aboard Askari Aviation at least 6 weeks in advance. Travelers can reserve a seat on an Askari Aviation helicopter by using the thorough online reservation form (see Resources below). Other travelers can utilize travel planners, phone or fax forms to set up their trip.

2. Choose from a variety of Askari Aviation safaris. Travelers can take a scenic tour of the Northern Mountains in Pakistan, witnessing some of the highest peaks in the world. As well, travelers can fly over historical sites and the beautiful city of Islamabad.

3. Fine-tune your travel plans aboard Askari Aviation well in advance of your trip. Travelers can cancel at least 7 days in advance of departure and receive a complete refund. Refunds of 80 percent are available within 72 hours of departure, though Askari Aviation strongly prefers cancellation within one week.

Head to and from Destinations Using Askari Aviation

1. Obtain a travel visa at the arriving airport before heading out on Askari Aviation's flights. Travel visas are necessary for international travelers in Pakistan. Temporary visas are effective for 72 hours and can be extended.

2. Book a Askari Aviation safari. Travelers who choose a 2-day Fly and Hike vacation to Kafir Kalash can expect to spend several hundred dollars per person. Jet setters who want a more extensive trip can reserve a 2-day Roof of the World vacation for upward of a couple thousand dollars per person.

Fly Aboard Askari Aviation

1. Equip yourself with comfortable outdoor clothing for your Askari Aviation trip. Jackets, sweaters and comfortable hiking boots are needed in the mountainous regions of Pakistan. Sleeping bags are also necessary on certain safaris where hotel accommodations are not included.

2. Steer yourself toward a better Askari Aviation safari by staying in Islamabad. The Pakistani capital is the home of Askari Aviation and travelers who find accommodations there can receive a direct return trip near their hotel.

Obey the Rules of Askari Aviation

1. Purchase travel and rescue insurance before taking an Askari Aviation trip. The company's policy is that all passengers need a sufficient level of travel and rescue insurance before boarding the helicopter.

2. Pack lightly during your Askari Aviation trip. There is limited storage aboard all of the company's helicopters, requiring light baggage from every passenger.