Can I ask how did you safely organise a tour like that without getting scammed/putting yourself in danger? How did you get in contact with your driver?
I googled “rental car Islamabad” and found a rents agency. I called them and worked out a deal to pay cash upfront with any special security deposit or insurance. They put me in touch with the driver. Basically I just went for it.
There are many travel startups now which specialize in organizing these trips to north for foreigners. I can’t think of a name but should be easily google-able.
If you want to go cheaper, search for rent-a-car services in Islamabad.
You probably wouldn’t be scammed or put in danger either way.
Can I ask how did you safely organise a tour like that without getting scammed/putting yourself in danger? How did you get in contact with your driver?