Asia Trip Leader

Paul Amstutz

Languages Spoken: English, French & basic Nepali

Guide Since: 1995

Paul Amstutz, who started guiding for WT in 1995, has spent years traveling, including guiding WT trips in such far-flung locales as Nepal, Tibet, Mali, and Pakistan, with annual journeys on the Silk Road through China and Pakistan. A science and ecology teacher by training, Paul taught math and science at the Yosemite Park High School and Middle School for two decades and is now a full-time naturalist guide with the Yosemite Conservancy.

Upcoming Trips with Paul

Pakistan: Hiking the Hunza Valley

Sep 13 - 29, 2026

Oct 4 - 20, 2026

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Client Testimonials

"Paul was a great trip leader, up there with the best that Wilderness Travel has to offer. It was obvious that he put his heart and soul into the trip and tried to make it special for everyone."

Hanni D.

Weatogue, CT

"Paul has an amazing gift for communicating with people. He facilitated interaction with the local people, which was one of the highlights of the trip. He's on the Mount Rushmore of WT greats."

Jeff L.

Sioux Falls, SD

"Paul is an exceptionally strong trip leader. His deep knowledge of Pakistan and his love for the mountains, villages, and especially the people was infectious. Because of his teaching experience, he made our trip extra special with daily quotes and passages from Pakistani literature."

Nancy D.

Santa Fe, NM

"Paul is an exceptionally qualified guide. Always helpful, from pre-departure to post-trip, he went the extra mile to help make our trip the best it could be.He was incredibly knowledgeable about the region, having traveled it multiple times, and even more so made it easy to understand the local nuances and sensitivities. Paul was more than a guide; he was a friend, and made me feel welcome with his genuine hospitality and concern for our well being every step of the way. "

Shivesh R.

Argyle, TX

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