Embark on a 2-week small group adventure through Nepal with Excel Trips. Explore ancient temples in Kathmandu, witness jungle wildlife in Chitwan, and meditate at Buddha's birthplace in Lumbini. Take a scenic boat ride in Pokhara or trek the iconic Poon Hill trail. Choose between yoga or hiking for a personalized experience. Wrap up with white water rafting and local charm in Bandipur.
Not included in your tour price - Ask your adventure leader for local recommendations!
Full day tour of Kathmandu, Lalitpur temple, Jeep safari, Canoe river trip, 3-day Hill trekking and much more!
All local transport throughout your tour.
Includes twin room accommodation throughout your tour and stays at local teahouses.
Depending upon your nationality, you may require a visa. Please check with the country's embassy website for more details.
Travel Insurance is needed and can be purchased separately.
Airport pick up and drop off
Everest sightseeing flight (Kathmandu) – please note that this costs £290, and must be booked in advance by emailing fly@exceltrips.com
Days 1–2: Kathmandu
Settle in and meet your crew in the lively Thamel district. Explore cultural gems like Swayambhunath, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath, with an optional Everest flight at sunrise.
Day 3: Lalitpur
En route to Nagarkot, visit Lalitpur’s ancient temples and meet the “living goddess.” Wrap the day with a sunset hike at a stunning viewpoint.
Day 4: Bhaktapur
Walk through Bhaktapur’s medieval charm and explore Padmasambhava’s cave and monastery in Pharphing before heading back to Kathmandu for a chill evening.
Day 5: Chitwan
Spot rhinos, deer, and maybe even tigers on a thrilling safari. End the day canoeing at sunset and enjoying a traditional Tharu Cultural Show.
Day 6: Lumbini
Travel to Lumbini, Buddha’s birthplace. Meditate at Maya Devi Temple and tour international Buddhist temples in serene surroundings.
Days 7–8: Pokhara
Arrive in Pokhara and take a local cooking class. Enjoy a free day filled with lakeside relaxation, paragliding, or boating on Phewa Lake.
Days 9–11: Poon
Choose a 3-day Himalayan trek with epic views or unwind with yoga, meditations, and nature walks in Pokhara. Return to the city for a relaxed evening. (Note: there is a surcharge for the yoga experience.)
Day 12: Bandipur
Stroll through this beautifully preserved hill town, soak in mountain views, and taste authentic local food with your group.
Day 13: Kathmandu
End with an adrenaline-pumping rafting session in Fissling before returning to Kathmandu and Say goodbye to your fellow travelers or stay on for more epic adventures with Excel Trips!
Activities that are optional: Everest sightseeing flight (Kathmandu) – please note that this costs £290, and must be booked in advance by emailing fly@exceltrips.com, Free afternoon in Nagarkot (Nagarkot) , Sunset hike (Nagarkot), Movie night at the Movie Garden (Pokhara) , Kushma Bungee Jumping (Pokhara) , Paragliding experience (Pokhara) , Mountain Museum (Pokhara) , 3-day yoga retreat experience at the Tri Bikram Yoga Center(Pokhara) – please note that this costs £45, and must be booked in advance, Free afternoon in Pokhara (Pokhara), 7-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek extension
This tour starts and ends in Kathmandu. Throughout, all your local travel is included, excluding airport transfers.
On this adventure tour, you’ll be based in hotels & hostels. All of the hostels & hotels we use are clean, comfortable, and well-located. In them, you’ll have all bedding provided for you, so no need to bring anything extra! Some of the hostels we use on this tour include: Hotel Buddha, Kathmandu Hotel Mountain Vista Retreat, Nagarkot Rhyno Land Lodge, Chitwan Hotel The Holy Birth or Sakya Guesthouse, Lumbini Dragon Hotel, Pokhara Local teahouses throughout the Poon Hill Trek Durbar Himalaya Hotel, Bandipur
While we get a huge range of people on this tour, we tend to see that this tour is most popular with people in their mid-20s to late 30s.
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