Nepal & Bhutan Explorer
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- Explorer
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- Customizable
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 13 days
- tour type Group Request as private
- age requirement 12-95 yrs
- max group size 20
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-40626
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Footprint
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- Operated in English
- Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
- Ends Paro, Bhutan +4
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Explore the sights in old Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.
- Learn to make Nepalese momos from a group of local women.
- Search for tigers in Chitwan National Park.
- Marvel at the mountain landscapes.
- Visit various dzongs and Buddhist gompas
Starting in Kathmandu and ending in Paro, the trip "Nepal & Bhutan Explorer" is a guided explorer trip that takes 13 days. You will be traveling through Thimphu, Kathmandu, Punakha and 3 other destinations in Bhutan and Nepal. "Nepal & Bhutan Explorer" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.
Nepal and Bhutan are some of the most undiscovered places on Earth, but this two-week adventure will reveal their magic before the rest of the world catches on. You’ll take part in traditions of small Nepalese communities, experience the wildlife and rich biodiversity of Chitwan National Park, and feel Bhutan’s spiritual nature in storied Buddhist temples. This adventure might be big, but the journey won’t ever feel rushed, meaning you’ll have plenty of time to meet local people and embrace their way of life.
Nepal and Bhutan are some of the most undiscovered places on Earth, but this two-week adventure will reveal their magic before the rest of the world catches on. You’ll take part in traditions of small Nepalese communities, experience the wildlife and rich biodiversity of Chitwan National Park, and feel Bhutan’s spiritual nature in storied Buddhist temples. This adventure might be big, but the journey won’t ever feel rushed, meaning you’ll have plenty of time to meet local people and embrace their way of life.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Kathmandu
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Day 2: Kathmandu
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Day 3: Kathmandu/Pokhara
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Day 4: Pokhara
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Day 5: Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
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Day 6: Chitwan National Park
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Day 7: Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu
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Day 8: Kathmandu to Thimphu via Paro
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Day 9: Thimphu
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Day 10: Thimphu/Punākha
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Day 11: Punākha/Paro
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Day 12: Paro
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Day 13: Paro
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Hotels (10 nts), guesthouse/cottage (2 nts).
Meals
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5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Note: Allow USD240-315 for meals not included.
Transport
- Private vehicle, 4x4, walking/hiking, flight from Nepal to Bhutan.
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay, Royal Chitwan National Park
- Walk in Patan Durbar Square
- Sustainable Development Fees
- Guided tour of Bhaktapur City
- Nepalese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration
- Boudhnath Stupa visit
- Enjoy a welcome by the Chitwan Community Homestay and a traditional meal
- Chitwan National Park 4x4 safari
- Cycling through villages in Chitwan
- Memorial Chorten & Motithang Takin Preserve visit
- Tashichho Dzong visit
- Chimi Lakhang Hike
- Explore Paro Dzong and Archery grounds
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery Tiger's Nest
- Any international flights to Kathmandu and from Paro are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Nepal & Bhutan Explorer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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- Protected Travel within your own bubble.
- Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION
COVID-19 Safety Measures
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Nepal & Bhutan Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 20 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceNepal & Bhutan Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Nepal & Bhutan Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Age Requirement
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You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
- This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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