RCGS: Highlights of Nepal with Javier Frutos
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Natural landmarks sightseeing
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- duration 12 days
- tour type Group
- tour_type Group tour
- age requirement 16+ yrs
- age_requirement 16+ yrs
- guiding method Live Guide/Instructor
- Enjoy magnificent views of the Annapurnas, including sacred 'Fishtail' Mountain.
- Walk through picturesque villages in the Annapurna foothills.
- Take a boat across Pokhara's Phewa Lake and walk to the World Peace Pagoda.
- Explore medieval Bhaktapur, one of the ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley.
Journey to the Roof of the World with renowned RCGS photographer and Canadian Geographic Creative Director, Javier Frutos. Nepal has long drawn in active adventurers and explorers from around the world and this special photographic departure will show you why. From photographing glaciers in the Alps to penguins in Antarctica, Javier has extensive experience and will be on-hand to share the secrets to wildlife and nature photography surrounded by some of the most enchanting scenery in the world.This all-encompassing adventure brings you to the best of Nepal, from the cultural meccas of Bhaktapur and Kathmandu and the lakeside town of Pokhara where life takes on a different pace to the incredible wildlife of Chitwan and an introduction to the Annapurnas. Enjoy day walks through picturesque villages in the Annapurna foothills. Search for tigers, rhinos, crocodiles, and sloth bears during safaris by foot, jeep, and dugout canoe. Relax by the lake in Pokhara and watch the sunrise over the sacred Fishtail Mountain. Visit medieval Bhaktapur, known as the best-preserved city in the Kathmandu valley, where local artisans create handmade pottery and monks can be heard chanting in the streets.
From the moment we arrived in Bilbao and were met by our guide lvaro Saiz, the trip ran like clockwork.
Despite the weather on arrival being quite unseasonable and looking like it may affect the higher level walking, Alvaro adjusted the days to suit and still gave us challenging walks each day that were full-on, demanding and rewarding. By the end of the week the weather had cleared showing the Picos de Europa in its full and stunning glory.
The hotel and friendliness of the owners and staff made it very homely and welcoming. The views from the hotel were stunning and its close proximity to the very pleasant town was excellent. All the food offered at the hotel was first class and generous, including the packed lunches.
This trip was the full package and the Picos, scenery, guide, daily transport, hotel and food were faultless. We were very sad to leave and hope to return again.”
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Day 1: Start Kathmandu.
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Day 2: Drive to lakeside town of Pokhara, gateway to the Annapurna Range.
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Day 3: Free day in Pokhara; optional excursion to Sarankot for sunrise.
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Day 4: Drive to Khare; trek through forest to Australia Camp (1880m/6168ft);
afternoon bird watching walk.
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Day 5: Walk through beautiful terraces to Dhampus with magnificent views of
Macchapuchhare and the Annapurnas; return to Pokhara.
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Day 6: Boat across Lake Phewa; short walk to Raniban visiting the World Peace Pagoda
en route.
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Day 7: Transfer to Chitwan National Park; afternoon ox-cart ride to a Tharu village
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Day 8: Jeep safari, dugout canoe ride and birdwatching walk around the Chitwan area.
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Day 9: Fly to Kathmandu; drive to medieval Bhaktapur.
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Day 10: Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square; return to Kathmandu.
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Day 11: Free to explore Kathmandu; optional scenic Everest flight.
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Day 12: End Kathmandu
- 7 nights hotels/guesthouses, 2 nights comfortable jungle lodge, 1-night teahouse and 1-night mountain resort, all en suite , All accommodation
- 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included
- Travel by private bus, boat, and one internal flight
- All transport and listed activities
- (if booking incl. flights)
- 3 daywalks (low altitude throughout)
- Group normally 9-16, including the RCGS guide plus local leader. Min. age 16yrs
- Tour leader throughout
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Any international flights to/from Kathmandu 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 RCGS: Highlights of Nepal with Javier Frutos tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this RCGS: Highlights of Nepal with Javier Frutos 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 21 March 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 21 March 2021, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceRCGS: Highlights of Nepal with Javier Frutos tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.
VisaFor this RCGS: Highlights of Nepal with Javier Frutos 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 travelling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis 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.
- An average group size of maximum 10 people have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19. Local authority requirements will furthermore be followed.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this package tour. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will furthermore be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.