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15 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Challenging
Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.
Starts
Ends
Kathmandu, Nepal
Paro, Bhutan
Highlights
Dive into rural Bhutanese life in the Haa Valley with village walks and a cooking class.
Trek to the cliffside Kila Nunnery then unwind with a traditional hot stone bath.
Take on Bhutan's most iconic hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery.
Unwind with a trekkers' massage and a restorative Himalayan sound bath.
Cruise the Narayani River before a jeep safari through Chitwan National Park
Itinerary
Two Himalayan kingdoms. Fifteen days of culture, trekking, wildlife, and moments that stay with you. Nepal opens with a six-course welcome dinner in Kathmandu before Annapurna's foothills, Gurung villages, and Chitwan's jungle safaris unfold. Then Bhutan takes over — remote Haa Valley, Tiger's Nest at dawn, and a hot stone bath waiting at the end. The Himalayas, done properly.
day 1Arrival & Welcome in Kathmandu
Arrive at Kathmandu and enjoy a seamless transfer to your hotel. Later, join the group for a welcome meeting to meet fellow travelers and get oriented for the journey ahead. The Day concludes with an unforgettable six-course Nepali dining experience at Krishnarpan, Dwarika’s Hotel, where traditional flavors and slow-dining hospitality offer a perfect introduction to Nepal’s rich culinary heritage.
Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel Yak and Yeti (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer
Duration : 0.25 hr - 0.5 hr
Distance : 2 km
Included Activities
Meet Your CEO and Group
Duration : 1.0 hr, Dinner at Dwarika's Hotel
day 1Arrival & Welcome in Kathmandu
day 2Pokhara Arrival & Lumle Trek
day 3Annapurna Foothills Trek & Village Exploration
day 4Australian Camp Trek & Pokhara Exploration
day 5Pokhara
day 6Journey to Chitwan
day 7Chitwan River Safari & Community Immersion
day 8Bhaktapur Exploration & Farewell in Kathmandu
day 9Travel to Bhutan
day 10Thimphu to Punakha
day 11Thimphu to Haa Valley
day 12Your OMG Day
day 13Chele La Pass, Kila Nunnery & Paro Wellness
day 14Tiger’s Nest Hike & Paro
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (14 nts)
Meals
14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners Note: Allow USD65-85 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, 4x4, walking/hiking, internal 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 G for Good Moment: Barauli Community Homestay Lunch and Visit, Royal Chitwan National ParkYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Wellness Moment: Spa Experience Pokhara, PokharaYour Foodie Moment: Tibetan Momo Making, PokharaYour OMG Day: Yoga or Sound Bath Session and Cycling around Pame or Mandala Art Making Workshop, PokharaYour Foodie Moment: Hoenty Dumpling Cooking Experience, Haa DzongkhagYour OMG Day: Your OMG Day: Juney Drak Hike & Cultural Immersion or Haa Panorama Hiking, Haa DzongkhagComplimentary Arrival and Departure TransfersInternal flightsVisit Buddha StatueExperience Centenary Farmers MarketExplore Thimphu TownDinner at Folk Heritage Museum RestaurantSightseeing at Dochula Pass (108 Chortens)Chimi Lhakhang HikeVisit Chimi Lhakhang TempleWalk on Punakha Suspension BridgeVisit Punakha DzongVisit National Memorial ChortenVisit Folk Heritage MuseumVisit National Institute for Zorig ChusumVisit Royal Textile AcademyHoenty Cooking ExperienceArchery DemonstrationDrive to Chele La PassHike to Kila NunneryVisit Tara MonasteryTraditional Hot Stone BathTiger’s Nest (Taktsang) HikeFarewell Dinner with Cultural DanceWelcome meeting and orientation sessions in Kathmandu and PokharaScenic treks across Lumle, Tomijong, Tolkha, Landruk, and Tomijong with panoramic Himalayan viewsGurung village visitBoat safari along Rapti RiverJeep safari at Chitwan National ParkWelcome by the Barauli Community HomestayBhaktapur explorationCycling through the Tharu VillageGuided pottery-making sessionCultural dance performances in ChitwanFree time in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and ChitwanTips for all included meals and activities, except for CEO and porterage
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