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Adventure holiday in Nepal

country:Nepal
location:Annapurna, Chitwan
trip type:High altitude, moderate / strenuous trekking holidays
departures:2008: 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
2009: 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Dec
price:From £1389 - £2149 (19 days) including UK flights, from £819 - £979 (17 days) excluding flights. Local payment £100, single supplement £45. Teen & single parent deps below.
 
the amazing things you'll be doing
This action-packed trip will take you walking in the foothills of the snow-capped Annapurnas, white water rafting on the turbulent Seti river and elephant-riding in the jungles of Chitwan.

Kathmandu & Annapurna trek
After exploring Kathmandu you’ll spend a night in the nearby one-time capital of Bhaktapur before travelling west to Pokhara. Here you embark on a fully supported trek into the foothills of the Himalaya, walking between remote villages and overlooked by the imposing Annapurna range.

Rafting & Chitwan National Park

After a night in the little hill-top village of Bandipur you walk to the ‘put-in point’ for a white water rafting adventure. You join the mighty Seti River, born in the high Himalaya, and take an adrenalin-fuelled ride downstream before arriving at Chitwan National Park. Here you explore the jungle by elephant in search of the famous one-horned Indian rhino before returning to Kathmandu.
day-by-day itinerary
Day 1-2:Overnight flight to Kathmandu
Day 3:Explore Kathmandu; overnight in Bhaktapur
Day 4:Drive to Pokhara
Day 5-10:Annapurna trek
Day 11:Trek to Pokhara; free afternoon
Day 12:Drive to Bandipur; explore village
Day 13-14:Trek to raft put-in point; raft the Seti River
Day 15-16:Chitwan NP; game viewing
Day 17:Fly to Kathmandu; free
Day 18-19:Fly to London

how this holiday makes a difference
Our policy of staying in locally owned accommodation, having local guides and group leaders and using transport owned and operated by local people wherever possible is continued in Nepal. Our small groups (maximum of 16 people) have a minimal impact on the Himalayas' fragile environment as we explore predominantly on foot.

All tour guides are responsible for ensuring that the guests understand the nature of the environment that they are in and minimise the impact that they may have. When we are camping we only use designated campsites, collect and dispose of all litter, boil all drinking water instead of using bottled water, and use responsible cooking fuels (kerosene) instead of wood.

Our porters in Nepal are equipped with suitable clothing and footwear for the type of trek they are about to work on, and this is recorded at the start of the trek. In addition the actual size and /or awkwardness (e.g. fluids, mattresses etc.) of the load to be carried, as well its weight is assessed prior to porters setting off on trek, ensuring that only comfortable loads are allocated.

Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us.

Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.

Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full.

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