9 Days • 8 Nights
Nepal Family Adventure
Tour Includes
About the Trip
You'll ride rickshaws through Kathmandu's old streets and spin prayer wheels at the great stupas, watch a Himalayan sunrise, boat and cycle around lakeside Pokhara, and track rhinos and elephants on a jungle safari in Chitwan. Prayer flags, canoes and elephants keep every age wide-eyed.
With family-friendly hotels and a jungle lodge, private guides and the transport arranged, it is Nepal made easy and thrilling for all ages.
Trip Highlights
- Rickshaws and prayer wheels in Kathmandu
- The great Boudhanath and Swayambhunath stupas
- A Himalayan sunrise from Sarangkot
- Boating and cycling in lakeside Pokhara
- A Chitwan jungle safari for rhinos and elephants
- A canoe trip and a Tharu cultural show
- The medieval city of Bhaktapur
- A blend of culture, mountains and jungle
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 9-day journey.
Arrive in the capital and settle in, with a family welcome dinner.
Explore the Durbar Square and the old streets by rickshaw, spin the prayer wheels at the great Boudhanath stupa, and climb to the Swayambhunath 'Monkey Temple'.
Fly to lakeside Pokhara beneath the Annapurnas, with a fun boat ride on Phewa Lake and the Peace Pagoda.
A Himalayan sunrise from Sarangkot, then cycling, caves and waterfalls around Pokhara, with time by the lake.
Travel to Chitwan National Park, settling into a jungle lodge with a nature walk and a Tharu cultural show.
A full day of jungle adventure — a jeep and canoe safari for rhinos, deer, crocodiles and birds, and an elephant-breeding centre visit.
Fly back to Kathmandu for a final evening, with time in the bazaars of Thamel.
A final morning for a craft workshop, a cooking experience or last-minute sightseeing, at a relaxed pace.
A final breakfast before your transfer to the airport.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- Private airport transfers and private guides throughout
- 2N Kathmandu, 2N Pokhara, 2N Chitwan jungle lodge, 2N Kathmandu
- Daily breakfast, a welcome dinner and full board at the Chitwan lodge
- A Kathmandu Valley tour with a rickshaw ride and the great stupas
- Bhaktapur, a Pokhara lakeside boat trip and the Sarangkot sunrise
- A Chitwan jungle safari with a canoe trip and a Tharu cultural show
- Domestic flights Kathmandu-Pokhara and Chitwan-Kathmandu
- All entrance and park fees per the itinerary
Exclusions
- International airfare to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fees (visa on arrival or online)
- Travel insurance (mandatory, with high-altitude and helicopter evacuation cover for treks)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Drinks unless specifically stated
- Optional activities and personal trekking gear
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and porters
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Know when to go.
- Visa: Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport or online in advance; bring a passport photo and US dollars in cash for the fee. Your passport should be valid at least six months
- Currency: The currency is the Nepali Rupee. Cards work in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but carry cash for trekking, villages and small purchases — ATMs are only in the cities
- Best season: October to November and March to April are the prime seasons, with clear skies and the best mountain views. The monsoon (June to September) brings cloud and rain; winter is cold at altitude but clear in the lowlands
- Altitude: High treks reach serious altitude (Everest Base Camp over 5,300m), where altitude sickness is a real risk. We build in acclimatisation days, ascend slowly, and your guide watches for symptoms
- Trek insurance: For any trek, travel insurance that specifically covers high-altitude trekking and helicopter evacuation is mandatory — this is essential and non-negotiable
- Trekking life: On trek you stay in simple teahouse lodges with basic rooms and shared bathrooms; hot showers and charging often cost extra. A good level of fitness and broken-in boots make all the difference
- Mountain flights: Domestic flights (including the famous Lukla flight for Everest) are weather-dependent and delays are common, so we build in buffer time; a helicopter option can be arranged
- Temple etiquette: Remove shoes and leather items at Hindu temples, walk clockwise around Buddhist stupas, and note that some temple interiors are open only to Hindus
- Health: Drink only bottled or purified water, carry any personal medication, and consult a travel clinic about altitude medication and vaccinations. Comprehensive insurance is essential
- Power & connectivity: Power cuts are less common than before but carry a power bank; a local SIM gives data in towns and along popular trails. Nepal uses type C/D/M plugs at 230V
Frequently Asked Questions
What meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included throughout, with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on trek and at the Chitwan jungle lodge, plus a welcome dinner in Kathmandu. Elsewhere, lunches and dinners are left free to explore Nepal's food.
Are guides and transfers arranged?
Yes — you have private guides and drivers for sightseeing, and an experienced trekking guide (and porters) on any trek, all arranged for you.
Do I need a visa for Nepal?
Most visitors can get a visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport or apply online beforehand. Bring a passport photo and US dollars in cash for the fee; we guide you through it.
When is the best time to visit?
October-November and March-April are the prime seasons, with clear skies and superb mountain views. The monsoon (June-September) is cloudy and wet; winter is cold high up but clear in the lowlands.
Do I need to be fit for the treks?
The trekking itineraries require a good level of fitness and preparation, with several hours of walking a day on hilly terrain. We grade each trek clearly and build in acclimatisation; the cultural tours need no special fitness.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Durations, treks, hotels and experiences can all be tailored, and we can add a scenic Everest flight, a jungle safari, a luxury lodge or a shorter or longer trek. Just tell us what you have in mind.
Is insurance really mandatory for trekking?
Yes — for any trek you must have travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and helicopter evacuation. This is essential for your safety and is non-negotiable.
Is Nepal suitable for children?
Yes — with a private guide and driver it is safe, friendly and endlessly stimulating, full of temples, mountains, boats and wildlife. This itinerary avoids high altitude and keeps a relaxed, child-friendly pace.
Is the Chitwan safari safe for kids?
Yes — the jeep and canoe safaris are led by experienced naturalists, and children love spotting rhinos, deer and birds. We choose family-friendly lodges and activities.
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