The general itinerary for all tours includes the following elements…
Day 1 – Welcome & Orientation Day
Arrive Kathmandu – Greet at Airport. Proceed to hotel via Private Vehicle and Check in at Hotel. Orientation – I will present your group with an orientation packet, and let you know important information regarding your tour. Time Permitting – Take a walk around the tourist district (Thamel). Rest up. Dinner.
Day 2 – KTM
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning: Walking tour of Kathmandu from Thamel to Durbar Sqaure (the oldest part of the city), or Patan walking tour with a local guide. 2-3 hours. Visit temples and religious shrines, and experience all the sights and sounds and activity of the city streets along the way. Lunch. Afternoon Language Class, 2-3 hours. Rest, Dinner.
Day 3 – KTM
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning: Tour of Swayambunath temple. 2 hours. Lunch. Afternoon: Seminar on Nepali life and culture. 2-3 hours. Rest. Authentic dinner at my Nepali family home. Big highlight!
Day 4 – KTM
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning: Tour of Bodnath and Pashupatinath temples. 3-4 hours. Lunch. Afternoon: Seminar on Religion. Hinduism and Bhuddism. 2-3 hours. Rest. Dinner.
Trek
Your trek ranges from 3 to 20 days, or longer if you desire.
Optional Excursions
Range from 1 to 7 days, or longer if you desire.
Activities include: white-water rafting, a jungle safari, mountain biking, waterfall rappelling, day hikes, a visit to a small town with views of the Himalayas, and more.
Final Full Day
KTM
Free Day in Kathmandu for shopping, exploring, resting, etc.
Final Day
Departure from Kathmandu.