12-Day Himalayan Trek from Pacific Holidays. Price per Person Based on Double Occupancy (Buy 1 Groupon/Person).
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You’ll trek through the Himalayas for part of the trip, as well as explore Kathmandu and ride an elephant on safari; airfare not inlcluded
What You Get
- 12-day/11-night Nepal tour (airfare not included)
- Five options available, including tours in January, February, March, April, and May 2016
- Click here to see all options and departure dates
Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $599 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 1/15/16
- Cancellation policy & fees: All cancellations subject to $200 handling fee; must request in writing; 90-day cancellation required or fee of $400; 60-day or fee up to $600; 30-day or fee up to $800; 8-day or fee up to Groupon price. $50 fee for any reservation changes.
- Taxes: tax included
- Additional fees: Nepal visa fee not included ($25 for 15-day single-entry visa). Monuments and museums entrance tickets in Kathmandu and Pokhara not included. Airfare not included.
12-Day Himalayas Trek
This tour includes:
- Round-trip airport transfers in Kathmandu
- All transportation between destinations and activities
- 3-night stay in a twin room at Hotel Shakti or similar in Kathmandu
- 2-night stay in a twin room at Hotel Lake Star or similar in Pokhara
- 2-night stay at Jungle Adventure World Hotel or similar in Chitwan
- 4-night stay in a lodge or bungalow in Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Ghandruk (1 night each)
- Chitwan National Park jungle safari with elephant tour, canoeing, and Tharu stick dance
- Sightseeing tours with English-speaking guides
- Gurung Museum entrance fee
- TIMS fee
- ACAP fee
Days 1–2: Kathmandu
Your trip begins with leisure time in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Take an early-morning yoga class, go sightseeing, or take an optional tour (additional fee applies).
Day 3: Pokhara
In the morning, the group is transferred to Pokhara. You can spend the day relaxing before your Himalayan trek or go on an optional whitewater-rafting excursion on the Trishuli River (additional fee applies).
Days 4–8: Himalayan Trekking
Over the next 5 days, you’ll trek through the Himalayas along with a Sherpa crew and experienced guides. You’ll spend each night in a comfortable lodge.
The first leg of the trek will take you through scenic towns, across open rice fields, and past a waterfall. On day 5, you’ll arrive at Banthanti, an alpine town situated in a forest clearing at 7,545 feet. Here, you can take in panoramic views of Annapurna South and Mount Fishtail.
The group will reach several vistas with unobstructed views of the Himalayan peaks on day 6. From here, the trail climbs steeply. You’ll leave the mountain forests and enter a field of cane. In the village of Tadapani—which translates to “Far Water”—you’ll see Annapurna, Gangapurna, and the Glacier Dome.
Day 7 takes you on a descent through a forest of wildflowers, inhabited by long-tailed monkeys. You’ll tour the village of Ghandruk, visit a local museum, and attend a wool-weaving workshop.
On day 8, the last day of the trek, the trail descends through terraced fields on a scenic, river-hugging path. When you arrive at Nayapul, you’ll be shuttled back to Pokhara.
Days 9–10: Chitwan National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Chitwan National Park is situated in Nepal’s lowlands. The park is one of the last refuges of the single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger. Within the park, you’ll take a short walking tour and see a presentation on the wildlife.
On day 10, you’ll take a canoe trip through the park in the morning and climb aboard an elephant for a safari in the afternoon. Keep on the lookout for leopards, sloths, deer, monkeys, and wild boar.
Days 11–12: Kathmandu
You can spend day 11 exploring Kathmandu before catching a flight home on day 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from specific gateways?
- From $1,400 per person departing from LAX on Singapore Airlines
- From $1,465 per person departing from LAX on Cathay Pacific Airways
- From $1,465 per person departing from JFK on Emirates
- From $1,570 per person departing from IAH on Emirates
- From $1,595 per person departing from ORD on Emirates
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?
Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Extensions are subject to availability.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available?
View the tour dates listed in the deal options above. All dates listed are available.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?
We suggest calling to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem. If Pacific Holidays is unable to book the tour during the available dates and before the book-by date, Groupon will refund your purchase.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?
Each traveler must purchase a Groupon Voucher. While this trip is not recommended for kids under 5 years old, kids may share a room with parent. Triples are subject to availability. Please contact Pacific Holidays at (800) 355-8025 for details.
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Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the United States.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- The lodges/bungalow accommodations have shared bathroom facilities.
- Kids’ pricing is available for children 11 or younger. Contact Pacific Holidays directly for more information.
- This trip is not recommended for kids 5 or younger.
Getting There
- Airfare is not included.
- All ground transportation is included with all deal options.
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Jan 15, 2016. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 1/15/16 or promo value expires
- Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Reservation required, subject to availability; trip may be cancelled w/refund if not enough Groupons are bought for that date
- Alternate departure dates or gateways may be available for additional fee
- $All cancellations subject to $200 handling fee; must request in writing; 90-day cancellation required or fee of $400; 60-day or fee up to $600; 30-day or fee up to $800; 8-day or fee up to Groupon price
- $50 fee for any reservation changes
- Must be 18 or older to check in
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Nepal visa fee not included ($25 for 15-day single-entry visa)
- Monuments and museums entrance tickets in Kathmandu and Pokhara not included
- Airfare not included
- Tax included
- $599 fee to travel solo.
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