The services we quote inside every itinerary — and the extras we can add if you'd like us to handle them.
Licensed Sherpa and Gurung guides, porters at a 2:1 ratio, altitude briefings each evening, and satellite communication above 4,000 m.
English-speaking cultural guides for Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan and Pokhara. Private vehicles, entrance fees and lunches included.
Handpicked heritage hotels in the cities, quality teahouses on the trails, and eco-lodges in the Terai. Twin-share standard; single supplement available.
Domestic flights (Lukla, Pokhara, Bharatpur), private transfers, airport meet-and-greet, and TIMS/permit paperwork handled by our Kathmandu office.
Comprehensive first-aid kits, pulse oximeters on every trek, evacuation-ready itineraries, and connections to Global Rescue & World Nomads for your policy.
Custom itineraries, dietary and religious accommodations, birthday and anniversary surprises, and a US phone number staffed during business hours.
For our valley and short trips, no. For anything above 3,500 m, you should be able to walk 6–8 hours a day for several days in a row. We send a fitness prep guide 90 days before departure.
No — but we're happy to advise on carrier, fare class and layover strategy. Domestic Nepal flights are included.
Full refund up to 60 days before departure, 50% up to 30 days, and non-refundable inside 30 days. Written in plain English in your booking confirmation.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and kosher on request. Guides carry a written card in Nepali explaining your restrictions to teahouse cooks.
US bank ACH transfer, Zelle, wire transfer, and Visa/Mastercard (3% surcharge). Deposit 20%, balance 45 days before departure.
