$3,195 double occupancy in 4-start hotel room, local guest house and shared occupancy in traditional teahouses during the trek

$300 for single occupancy upgrade for the 4 nights in hotels

$300 for optional 3 day/2 night volunteer visit to the remote village, home of our guides and porters (details below)

A deposit is due at booking to hold your spot with regular monthly payments to follow. Additional payments may be applied to the trip balance prior to payment due dates.

• Private fully guided 8 day trek to Annapurna Sanctuary Trek up to Annapurna Base Camp from Pokhara led by a local female guide

• 12 days/11 nights accommodations including 2 nights in at 4-star Hotel Thamel Park in Kathmandu, 2 nights at a 4-star Hotel Hidden Kingdom in Pokhara and 7 nights in local Nepali teahouses during the trek

• Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu

• Private airport transfers to/from Tribhuvan International Airport, Pokhara Airport and hotels

• Fully supported 45+ mile trek with support staff that includes female guides and female porters

• Professional, English-speaking First Aid and CPR certified guide

• Private briefing with your guide team before the trek at the hotel in Kathmandu

• Tips for your awesome mountain guides, porters and crew (additional tips welcome)

• 3 hour cooking class learning about and how to cook Nepali delicacies

• Free time to enjoy in Pokhara and Kathmandu to explore the city, enjoy massages, visit local bazaars and markets

• Meals included are 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 10 dinners

• All trekking permits, government fees and local taxes

• Pre-trip Q&A via Zoom with an Annapurna travel expert who has hiked the trek multiple times

• Women Who Explore trip leader with you and available for support 24/7

• Travel checklists including a detailed packing list and pre-travel support provided by your trip host in a private WhatsApp group

• WWE Swag to make your heart happy!

• International flights to/from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (KTM)

• Airport transfers if arriving outside of designated arrival and departure dates and locations as noted. If arriving early and staying at the same hotel, transfers can be arranged at no additional cost.

• Alcohol, additional beverages, snacks and meals as noted above

• Aqua tabs for purifying water along the trail

• Our guide recommends to plan an additional $15 USD per day to cover any extra snacks, drinks, and other trekking luxuries such as hot showers, charging devices, boiled water, etc.

• Tips/gratuity for driver and city guides. Trekking guide/porter tips included, additional gratuities are welcome. All gratuities not included are at the discretion of guest.

• Any additional excursions or optional activities not included in the above

• Visa and entry requirements as applicable. Learn more here.

• Any travel related medical expenses such as immunizations, vaccinations, or required testing

• Travel insurance (required; see below) For this trip you will need to ensure that the travel insurance purchased insures for helicopter evacuation above 5500m.

• Personal expenses not included in the itinerary such as additional accommodations, transportation, souvenirs, etc.

INCLUSIONS

• 3 days/2 nights accommodations; one night in local village and one night in 4-star hotel in Kathmandu

• Meals include 2 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner

• Private transportation in a 4WD car with a driver to/from village and Kathmandu

• Spend time with local women learning about their daily lives and visit with children in the village, read books, play games, etc.

• Buy and deliver school supplies to children and other supplies needed for the children’s hostel

• A unique experience getting to visit a remote village in the Langtang Himalaya range

• Private transfer to/from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

EXCULSIONS

• All exclusions noted above including additional meals, beverages, snacks, activities or excursions, personal expenses, medical expenses, etc.

• 1 lunch and 1 dinner

• Tips/gratuity for your airport driver

Travel (and medical) insurance is required for anyone traveling on a Women Who Explore adventure. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.

Specifically for the trip to Annapurna Base Camp, you will need to ensure that the travel insurance purchased insures for helicopter evacuation above 5500m. This is required by the guiding company.

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All meals will be provided as noted in the itinerary. Please share any food allergies/sensitivities at the time of booking or reach out to share with the trip host. We always do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot make any guarantees.

This trip requires a minimum number of ladies to register in order for it to be confirmed. Once the trip reaches the minimum participant number, you will receive a trip confirmation email and a link to be added a private WhatsApp group just for trip guests. In this group further trip details will be provided along with pre-travel support.

Women Who Explore guests will be required to follow the local Covid-19 guidelines and requirements as set forth by the local governing body of the destination being visited.

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*Please note: some of our trips have a non-refundable fee that will be stated in the trip description.

We are excited to be working with a local guiding company who is an active member of the Friends of the Himalayan Children charity organization. With a desire to expand their impact, they began their guiding business which aims to provide much needed work to locals in smaller Himalayan villages.

Through their work they have helped to improve the standard of education received by children in remote Nepalese villages, provided employment and training opportunities to disadvantaged people in Nepal, particularly women, and have worked toward ending child trafficking through educational programs.

They are one of the only companies to hire a team of female guides and porters. Their team of women are inspiring, their stories provide a different perspective on life in Nepal for women. The women lead the trek as they work alongside their lovely male team members who are all also amazing and supportive.

They provide quality training opportunities. They take trainers over from Australia to work with their team and have put a few of their staff members through training at the Khumbu Climbing Centre. All of their team members have their guides' license and first aid training.

Most importantly they pay their team members more than the Nepali minimum wage and double what other trekking companies pay their staff members. They also encourage generous tipping as this money is more often than not used for educational purposes. Our team are committed, professional and great at what they do!

Women Who Explore works with our local guide team to ensure that our support crew receives proper financial support and tips from our trip participants. Most of all we love that our partners work to support and uplift the women of Nepal.

Please note that the itinerary provided for your adventure is subject to change. While we strive to adhere to the proposed plan, unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, safety concerns, or other factors beyond our control may necessitate adjustments to the itinerary. We prioritize your safety and enjoyment throughout the adventure, and any modifications made will be done with careful consideration. We will make every effort to inform you in advance of any changes and provide suitable alternatives to ensure a fulfilling experience.