30/04/2023
Yearning to embark on a journey that challenges your body and renews your spirit? Contact me to make it happen. I bring to the table immersive travels in 65 countries, local contacts, and a commitment to donate 18% of profits. I guide each trip.
Current offerings: Nepal ten days in-country with 5-day trek. min/max 1-8 travelers. Cost per group size: for 1: $5,480. For 2: $4,880 each. For 3: $4,680 each. For 4: $4,480 each. For 5: $4,280 each. For 6: $4,080 each. For 7: $3,880 each. For 8: $3,680 each. Other discounts available.
2024 Trip 1: Mon, Nov 4-Thu, Nov 14. Trip 2: Fri, Nov 15-Mon, Nov 25
2025 Trip 1: Sun, Oct 26-Wed, Nov 5. Trip 2: Sun, Nov 9-Wed, Nov 19
2026 Trip 1: Sun, Oct 25-Wed, Nov 4. Trip 2: Sun, Nov 15-Wed, Nov 25
Highlights:
• 5 days trekking in the Annapurna Conservation Area & a pre-dawn summit of P**n Hill (10,513' elevation) to watch dawn break over the Himalayas
• 5 nights in mountain tea houses (6,000' to 9,000' elevation)
• 4 days exploring historic Kathmandu and the lake city of Pokhara
• Half day adventure tour by ATV or horseback in the foothills surrounding Pokhara
• Spa visit with 90-minute Nepali massage to work the knots out of your new trekking muscles
Our fee of $3,480 to $5,480 covers
• Kathmandu airport drop off and pick up
• internal flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara plus all ground transportation
• 10 nights lodging: 5 nights mountain tea houses while trekking and 5 nights tourist class hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• all meals and snacks
• government mandated trekking permits and Annapurna Conservation Area entry permits
• government mandated licensed guide and porter services
• government mandated trekking insurance
• museum and entry fees
• ATV or horseback Himalayan foothills tour in Pokhara (if desired)
• Phewa Tal boat tour and island temple visit in Pokhara (if desired)
• Spa visit including 90-minute massage (if desired)
• taxes, fees, tips, laundry, incidentals
• 10-week fitness program designed for mountain trekking
• recommended packing list and strategies
• lessons on bartering
Your costs and responsibilities (insurance & vaccines are optional, but strongly recommended):
• arrange your plane ticket (typically $1,100 to $1,400 from a major city) to Tribhuvan International Airport (code: KTM)
• apply for/renew passports no later than four months (aim for May 1 to be safe) before trip departure as your passport needs six months of validity beyond the last day of your trip
• bring four passport size photos and a photocopy of your passport
• ensure medical coverage either through your current health insurance or by purchasing a travel plan and bring document indicating your coverage overseas
• purchase travel insurance to cover the value of your plane ticket and the $3,480 to $5,480 fee
• update your vaccinations, especially rabies
• upon arrival in Nepal, obtain a 15-day entry visa ($30) in the airport
Other:
• Minimum group size: one paying client
• Maximum group size: eight clients
• $800 nonrefundable deposit holds your spot and locks in current fee
• Full payment due 45 days before departure
