9 Day Private Highlights Of Nepal
This tour includes return international airfares. See the Fine Print section for further details.
Enjoy the comfort of having your travel arrangements all to yourself. From the exclusivity of having your own transportation to your own expert English-speaking guide who in most cases will accompany you throughout the entire tour unless stated.
This tour features a combination of escorted and independent travel. Part of your journey will be enjoyed as a group experience, led by expert tour leaders or local guides. The remainder is self-guided—whether by rail, cruise, or overland—allowing you the freedom to travel between destinations independently and explore at your own pace.
This tour is categorised as 1 out of 5
Explore at your own pace: Discover your destination at your own pace with our self-guided itinerary. Options include driving, rail, or cruising (excluding expeditions). Enjoy included guided day trips for sightseeing as outlined in your itinerary.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
✓ Includes return international airfares
✓ Private touring – enjoy the comfort and personalised service of professional, private guides in each city
✓ Incredible sightseeing including spiritual Kathmandu, the stunning Annapurna Ranges and unforgettable wildlife spotting in Chitwan National Park
✓ 5 nights in central, comfortable 3-star accommodation
✓ 2 nights at Tharu Lodge in Chitwan National Park, a community-based tourism initiative
✓ Airport transfers included on the first and last day of your tour
✓ Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
✓ Internal flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
✓ Comfortable, private transportation throughout
✓ In-depth sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
✓ Airport transfers included on the first and last day of tour
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Welcome to Kathmandu. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, our representative will meet you as you exit the arrivals terminal building, after which you will be transferred to your hotel. Check-in time is 1500 hours.The rest of the day is at leisure to unwind and relax in the comforts of your hotel.
Arrival airport transfers are included as part of your package. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.
Please note: if you are arriving early and have made your own arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included. However, if you are purchasing pre-nights accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will still be provided to the starting hotel.
Wake early this morning for an attempt to see Everest on an optional scenic flight. This stunning experience will see you take off from Kathmandu over Sagarmatha National Park, through the highest peaks in the world, with a grand finale of an up close view of Mount Everest. Return to your hotel, enjoy breakfast, freshen up and head out for a day of sightseeing. Visit UNESCO listed Durbar Square, an area laden with Nepali Royal history.
The inner complex is the site of the Old Royal Palaces, once housing the kings of the Shah and Malla Dynasty, who ruled over the city until the 19th-century. Next continue to Swayambhunath, the oldest Stupa of its kind in Nepal, dating back to around 460 AD. Finish this fascinating tour of Kathmandu with a visit to Patan Durbar Square. The second of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley and is an excellent example of Newari architecture.
After breakfast today, check out and transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for the 20 minute flight to Bharatpur. On arrival continue to the Tharu Community Lodge, your home for the next two nights. The lodge is a community based tourism and community business owned by local women to empower local Tharu women and located in the western part of Chitwan National Park.
After lunch, meet your local naturalist guide, board your canoe and head out on an excursion on the Narayani river. Keep your eyes peeled for marsh mugger crocodiles and the various birdlife that inhabit the riverbanks.
This evening, experience a local dinner and enjoy an indigenous cultural dance performed by the local Tharu community.
Rise early and head out into the National Park on a jeep safari. Tiger sightings are rare in Chitwan, but these majestic cats can still be found in the National Park. Spot deer and the many breeds of birdlife that call the park home. This afternoon is at leisure to explore the village alongside the lodge or just to relax in this stunning part of Nepal.
Say goodbye to Chitwan and the friendly Tharu community this morning and continue to Pokhara (3 hour drive). The lakeside town of Pokhara is Nepal's second biggest city and the gateway to the stunning Annapurna Mountain range. While Pokhara itself sits at around 820m above sea level, the Annapurna Range contains three of the highest mountains in the world and are within 60km. On a clear day, the views are stunning. After check in, enjoy an afternoon city tour before retiring to your resort for the evening
Enjoy an afternoon city tour visiting the Shiva dedicated Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, purportedly the longest cave in Nepal, the educational Tibetan refugee camp including an excellent museum and the Bindhyabasini Temple, the oldest in Pokhara. Head back to your hotel for a free evening.
At the appropriate time, check out of the hotel and make the short flight back to Kathmandu. The views on the left hand side of the plane are spectacular. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel before making a visit to the third of the UNESCO Durbar Squares, this one at Bhaktapur. Enjoy a short walking tour of this interesting town before heading back to Kathmandu where you will then head out this evening for a farewell dinner at Bricks Cafe, an atmospheric local restaurant that makes a fine end to your adventure.
After breakfast and at the appropriate time, transfer to the airport where you will say goodbye to your guide and check in for your flight home.
Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport to meet your flight.
If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.
Welcome home, we hope you had an inspiring adventure in Nepal.
This package is a flight inclusive package
This package includes international airfares and flights will be added to your booking at no additional cost. Select your departure city after clicking ‘Book Now’.
Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.
Some of our packages will include airport transfers in either one or both directions when arriving or departing from your destination. To know if transfers are included please view the ‘inclusions’ section of your selected package. If airport transfers are stated, transfers will be included as advised.
If transfers are not included, we also offer the option to book your airport transfers using our online portal. Access to this portal is available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed. Transfers are readily available and do not need to be booked until your final hotel list has been confirmed. Once you have made a transfer booking, please refer to your confirmation email for all transfer details including a local contact number for the transfer company.
If you book pre and/or post-tour accommodation on your own arrangement, and the tour includes transfers, note that these will be forfeited. The transfers are only provided in line with the tour dates and pre and/or post-tour accommodation purchased through Inspiring Vacations when available.
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return. Visas may be required for your destination. For further visa information, click here.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorised as a”2”
Leisurely Paced Tour: This itinerary will be conducted at a relaxed pace. You will typically spend several nights at one location which means less time spent packing and unpacking, and more sightseeing. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and handling your own luggage.
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. While tipping is not customary, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations.
You may also consider tipping your tour leader and driver for outstanding service throughout your trip. Suggested amount for your guide, 500Y per person per day. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.
Please note that the Tharu Community Lodge stay in Chitwan National Park includes en-suite facilities and twin share rooms.
Group Size
2 people, this tour is a private departure for your selected group size.
Single Supplement
Single Supplement is $244.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.
The Single Supplement applies to a person who wishes to have their own room but who is part of a travelling party. For example, 2 people travelling together who both wish to have their own rooms OR a party of 3 people where 2 people share a twin room and 1 person has a single room. The single supplement would be applicable to the person wishing to stay in their own room.
If you are a solo traveller (travelling on your own), please contact us directly for a quote and to make your booking.
Triple Share
Not available.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.
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Note that Inspiring Vacations cannot provide advice with regards to any insurance product.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Tour Style
To meet the needs of various types of travelers, we choose to operate various types of tours, and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:
If the advertised departures do not suit your travel plans, please contact us for further departure dates
All participants must be in good physical condition to fully engage in this journey. For the safety and welfare of yourself and fellow travellers, if you are feeling unwell prior to departure, we advise staying home and contacting us to arrange alternate plans.
Prior to selecting your trip, carefully review the itinerary to assess your ability to comfortably manage our travel style. Please be aware that if, based on evaluation by our leader or local representative, a participant is deemed unable to safely complete the itinerary, we retain the right to exclude them from all or part of the trip without reimbursement.
It is advisable to consult your physician for current medical travel advisories and any required vaccinations before embarking. We recommend carrying a first aid kit and any necessary medications in their original packaging, as they may not be readily available during travel. For those carrying medication, it's essential to check your government's foreign travel guidelines for local restrictions or regulations.
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