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Nepal Adventure & Culture Tour – 10 Days

Nepal Adventure & Culture Tour – 10 Days

From Everest skies to jungle trails, experience Nepal from every angle

Group rate from
US$

1,180

Duration

10 Days

Per person · 11–20 travelers

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Private departure from US$ 1,450

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  • We’ll help tailor the tour to your budget

Duration

10 Days

Best season

March to May and October to December

From group price

US$ 1,180

Per person · 11–20 travelers

Amigo traveler rating: 4.9/5 across 548 reviews · Google, Tripadvisor, Amigo website

Is this trip right for you?

Light activity with short walks and minimal physical demand.

Nepal Adventure & Culture Tour – 10 Days trip guidePDF

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Trip overview

Service level
Amigo Plus
Comfort profile
Soft Adventure
Accommodation standard
3-Star Standard Hotel

Route highlights

  • Scenic Everest mountain flight with panoramic Himalayan views, including Mount Everest.

  • White-water rafting on the Trisuli River while traveling toward Chitwan.

  • Wildlife safari and cultural experiences inside Chitwan National Park.

  • - Explore Pokhara and enjoy a short Himalayan village hike to Dhampus.

See several sides of Nepal in one journey—from an early-morning flight toward Mount Everest to white-water rafting, wildlife encounters in Chitwan, the lakes and mountains of Pokhara, and a short Himalayan village hike.

The 10-day Nepal Adventure & Culture Tour is designed for travelers who want more than a sightseeing holiday but do not have time for a long Himalayan trek. It combines culture, nature, wildlife and light adventure while keeping the journey comfortable and varied.

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Your trip begins in Kathmandu, where you are introduced to Nepali culture before taking a scenic Everest mountain flight for aerial views of the Himalayas. From Kathmandu, travel toward Chitwan with a rafting experience on the Trisuli River before entering Nepal's subtropical lowlands.

In Chitwan, explore the national park through activities such as a jeep safari, canoe ride, guided nature experiences and a Tharu cultural program. Chitwan National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and protects important habitat for wildlife including the greater one-horned rhinoceros and Bengal tiger.

The journey then continues to Pokhara, where Phewa Lake and the Annapurna mountains create a completely different landscape. Depending on the itinerary and your preferences, you can add activities such as paragliding or zip-lining before heading into the foothills for a short hike and overnight experience around Dhampus.

Unlike a conventional Nepal sightseeing tour, this itinerary gives you a taste of several experiences Nepal is known for without requiring a multi-day high-altitude trek.


Why travelers plan with Amigo

Why Travel With Amigo on This Tour?

This itinerary combines several very different experiences—an Everest mountain flight, Trisuli River rafting, Chitwan wildlife activities, Pokhara sightseeing and a short hike to Dhampus. Our role is to make those separate experiences work smoothly as one journey.

One itinerary, several experiences

Instead of booking flights, rafting, jungle activities, hotels and transfers separately, Amigo coordinates the complete route from Kathmandu to Chitwan, Pokhara and Dhampus.

Better planning for weather-dependent activities

The Everest mountain flight, rafting and optional Pokhara adventure activities depend on weather and operating conditions. We plan the itinerary with enough flexibility to adjust arrangements when conditions change.

Realistic pacing between adventure and comfort

This is an active Nepal tour, but it is not designed to feel rushed. Adventure days are balanced with sightseeing, comfortable hotel stays and lighter days so you can enjoy each destination properly.

Local coordination throughout Nepal

The tour moves through mountains, river valleys, subtropical lowlands and Himalayan foothills. Our Kathmandu-based team coordinates drivers, activity providers, guides and accommodation throughout the journey.

Easy to customize

You can make the trip more adventurous or more relaxed. Add extra nights, upgrade hotels, remove rafting, include paragliding, extend Pokhara or adjust the Dhampus hike to suit your travel style.

Day-by-day route outline

10Days outlined

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  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu

    Day details

    We will receive you from the airport and transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu. In the evening, we will go for a welcome dinner, where you can enjoy a typical Nepali meal and a cultural show(dance and music). Overnight in a 3 Star Standard hotel in Kathmandu. Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2

    One hour mountain flight Rafting trip and drive to Chitwan National Park

    Day details

    In the morning we will pick you up from the hotel and drop you off at the airport for one one-hour mountain flight (including the view of Everest). You will then come back to the hotel for breakfast and start your journey to the rafting start point of the Trisuli River to start your rafting trip. After completing the adventure, you will have lunch and drive to Chitwan National Park. In the evening, you will walk to the sunset viewpoint and enjoy the Tharu (a major ethnic group in Nepal) cultural show either before, or after dinner.  Overnight in a 3-Star Standard Hotel in Chitwan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 3

    Explore Chitwan

    (Jeep safari, canoe ride and jungle walk)

    Day details

    Breakfast at the hotel and you will go for Canoeing, jungle walk, and elephant breeding center visit. You will get back to the hotel for lunch and then go for 4 4-hour Jeep safari and get back to the hotel for dinner. Overnight in a 3-Star Standard Hotel in Chitwan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4

    Bird Watching Trip and drive to Pokhara

    Day details

    Before breakfast, you will go for bird watching trip for few hours and then get back to the hotel for breakfast and start your journey to Pokhara.  You will spend the remaining day exploring the lake area in Pokhara. Boating and visiting the Tal Barahi Temple. Overnight in a 3 Star Standard Hotel in Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5

    Paragliding or Zip lining trip and drive to Phedi and hike to Dhampus

    Day details

    Breakfast at the hotel and you will then go for a Paragliding trip or  Zip lining After this, you will drive to Phedi and start your hike to Dhampus. Dhampus is a traditional Gurung Village and famous for the spectacular views of the Annapurna Mountains. The approximately two-hour uphill hike from Phedi to Dhampus gives you a short introduction to walking in Nepal's Himalayan foothills without committing to a multi-day trek. You will spend your night in a lodge in Dhampus.  Enjoy locally prepared Nepali food for dinner. (You can choose not to do Paragliding and Ziplining) Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

  6. Day 6

    Drive to Pokhara and explore attractions in Pokhara

    Day details

    Breakfast at the lodge enjoying mesmerizing views of the mountains especially Annapurna South and you will hike down to Phedi to drive to Pokhara. On the way, you will visit Mahendra Cave and Bat Cave. You will reach Pokhara around lunchtime. After lunch, you will visit attractions like  World Peace Pagoda, Pumdikot, Gupteshow Cave, David’s fall, and the mountaineering museum. Overnight in a 3-Star Standard Hotel in Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7

    Drive to Kathmandu

    Day details

    Breakfast at the hotel and you will drive to Kathmandu. You will reach Kathmandu in the afternoon and spend the remaining time at your leisure. (You also have option to fly to Kathmandu, extra charges will be applicable. Overnight in 3-Star Standard Hotel in Kathmandu.  Meals: Breakfast

  8. Day 8

    Full day Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour

    Day details

    Breakfast at the hotel and you will start your city tour. You will visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Boudhanath. These are cultural and religious sites in Kathmandu and are famous for their history and architecture.  During this tour, you will also get a change to enjoy local food in Kathmandu. Overnight in a 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu.  Meals: Breakfast

  9. Day 9

    Full day Welness program

    (Ayurvedic Massage, spa, meditation and Yoga)

    Day details

    Breakfast at the hotel and you will go for a full-day Ayurvedic massage, spa, sound healing, and yoga to relax your body. You will get back to the hotel and spend the remaining time at your leisure. In the evening we will take you for a farewell dinner at one of the best restaurants in Kathmandu. Overnight in a 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu.

  10. Day 10

    Departure day

    Day details

    Breakfast at the hotel and as per your flight time we will drop you off to the airport to catch your onward flight.

What is included in the trip price

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The essentials and support items that are already built into the package.

  • Package includes;

  • Airport transfer upon arrival and departure (private car/jeep/minivan)

  • Airport transfer for mountain flight

  • 3 Nights twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu (3 Star Standard Hotel)

  • 2 Nights of twin-sharing accommodation with all meals in Chitwan (3-Star Standard Hotel)

  • 2 Nights of twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara (3-Star Standard Hotel)

  • One night twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast and dinner in Dhampus (lodge)

  • Cost of a one-hour mountain flight

  • Cost of a rafting trip with lunch

  • Cost of 20-30 minutes paragliding trip or Zip lining in Pokhara including photo and video

  • Cost of a one-hour boating trip in Phewa Lake

  • All activities in Chitwan (jeep jungle safari, canoe ride, jungle walk, cultural show, etc.)

  • All required permits, entrance fee, national park fee etc

  • One local, English-speaking guide to guide you during the Dhampus hike

  • One full-day guided city tour in Kathmandu

  • All ground transportation (private jeep for minimum 4 Pax) as per the itinerary

  • One full-day ayurvedic massage, yoga, spa, and meditation

  • Farewell dinner

What to budget for separately

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Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.

  • Package excludes;

  • Nepal arrival visa

  • Meals in Pokhara and Kathmandu except for breakfast

  • Personal expenses like mineral water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, lunch and dinner in the cities, etc.

  • Any extended trips, activities, or accommodation

  • Travel insurance that covers trip cancellation and medical insurance

  • Tips (as an appreciation) to service providers

Group rates by party size

Per-person rates adjust automatically with your party size. Member discounts apply where available.

1-1 travelers

US$ 1,750

per person

2-4 travelers

US$ 1,450

per person

5-10 travelers

US$ 1,250

per person

11-20 travelers

US$ 1,180

per person

Questions travelers usually ask before booking

These route questions cover Nepal, nepal tours planning, and the logistics travelers usually want clarified before they commit.

7Answers ready

This trip includes the classic Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara route, but adds experiences that you would normally have to book separately. You take an Everest mountain flight, raft on the Trisuli River, explore Chitwan National Park, choose paragliding or zip-lining in Pokhara, hike to Dhampus and finish with a wellness day in Kathmandu.

It is a good choice if you want to see Nepal but do not want your holiday to be limited to sightseeing from a vehicle.

Yes, if you want an active trip rather than a slow-paced holiday. In 10 days, the route covers Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara and Dhampus, with the Everest mountain flight and Trisuli rafting built into the journey.

There are some busy days, particularly the mountain flight and rafting day, but the itinerary also includes free time in Kathmandu and a wellness day toward the end of the trip.

The current price is based on the number of travelers:

  • 1 traveler: US$1,750

  • 2–4 travelers: US$1,450 per person

  • 5–10 travelers: US$1,250 per person

  • 11–20 travelers: US$1,180 per person

Private departures start from US$1,450 per person for 2–4 travelers. Prices are based on the services listed in the current itinerary, and the trip can also be customized.

No. This is not a trekking holiday and you do not need previous trekking experience.

The main walking section is the hike from Phedi toward Dhampus. It takes around two hours for most travelers, depending on pace, and involves uphill walking. The rest of the trip is a mixture of sightseeing, driving, wildlife activities, rafting and other organized experiences.

If you can comfortably walk uphill for a couple of hours, you should be able to manage the Dhampus section at your own pace.

We consider it an easy to moderate soft-adventure tour.

Most days are physically easy, but the trip includes a few more active experiences: white-water rafting, a short uphill hike to Dhampus and, if you choose it, paragliding or zip-lining in Pokhara.

There is no multi-day trekking, high mountain pass or demanding high-altitude walking.

You do not need previous rafting experience for the section used in this itinerary under normal conditions.

Before entering the river, the rafting team provides safety instructions and the necessary rafting equipment. River levels change during the year, particularly around the monsoon, so the operator makes the final decision about conditions and the section used.

Chitwan is one of Nepal's major wildlife areas. One-horned rhinoceros are among the animals visitors commonly hope to see. The park is also habitat for deer, monkeys, crocodiles, wild boar, numerous bird species and the Royal Bengal tiger.

Tiger sightings are uncommon, and wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.

Your current itinerary includes a jeep safari, canoe ride, jungle walk, birdwatching and a visit to the elephant breeding center, as well as a Tharu cultural program.

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