The Expedition Programme
This is a 35-day expedition and volunteer project in Nepal. Following the twelve-day trek to Everest base-camp, under the supervision of our experienced guides, you’ll spend nine days living and working in a Nepalese community.
Here you will learn about the culture and lifestyle of a remarkable region, whilst bringing valuable support to the villagers. Your participation in the expedition will help to support the local community projects. You will also be able to take part in a two-day rafting trip combined with a two-night jungle safari. With such a wide variety of experiences your sure to make your time in Nepal extremely memorable.
Please note: In September/October (19th September - 3rd October in 2009) the Nepalese celebrate the Dashain Festival which is the biggest festival in the country. The second biggest festival is the Tihar festival which is celebrated between the 17th and 19th October (2009) Please be aware that your programme, activities and itinerary may be subject to change at any time but particularly over any public holidays or festivals.
What’s Included in the Programme:
- All arrival and departure transfers.
- All accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast.
- All accommodation in Chitwan on twin sharing basis on a full board basis and with jungle activities.
- Two days rafting on Trisuli River including overnight camping on full board basis including all rafting equipment and permits.
- Private transfer from Kathmandu to rafting start point, Chitwan and Kathmandu.
- Return flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
- Services of Sherpa Guides and porters.
- All accommodation and meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) during trek.
- National Park Fee.
What’s Not Included in the Programme:
- Nepali Tourist Visa.
- Flights.
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, this should include repatriation and airlift evacuation
- Airport departure tax at Kathmandu (Nepali Rs.1755 per person payable in local currency - about £14 / 19€)
- Airport tax in Lukla (Nepali Rs.340 per person payable in local currency (about £2.50 / 3.50€)
- 18 meals (Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu)
- All items of a personal nature such as gifts, clothes etc.
- E-mail and telephone calls
Prices and Durations
Nepal Everest Base Camp and Volunteer Experience
£2,199
