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Nepal: Kingdoms & Cultures of the Himalayas
Group Tour
Overview
This journey through Nepal offers a rich mix of culture, history, nature and quiet spiritual moments. Travelling through the hills, valleys and plains of the country, we’ll experience both the energy of city life and the calm of rural landscapes. Along the way there are chances to meet local communities, visit sacred sites, enjoy scenic walks and explore the region’s deep-rooted traditions. It’s a varied and engaging route, designed for those who enjoy a balance of gentle adventure, cultural ...
This journey through Nepal offers a rich mix of culture, history, nature and quiet spiritual moments. Travelling through the hills, valleys and plains of the country, we’ll experience both the energy of city life and the calm of rural landscapes. Along the way there are chances to meet local communities, visit sacred sites, enjoy scenic walks and explore the region’s deep-rooted traditions. It’s a varied and engaging route, designed for those who enjoy a balance of gentle adventure, cultural interest and time to take things in.
We begin in Kathmandu, exploring its temples, squares and Buddhist sites before heading into the hills to Gorkha and the lakeside town of Pokhara. From there, we travel to the traditional hill town of Tansen, continue south to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, and on to Chitwan National Park for a taste of Nepal’s wildlife and jungle landscapes. We end the trip in Bhaktapur, a beautifully preserved medieval city known for its crafts, food and timeless atmosphere.
HIGHLIGHTS
At a glance
MEALS
TRANSPORT
GROUP SIZE
EXPERT TEAM
ACCOMMODATION
9 nights x Standard
ENTRANCE FEES
FITNESS RATING
WILD MILES
ACCOMMODATION
Wherever possible we aim to use characterful accommodation that enhances the overall travel experience. This can obviously vary greatly across both countries and tours. On this particular trip we will be in hotels and a safari lodge. Please note that the accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is intended as a guide only and is always subject to availability.FITNESS RATING
LOW: You should be comfortable walking around towns and cultural sites. May include some optional walks (typically 1-2hrs).LOW/MODERATE: May be of a long duration and/or involve numerous border-crossings. May include easy/moderate day walks (up to 2-3hrs/day). You should be relatively fit and lead a generally active lifestyle.
MODERATE: May include several easy/moderate day walks (up to 2-5hrs/day) possibly at altitude. You should be relatively fit and lead a generally active lifestyle. Previous experience of similar trips helpful.
MODERATE/HIGH: May involve several days of moderate hiking (up to 3-6 hrs/day) possibly at altitude. You must be a fit and active traveller with appropriate trekking experience.
HIGH: May involve several days of moderate/strenuous trekking (up to 4-7 hrs/day) possibly at altitude. You must be a very fit and active traveller with appropriate trekking experience.
Wild Miles Club
When you book a trip with Wild Frontiers you are awarded points, which are based on the return distance from London to the arrival city of your trip. Points are awarded for all our holidays, including both our escorted group tours and tailor-made trips. When you accrue points, you will qualify for the following discounts on all future bookings:
| Blue | More than 10,000 points | 2.5% discount |
| Bronze | More than 30,000 points | 5% discount |
| Silver | More than 45,000 points | 7.5% discount |
| Gold | More than 60,000 points | 10% discount |
Map & Itinerary
Individual departures may vary so please refer to the information in the tour specific links in the Dates and Prices section below
Day 1 Tour starts in Kathmandu
Day 1 Tour starts in Kathmandu
The tour begins this evening at our joining hotel in Nepal’s bustling capital, Kathmandu. After some time to settle in we’ll meet for an introductory briefing before then heading out for dinner. We’ll walk a short distance through the streets of Kathmandu to Sam’s One Tree Café, a spot busy with locals and a social enterprise that employs hearing-impaired waiting staff.
Day 2 Kathmandu: Places, Temples & Stupas
Day 2 Kathmandu: Places, Temples & Stupas
The busy streets of Kathmandu surround the city’s historic royal complex of Durbar Square where we begin our city tour this morning. Home to the Royal Palace as well as temples and pagodas, the square has a peaceful ambiance and we will witness locals visiting temples and lighting incense amongst the Newari architecture. From here we will head to Boudnath, the spiritual centre of Nepal’s Tibetan Buddhist community where we will have lunch at the Boudha Stupa Café. Afterwards we will join the pilgrims in their circumambulation of the giant stupa, spinning prayer wheels and exploring side chapels and the small Gelugpa Monastery as we go. Nearby is the Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. We’ll explore the complex (non-Hindus are not allowed in the main temple), one of the holiest Hindu sites in Nepal, filled with pilgrims and holy men. We may have the opportunity to meet one of the sadhus who frequent the temple and hear his philosophy before we visit the Guhyeswari Temple dedeicated to an unexpected anatomical homage. We'll return to the hotel and have the evening at leisure.
Day 3 Kathmandu – Gorkha: Sunrise Stupa & Village Walk
Day 3 Kathmandu – Gorkha: Sunrise Stupa & Village Walk
An early start will take us to the Swayambunath Stupa for sunrise; at this hour the temple belongs to the local people as they begin their day with prayers, worship and sacred songs. The temple is more than 2500 years old and we can join the devotees in the kora walk around the stupa, adorned with gold leaf and colourful prayer flags. We will return to the hotel for breakfast and then set out to Gorkha, a journey of around 5 hours. The route will take us through terraced hills, farmland and small villages. After lunch at our resort we will take a 2-3 hour easy walk through the local villages passing traditional homes and farmers tending their crops on the terraces while taking in the panoramas of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges.
Day 4 Gorkha – Pokhara: Palace & Mountain Valley
Day 4 Gorkha – Pokhara: Palace & Mountain Valley
Set atop a hill in Gorkha, the Gorkha Palace is an excellent example of traditional Nepalese architecture, featuring intricate wooden carvings and fortified stone walls. Built in the 16th century, it is home to several Hindu temples and a small museum. We will start our day with a visit to the palace before embarking on the drive to Pokhara. Passing through farmland we will have the chance to see the traditional methods still employed by farmers and buffalo ploughing fields. The landscape becomes increasingly dramatic as we pass lush valleys, forested slopes and the occasional waterfall tumbling down the hillside before we enter into the Pokhara Valley with Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail Peak dominating the skyline at 6977m. We will enjoy lunch in a local organic restaurant before heading to the White Peace Pagoda, a Buddhist monument on one of the nearby hills providing views out over Lake Phewa, on which Pokhara sits. We will watch the sunset from Pumdikot before walking along the lake shore in the early evening to witness evening prayers.
Day 5 Pokhara: Mountain Sunrise & Tibetan Community
Day 5 Pokhara: Mountain Sunrise & Tibetan Community
Sunrise over the Himalayas is a breath-taking sight and we will enjoy the colours and first sun rays early this morning from Sarangkot. After breakfast nearby we will then visit the Tashi Palkhel Tibetan Refugee camp. Established in 1962, the camp is one of many in Nepal and we will have the opportunity to engage with Buddhist monks, meet a traditional Tibetan doctor and learn about Tibetan medicine, spiritual practices and daily life. We will also hear stories to gain a greater understanding of life in exile and resilience as well as exploring their unique culture and Tibetan Buddhism. For lunch we will head to Annapurna Mon Village, a traditional guesthouse engaged with community support and offering local dishes with produce from their organic garden. This afternoon we will stop at the Gorkha Memorial Museum and the Tibetan Women’s Refugee camp and Handicraft Centre on our return to Pokhara where we will have a free evening to explore.
Day 6 Pokhara – Tansen: Historic Hill Town
Day 6 Pokhara – Tansen: Historic Hill Town
This morning we will journey approximately 3-4 hours to Tansen travelling through Nepal’s central hills while enjoying scenery of agricultural terraces and small villages and crossing numerous bridges. As we approach the historic hill town of Tansen, perched in the Shrinagar Hills, the road becomes more mountainous and winding. Tansen, an important centre during the Rana era and once the capital of the Magar Kingdom, is known for its rich history and Newari architecture and this afternoon we will explore the cobbled streets of the town taking in the ancient Rani Mahal or Queen’s Palace as well as the bustling bazaar.
Day 7 Tansen: Traditional Crafts & Coffee
Day 7 Tansen: Traditional Crafts & Coffee
We will further explore Tansen today focussing in on the traditional crafts the region is known for. Tansen is the home of dhaka, a colourful woven fabric used to make topi hats, shawls and thaili, a kind of purse. There are many dhaka workshops and we will stop in to see the weaving in action as well as the many colourful products being made. We will move on to the area of Taksar which for centuries has produced bronze and brassware and we will see how many of the traditional products such as the karuwa (water jug), hukka (water pipe) and auntee (Newar jug for storing raksi a distilled homemade alcohol) are produced. Tansen is also home to the first coffee plantation in Nepal and the coffee grown here is considered the best in Nepal with over 2000 farmers growing beans. We will visit an organic coffee plantation where the arabica beans are grown over 800m ensuring high quality.
Day 8 Tansen – Lumbini: Terai Landscapes & Bazaar
Day 8 Tansen – Lumbini: Terai Landscapes & Bazaar
This morning we will descend from the mountains to the landscapes of the Terai, the area that borders India, with its flat plains, lush greenery and rural life. Our journey will take 2-3 hours. Lumbini draws thousands of pilgrims each year as the birthplace of the Buddha and the town has a peaceful atmosphere with many gardens, ponds and temples. There is also a vibrant bazaar frequented by Nepali and Indian shoppers with a wide variety of spices, cloth, handicrafts and street food which we will visit to experience the bustling local culture.
Day 9 Lumbini: Birthplace of the Buddha
Day 9 Lumbini: Birthplace of the Buddha
This morning we’ll visit Lumbini Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most sacred places in the Buddhist world. The birthplace of Lord Buddha, this serene complex is home to the Maya Devi Temple, which marks the exact spot of his birth, and the Ashokan Pillar, erected by the Indian emperor Ashoka in 249 BCE. We’ll also explore the surrounding monastic zones, where countries from across the Buddhist world have built temples in their own unique architectural styles. We’ll move on to Tilaurakot, an ancient, archaeological site and the childhood home of Siddhartha Gautama - the Buddha; we’ll explore the ruins of the palace, gates and other structures while learning about his life. We’ll end the day at the Jagdishpur Reservoir, a haven for bird watchers with numerous species of migratory and resident birds.
Day 10 Lumbini – Chitwan: National Park River Cruise
Day 10 Lumbini – Chitwan: National Park River Cruise
A drive of around 4 hours through the Terai brings us to Chitwan, Nepal’s first national park which covers nearly 1000 square km. A vast region of forest and grasslands, the area is surrounded by traditional Tharu (an ethnic minority) villages. After lunch and a briefing in our lodge, we will head out on a boat cruise on the Rapti River which flows through the western area of the park. We can enjoy a sundowner whilst spotting wildlife with our naturalist. Before dinner we will have a short presentation on the park and the wildlife we will hope to see by one of the naturalists.
Day 11 Chitwan: Morning & Afternoon Jeep Safaris
Day 11 Chitwan: Morning & Afternoon Jeep Safaris
An early start will see us heading into the park for a morning jeep safari. We will travel through the forests looking out for the animals, still active before the heat of the day sets in. The park is home to a huge array of species with one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers and elephants all resident in the park. We may also see sloth bears, mugger crocodiles and gharials, jackals and various cats. There are also over 500 bird species in the park including babblers, darters and eagles. Our morning safari will include breakfast in the park and we will return to the lodge for lunch before heading back out in the afternoon for a further safari.
Day 12 Chitwan – Bhaktapur: Momo Cookery Class
Day 12 Chitwan – Bhaktapur: Momo Cookery Class
Our journey nearly at an end, we will head back to the Kathmandu Valley this evening to the mediaeval city of Bhaktapur; the drive taking 4-5 hours. The city has retained much of its authentic, historic charm with brick paved roads and red brick houses along with the woodcarving for which the city is known displayed on window frames and temples. This afternoon we will meet a local family who will share with us the secrets of cooking momos. These steamed dumplings are one of Nepal’s national dishes and are available in nearly every restaurant as well as being popular throughout the region. After we have learned about the ingredients and tried folding the small shapes we will enjoy a meal with our hosts.
Day 13 Bhaktapur: Durbar Square, Crafts & Pottery
Day 13 Bhaktapur: Durbar Square, Crafts & Pottery
We will explore Bhaktapur’s Durbar Square this morning, the palaces, temples, gates and statues date from the 13th to 18th centuries and are a showcase of the art and architecture from the Malla Dynasty. We will see such highlights as the 55 Window Palace and the Golden Gate before we meet some of the city’s artisans. Renowned for various skills, the city is home to many workshops where intricate wood carvings and traditional metal work is created. We may be lucky enough to be invited into the homes of one or two of the artisans to learn about their craft and culture. In Pottery Square we can admire the beautiful pots and sculptures before we head to the village of Thimi and try to recreate some of the pieces in our own pottery workshop. This evening we will have a final dinner together in the city.
Day 14 Tour ends in Bhaktapur
Day 14 Tour ends in Bhaktapur
The tour ends after breakfast, those on the suggested group flights will be transferred to Kathmandu Airport.
ACCOMMODATION USED ON THIS TOUR
Hotel Tibet, Kathmandu
Hotel Tibet is a charming hotel situated in the heart of Kathmandu that offers panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding hills. The hotel offers 53 deluxe rooms with the basic amenities needed to ensure a comfortable stay, including air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, mini bar and hair dryer. Hotel Tibet has two restaurants that offer a variety of modern and Asian dishes for guests to sample as well as a rooftop terrace garden where guests can enjoy the panoramic views whilst enjoying a cocktail. The hotel also has its own spa that provides a variety of services to help guests unwind during their stay.
Gorkha Gaun Resort, Gorkha
Only a four hour drive from Kathmandu, the Gorkha Gaun Resort is a tranquil outdoor mountain paradise. Set in a village near Shikhar Community Forest, the accommodation offers the chance to hike, experience farmland life, see local musicians play, take part in a cooking class or go cycling. Although the accommodation lacks luxuries, there is no air-conditioning and heating, the location more than makes up for it. The eco-resort uses natural materials such as stones and mud to ensure the cottage rooms are insulated and can withstand the changing seasons. In the winter, hot water bottles are provided. There is a restaurant with great views of the valley below and the surrounding mountains, accompanied by a cosy fire. Seasonal produce is served in a menu of continental and Nepali dishes.
Hotel Barahi Pokhara, Pokhara
Part of the well-respected Bahari Hospitality & Leisure group, Hotel Bahari Pokhara offers luxury and tranquility in the heart of Pokhara. Located in the heart of Lakeside, the hotel was named after the island temple of Barahi located in the nearby Phewa Lake. Guests can choose from four different rooms categories, with the higher category rooms offering more space and amenities but overall all room types are well-appointed with tasteful and elegant decor. The hotel's facilities are extensive, with delicious cuisine being served up in Pokhara Flavor, relaxing treatments available in their tranquil spa, and a wonderful outdoor swimming pool to enjoy during the day and evenings.
Hotel Srinagar, Tansen
Set in a well-maintained garden providing a serene place to relax with a back drop vista of the Himalayas, the Srinagar Hotel is a comfortable option in Tansen. Rooms are bright with modern facilities and ethnic textiles. The restaurant provides Nepali cuisine as well as international options and there is a bar for relaxing after a day out in the mountains.
Hotel Kasai, Lumbini
Hotel Kasai combines elements of Japanese and Nepali design, creating a setting that feels both comfortable and culturally interesting. Its architecture reflects a mix of traditional Japanese simplicity and local Nepali character, giving the space a calm, distinctive atmosphere. Rooms are simple with en suite bathrooms and a modern Nepali design. There is a large outdoor pool set in gardens for guests to enjoy and the restaurant offers both Japanese and Nepali dishes.
Barahi Jungle Lodge, Chitwan National Park
Barahi Jungle Lodge's ambient outlook and soft interiors provide an insight into the aboriginal Tharu culture of Nepal interlaced with the wilderness of Chitwan National Park. An oasis within the savannahs surrounding Rapti River, the Barahi Jungle Lodge is designed to be in harmony with nature and mankind. Set within twelve hectares of land, the lodge blends effortlessly with the surrounding environment and sets a high standard in eco operations through use of local bamboo and sustainable woods for construction. The team of naturalists have a fleet of jeeps and boats at their disposal, ensuring optimal wildlife viewing in the Chitwan. The experienced therapists from Nepal's leading Spa centre keep guests relaxed in the in-house spa overlooking the forest. Paired with the hotel's infinity pool and restaurant and bar, there is nowhere more ideal for resting off any jungle fatigue. Discover the wonders of Chitwan from your lodge through bird watching tours, boat safaris, village tours, elephant bathing and Tharu cultural shows and workshops. Thirty-four rooms are built within deluxe cottages, six interconnecting. Each feature a private balcony with private views of the jungle and traditional Nepalese furnishings.
Heritage Hotel Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur
In the centre of Bhaktapur, the Heritage Hotel has been built in traditional Newari style. While a new building it has been totally created with reclaimed materials, bricks, timber and stone, some coming dating from the 17th Century and decorated with a blend of antiques and furniture crafted by hand by local artisans. Rooms feature carved wood furniture, stone floors and bright, ethnic textiles, all have good size en suite bathrooms, a sitting area with reading nook, a/c, wi-fi and TV. The restaurant serves a good mix of international and Nepali cuisine with produce from the local farms of Bhaktapur and the bar offers cosy indoor seating as well as a terrace.
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Accommodation displayed here should be taken as a guide only. *Please refer to the Detailed Itinerary of your individual departure for more information.
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Additional Details
Responsible Travel
With local people, culture and eco-systems in mind, responsible travel and sustainable tourism are at the core of Wild Frontiers. We believe that a successful trip not only delivers a unique and unsurpassable journey for our travellers but also benefits the people and places we visit.
When designing our tours, we actively seek out experiences that have a positive impact on the communities and precious environments we visit - from supporting social enterprises; resting our heads in rural homestays; and eating at locally owned restaurants; to helping fund conservation projects that protect wildlife and their habitats.
Visit the Responsible Travel area of our website to read more, including the work of the Wild Frontiers Foundation through which we fundraise to aid community empowerment and education projects.
Reducing Single Use Plastic
We recognise the environmental issues and challenges around single-use plastic in many countries we visit and are actively working with our partners on the ground to reduce plastic waste on our tours and within the hotels and restaurants we visit. You can help to reduce your personal plastic waste by taking a refillable, filtered water bottle with you on your trip. Filtered water bottles can be refilled from water sources including your hotel room and restaurant taps, drinking fountains and refill stations. Every time you refill your bottle without the use of single-use plastic, you will be helping to reduce waste and protect the environment. Filtered Water Bottles | Wild Frontiers (wildfrontierstravel.com)
Discover Tansen's Traditional Industries
Tansen has long since been a centre for many traditional crafts including dhaka weaving and metal work, the industries are integral to the local economy providing employment for many locals. We will have the chance to learn about these crafts with visits to the workshops and the opportunity to support their livelihoods by purchasing and taking home some souvenirs.
Tibetan Refugee Centre
There are many Tibetan refugee camps throughout Nepal and by visiting one of these we can help preserve the Tibetan culture by meeting and speaking with Tibetans. We will see firsthand how the displaced community maintains its cultural resilience through monastic life, festivals, traditional medicine and arts. We will also have the chance to learn about the political history of the Tibetans and understand their story of exile and relience.
Getting There
For this tour we do not have our usual suggested tour flights, as the schedules into Kathmandu are increasingly unreliable, and we would like to give you the flexibility to respond to these changes. If you would like us to send you a quote for flights that may suit you, please let us know, noting that for our US clients, we will most likely refer you to one of our preferred partners. We suggest arriving into Kathmandu by 3pm, to allow you time to join the welcome meeting and dinner on Day 1.
If you wish to arrange your own flights you are completely free to do so and in this case we can arrange any transfers or supplementary accommodation that you may require. However please note that if you are planning on making your own flight arrangements, we recommend that you first check with us to see if the trip is guaranteed. We then suggest that you purchase flights that are flexible and ideally refundable as due to the nature of adventure travel, itineraries and destination accessibility can change at any time. For more information, please refer to our booking conditions.
For this tour, we are happy to include complimentary airport transfers to/from the group tour hotel to allow greater flexibility, regardless of the flight you arrive/depart on.
Visas & Vaccinations
VISAS
Visas are necessary for many of the destinations we travel to and while we aim to provide you with the most up-to-date information, requirements frequently change and as such for the latest advice we advise that you check with the relevant embassies or contact a reputable visa agency. More details can be found here - https://www.wildfrontierstravel.com/visa
For this tour UK passport holders currently require a visa for Nepal. Passports should ideally be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the end of your tour. Non-UK passport holders or non-UK residents should contact the relevant embassies for individual requirements.
VACCINATIONS & ADDITIONAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
There are no mandatory vaccination requirements for travellers to Nepal. For all destinations, please make sure you are up-to-date with any standard vaccinations (e.g. MMR, Hepatitis A, Tetanus) as recommended by your local health care provider. Malaria is present in some parts of Nepal however the risk is very low and precautions are not generally necessary.
For the most up-to-date information on all vaccination requirements and the most suitable anti-malarial tablets, we strongly suggest that you seek advice from your local travel centre or consult an official travel health website such as www.travelhealthpro.org.uk
Covid Testing: No mandatory testing is currently required for vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers.
If necessary further details will be sent out to you upon booking, however ensuring that correct and valid visas & vaccinations are obtained remains the sole responsibility of the client.
Extensions
If you have more time available, why not arrive early to adjust to a new time zone or just to get a feel for the country before your tour starts? Alternatively, you might choose to allow a few extra days after the tour to relax or to undertake some further exploration.
The choice is completely yours and we can usually arrange anything from simply additional accommodation and transfers to full tailor-made itineraries*. Please contact the office for more details and to discuss your requirements.
*Please note bespoke, tailor-made itineraries need to be a minimum of 7 days and we can only offer them in countries where we have a tailor-made expert
Governmental Travel Advice
Many governments issue advice which highlights potential hazards their citizens might experience when travelling abroad. We strongly suggest you refer to your country’s particular advisory site before booking and contact us if you have any queries or concerns. Click to follow links to the advice of the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or the US State Department.
Non-UK citizens should consult the travel advice of their respective governments.
Key Information
CLIMATE
Nepal's climate varies with altitude from subtropical in the south to alpine in the north but it generally experiences four main seasons. Spring (March–May) is warm and blooming, with moderate temperatures. Summer (June–August), dominated by the monsoon, brings heavy rainfall. Autumn (September–November) is the most pleasant, with clear skies and mild weather. Winter (December–February) brings cold temperatures, especially in the mountains, with occasional snow in high-altitude areas, while the lowlands remain relatively mild.
IS THIS TRIP FOR ME?
It may sound obvious, but not all Wild Frontiers tours are the same, and it is important that you choose a tour which is suitable for you. To help you decide and ensure you choose a suitable tour, please refer to our helpful guide here. As a minimum, you should make sure that you read the day-by-day itinerary and the Key Aspects to Consider sections carefully. Should you still have any concerns about your ability to partake in any aspect of the tour, then please contact us.
KEY ASPECTS TO CONSIDER
Anyone in a reasonable state of health, with an open mind and a sense of adventure should be perfectly able to cope with this tour, however, please note we will be travelling overland by vehicle so there will be some long drives on bumpy roads. While we won't be taking any strenuous walks there will be a lot of sightseeing on foot in cities and walks in villages where the ground may be uneven under foot.
NEW TOURS
Never complacent, here at Wild Frontiers we are continually on the look-out for new tour ideas. Each year we aim to put on a selection of new tours in order to continually provide our clients with a fresh and varied choice of some of the best journeys on the planet. Although a lot of fun, these tours will often involve a greater element of unpredictability than our better-established tours, so please come prepared.
THE NATURE OF ADVENTURE TRAVEL
We feel that it’s worth pointing out that while we will always strive to stick as close to the stated itinerary as possible, it may be necessary from time to time to make changes to our itineraries or services (due to weather, political and religious influences etc.) and this can happen with little or no notice. This unpredictability can be one of the most exciting aspects of adventure travel and for many of our clients often leads to unexpected highlights as the tour-leader necessarily adapts the tour to the changing conditions. However we are aware that this lack of assuredness may not suit everyone. As such, with the greatest respect, if you are someone who needs to know that everything will happen exactly as planned, we would kindly suggest that perhaps our tours are not for you. Adventure travel can be infectious and once you’ve caught the bug, it is likely to never leave you, but especially if this is your first such tour we would strongly urge you to give us a call if you have any concerns whatsoever about your suitability for this trip.
TRAVELLING SOLO AND SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS
As a company approximately 70% of our clients are solo travellers, so it’s very unlikely you’ll be alone!
Our prices are typically based on twin-share accommodation but single supplements are not compulsory for any Wild Frontiers tour. If you prefer not to pay a single supplement we’ll pair you with someone else of the same sex for you to share with throughout the trip. On this trip, if you do opt to pay for a single supplement then please note that it will cover you for all nights of the tour.
Please note that paying a single supplement entitles you to lone occupancy of a single room. In many cases these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.
INSURANCE
Insurance that provides cover for emergency repatriation in case of a medical emergency is compulsory for all tours. You should be aware that due to some of the geographical areas visited and some of the activities included on certain of our trips some standard insurance policies may not always provide adequate cover. As such we strongly recommend that you purchase a policy that adequately covers your trip. Please see the Insurance section for more details.
General Information
TOUR PRICE
All our tours are priced on a land-only basis, giving you maximum flexibility when deciding how to get to and from your tour.
DEPOSIT
A 10% deposit is required to confirm your booking.
PROTECTION FOR YOUR MONEY
For further details please see our travelling with peace of mind page
WILD MILES
This tour will earn you 9128 Wild Miles
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
We believe in a completely transparent approach to pricing with no hidden extras. As such, please note that the following are not included in the cost of the tour.
Visas & Travel Insurance: Visas will always be tour/nationality dependent but travel insurance is mandatory
Tips: Always optional but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information documents
International Flights: Please ask us for an obligation-free quote for flights which originate in the UK
Airport Transfers: We include complimentary transfers if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights
Beverages & any costs of a personal nature: This will include items such as laundry and souvenirs
WILD FRONTIERS COMMUNITY
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WHY WILD FRONTIERS?
We are frequently asked what makes Wild Frontiers different from other tour operators. Visit our Why Wild Frontiers page to find out.