Cultural tour

8hEasy1,400 m

Kathmandu Valley Heritage Day Tour

Discover four UNESCO World Heritage monuments of the Kathmandu Valley in one day with a licensed local guide and a private car. Climb to the hilltop stupa of Swayambhunath, wander through the palaces and temples of Patan Durbar Square, watch the rituals by the holy Bagmati river at Pashupatinath, and end the day walking around the great stupa of Boudhanath as the butter lamps are lit.

8 daysEasy1,600 m

Nepal Highlights Tour

The best of Nepal in eight relaxed days, with no long hikes. Explore the temples and stupas of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, look for rhinos on a jungle safari in Chitwan, and watch the sun rise over the Annapurnas from Sarangkot above lakeside Pokhara. Comfortable hotels, private transport and expert local guides throughout: ideal for couples, families and first-time visitors.

Next departure: Sat, Oct 24

14 daysChallenging4,200 m

Upper Mustang Trek

Journey into the hidden Kingdom of Lo, a high desert of red cliffs, cave dwellings and ancient Tibetan monasteries in the rain shadow of the Himalaya. Opened to foreigners only in 1992, Upper Mustang keeps a way of life unchanged for centuries. Walk the old salt-trading route to the walled capital of Lo Manthang, and trek even during the monsoon, when the rest of Nepal is wet.

Next departure: Mon, Oct 26

10hEasy2,175 m

Nagarkot Sunrise and Bhaktapur Day Tour

Watch the sun rise over the Himalaya from Nagarkot, from Everest in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west, then walk down through villages and terraced fields to the ancient hilltop temple of Changu Narayan. Finish in the medieval city of Bhaktapur, famous for its pagodas, pottery square and creamy king curd.