Arrive at the famous Annapurna Sanctuary.
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Trekking - Trail Running
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Initiation to Advanced
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1 - 12
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Mar-May / Sep-Dec
OVERVIEW ANNAPURNA TREK
Annapurna Base Camp is a trekking of moderate difficulty (suitable for anyone used to walking in the mountains), which allows you to reach the foot of an eight-thousander quickly and without many acclimatization problems.
Highlights
- Touch an 8000m mountain (Annapurna 8.091m)
- Machapuchare, one of the most beautiful mountains
- Arrive to 4.130m Anapurna BC
- Trekking or Trail running in small private groups
ITINERARY ANNAPURNA TREK
Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon: we can visit the Swayambhu stupa (monkey temple), get lost in the streets of Thamel or have our first Dal bhat dinner (the most traditional dish of Nepali cuisine).
Transfer by Tourist bus to Pokhara. Free afternoon to visit Pokhara Lake. Night at the Hotel.
After breakfast in Pokhara there will be vehicles and our trekking staff ready to take you to Nayapul and Kimchi, the total trip will be 3:30h
Just a 45-minute walk will bring you to Ghandruk, a Gurung village, the most beautiful village on the trip. We then start the trek by walking along the Kimrung river and up through Kyimmung, Taplung village and finally arrive in Chomrung for the night.
The trail descends a stone stairway and crosses the Chomrong Khola on a suspension bridge, then up the mountain flank, rocky path through the forested area and then reaches Khurdi Ghar. This can be a good place for lunch, the walk descends (about 350 meters) through the stone steps, the woods and you will arrive at the Bamboo Hotel. The walk now gently ascends through the woods, a stream flowing down from the flank to your left hand side. Now our final destination of the day “Doban” is approaching in 10 minutes, where we will stop for the night.
The trail climbs along the Modi Khola and then up a rocky path through the forests until it reaches a cave at Hinku. From here you will reach Deurali and along with the river bank you will climb little from Bagal witnessing rhododendrons and at the end of the ridge you will stop at Machapuchare (Fish Tail) base camp.
The stupendous views of the mountains of Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and III, Gangapurna and Machapuchare by themselves will make for a great day out. Our night stops at one of the accommodations here.
Today we explore the Annapurna base camp, going up a hill with a moray eel. Crossing three hills and the next hill you will already be in the Annapurna BC (4130 m). Here you will see some of the amazing views of Annapurna I (8091 m). On your left, Varhha Shikar (7,647 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m) and Hiunchuli (6,441 m). Also, mountains like Khansar Kang, Tarke Kang, Singuchuli and behind them you can see the triangular rock needle of Machhapuchare and the snowy peak of Annapurna III (7555m)
On your left, Varhha Shikar (7,647 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m) and Hiunchuli (6,441 m). Also, mountains like Khansar Kang, Tarke Kang, Singuchuli, and behind them you can see the triangular rock needle of Machhapuchare and the snowy peak of Annapurna III (7555m). After so many impressive and majestic views of the mountains, we go back on the same trail to MBC and descend to Deurali. 7 -8 hrs of walking, a long walk!
We will descend through the bottom of the valley to the village of Chomrong.
We return to the end of the trail and spend the afternoon to discover the calm and beautiful Pokhara. Night in hotel.
We will leave early in the morning by bus to Kathmandu. Night at the hotel. Free afternoon: we can visit the Swayambhu stupa (monkey temple), get lost in the streets of Thamel or have our last Dal bhat dinner.
Final departure, transfer to the airport.
All our Nepal tours can be extended and customized. Here are the most popular additional services:
- Everest Morning Flight: Approx 1h flight to see/touch Mount Everest (we’ll fly just 5 miles from the summit). Including round trip transfer to your hotel. (We will leave at 5:15 a.m. and return at breakfast time)
- KTM Cultural Tour 1: 1 day tour to visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Pashupatinath Temple + Boudhanath Stupa + Bhaktapur City.
(Included cultural guide (Speaks English, Spanish…), Additional hotel night and meal not included. - KTM Cultural Tour 2: 1 day tour to visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Patan city + Kathmandu Durbar Square + Swoyambhu Nath Stupa.
(Included cultural guide (Speaks English, Spanish…), Additional hotel night and meal not included - Extra Night: One additional night in KTM (including breakfast in shared or single room)
You can book extra services at the time of booking your trip or later.
WHAT'S INCLUDED ANNAPURNA TREK
The Cost Includes
- Private transfer to and from the airport
- Hotel in Kathmandu (tourist class) including breakfast (shared room)
- Transport by bus KTM to Pokhara (option by flight with extra cost)
- Lodging in the hostels available during the trekking. (Trekking based on tea houses) (Shared room)
- 3 fixed meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) suggested by the guide during the walk
- National park fees and TIMS fees
- An English speaking trekking guide (Sirdar)
- Porter (one for every 2 people). Carry a maximum of 20 kg of total weight, although it is suggested to give a maximum of 8-10 kg per person
- Nepalese staff daily salary, food and accommodation
- Guide and porters insurance
- Technical and material advice
The Cost Excludes
- Flights and visas to Nepal (we can arrange these)
- Drinks during the route
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Medical and rescue insurance
- Expenses for road blockages/landslides/natural calamities/strikes
- Anything not included in the "INCLUDED" section
DEPARTURES ANNAPURNA TREK
TRIP DATES | AVAILABILITY | PRICE | SPACE LEFT | |
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07/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 | Guaranteed | 890€ |
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12/12/2024 - 21/12/2024 | Guaranteed | 890€ |
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13/03/2025 - 22/03/2025 | Guaranteed | 890€ |
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10/04/2025 - 19/04/2025 | Guaranteed | 790€ |
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08/05/2025 - 17/05/2025 | Guaranteed | 890€ |
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MAP ANNAPURNA TREK
TOUR DETAILS ANNAPURNA TREK
TREKKING AT THE FOOT OF ANNAPURNA.
This route takes you to Annapurna base camp, at the foot of the South face of Annapurna (8091m), an impressive and almost mystical place also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary.
A trek of moderate difficulty (suitable for anyone accustomed to walking in the mountains), which allows you to reach the foot of an eight-thousander quickly and without many acclimatization problems (we will reach 4,130m). In addition, you will discover all the landscapes of Nepal, going through lowland villages and their rice terraces to glaciers and offering impressive views of the mountains.
In addition, it will allow you to discover Pokhara, the second most important city in Nepal and I would dare to say the most beautiful, calm and spiritual.
You will be able to contemplate from its feet the Machhapuchare (6993m), the mountain of the god Shivá, considered one of the most beautiful and sacred mountains in the world (forbidden to climb).
This area is known for its rich biodiversity and is in great demand for trekking, with trekking to the Annapurna base camp or Annapurna sanctuary and the Annapurna circuit being the two most popular routes.
You need a minimum level that allows you to do a mountain route of 1100m of elevation gain in one day. It is not a demanding route and days are interspersed with short walks to guarantee good acclimatization and good recovery from the days of trekking. During the route we can carry a small backpack with the things we will use during the day. The porters will transport our backpacks to the next lodge.
Our trainer Mr. Pablo Ral, graduate in Physical Activity Sciences, Master in High Performance, Chilean Ski Mountaineering Coach and specialist in endurance sports… can make you a specific personal training plan for this trip.
- Standard training plan (one-time payment): 99€ (Fill out online form, 30 min personal interview (to adjust the plan and resolve doubts), Receive your personalized plan)
- Premium training plan (monthly): 130€ (Fill out online form, 1h personal interview (to adjust the plan and resolve doubts), Receive your personalized plan. Weekly monitoring of your progression and monthly readjustment of the training plan)
You can request your training plan at the time of booking your trip or later. (Standard training plans are valid for a maximum of 3 months)
FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING:
● Gore-Tex or waterproof and breathable jacket
● Waterproof rain pants
● Warm jacket – down jacket or preferably primaloft (as they can handle water)
● Lightweight fleece lining
● Breathable, easy-drying short-sleeved T-Shirts
● Stretch pants, a little thicker, days or nights colder
● Trekking pants
● Shorts
● Thermal pants and t-shirt set
● Undergarments (non-cotton recommended)
● Swimwear
HEAD
● Lightweight running cap
● Wool beanie
● Neck Gaiter
● Sunglasses.
HANDS
● Thin fleece gloves.
● Walking poles (Recomended)
FEET
● Thin socks (non cotton)
● Thick, warm socks for the night (non cotton)
● Lightweight trail shoes or hiking boots (what you usually wear in mountain)
● Hiking sandals with heel strap (Optional)
BACKPACKS
● Mountain backpack 20/35 liters
● Rain backpack cover
● Small travel bag (for documentation and wallet)
● Duffle bag (better than suitcase)
LODGE MATERIAL
● Sleeping bag (3 seasons)
● Hut sleeping bag made of silk (optional)
● Earplugs
ACCESSORIES
● Headlamp and battery or spare batteries
● Sun cream, lip cocoa and after sun
● Mosquito repellent.
EAT/DRINK:
● Hydration System minimum 1l (Camelbag, canteen or flexible bottle)
● Thermo Flask (optional)
● Snacks, nuts, gels, hydration and sufficient power bars, protein bars, trail mix, magnesium tablets and recovery supplements
TRAVEL EQUIPMENT
● Casual clothes
● ID or passport, Visa, cash, insurance documentation, vaccination card.
● Microfiber towel
● First aid and medication kit
● Thermal blanket
● Mobile phone and watch with the route track
● Powerbank, camera, charging cables, headphones, selfie stick…
Food:
The Itinerary explains what meals are included each day according to the program. If you have allergies or preferences, let us know on the registration form and we will take it into account.
We always recommend that you bring your own energy bars, nuts… so that you can eat while doing the activities.
Accommodation:
The first and last night we will stay at the International Guest House hotel in Kathmandu. The other nights we will sleep in the different lodges that we will find along the way.
The program provides accommodation in shared rooms. If you want a single room, please indicate this at the time of booking.
We believe solo travelers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travelers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travelers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
In case you wish that we can look for the best flight combination tickets from your nearest airport to the destination you can add this service in “extra services” on the checkout before booking the trip and will give you the best proposal beforehand and once accepted buy it for you. This service includes monitor the flight prices over time to get the best deal when prices are low and check in of your flight. The administrative fee for this service is 35€ + the flights cost that will be invoice to you afterwards.
We offer you a 5% discount on your IATI travel insurance. The discount is just valid if you buy the travel insurance policy after clicking on the link.
In case you wish that we can look for the best travel insurance that covers the trip destination/activity with your nationality. You can add this service in “extra services” on the checkout before booking the trip and will give you the best proposal beforehand and once accepted buy it for you. The administrative fee for this service is 15€ + the insurance cost that will be invoice to you afterwards.
The client is informed that B4Experience will issue the trip without including a cancellation, repatriation or accident policy, unless it is explicitly included in the trip contract and paid in the first payment.
Rescue insurance: Recommended
Rescue insurance is highly recommended on all active trips. It must be taken into consideration that these insurance policies are specific for each type of activity (hiking, climbing…)
The user is informed that the GUARANTEE COMPANY that covers the risks of contractual liability and guarantee against insolvency is MARKEL INSURANCE SE. Our trips are covered by Civil Liability insurance.
Visas, and Entry Requirements
Certainly! It is important to have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity when traveling to any country.
Nepal has VISA on Arrival for most of the countries, you can speed up the process and avoid queues when landing, if you submit your application online through this official web link.
Upon arrival, proceed to the bank counter at Tribhuwan International Airport with the submission ID (confirmation page) that you received when filling out the application form for a Nepal visa.
Pay the applicable fee in cash and after making the payment, proceed to the Immigration Officer Desk with your original passport for visa processing.
In the case of a visa, keep yourself up to date, as immigration policies often change. That is why it’s advisable to verify the information closer to your intended travel date.
Currently, as of February 2024, the Nepal tourist visa costs are as follows:
- 15 Days: USD 30
- 30 Days: USD 50
- 90 Days: USD 125
To know the specific visa requirements for your trip, it is recommended to contact your local embassy or consulate, or consult with your travel agent. Remember that it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements can vary based on your nationality and your destination. While we strive to keep our information updated, visa rules can change unexpectedly. Therefore, it is crucial that you verify the information yourself and understand that you are accountable for meeting your own visa requirements.
Vaccines
For each trip, clients are solely responsible for having the mandatory and/or recommended vaccines required in each region or country. Consult with your doctor to have all vaccinations before the start of the trip.
The client can take out trip cancellation insurance to be able to obtain payment of the entire amount paid (according to its conditions).
The end user may withdraw from the contracted trip, having the right to a refund of the amounts paid, except for the indicated penalties, but must also satisfy the Agency in the amounts indicated below once the trip has been confirmed. If it is not carried out due to not reaching the minimum necessary places, the client can save the credit for future trips or request a full refund of the reservation.
Cancellation Policy 3:
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- FULL REFUND UP TO 24H AFTER PURCHASE
- Up to 60 days before the trip 100% refund of the trip amount.
- Up to 45 days before the trip Refund of 50% of the trip amount.
- For terms shorter than those described in the cancellation policy, the amount already paid will not be paid.
- *€250 management fees apply
* Cancellation fees will not be paid for reservations already issued. If there are other non-refundable expenses already issued, these will not be paid either and will be deducted from the amount to be paid.
* The cost of cancellation of issued flights is 100% of the amount.
EXEMPTION OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
B4Experience offers active trips for different sports and Outdoor activities, as well as information related to these activities through our web platform www.b4experience.com and other channels.
The practice of any activity in nature carries a risk for those who do it, with most of these activities being considered high-risk sports. Each one must know and apply their limits and be aware that regardless of the technical training and physical level one has, their practice can lead to accidents or even death.
The in-person activities and trips offered by B4Experience are carried out on land and activities that may inherently involve risks for those who carry them out and thus clients are informed that they contract them.
DOSSIER DISCLAIMER:
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print/ download a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
ITINERARY DISCLAIMER:
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. On all Outdoor trips, the routes will be adjusted depending on the weather, the level of the group participants and the risks assessed by the guide/trip leader.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
OUR TRAVEL EXPERTS ANNAPURNA TREK
You might travel with…
DHANA RAI
Certificate Guide, over 10 years of experiences. All major trails have been led by him.
BUDDHA GHALE
Certificate Guide,20 years of experiences. Done almost all routes of Nepal.
TAKTA GURUNG
Certificate Guide,30 years of experiences. Done almost all routes of Nepal.
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Experience in Nepal has certainly been extraordinaryfrom Spain09/10/2023My experience in Nepal has been without a doubt extraordinary with the support and trust of their workers in trekking Annapurna Base Camp!Date of Experience: October 09, 2023
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The trekking to Annapurna Base Camp was amazing.from Spain19/10/2022The trekking to Annapurna Base Camp was amazing. The views and atmosphere are magical. B4Experience organized an unforgettable trip. Although the path was demanding, it was worth every step. I would repeat without hesitation!Date of Experience: October 19, 2022
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Unforgettable trekking to Annapurna Base Campfrom Spain22/05/2022Unforgettable trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. B4Experience took care of everything. I would do it again without hesitation!Date of Experience: May 22, 2022
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This experience is a dream come true for any nature loverfrom Spain05/05/2022I did a 10-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp with B4Experience. The guides were fabulous and the views were out of this world. This experience is a dream come true for any nature lover.Date of Experience: May 05, 2022
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I would do it again without hesitation!from Spain29/03/2022The organization of B4Experience was impeccable and the views are unforgettable. Every day offered new surprises. I would do it again without hesitation!Date of Experience: March 29, 2022
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What an epic adventure!from Spain17/08/2021What an epic adventure! Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp with B4Experience was spectacular. The guides were very knowledgeable and the experience was unforgettable. The mountains are simply magical.Date of Experience: August 17, 2021
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The trekking to Annapurna Base Camp exceeded my expectations.from Spain09/03/2021The trekking to Annapurna Base Camp exceeded my expectations. The views are impressive and the experience was unique. B4Experience organized everything perfectly. I definitely want to go back and explore more.Date of Experience: March 09, 2021