7 independent reviews for Nepal trek with Chitwan National Park safari
Reviews for Nepal trek with Chitwan National Park safari
Will Harris review 11 Dec 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The final walk up to Annapurna Basecamp with fading light on the peaks all around after a long day... 20kms and 1000m increase in altitude.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take walking poles and very warm clothing for sunrise at ABC.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not aware of any direct benefits apart from generating income.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Overall fantastic experience....Maria Cristina Taborda review 16 Oct 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The 5 days walking through villages and montains where we had a close contact with local people and nature.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Some trekkings may be a bit longer than you expect but they are really amazing especially the one of balthali. You will see a lot of trash but it really didn't matter to us. Be aware with the food and water to drink and prefer the local food, the delicious Dal baht and momo, which is always fresh. Bring some extra money to give tips and to buy some local produts.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, I felt. We stayed in small hotels and almost all of them are managed by locals and we ate in simple restaurants in the villages. Nepal is a very poor country still under reconstrution and tourism is very important for them. They are making an huge effort to preserve natural spaces and Chitwan is a good exemple. They are also trying to reduce the use of plastics.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Definitly Nepal is not just Himalayas. Nepali are used to tourism and know how to make tourists feel well. It met our expetations. The well trained guides, the drivers, all the agency staff, the operator, made that possible.Aaron Starr review 25 Sep 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The last accomodation in the hills in the trek2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The trek on kathmandu valley is not worth it, there is rubbish everywhere3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
5Helen Mosalski review 6 Dec 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Too many memorable moments to mention - the people, the splendour of the mountain views, relaxing in the Garden of Dreams, the bustle of the streets of Thamel, and sights in and around Kathmandu. The trekking, the sight of Rhino, Crocodiles and lovely Sambar Deer at Chitwan. Pasaputinath and the atmosphere around the riverside ghats.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Check it suits what you are looking for. Be aware there are some long journeys and the roads are poor. Be aware things may not always go to plan. You might want to be advised of your accommodation in advance. Standards will not be what you expect in the west - though I had no issues with the places we stayed.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I think/hope so. It is a local company. All staff are local people. Local people work in hotels and restaurants. We used local places to eat on the trek which was nice. We bought goods and gifts from local shops.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A good trip and ideal for first time visitors/trekkers. Good value compared to big companies. I really enjoyed it.Fiona Williams review 18 Apr 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The whole vacation was memorable, however I especially enjoyed the trekking and being able to see the 'real' Nepal away from the city.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared to be flexible with the itinerary! I did not get to see all the sites I was expecting to around Kathmandu, but the unexpected things I did e.g. the visit to the school and the local village, showed how people are living and still recovering from the 2015 earthquake. Do not expect all the luxuries we take for granted at home.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Most definitely! During the trekking part of my vacation, a local guide and porters were used. We stopped at local teahouses both during the day and overnight.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fantastic!Martina Pilikova review 13 Mar 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
There were just too many memorable moments to pick one. I loved the trekking and seeing the ordinary local life, and I loved learning about a different culture and philosophies.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Do take a torch and don't bother with much clothing - we washed clothes and hung it over our rucksacks during the trek - it dries super fast! Having a book really helped me get through the long journeys between Kathmandu/Chitwan/Pokhara. There are some lovely bookshops in Kathmandu worth visiting! Do take extra money for tips for your guide, porter and driver.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I hope so!4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I loved every bit of it - the challenges and sweat during the trekking, the incredible kindness and patience of local people, Achut's care, flexibility to change our plans if we wanted to, the way he and his team handled our trip was amazing, we felt safe and looked after. This vacation taught me many things about the country and its people I would have no way of knowing otherwise.Endija Skopane review 7 Jan 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Trekking through the mountains.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be ready to move around a lot, pack lightly and don't forget sunscreen :)3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, people in Nepal count a lot on tips which in this time is a great help for people. After the earthquake and with the border being closed from India's side Nepal really needs people to come and visit. A lot of hotels were empty and you coming to visit plays a great role. Nepal is very conscious about plastic which i find great. I kept filling up my water bottle and tried to make sure i dispose of all plastic appropriately.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was absolutely great. The company took the greatest care in order to provide a diverse and fun vacation. I think it would be perfect for groups and solo travelers (I went solo). The tour combines city excursions and trekking in the first half where the second half includes jungle attractions, bird watching, cultural performances and more city excursions. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting great diversity and fun. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I was really sad to leave.Holiday Reviews
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