38 Cultural vacations in Nepal found
Himalayan tours to Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal
Explore stunning Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan
From £2,055 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Himalayan cultural tour, Bhutan and Nepal
Discover Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon
From £2,295 to £2,395 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tibet cultural vacation
Sacred peaks of Tibet & lush Nepalese valleys
From US $2,720 to US $3,599 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct
2019: 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
2019: 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
Delhi to Kathmandu tour
An inspiring cultural tour
From US $1,695US $1,539 to US $1,990 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs on selected Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout year
Late availability on these dates: 03 Aug, 17 Aug, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 17 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 08 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct
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Volunteering in Nepal, rebuilding program
Volunteering activity in the extreme affected Gorkha Region
From £852 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Nepal rebuilding volunteering & Annapurna trek
Volunteer Activity in Gorkha and short Annapurna Trek
From £1,066 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Nepal photography vacation
Photography tour of magical, mystical Nepal.
From US $4,100 to US $4,300 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Sep
2019: 14 Apr, 6 Oct
2019: 14 Apr, 6 Oct
Bhutan and Nepal cultural tour
The best cultural tour in Nepal and Bhutan
From US $1,260 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 21 Jul, 1 Aug, 10 Aug, 20 Aug, 1 Sep, 6 Sep, 11 Sep, 16 Sep, 21 Sep, 26 Sep, 1 Oct, 6 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct, 26 Oct, 31 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Nov, 25 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 11 Dec, 21 Dec
Nepal small group tour
Compact Nepal tour exploring culture, wildlife and scenery
From £999£799 to £1,099£879 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 Aug, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 2 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2019: 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 2 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
Up to £220 off. Late availability on these dates: 04 Aug, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour
Overland trip from Kathmandu to Tibet with Mount Everest
From US $950 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Nepal holiday, cultural tour
Some of the most beautiful places and cultural sites in Nepal
From £395 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Kathmandu to Delhi overland vacation
Adventure tour of magnificent and colourful Nepal and India
From US $1,695US $1,513 to US $1,920 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 04 Aug, 18 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct
Lhasa to Kathmandu overland tour
Overland trip including Tibet Everest Base Camp en route
From US $1,100 to US $1,200 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Jul, 1 Aug, 10 Aug, 15 Aug, 31 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 8 Sep, 12 Sep, 14 Sep, 19 Sep, 22 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 3 Oct, 5 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 30 Oct, 3 Nov
Nepal cultural holiday with homestay
Living with local people is the best way to learn culture.
From £395 to £455 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Family adventure vacation in Nepal
An action packed family tour of Nepal
From US $1,745US $1,570 to US $1,830 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Sep, 16 Dec, 27 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 14 Apr, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 14 Apr, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 23 Sep
Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan country tour
Explore Himalayan countries; Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan
From US $2,410 to US $2,580 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Aug, 10 Aug, 14 Aug, 17 Aug, 21 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 4 Sep, 7 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep, 23 Sep, 25 Sep, 28 Sep, 2 Oct, 5 Oct, 9 Oct, 12 Oct, 16 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 4 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 6 Dec, 9 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 20 Dec, 23 Dec
Nepal highlights tour, tailor made
Best of Nepal luxury tour of culture, mountains and wildlife
From US $2,250 to US $3,736 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Helambu trek in Nepal
Trek through mountains, culture and tradition, Nepal
From £995 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Gosainkunda Lakes and Helambu trek in Nepal
Trek remote trails to mystical lakes, Nepal
From £1,295 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec
2019: 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec
2019: 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec
Kathmandu Valley tour and 3 day trek
Experience the highlights of trekking and culture, Nepal
From £925 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Nepal tailor made 8 day tour
Essential Nepal - The Amazing Rooftop to the World
From £1,299 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Trek & volunteer in Nepal, help rebuild it
Join helping hands with us to rebuild in Nepal
From US $799 to US $855 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Nepal vacation on a shoestring
A short Nepal introduction - Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara.
From £599 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 25 Nov, 23 Dec
2019: 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 3 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May
2019: 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 3 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May
Late availability on these dates: 23 Sep, 14 Oct
Nepal family vacation
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Nepal
From £1,295 to £1,335 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Community volunteering in Nepal
Minimize the problems sustained in the community
From £830 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departure on request for a minimum of 2 people
Nepal trekking & homestay vacation
Tourism to develop and promote the remote areas of Nepal !
From £950 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departure on request for a minimum of 2 people
Kathmandu Valley cultural tour, Nepal
Explore Kathmandu's most significant cultural heritage sites
From £670 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
World Heritage sites in Nepal tour, small group
Cultural & Natural Heritage Sites in Nepal
From US $940 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
Nepal culture and adventure vacation
Short Adventure, cultural and natural experience in Nepal
From US $560 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Nepal cultural trekking holiday
Trek combining awe-inspiring scenery with ancient traditions
From £705 to £1,005 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
US $1,513
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Varanasi was amazing and provided a great stay.
Tips?
Just go for it, you will love it, whether you are used to traveling or not, everyone on our trip enjoyed it and wanted more.
Local benefits?
On the trip we used local guides, driver etc which supported jobs in the various towns and cities. Using public transport ie the trains helped us get to various places easily and economically.
Overall rating?
Amazing, a must do for everyone. The guide was... (more)Joanne Rogers
From
US $2,720
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Reaching basecamp at Mount Everest on the Tibetan side
Tips?
It was a fabulous trip, but the pace was quite demanding. Probably the most important tip is to ensure that you take a few dry snacks with you. Importantly, if
you don't like to drink a lot of water, bring something to put in it as we were having to drink three litres a day for hydration purposes at 17.000 ft.
Local benefits?
Yes to a degree. We stayed in Tibetan hotels and spent our money in local... (more)Shaun Casey
From
£2,055
excluding flights
EXCELLENT...The whole trip was absolutely amazing, beautiful sites to see, lovely people. The tour operator was very helpful and treated us very well. (more)Alma Sarajlic
We really enjoyed all of the vacation. However, the most memorable part of the trip for us was the trek up to the Tiger's Nest. (more)Bronagh Purcell
The highlight was the walk to tigers nest in Bhutan, a 90 min twin seater plane over Annapurna base camp in Pokhara Nepal, and the monks debate in Tibet.
(more)Geerhard De Vries
From
£2,295
excluding flights
The two most memorable activities were attending the Black Crane Festival and a farmstay for two nights whilst attending the festival. (more)Nigel Hunt
Bhutan was the highlight. (more)Kristin Stjerna
Bhutan was beautiful and Tibet was very intriguing. I especially enjoyed watching families worshipping in temples during festival. (more)Susan Patrick
From
£395
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
So many great things its hard to choose one...flying over Mount Everest in a small plane, seeing sunrise over the Annapurnas, elephant safari in Chitwan
Tips?
Make sure you bring apropriate clothing eg colours of clothing in Chitwan so camaflourged in jungle
Local benefits?
We had 3 different local guides (all very good) in Katmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan.
We were the only 2 people on our tour so we traveled everywhere by car provided by the tour company, not... (more)Helen Calder
From
£1,066
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Impossible to choose one single part! Staying in Ratmate village and participating in house building was certainly memorable - whilst this was such a happy and welcoming community, it was both shocking and humbling to see first-hand the scale of earthquake damage in the region and the difficulties they face in re-establishing a good standard of accommodation there. All of the trekking was really enjoyable with perhaps the highlight being the very early morning trek to Poon... (more)Eimear Hannigan
From
US $2,410
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Definitely the most intriguing country is Tibet: the faces of the people, the scenery, Lhasa, EBC.
Tips?
A visit to Pokhara in Nepal is worth the 7-8 hour drive only if you go trekking.
Local benefits?
The wise policies of Bhutan, with the fixed-fee daily rate for tourists (and the royalty supporting local culture, education and environment) make you feel that you are supporting local people ans sustainable tourism.
Overall rating?
A great vacation,... (more)Gaetano Guerreri
From
£795
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Most memorable would be seeing the colourful flags and rolling the prayer wheels at Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, in Kathmandu. From this vantage point there is also a fabulous view of the city. The most exciting part was the drive from Kathmandu over the mountains via Daman to Sauraha in Chitwan. The views were wonderful, the small hillside stops were amazing places to visit and the road itself was...well an interesting mix of hairpin bends; part tarmac part gravel and... (more)Kevin Toner
From
US $1,539
excluding flights
Each day was packed with memorable moments, but if I had to pick one day it would be when we went to a very small town to stay in a fort/castle overnight.
It was fantastic. I can't wait to go back one day. (more)Lindsey Lavaysse
Had a great trip... seing Rhino from the back of an elephant was one of the most memorable experiences. (more)jenny hickey
From
US $3,672
excluding flights
All of the vacation was fantastic. I particularly enjoyed the train journey from Beijing to Lhasa. The visit to the nunnery was fun. There was nothing on my trip that I didn't enjoy so it's hard to choose 1 thing I enjoyed most. (more)Jules Palmer
Excellent....Go with an open mind, an attitude of adventure. It is a different country. You will not find the same facilities as at home. The food is different. But it's all part of the adventure. (more)Yoginee Patel
It was very memorable and exciting, and a good idea to go on a tour through a country that would be difficult to navigate alone.
(more)Laura Tomlinson
From
£1,295
excluding flights
The scenic flight in the Himalaya's was a highlight. The Jungle Lodge in Chitwan was fantastic and the kids loved it. Fantastic break - lots of fun and very interesting. Were disappointed by the Haze/pollution and hope to return during a clearer time of year. (more)Angela Ryan
Don't hesitate, just do it! (more)Philip Langman
From
£599
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
At the end of each day, I could've easily said "that was definitely the best day". Every day of the trip was memorable and exciting; from seeing Everest, to seeing
wild rhino and elephant in the jungle. The feeling of being amongst the Nepalese culture and getting a really up close and authentic experience is something I
am very grateful to have experienced. Our guide, Ram, was an especially wonderful part of the trip, he taught us a lot and made sure we had a fantastic... (more)Emma Newlyn
From
£1,299
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Finding wild rhinos during the jungle trek.
Tips?
Make sure you do your research in advance about things to do in the areas you travel to. My itinerary often just said "Activities at Chitwan" or "Free Day at Leisure" but then very little would be suggested about things to do in the area. Leaving me to just be spending half my morning searching for things to do via TripAdvisor.
Local benefits?
Local people: Yes, especially in Chitwan and slightly in Pokhara.
Reduced... (more)Barton Colmerauer
From
£799
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The day at Chitwan National Park - canoe ride and jungle walk and the airplane ride over Everest
Tips?
This is quite a gruelling trip, not much time for relaxation so don't expect to come back refreshed!!
Local benefits?
We certainly contributed to the local economy through use of local guides and non-chain hotels. We tried as far as possible to eat local food. Not sure that we made any contribution whatsoever to reducing environmental impacts - there was... (more)Allison Bucknell
From
US $560
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We did it all during this vacation and enjoyed every minute! We toured Kathmandu; went river rafting; enjoyed scenic trekking; and visited Chitwan National Park where we took an elephant safari and got to wash elephants in the river. The tour operator did a fantastic job planning an active itinerary where we had lots of time for activity but also enough time to relax. I would not change a thing!
Tips?
Just let the good folks at Friendship Tours know what you want... (more)Courtney Stryker
From
£699
excluding flights
The most memorable part was Chitwan National Park. (more)Paul Webber
The close up encounter with Elephants during the bird watching walk, where they were charging back after breakfast was the most memorable part. (more)Gail Robertson
The trekking in Nepal was fabulous as was our stay in the Royal Chitwan national park. It's hard to say which was better - I feel that the trip was really balanced. 10 out of 10 (more)Brenda Rabbitte
From
US $799
excluding flights
The scenery was stunning, the people are so friendly and helpful. The guide and porter provided by the operator were excellent. (more)Sarah McFadyen
Most memorable was spending time in the village north of Kathmandu meeting the villagers rebuilding after the earthquake & the incredible views of the Annapurna range during the Poon Hill trek... (more)John Green
This was a very good vacation (more)Shelley Munro
