ANNAPURNA BASECAMP (ABC) TREK

Payment Policy

• Trip must be booked 3 months in advance for safety and client satisfaction.
• 30% of total cost due at booking for hotel, flight, guide, and porter arrangements.
• Additional 30% due 1 month before flight to Nepal.
• Remaining 40% payable upon arrival in Nepal, before adventure begins.

Booking Notes

• Travel Documents: Passport, Debit/Credit Cards, PP Size Photo (4 Pieces), Insurance Paper, Contact Addresses
• Footwear: Normal Socks (2-3 Pairs), Trekking Shoes (Gore-Tex), Slipper (1 Pair)
• Upper Body: Thermal Top Base Layer (2 Pcs), Fleece Jacket (1 Pcs), Gore-Tex Jacket (1 Pcs), Down Jacket (1 Pcs), Cotton T-Shirt (2 Pcs)
• Lower Body: Thermal Bottom Base Layer (2 Pcs), Fleece Trouser (1 pcs), Gore-Tex Pant (1 pcs), Mid Weight Pants (1 Pcs), Light Weight Quick Dry Trekking Pants (2-3 Pairs), Gaiters
• Head: Sun Cap, Fleece/Warm Hat (1-2 Pcs), Neck Gaiter (2 Pcs)
• Hands: Thin Fleece Gloves (2 Pairs), Wind Stopper/Screen Tap Gloves, Trekking Poles
• Sleeping Stuff: Sleeping Bag (-200C to -30oC), Thermarest Mattress, Pillow
• Medical/First Aid: See provided list
• Sun Stuffs: Sun Cream (-20 Spf), Lip Guard -20 (Spf), Sun Glasses (Uv Protection)
• Toiletries: Toilet Paper/Wet Tissue, Toothpaste/Toothbrush, Soap, Towel, Garbage Bag
• Eating & Drinking: Water Bottle, Thermos, Mug, Spoon/Fork, Bowl
• Bag Packs: Rucksacks (35L - 45L)
• Miscellaneous: Nail Cutter, Umbrella/Rain Coat, Hot Water Bag, Pee Bottle, Trails Maps, Head Lamp

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation 45 Days Prior to Departure:
• Fee: 20% of total trip amount.
• Refund: Remaining amount after deducting processing charge.
• Option: Company retains refundable amount for future trip.
• Cancellation 25 Days Prior to Departure:
• Fee: 30% to 40% of total trip amount.
• Refund: Remaining amount per clause 1.
• Cancellation 1 Week Prior to Departure:
• Fee: 50% to 60% of total trip amount.
• Refund: Remaining amount per clause 1.
• No refund once trip begins.

Product Details

• Required Experience: It is not mandatory to have prior experience in trekking. The trek to Annapurna base camp does not demand any technical skill hence you do not need to have any previous technical climbing experience or even any altitude experience to complete the trek.
• TRIP: ANNAPURNA BASECAMP TREK SERVICE: FULL BOARD COUNTRY: NEPAL DURATION: 13

Inclusion

• ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
• HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU: 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - Twin sharing on bed and breakfast plan.
• HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN POKHARA: 2 nights hotel in Pokhara (4-star category) - Twin sharing on bed and breakfast plan.
• WELCOME DINNER: One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.
• PERMIT: All necessary paper works: Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP), TIMS Card, other entry permit, and fees.
• INSURANCE: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.
• TREKKING MAP: Annapurna Region Trekking map.
• MEMBERTRANSPORTATION:
• - (Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu - Pokhara and while returning from Pokhara - Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
• MEMBER LUGGAGE: Up to 15 Kg per member as personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters.
• FOOD & LODGING: 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, and fresh meat, will be served during the trip.
• DRINKING: Per day 2 Liters of boiled water per member to carry on the thermos.
• GUIDE: Government-licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
• PORTER: Porters as required (2 members: 1 Porter) to and from Basecamp (both ways).
• STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE: All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
• SATELLITE PHONE: For emergency communication carried by a Guide, also available for members with an appropriate charge.
• VALLEY SIGHTSEEING: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley [Swoyambu (Monkey temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square] by a professional guide.
• MEDICAL KIT: Comprehensive m

Exclusion

• AIR FARE: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
• NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE: Nepalese Visa fee is $50 USD for 30 Days.
• LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
• EXTRA NIGHT IN KATHMANDU: Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking, or domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
• INSURANCE POLICY: Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
• PERSONAL EXPENSES: Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages.
• PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT: Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking Gear.
• TOILETRIES: Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
• FILMING: Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
• INTERNET SERVICE: Not included during the trek.
• EXTRA PORTER: $25 USD for an extra porter per day (If an extra porter is requested).
• TIPS: Calculate some tips for guides, porters, and helpers.
• Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.