Mountain Trek / Manaslu Region / Nepal Manaslu Circuit TrekNext tentative Date: October 21, 2023 Available as a Private Trek on a date of your preference.
Circumnavigate on the barely trodden valley around Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world, and witness old Buddhist settlements seemingly lost in time. |
Circumnavigate on the barely trodden valley around Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world, and witness old Buddhist settlements seemingly lost in time.
Walk along Budi Gandaki river that cuts through the steep cliffs of Gorkha. | |
Traversing through villages and settlements that are secluded from road transport and other technologies. | |
Crossing Larke Pass at 5,106m (16,752ft) with enormous snowcapped mountains surrounding you on all sides, and converging 4 glaciers below. | |
People's traditional way of life and living, be it on the mountains, rivers or forests. | |
Walking on the stretch to Pungen Gompa, perched on the end of a long plateau below towering mountains. | |
The change in landscape and vegetation as you move from green and humid lowlands to rocky and arid highlands. | |
Lho, Samagaon and Bhimthang villages against mountain backdrop which look like they've been taken out of a fairly tale. | |
Walking above the turquoise Birendra Lake near Samagaon on the way to Manaslu Base Camp. | |
The long approach downhill to Dharapani, and the rugged and tight terrains of Manang, followed by dramatic and scenic drive back to Kathmandu. |
Manaslu Circuit Trek is a challenging and remote trek in Nepal suitable for experienced trekkers. It is a restricted area trek requiring you to obtain special permits to enter this region. You need to have a good to excellent level of fitness, as it involves long days of trekking in high altitudes and crossing challenging mountain passes. The trails on the Manaslu Circuit Trek vary, with some well-defined paths and others that may be rough and narrow. In certain sections, you may need to trek on rocky or uneven terrain. You will also pass some rockfall areas and cross suspension bridges.
The highest point of the trek is the Larkya La Pass, at an altitude of 5,160 meters (16,929 feet). Prior experience with high-altitude trekking is beneficial, but even if you don't have any previous experience, the trek includes acclimatization days to help your body adjust to the altitude gradually. Accommodation on this trek is much more basic than other trekking regions. Our itineraries are carefully planned to go at a comfortable pace and we make sure that our seasoned guides will make your trek safe and enjoyable.
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Group size | Price per person* |
2 people | USD 1400 |
3 people | USD 1250 |
4 - 8 people | USD 1170 |
8 and above | USD 1015 |
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Valid until Dec 31st, 2023
Night skies over Bhimthang, the first settlement after crossing Larke Pass (5,106m) along Manaslu Circuit
On the trail between Samagaon and Samdo
An elderly jolly lady of Gurung caste
Fall colors of Manaslu
Manaslu at 8,163m is the eigth highest mountain in the world
Altar inside the main monastery of Samagaon
Walking on a frozen lake near Larke Pass
Quick pause at Larke Pass
Gurung girl smiles at trekkers
Birendra Lake in is fed by glaciers, where the emerald colors come from
Suspension bridge at Philim
Evening colors on Manaslu
Two of the many waterfalls on the route
Buddhist chorten in early morning lights
Horse in Samdo silhouetted against evening skies
Scale of mountains in Manaslu is humbling
Highest point of the trek, Larke Pass at 5,106m
A trekker walks down from Manaslu Base Camp
A kid carrying cattle fooder in a handwoven bamboo basket called doko
Walking up to Pungen Gompa
Mule grazing in pastures of Namrung
Manaslu has a considerable number of monasteries, where monks study, reside and pray
Yaks crossing Larke Pass
Walking through the narrow gorge along a river. Giant rocky cliffs surround you on both sides
Ominous snow clouds over Lho village
With no roads higher up, all goods are ferried by either porters, mules or yaks
Eyes of Buddha on a chhorten in Samagaon, one of the largest villages in Manaslu region
Samagaon village lies by the rivers below the mountain
En route to Manaslu Base Camp
Lho village
Buddhist monk
Piegons at lower elevations of the trek
Pristine river gushing through
A quick break to catch breath and admire the views at Larke Pass, highest point of the trek
Back to vegetation after rocky climb to the pass
Day 1 |
Kathmandu - Machha Khola |
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Day 2 |
Machha Khola - Jagat |
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Day 3 |
Jagat - Deng |
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Day 4 |
Deng - Namrung |
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Day 5 |
Namrung - Lho |
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Day 6 |
Lho - Samagaon |
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Day 7 |
Acclimatization day in Samagaon |
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Day 8 |
Samagaon - Samdo |
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Day 9 |
Acclimatization in Samdo |
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Day 10 |
Samdo - Dharamshala |
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Day 11 |
Dharamshala - Larke Pass - Bhimthang |
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Day 12 |
Bhimthang - Goa/Gho |
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Day 13 |
Goa - Dharapani - Kathmandu |
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Day 1 |
Kathmandu - Machha Khola |
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Drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola 8 to 10 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 2 |
Machha Khola - Jagat |
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Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat 6 to 7 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 3 |
Jagat - Deng |
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Trek from Jagat to Deng 6 to 7 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 4 |
Deng - Namrung |
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Trek from Deng to Namrung 6 to 7 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 5 |
Namrung - Lho |
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Trek from Namrung to Lho 4 to 5 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 6 |
Lho - Samagaon |
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Trek from Lho to Samagaon 5 to 6 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 7 |
Acclimatization day in Samagaon |
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Acclimatization hike to the Manaslu Base Camp or Birendra Tal |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 8 |
Samagaon - Samdo |
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Trek from Samagaon to Samdo 3.5 to 4 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 9 |
Acclimatization in Samdo |
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Optional acclimatization hike to the Tibetean border 7 to 8 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 10 |
Samdo - Dharamshala |
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Trek from Samdo to Dharamshala 4 to 5 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 11 |
Dharamshala - Larke Pass - Bhimthang |
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Trek from Dharamshala to Bhimthang, via Larke Pass 8 to 9 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 12 |
Bhimthang - Goa/Gho |
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Trek from Bhimthang to Goa/Gho 4 to 5 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Day 13 |
Goa - Dharapani - Kathmandu |
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Trek from Goa to the nearest roadhead 1 to 2 hrs |
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Drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu 10 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Mountain Lodge |
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Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at.
• | Shared Toilet |
• | Restaurant and Bar | • | Outdoor Seating | • | Mountain Views |
Manaslu Circuit Trek |
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Manaslu Region / Nepal
Group size | Price per person* |
2 people | USD 1400 |
3 people | USD 1250 |
4 - 8 people | USD 1170 |
8 and above | USD 1015 |
Valid until Dec 31st, 2023
As Manaslu Circuit (between Jagat and Dharapani) lies in a restricted area, a minimum of two trekkers is required to operate the trek. Hence, we are not able to run the trip for a solo trekker.
For people trekking solo or as a duo, kindly inquire for prices. As fixed costs are shared among limited people, prices are slightly higher.
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What are mountain lodges?
![]() Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with a menu. The rooms in mountain lodges generally have two or three twin beds with a mattress and blanket. If you are used to sleeping warm, we highly recommend bringing your own sleeping bag and liner. Other amenities could be a table, hanger, and dustbin but do not expect to have charging ports and attached toilets in the rooms. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at. Read More » |
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We take altitude sickness very seriously and all our itineraries are designed to go on a slow pace, covering short distances as we go higher. With the increase in every thousand meters, we stay an extra night at the same stop or place with a similar elevation to acclimatize our bodies to the altitude.
During the trek, we will also take precautions by staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol consumption, and going for acclimatization hikes as needed. Our guide will check your vitals with oximeter every evening during the trek so we know how your body is reacting to the changing elevation. If you see any symptoms of AMS or have a headache, please contact our guide immediately. In most cases, mild headaches can be tackled with food, hydration and rest. We don’t recommend diamox (pills for altitude sickness) but you can take it as precaution starting a day or two before the trek if you are coming from sea level.
Our guide will have a well-equipped first-aid kit at all times. Please go through our equipment and medical checklist for better preparedness as the common problems like foot blisters and knee pain can be tackled with proper packing. If you have any pre-existing health conditions, kindly let us know when booking.
Pack your passport, flight tickets, phone, wallet, camera equipment, cash, and all your valuables in your day pack or waist belt. Please don’t bring or carry expensive items like jewellery etc or a large sum of cash while travelling for security reasons.
Buying and renting gears – Kathmandu has a lot of gear shops. If you happen to miss anything, you can buy them at Thamel before your trek. Items like a sleeping bag can be rented in Kathmandu for about USD 1 a day.
What not to carry – Drones and satellite phones without permission, as they can be confiscated by National Park officials at the entry checkpoints.
• | Hiking Boots with a good grip |
• | Rain gear (for you and your bag) |
• | Comfortable hiking pants |
• | Quick dry, breathable T-shirts |
• | Windproof Jacket |
• | Sleepwear |
• | Trekking Socks (thick) |
• | Underwear |
• | Neck buff/ gaiter |
• | Sun hat/cap |
• | Downjacket |
• | Thermals (top and bottom) |
• | Fleece jacket |
• | Sleeping bag |
• | Sleeping bag liner |
• | Gloves |
• | Woolen hat/beanie |
• | Day bag |
• | Duffel bag (for porter) |
• | Quick dry towel |
• | Extra pair of shoes (preferably, slip-ons) |
• | Water bottle or camel bladder (1.5 litres). |
• | LifeStraw filter or purification tablets |
• | Flask (for hot water) |
• | Walking Poles |
• | Sunglasses (Polarized, with good UV protection) |
• | Locks for your backpack/luggage |
• | Waist belt |
• | A pair of binoculars |
• | Trail snacks and energy bars |
• | Head lamp (with extra batteries) |
• | Camera with charger and extra batteries |
• | Phone with charger |
• | Power bank |
• | Travel adapter (type C, D and M) |
• | Sunscreen (SPF 30 or above) |
• | Sanitizer |
• | Wet wipes |
• | Toiletries (incl toilet papers, soap, etc) |
• | Personal first aid kit |
• | Rehydration salts/tablets |
• | Throat lozenges |
• | Prescription Medications |
• | Lipbalm (SPF 30 or above) |
• | Passport with visa |
• | A copy of Work ID (for expats) |
• | A copy of Insurance papers |
• | Permits (carried by guide) |
• | Flight tickets (carried by guide) |
• | Money |
• | Credit Card |
A duffel bag is your pack that goes inside the porter’s bag. You can also go for a backpack as long as it is soft-shelled and easy to squeeze in. Each duffel bag can be no more than 75 liters & 10-12 kg per person or 150 liters & 20-25 kg for two people. Everything that you will not need during the walking hours of the day will go in a duffel bag. Do not put your valuables in it, as well as any items like cameras/laptops with a risk of getting crushed.
A day bag is your backpack that you will carry during the trek. Anything that you will need during the day, like rain gear, a warm layer, a water bottle, sunscreen, basic toiletries, your phone, and camera, money, important documents, a pair of gloves, a hat, and a few snacks, goes in this bag. A 35-50 liters bag & 5-6 kgs is your ideal daypack. It is advised to buy a good quality bag with adjustable waist straps, as good load distribution makes all the difference while trekking.
Leave no Trace: Please don’t litter, and also dispose any trash properly (you can hand them to your guide). Plucking flowers and vandalizing trails is off limits. We’ll leave the beautiful trails as we found them.
A Few Rules: Any form of physical violence or verbal abuse, harassment, solicitation of prostitution, or possession or use of illegal drugs or illicit materials is strictly prohibited.
Alcohol and Drugs Policy: Heavy alcohol consumption dehydrates your body and doesn’t pair well with trekking for obvious safety reasons. We recommend you limit your alcohol intake to a minimal amount during day time. Let’s wait till the evening to raise a glass or two.
No Handouts of any kind: Giving money or handouts of any kind to beggars and children is strictly prohibited, as it only promotes begging culture.
Photography and Drones: It’s advisable to ask permission of the locals before taking their photos, although by experience we can tell that they love being photographed. Strict drone policies are enforced throughout Nepal – so please don’t fly drones on the trip.
Travelling in a Group: What makes group travel fun is the diversity. This also means that there will be people of all different ages, physical fitness, and walking pace. Please be mindful and respect the time allocated by your lead guide to avoid any inconvenience to the group.
Please print and fill up the Booking Form. It’s pretty simple and short, please let us know if we can help you with it.
We’ll send terms and conditions, along with payment details. To confirm your spot, please pay 50% of the trip cost in advance.
Note: Full payment to be made at least 7 days before trip departure.
A few days before the trip, the lead guide will host a small briefing to discuss logistics and safety matters, and also answer any questions you have.
Do some light training and set your gears. Then off to the mountains we go!
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