COVID-19 Update: This trip has been put on hold until further notice. If you are interested in the trip, please let us know at sally@thesmallworld.org and we will keep you updated on new dates and new project locations. Stay well!

Join us in Nepal to travel to our project sites, help with a current initiative on the ground, and take part in a classic Himalayan trek with local staff from The Small World Nepal. A trip to Nepal with us helps us to collectively create positive change in the lives of the communities, girls and students we work with, and such a trip is sure to change you, too! Travel with us and experience transformation for yourself and others.

Volunteer Project Trip and Himalayan Trek

Dates TBD

We are offering an incredible trip through the Solukhumbu Everest Region of Nepal to experience local cultures, foods, and ways of life, see world-class mountain scenery and visit one of our priority project sites in person. We will be focusing our volunteer work at to be determined project site in a beautiful, remote village. The trip is limited to 20 people. (*Note: There is a 5 person minimum in order for this trip to happen.)

Two trip options are available. Both share the same itinerary for trip days 1-8. After that the trips diverge for two different trek offerings.

Example SHORT trip itinerary: (15 days)

Oct 26: arrive Kathmandu (KAT)

Oct 27: KAT cultural tour

Oct 28: Fly to Phaplu and Trek to Taksindu at lodge

Oct 29: Trek to Phuleli, project site and home stay

Oct 30, 31 and Nov 1, 2: at project site/homestay in village

Nov 3: Trek to Taksindu

Nov 4: Trek to Junbeshi
Nov 5: Trek to Pikey base came
Nov 6: Hike to Peak peak and trek Junbeshi

Nov 7: Trek to Phaplu
Nov 8: Fly to Kathmandu overnight in hotel
Nov 9: transfer to Airport – fly back to USA

SHORT trip cost per person: USD $1,950.00

Example LONG trip itinerary: (24 days)

Oct 26: arrive Kathmandu (KAT)

Oct 27: KAT cultural tour

Oct 28: Fly to Phaplu and Trek to Taksindu at lodge

Oct 29: Trek to Phuleli, project site and home stay

Oct 30, 31 and Nov 1, 2: at project site/homestay in village

Nov 3: Trek from Phuleli to Surkhet over night tea house
Nov 4: Trek to Monjo overnight lodge

Nov 5: Trek to Namche overnight in lodge
Nov 6: Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (3,680m/12,073ft): 6km, 5-6 hours

Nov 7: Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4,470m/ 14,663ft): 10km, 4-5 hours
Nov 8: Machhermo to Gokyo (4,800 m/15,744 ft): 7km, 4-5 hours
Nov 9: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day – Optional Hike to Gokyo Ri (5357m/17,570 ft): 2km, 3 – 4 hours
Nov 10: Gokyo to Thagnak (4750 m/15,580 ft): 4km, 4 – 5 hours
Nov 11: Thagnak to Cho La pass (5,367m/17,604 ft) to Dzongla (15,939 ft): 7km, 7 – 8 hours
Nov 12: Dzongla to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 6km, 2 – 3 hours
Nov 13: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): 13km, 6-7 hours
Nov 14: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) to Pherice (4,288m/14,070ft): 16km, 7-8 hours
Nov 15: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar: 20km, 6 – 7 hours
Nov 16: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m/9,186ft): 19km, 6 – 7 hours
Nov 17: Fly to Kathmandu overnight in hotel
Nov 18: transfer to Airport – fly back to USA

LONG trip cost per person: USD $3,100.00

Cost includes:

4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast
Guided Cultural Tours at the start of the program (day 2)
Full board accommodation while outside of Kathmandu
In-country travel via plane from Kathmandu to Phaplu and return flight to Kathmandu from Phaplu or Lukla
Guides, meals, tea house trek and porters for your baggage

Cost does not include:

flight to and from your home to Kathmandu, Nepal
Visa for your stay in Nepal (purchased in-person upon landing at KAT airport. $30 for 15-day trip, $50 for 24-day trip. Must have USD in cash.)
lunch and dinner meals in Kathmandu
gift purchases
any cold drinks (such as juice or Coke) or alcoholic beverages for the duration of the trip
other personal expenditures in-country
guide and porter tips

JOIN US!

To reserve your spot, please make a trip deposit no later than [Date TBD] by sending a $500.00 check to us at:

The Small World USA, 2600 S County Road 5 E, Monte Vista, CO 81144

*Please also specify if you are doing the short or long trip and be sure to include your contact information including email address, phone number and physical mailing address.

The trip is limited to 20 people. Reserve your spot today!

We will require the trip cost balance to be paid in full by [Date TBD]. Cancellations made prior to [Date TBD] will receive a refund of the $300 deposit. Cancellations made prior to [Date TBD] will be refunded 50% of the trip cost. Cancellations made after [Date TBD] will receive no refunds.

GUIDES

Karma Sherpa