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The 13 Best Guided Tours in Nepal, Priced and Compared

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October and April fill first, and the strongest guided tours go before the rest of them. The 13 here are the ones to build a week around, with current prices and a plain account of what sets them apart.

Kathmandu: Private City Guided Tour

Kathmandu: Private City Guided Tour - Swayambhunath Monkey Temple, hilltop views and Buddha’s eyes

1.Private City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 174 reviews · 6 hours · from $40Our pick

6-hour private Kathmandu tour: UNESCO Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and an Everest View Hotel stop.

“Ram was extremely nice. He accommodated my requests as well and was extremely helpful and gave lot of good suggestion around the city and the information regarding the places as well. He was very understanding and made our trip amazing”

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From Pokhara: 3-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Guide

From Pokhara: 3-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Guide - Day 1: From Nayapul Through Tikhedhunga Stairs to Ulleri

2.3-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · from $162

A 3-day Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from Pokhara with a guide, tea houses, and sunrise views over Annapurna.

“Hike was amazing, Sandesh is an amazing guide and he really looked after me during the trip, he gave me plenty of breaks and encouragement as we ascent further up the trek. The view on the way is amazing and the views on the guest house we stayed at were amazing! And lastly the sunrise on Poon Hill was worth the hike, as well as being able to see Dhaulagiri. Overall it was a fun hike and would highly recommend.”

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Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu

Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu - Pickup, transport, and small group size that feels manageable

3.Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $5Best value

Guided Kathmandu Valley day tour with pickup, a licensed guide, and major temple stops: Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath.

“Our guide Jaya was had a nice pace and was nice to accommodate our request to start slightly later in the day.”

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Guided Tour to explore the entire Pokhara City

Guided Tour to explore the entire Pokhara City - Fewa Tal and Barahi Temple: a quick lake-side tradition with boat access

4.Guided Tour to explore the entire Pokhara City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $70

Private Pokhara tour with 5am Sarangkot sunrise, Fewa Lake boat to Barahi Temple, Peace Pagoda views, plus mountain stops and lakes.

“Pokhara is such a beau City. We went all good places with stunning view. The whole trip was too long for my liking. In Sarangkot I had to fight for a place to see sunrise. The lake was beautiful. Our guide Krishna was friendly enough. Except our driver was too reckless.”

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Independent Trekking Guide in Pokhara

Independent Trekking Guide in Pokhara - Your 5-day flow out of Pokhara, minus the guesswork

5.Independent Trekking Guide in Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $50

Hire an independent guide in Pokhara to match you with the right Annapurna trek, handle permits and tea houses, and keep your group flexible.

“Roshan did not only live up to all his reviews, he exceeded and went above and beyond to look after us and make sure we had the best time trekking with him! A massive thank you for everything you taught us and showed us along the way. Read more”

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Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Cities Guided Tour

Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Cities Guided Tour - Entering Boudhanath: the UNESCO stupa that looks like a giant mandala

6.Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Cities Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $70

A 4 to 5 hour private tour through Kathmandu Valley and Bhaktapur, pairing UNESCO Boudhanath with lesser-known temples and river-side calm.

“Great tour of Kathmandu with Shiva. He was very knowledgeable and extremely personable. Went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!!”

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Kathmandu Heritage Day Tour with Guide.

Kathmandu Heritage Day Tour with Guide. - Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Kumari courtyard

7.Kathmandu Heritage Day Tour with Guide.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $70

Guided 6 to 7 hour Kathmandu heritage tour visiting Durbar Square, Swaymbhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath with pickup.

“Fantastic tour guide, very attentive booking agency, professional and genuinely cared about our well being. Super flexible and helpful!”

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Pokhara: 2 & 3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Private Guided Trek

Pokhara: 2 & 3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Private Guided Trek - Day 1: from Ulleri and stone steps to Banthanti, Nangithanti, and Ghorepani

8.2 & 3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Private Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 2 - 3 days · from $118

2 to 3 day private Poon Hill trek from Pokhara, sunrise mountain views, cottage night, meals, and jeep transfer.

“Tanka is an exceptional guide. Everything throughout the journey was well planned and thoughtfully arranged. He constantly checked on my physical condition and offered encouragement whenever it was needed, which made a big difference during the trek. What impressed me most was his dedication — he even woke up at 2 a.m. to check the weather conditions. On top of that, he always helped me take beautiful photos along the way. This trip became a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’m also very grateful to our porter for the hard work and support throughout the journey. Highly recommended.”

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Everest Base Camp Trek 15 days | Local Guide | Flexible Itinerary

Everest Base Camp Trek 15 days | Local Guide | Flexible Itinerary - Kathmandu arrival, pickup, and getting your trek kit ready

From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking

From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking - Day-by-day: from Phakding to Namche Bazar without rushing altitude

10.12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 12 days · from $1,002

A 12-day Everest Base Camp trek from Lukla to tea-house lodges, guided by English-speaking leaders and capped with Kala Patthar views.

“Il trekking è organizzato bene, la guida Padam è stata di grande aiuto e ha reso il viaggio molto piacevole. Anche il porter è stato sempre puntuale ed è stata un’esperienza indimenticabile! Consigliatissimo”

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5 Day Private Guided Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp

5 Day Private Guided Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp - Day 2 toward Dovan and the Modi Khola: forests, bamboo, and waterfalls

Pokhara: 1-Day Scenic Australian Camp & Dhampus Guided Hike

Pokhara: 1-Day Scenic Australian Camp & Dhampus Guided Hike - Getting to Kande and Dhampus: the scenic start that sets the tone

12.1-Day Scenic Australian Camp & Dhampus Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

8-hour Pokhara hike to Australian Camp from Kande via Dhampus. Panoramic Annapurna and Dhaulagiri views, Gurung culture, guide included.

“Despite the foggy day and not being able to see much, we really enjoyed the trek. He kept us safe at all times. Thanks for a great day and experience.”

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Kathmandu Guided Day Tour: Explore Top 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites

Kathmandu Guided Day Tour: Explore Top 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites - Stop 1: Swayambhunath Monkey Temple and the 360 Kathmandu View

13.Kathmandu Guided Day Tour: Explore Top 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $55

Guided Kathmandu day tour to 4 UNESCO sites, plus craft and healing bowl stops, with pickup and bottled water.

“This tour was wonderful and a must if you visit Nepal. I’m very happy that I chose this company. Our guide, Prakash, knows every detail of Nepalese history and culture, which adds great context and helps you better understand this beautiful country. Highly recommended!”

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