NEPAL
Nepal, trip by trip.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator you book it through.
Private one-day tour covering Kathmandu’s 7 UNESCO sites with an English guide, hotel pickup, and deep cultural stops by Swayambhu and Bagmati.
Most Popular“This was an incredible experience! 10/10 would do again. My guide, Pooja, was so knowledgeable and fun.”
Day trip from Kathmandu to UNESCO Bhaktapur and quiet Panauti for temples, crafts, and a homestay-style lunch with local entrepreneurs.
“Monica and our driver took me on a fantastic tour. So informative and detailed, tailored to my needs and interests. As a solo traveler, I felt so well taken care of. I loved learning about the history of each town and seeing all the temples. The hiRead more”
Sunrise at Nagarkot, a local hike, UNESCO Changu Narayan and a Bhaktapur pass. Private guided day from Kathmandu for $80.
“Absolutely awesome! If you have only one day in Kathmandu...do this tour!! So beautiful and the company is excellent.”
Private sunrise at Nagarkot, then UNESCO Bhaktapur temples and squares with hotel pickup, breakfast, and a small-group feel.
“Our guide Jamuna was very accommodating and informative. She was very easy going and also very flexible during the tour adjusting the tour to our preference.”
One day in Kathmandu Valley with stops at Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, plus AC pickup and guide for $35.
“It was a nice one day trip in Kathmandu, great job in covering all the sites. The guide and driver were very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you”
Ride a Kathmandu cable car to Chandragiri Hill for Himalayan views, a visit to Bhaleshore Mahadev Temple, and a calm escape from trekking.
“This is an excellent trip. We suffered from pickup delays and we had to call the company several times. We did not a have a tour guide. It is only the driver who is trying to do every thing. The place is excellent and clean. The cable car is one of the best. The view…”
8-hour private Kathmandu valley trek to Chandragiri with cable car views, temple stops, and an included lunch plus mineral water.
“Soem our guide was excellent. He took us up the cable car to the Chandragiri temple. He explained in detail the history of the temple and a lot of the history of both the Hindu and Buddhist religions. The trek was more difficult than we expecRead more”
Fast, scenic white-water rafting on Nepal’s Trisuli from Kathmandu, with a small-group guide, lunch included, and time to swim.
“Had a good time white water rafting. The lunch afterwards was also delicious. The Staff was also friendly and helpful, and made the day enjoyable. The only issue is that I booked online and when I asked them where I could be picked up, tRead more”
Guided hike from Kathmandu’s White Monastery area to Swayambhunath, finished with a one-hour spa massage and steam/sauna.
“I' have been using Saara Travel for years, and they do excellent service. I just give them the desired dates/times of flying/connection times and they take care of the rest, and I never had any inconvenience but comfortable trips for my family. SRead more”
A 7–8 hour Kathmandu highlights day: Swayambhunath, Bodhnath, Patan, and Pashupatinath with hotel pickup and a local guide for $95.
“The tour is perfectly organized, from pickup at the hotel until they drop you back off. It was a wonderful day full of cultural and heritage sightseeing around the city of temples. We got to see both Hindu and Buddhist sights, with lots of kRead more”
UNESCO day in Kathmandu Valley: Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares plus Changu Narayan Temple, with hotel pickup and a guided plan.
“Exception guide, Prakash, he was so informative it created a wonderful way of exploring and learning the history and daily life of Bhaktapur and Patan for us. Chanygu Narayan temple was beautiful to visit and not many people so it was peaceful.”
Private half-day trip from Kathmandu to Chandragiri Hills cable car with hotel pickup, Himalaya views, and optional hiking.
“Great communication from the start with Guide Paras. He offered us a flexible start time as our arrival in the city was unclear. Super conversation all afternoon, more like being with a friend than a guide. Excellent transport and driver throughout the tour.”
Spend one meaningful day at Kathmandu’s Human Welfare Committee with women-led cooking and bead workshops, then games and dinner with kids.
“A different, but absolutely fantastic experience. This trip was worth every penny, I had an experience I will remember forever. I got to see everyday life outside the big city, I was involved in cooking and got to see the daily life of children in one of the volunteer organizations. I highly recommend this experience”
A relaxed 10-hour Kathmandu day tour covering all 7 UNESCO heritage sites, with an expert guide and an air-conditioned private vehicle.
“The guide was excellent. There is also a driver on the trip. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic and flexible The roof top restaurant selected for lunch was very pleasant but my fiancée came down with a bad case of food poisoning later in the day It is a very long day with lots…”
Day trip from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Panauti with expert guide, scenic drive, and a handy packed lunch.
“Sumit was very knowledgeable and had an in depth knowledge the Hindu religion an gheir God's. It was very interesting. The roads were absolutely appealing but there wasn't much he could do about that.”
From the temple valley to the high passes, and every way to reach them.
