Overview

Tour overview

The Nepal Family Tour Package is a private 10-day holiday designed for families who want to experience the best of Nepal together, without the long treks, tight schedules or crowded group buses. It combines the ancient temples and living culture of the Kathmandu Valley, the Himalayan sunrise views of Nagarkot, the wildlife of Chitwan National Park and the calm lakeside beauty of Pokhara into one easy, well-paced journey. Every day mixes discovery with downtime, so children stay curious and parents and grandparents return home rested rather than exhausted.

Your adventure begins in Kathmandu, a city where history is part of everyday life. Children can climb the steps of Swayambhunath to meet its famous monkeys, spin rows of prayer wheels at Boudhanath Stupa and peek into the courtyard where Nepal's living goddess, the Kumari, resides. In Bhaktapur, the whole family can sit at a potter's wheel and shape their own clay pot, then taste juju dhau, the creamy local yogurt served in clay bowls. These hands-on moments turn sightseeing into real memories, and our guides share stories and legends in a way young travellers enjoy.

From the valley, the journey climbs to Nagarkot, a peaceful hill station at about 2,175 m, where a clear morning reveals a long line of snow-capped peaks stretching across the horizon. On the way to the lowlands, the Manakamana cable car lifts you high above the river valley, a ride most children talk about long after the trip. In Chitwan National Park, the pace changes again: you glide down the Rapti River in a dugout canoe, visit baby elephants at the breeding centre and head into the jungle by jeep to look for one-horned rhinos, deer, crocodiles and colourful birds. Evenings bring Tharu cultural dances and quiet nights surrounded by the sounds of the forest.

The final chapter unfolds in Pokhara, Nepal's favourite lakeside town. Here your family can row across Phewa Lake to an island temple, watch water vanish underground at Davis Falls, explore the cave at Gupteshwor Mahadev and learn about the world's highest mountains at the International Mountain Museum. Older children and adults can add a tandem paragliding flight or zipline, while others relax by the lake or browse lakeside cafés. A short scenic flight then returns you to Kathmandu for a farewell dinner with live music and dance.

What makes this package right for families is the care built into every detail. You travel only with your own family in a private vehicle with an experienced driver and a guide who understands children's needs. Driving days are broken with regular stops, child seats are available on request, and hotels are chosen for clean, safe and comfortable rooms, with family or interconnecting rooms wherever possible. The route stays at low altitude, meals include familiar options alongside Nepali dishes, and our Kathmandu team is available around the clock while you travel.

Because the tour is fully private, it is also completely flexible. You choose your travel dates and hotel category, from comfortable 3-star stays to 5-star luxury, and we can shorten or extend the trip, add a family trek, a visit to Lumbini or an Everest mountain flight, or plan it around a birthday or festival. Whether it is your children's first trip to Asia or a reunion of three generations, the Nepal Family Tour Package by Actual Adventure gives you a safe, enriching and joyful way to discover Nepal together.

This tour is ideal for:

• Families with children aged 4 and above
• Multi-generation groups travelling with grandparents
• First-time visitors who want culture, nature and light adventure in one trip
• Families who prefer comfort and flexibility over trekking

Trip highlights

• Explore four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley, including Swayambhunath (the "Monkey Temple") and Boudhanath Stupa
• Shape your own clay pot with local potters in Bhaktapur's Pottery Square
• Watch sunrise over the Himalayas, from Langtang to Everest on clear days, at Nagarkot
• Ride the Manakamana cable car above the Trishuli River valley
• Spot rhinos, deer, crocodiles and birds on a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park
• Paddle a dugout canoe on the Rapti River and visit the elephant breeding centre
• Enjoy a Tharu cultural dance evening in a traditional village setting
• Row across Phewa Lake to the island temple of Tal Barahi in Pokhara
• See Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave and the International Mountain Museum
• Take a 25-minute scenic flight from Pokhara back to Kathmandu
• Farewell dinner with live Nepali music and dance

Why families choose this tour

• Private and flexible: No strangers, no fixed group schedule. Sleep in, skip a stop or add a pool afternoon whenever your family needs it.
• Child-friendly pacing: Most sightseeing days end by mid-afternoon, and long drives include a break every 1.5–2 hours.
• Experienced family guide: Our guides know how to keep children engaged with stories, games and hands-on activities at each site.
• Safe, comfortable transport: A private, well-maintained vehicle with an experienced driver; child seats available on request.
• Ethical wildlife experiences: We use jeep safaris and canoe rides in Chitwan, not elephant-back rides.
• Food that works for kids: Hotels and restaurants offer familiar options alongside Nepali food, and we handle dietary requests.
• Low altitude: The highest point is about 2,175 m, so altitude sickness is not a concern on this route.
• 24/7 support: A local team in Kathmandu is reachable day and night throughout your trip.

Safety measures: First-aid kit carried on every trip · guides trained in first aid · bottled or filtered water provided in the vehicle · hotels chosen for clean rooms and safe surroundings · emergency contacts shared before arrival

Accommodation, meals and transport

Accommodation: You stay in handpicked family-friendly hotels and resorts, with family rooms or interconnecting rooms wherever available. Choose from three comfort levels:

All hotels are subject to availability; if a listed hotel is full, we book a hotel of the same category and standard ("or similar"). Luxury lodges in Chitwan sit in quieter parts of the park outside Sauraha, so transfer times there are slightly longer.

Meals: Daily breakfast throughout, plus a welcome dinner, a farewell dinner with cultural show, dinner in Nagarkot, and full board in Chitwan (9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners in total).

Transport: All ground transfers and sightseeing in a private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group (car for 2–3, SUV or van for 4–7, Hiace or minibus for larger families). Domestic flight Pokhara–Kathmandu included.

Price and departure dates

Prices are per person in USD, based on two people sharing a room, and include private transport, guide, domestic flight and full board in Chitwan. Rates are benchmarked against comparable 10-day Nepal tours, which average about USD 1,470 per person (see pricing reference below).

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Traveller Useful Information

Make it your own: Shorten the trip to 7 or 8 days, extend with a trek or Lumbini, upgrade hotels, or plan the dates around a birthday or a festival such as Dashain, Tihar or Holi. Tell us your children's ages and interests and we'll tailor the plan.

Good to know before you travel

Visa: Most nationalities can get a tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport or pre-register online. Fees are USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days) and USD 125 (90 days); children under 10 are generally free (US-citizen children may be charged, so please check). For this 10-day tour, the 15-day visa is enough. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months. 

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What to pack for the family:

• Layers: T-shirts, a fleece and a light down jacket for early mornings in Nagarkot and Sarangkot
• Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
• Neutral-coloured clothes for the jungle safari
• Sun hats, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
• Light rain jacket (especially March–May and June–September)
• Reusable water bottles
• Basic medicines, children's medicines and any prescriptions
• Small backpack for day trips, plus snacks and travel games for the drives
• Modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for temple visits

Health: No vaccinations are required for entry, but speak to your family doctor about routine travel vaccines. Drink only bottled, boiled or filtered water, and wash hands before meals.

Money: The currency is the Nepalese Rupee (NPR). ATMs are common in Kathmandu and Pokhara; carry some cash for Chitwan and small shops.

Power: Plug types C, D and M; bring a universal adapter.

How to book

1. Send an enquiry: Fill in the form below with your travel dates, number of adults and children, and preferred hotel category.
2. Get your custom quote: Our travel expert replies within 24 hours with a tailored itinerary and final price.
3. Confirm with a deposit: Pay a 20% deposit to secure hotels, flights and your guide.
4. Receive your trip documents: We send your confirmed itinerary, hotel vouchers and pre-departure information.
5. Pay the balance: The remaining amount is due 30 days before arrival, or on arrival in Kathmandu.

Payment methods: Bank transfer, credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard), or cash on arrival for the balance. Card payments may carry a bank service charge of [X]%.

Cancellation policy

You can change your travel dates free of charge up to 30 days before arrival, subject to hotel and flight availability. No refunds are given for unused services once the tour starts. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation.

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