More than 6 months before departure (March 2021)
- Apply for a passport if you do not already have one. Passports should be valid until at least May 2020.
- Schedule an appointment with your doctor for a check-up to determine if it is advisable for you to participate in this trek. High altitude environments can be stressful on the heart and lungs. Some prescription medications can be dangerous if taken at high elevation.
March 22nd, 2021
A non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,250 dollars (50%) is due by March 22, 2021 (6 months prior to departure).
Note: We are committed to fair treatment of our Nepali staff. Part of this commitment is to notify our staff of their work opportunities at least six months before our trips begin. This ensures that they have time to make arrangements for care of loved ones and family farms while they are away on our twenty-two day trip. In the event you cancel your trip, we use your deposit to pay our staff for the work they were expecting to have during that time.
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May 22, 2021
The balance of $1,250 is due by May 22, 2021 (four months prior to departure).
Note: If the trip is cancelled by Yexplore Global Adventures for any reason, you will be refunded in full. Yexplore is not responsible for any additional losses associated with cancellation of the trip. For this reason, we strongly suggest that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Preferred payment is via wire transfer using the information provided below. Your bank may have a fee associated with the transfer. Contact your bank for payment instructions.
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July, 2021
Book your international flight to Kathmandu, Nepal. (Cheapoair.com and Kayak.com typically have good rates.)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the frequency of weather delays in the Himalayas, it is sometimes recommend that you book your departure flight from Kathmandu for AFTER April 6th. Although this is after the tour has finished, we have found that having buffer days greatly reduces the stress for participants who might otherwise miss important social or work engagements. We can also help you make hotel arrangements for dates outside of trip time.
July-August 2021
Schedule an appointment with your doctor to talk about vaccinations and medications necessary for travel to Kathmandu and Solu-Khumbu, Nepal (Everest Region) two months prior to departure. Our elevation will remain above 4,000 ft., where malaria medications are not usually recommended.
Commonly recommended vaccinations include:
Hepatitis A and B and Typhoid. Here is a link to the CDC website with additional information: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/nepal
Also consult your doctor about high elevation medications, such as Acetazolamide (Diamox) and Dexamethasone. Of equal importance are antidiarrheal medications such as Azithromycin and Metronidazole (Flagyl). Please consult the packing list for suggested quantities.
Upon Arrival in Nepal
Tourist Visas can be obtained on arrival. You will need one passport photo to obtain your visa, and one passport photo for a trekker ID card you will receive (bring two passport photos). The cost of a visa is $40 for a 30 day visa, or $100 for a 90 day visa. Payment must be in the exact amount in US dollars.
The trip is underway
13 days