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Viewing the majestic Asiatic Rhino in its natural habitats - Chitwan Safari, Nepal
Viewing the majestic Asiatic Rhino in its natural habitats  | Zac Kostos
Bedroom Sapana Lodge Chitwan Nepal - Chitwan Safari, Nepal
Bedroom Sapana Lodge Chitwan Nepal
Sapana Lodge Chitwan Nepal - Chitwan Safari, Nepal
Sapana Lodge Chitwan Nepal

Chitwan Safari

The ideal way to round out your trek, swapping mountains for jungles and a taste of Nepal’s wildlife.

Nepal
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 1 review

3 Days from

$690 USD

Trip Code: CHS
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Essential Information

Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Supplement for amended route per car - Pokhara - Chitwan - Kathmandu
$80 USD
Single Supplement
$100 USD
Additional Night in Chitwan, full board twinshare per person
$180 USD
Solo Traveller Supplement
$230 USD
Additional Night in Chitwan, full board single room
$230 USD
Duration
  • 3 Days
Activities
  • 3 day Wildlife Safari
Accommodation
  • 2 nights Adventure Lodge
Meals
  • 2 Dinners
  • 2 Lunches
  • 2 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
1 / 10

Discovery and Cruising

Carbon Footprint  

104kg of CO2-e PP per day

(207kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

  • Drift quietly downriver in a traditional dug-out canoe, spotting crocodiles basking on the banks and an array of birdlife
  • Enjoy a jeep safari, on the lookout for rhino, deer and monkeys
  • Relax at your jungle lodge, a gentle contrast to your days in the mountains

Overview

A visit to Chitwan National Park reveals a completely different side of Nepal. Set on the terai at the edge of the Indian plains, Chitwan is a world of dense forests, wide river flats and tall grasslands that feel a world away from the mountains.

Over three days, you’ll explore this jungle landscape on foot, by canoe and by jeep, with the chance to see wildlife such as one-horned rhinos, deer, monkeys, crocodiles and a variety of birdlife. With luck, you might even catch a glimpse of a sloth bear or Bengal tiger. Our jeep safaris take you deep inside the national park, while walks and quiet canoe trips offer a slower way to take it all in.

This short adventure is an ideal contrast to time spent trekking or exploring Nepal’s bustling towns, giving you the chance to experience the rich diversity of the country in just a few days.

Itinerary

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This morning you depart Kathmandu and drive to Chitwan. On arrival, you settle into your lodge before lunch. In the afternoon, you take part in an activity such as a guided walk or a visit to an observation tower. The day concludes at your lodge in Chitwan. Accommodation: Sapana Lodge, Riverbank Lodge or similar

Meals: L,D

Early this morning you head out to search for one-horned rhinoceros in Chitwan National Park. After returning for breakfast, you take a canoe ride along the river, with opportunities to observe birdlife and crocodiles. In the afternoon, you may join a guided wildlife walk through the park. The day concludes with a cultural performance by the Tharu community. Accommodation: Sapana Lodge, Riverbank Lodge or similar

Meals: B,L,D

This morning you complete your final activity in Chitwan before breakfast. You then transfer by road to Kathmandu, following the route through the foothills of the Himalaya. On arrival in Kathmandu, your trip concludes.

Meals: B

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.

Ready to start your adventure?

334 scheduled departures between 30 Sep 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

  • Departs 30 Sep 2026 – ends 2 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 1 Oct 2026 – ends 3 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 2 Oct 2026 – ends 4 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 3 Oct 2026 – ends 5 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 4 Oct 2026 – ends 6 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 5 Oct 2026 – ends 7 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • … and 328 more departures.
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What's included?

Included

  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Lodge accommodation at Chitwan on a twin share basis with private facilities
  • Activities as per safari schedule with necessary equipment
  • Transport to and from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park
  • Jeep safari and nature walk

Not included

  • Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature including laundry, soft drinks, phone calls etc
  • Tips and gratuities
  • International airfares & departure taxes
  • Visa Costs
  • Travel Insurance

Reviews (1)

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A brief 3 days out of Kathmandu and down the madness of a roads to a lovely and quiet lodge on the edge of Chitwan National Park. We arrived in rain at the end of the monsoon and spent a couple of wet days with expert our guide wandering part of the park. While we never saw tigers, we did bag a few rhinos and some of the amazing bird life. Our guide kept borrowing cameras to take way better photos then we could and his eyes were amazing. How he could see monkeys at the top of a tree from 100m away is still amazing. The staff in the lodge were lovely people and kept us well fed with laughter and much beer. We finished the days with a breakfast and a walk to the rooftop in sunshine to see the snow capped mountains in the distance.

G. Moore & M. Reay|Wandana Heights, NSW
15 Oct 2019

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Breathtaking views as we trek down towards Thame | Monika Molenda
Restoring Learning in Thame Project
 
Restoring access to digital education through the installation of a computer lab and smart classroom technology, helping rebuild learning opportunities for students affected by climate-related disasters.
 
In Nepal's Solukhumbu region, the remote mountain village of Thame is recovering from a devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) that destroyed homes, infrastructure, and critical community services — including the local school and its computer lab. With students displaced and relocated to temporary learning facilities, access to quality education has been severely disrupted, particularly in digital learning.
 
The Rebuilding Digital Education in Thame project aims to address this gap by equipping the newly relocated Thame Basic School with a computer lab, smart boards, and essential digital infrastructure. This will enable students and teachers to access modern, technology-enabled education in one of the most remote regions in the world.
 
With support from the World Expeditions Foundation, this project will fund the installation of computers, smart boards, printers, and classroom infrastructure to support both students and teachers. The outcome? Improved digital literacy, more engaging and interactive teaching, and equitable access to education for a community rebuilding after disaster.
 
The project is led by Himalayan Trust Nepal, a long-standing organisation working closely with local communities, schools, and government partners to deliver sustainable education and development outcomes across the Khumbu region.
 
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