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The 15 Best Guided Tours in Nepal

48 tours  ·  from $2

The 15 best guided tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Kathmandu: Private City Guided Tour - Swayambhunath, the hilltop Monkey Temple
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Kathmandu: Private City Guided Tour

1.Private City Guided Tour

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

Explore Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Patan Durbar Square by private car in six hours. English, Hindi, and Nepali guides such as Kapil, Saru, and Bhim tailor the route to your interests, with hotel pickup and time for food or shopping.

“The tour was exactly as we expected. Probably, the only surprising thing is heavy traffic jams. Where Google Maps gives you estimation of 10-15 min by car, in reality it would be 30 min or even more, so I would recommend not rely on these estimations. Our preferences regarding the itinerary were taken into account. We skipped Patan Durbar Square and still our trip took almost 6 hours. I want to highlight that the guide informed us in advance about Pashupatinath Temple (specifically about cremation thing) and whether we want to go there, also she provided us with masks because the smell is pretty smoky there.”

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From Pokhara: 3-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Guide - Day 1: Pokhara to Nayapul, then the long climb to Ulleri
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From Pokhara: 3-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Guide

2.3-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Guide

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

Spend three days trekking from Pokhara through forests and Gurung villages to Ghorepani. With an English-speaking guide, private rooms, permits, transport, poles, and luggage storage included, you’ll climb Poon Hill before sunrise for Annapurna and Dhaulagiri views. Guides such as Bidur, Paras, and Dipak are available depending on assignment.

“Very good tour! The organisation (transport, hotel, service) was perfect and the guides Bidur and Rudra were very helpful and nice guys. At Poon Hill we had a amazing view to the mountains! I would highly recommend to do the tour. It is also good for beginners and the hotels are pretty good (no luxury but european standard).”

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Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu - Pashupatinath, sacred riverbanks and strict respect
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Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu

3.Full Day Guided Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $5Top rated

See four major Kathmandu Valley sights in 4 to 6 hours with hotel pickup, private transport by car, jeep, or van, a licensed guide, and drinking water. Patan’s carvings, Pashupatinath’s sacred river rituals, Boudhanath’s prayer wheels, and Swayambhunath’s hilltop views make a strong first look at Nepal.

“Kathmandu has always been one of my fav destination! Love to meet new people here ! Basantapur and Kathmandu durbar square was one of the best place to hangout inside this valley !”

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Guided Tour to explore the entire Pokhara City - Kahun Danda for another mountain viewpoint
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Guided Tour to explore the entire Pokhara City

4.Guided Tour to explore the entire Pokhara City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $70

Start at 5am with hotel pickup in Lakeside for Sarangkot sunrise, then visit Phewa Lake, Kahun Danda, Matepani Gumba, Begnas Lake, Devi’s Fall, and World Peace Pagoda. A private A/C vehicle, English-speaking guide, water, and hotel transfers are included. Boating and entry fees cost extra.

“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 - What your first day looks like
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Independent Trekking Guide in Pokhara

5.Independent Trekking Guide in Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews

Work with experienced guide Roshan to choose an Annapurna trek suited to your group, then arrange guides, permits, transport, food, and tea-house stays. The private service lets you choose the trek length. Trekking poles, sleeping bags, rain ponchos, and head lamps are provided.

“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 - Navatandham, a Hindu shrine away from the usual circuit
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Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Cities Guided Tour

6.Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Cities Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $70

Spend four to five hours with a private guide from Sabbatical Explore Nepal, visiting Boudhanath Stupa, Navatandham, Nagadesh Buddha Vihar, and Sankhamul Park. Pickup, transport, drinks, and fees are included. Shiva is the company host, with Kiran also involved in its tour service.

“Every question I asked was throughly answered. Often, before I could ask a question, the answer was given.”

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

7.Kathmandu Heritage Day Tour with Guide.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $70

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Kathmandu Valley highlights with a guide and air-conditioned transport. Visit Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. Guides such as Raju and Sankar have led this route, with commentary offered in five languages. Tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Thanks Mr Dhruba for your excellent arrangement for Mardi Himal Trek and Kathmandu Tour.”

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Pokhara: 2 & 3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Private Guided Trek - The two-day route from Pokhara to Upper Ulleri
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Pokhara: 2 & 3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Private Guided Trek

8.2 & 3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Private Guided Trek

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

Choose a fast two-day route from Upper Ulleri or a gentler three-day approach through Tikhedhunga and Ulleri. English-speaking guides such as Tanka, Dhanapati, and Shiva lead you to a 3,210-meter sunrise viewpoint, with private jeep transfers from Pokhara.

“110% recommendation! ;) Welcome Nepal Treks offered me just a perfect experience to Poon Hill! Tanka Dahal was my guide and being together with him these days was like a personal friend is showing you every lovely highlight in his place. Nature was just great, Tanka was more than helpful and knew to answer really all of my questions. ;) Due to 15+ years of experience as a guide in this region he made this trip extra special, 'cause he knew all the best places for food & accommodation. And the service he offered me on each day and in each accommodation in addition was unbeatable. 1000 thanks!”

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Everest Base Camp Trek 15 days | Local Guide | Flexible Itinerary - Day 3: Hillary Bridge and the climb to Namche Bazaar
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Everest Base Camp Trek 15 days | Local Guide | Flexible Itinerary

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $1,890

Spend 15 days trekking from Kathmandu through Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Everest Base Camp. A local English-speaking guide leads your private group, with porter support, tea-house lodging, acclimatization days, Kala Patthar, domestic flights, permits, meals, and gear included.

“My husband, brother and I did the 15 day EBC trek Nov. 2025 with Life Himalaya Trekking. Raj was our guide, and Suren and Sonam were our porters. The trek far exceeded our expectations. The views were stunning and landscapes changeRead more”

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From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking - Day 3: A needed rest day in Namche Bazaar
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From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking

10.12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking

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

Travel from Kathmandu to Lukla, then trek through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, and Everest Base Camp. Your English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to 15 people, with Padam, Nishan, Rohan, and Adhish among the guides assigned on recent departures.

“Everything was fantastic. Hari the manager helped me to prepare for the trip. Padam my guide was brilliant. I felt very safe with Padam in a dangerous environment. It is clear that he has lots of experience and knowledge, which he shares with you. He was also always very positive and we laughed a lot, even in the difficult times. The trip is amazing. The nights are tough in December, but the sights and experiences in the daytime more than compensate for that.”

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5 Day Private Guided Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp - Day 2: Bamboo forest, Dovan, and the Modi Khola
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5 Day Private Guided Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp

11.5 Day Private Guided Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $225

You’ll trek privately from Siwai to Annapurna Base Camp with a guide such as Sirjan or Srijan, passing Gurung villages, forests, waterfalls, Machapuchare Base Camp, and Jhinu Danda. The $225 price includes transport, permits, guide costs, meals, and four nights of trekking food.

“We were totally blown away by the positivity and knowledge of our guide, Sirjan! The porters were fun and helpful too, and everyone made the entire experience as great as it possibly can be! The views are amazing the entire way, and I highly recommend going for the ABC hike with Bold Himalaya and Sirjan!”

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Pokhara: 1-Day Scenic Australian Camp & Dhampus Guided Hike - The scenic drive from Pokhara to Kande
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Pokhara: 1-Day Scenic Australian Camp & Dhampus Guided Hike

12.1-Day Scenic Australian Camp & Dhampus Guided Hike

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

Travel from Pokhara to Kande, hike through rhododendron and oak forest to Australian Camp at 2,060 meters, then descend through Dhampus to Phedi. Your licensed English or Hindi-speaking guide, such as Prakash or Ramesh, leads the private eight-hour outing.

“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 - Swayambhunath: monkeys, prayer wheels, and Kathmandu from above
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Kathmandu Guided Day Tour: Explore Top 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $55

See Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath in 5 to 7 hours with a licensed guide and private AC vehicle. Guide Prakash is praised for clear historical context. Expect sacred rituals, Himalayan views, a kora walk, and visits to a Thanka school and healing bowl center.

“This one is top tour, trek and adventure trip operator local company based in Kathmandu. We did Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour with this agency. Guide and driver was an excellent. So highly recommend to all for your any kind of trip to Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Namaste.”

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Kathmandu: Guided Walking Tour with Monkey Temple - Kathmandu Durbar Square and the city’s royal center
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Kathmandu: Guided Walking Tour with Monkey Temple

14.Guided Walking Tour with Monkey Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $15

Meet an English-speaking guide, possibly Shiva, at the Garden of Dreams and walk through Kathmandu’s markets, temples, Newari neighborhoods, Durbar Square, and a cremation area before climbing to the Monkey Temple. This $15 tour ends at the starting point.

“Die Tour war sehr interessant! Ich würde sie jedem weiterempfehlen!”

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Explore Kathmandu with Local Guide - Swayambhunath, Kathmandu’s Monkey Temple
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Explore Kathmandu with Local Guide

15.Explore Kathmandu with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $75

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Kathmandu with a private local guide such as Shiva. Visit Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kumari Chowk, Hanuman Dhoka, and local markets, with pickup offered and mineral water included.

“This trip was great to explore and learn about kathmandu. The guide and manager were extremely friendly and made me feel very comfortable. Lots of walking, but the guide was happy to be flexible so i could rest etc. highly recommend!”

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