Annapurna Circuit
22 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Nepal
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TNQ
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
The Annapurna Circuit - rightly known as Nepal's classic trek - offers more variety than any other equivalent length trek, taking us through virtually every type of scenery that Nepal has to offer. There are superb views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri and an amazing variety of landscapes ranging from sub-tropical through alpine peaks to an arid semi-desert akin to Tibet. The climax of the trek is crossing the iconic Thorong La Pass (5416m). Based in teahouses throughout, we also get to spend time in villages inhabited by many of Nepal's different peoples, both Buddhist and Hindu.
Highlights
Itinerary
The group flights depart London this evening
Day 2
Those on the group flight from London will arrive into Kathmandu today and
will be transferred to our hotel. Those not travelling with the group from
London will meet us in the hotel. There will be a full trek briefing at the
hotel this afternoon/evening.
*Hotel Royal Singi* (or similar)
Day 3
We leave Kathmandu early in the morning and drive towards Pokhara. After
leaving the Kathmandu Valley we follow the river to Mugling. We then continue
to Besisahar and on to Ngaddi, from where we begin our trek - the total drive
time to the trailhead can vary depending on road conditions and traffic but
is usually in the region of 7 hours. We begin trekking from Ngaddi with great
views ahead of Himalchuli and Peak 29. We now have a 2.5hr walk steadily
uphill through scrub forest through Lampata, a Manangi village with Tibetan
style prayer flags, with a final short ascent to the village of Bauhundanda
(Brahmin’s Hill), perched on a ridge.
*Teahouse (sleeping altitude 1290m)*
Day 4
The trail starts with a steep descent towards the Marsyangdi River. We then
head up the valley on an undulating trail to Germu. From here, we start a
steep ascent through fields and forest, reaching Tallo Chiple in time for
lunch in a small homestay. This beautiful village is so far untouched by the
new road which is being built. We descend a little and then have a short but
steep climb (to avoid a landslide) towards Maththillo Chipla. Just before the
village, we descend steeply for a short time to the Marsyangdi River, which
we cross by a suspension bridge. Heading steeply uphill for around
20-minutes, we rejoin the main trail at the village of Jagat, where we spend
the night.
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 1,300m)
Day 5
Immediately after leaving the lodge, a small old trail turns off the road up
to the left and undulates through the forest all the way to Chyamje, after
which we cross a suspension bridge and climb through oak forest. An
undulating ascent brings us to a level valley where 'Tal', the next village
is situated at the foot of a grand waterfall (1,700m). From Tal, we stay on
the same side of the river and climb up above the river to Kotro (this trail
is susceptible to landslides in the monsoon so your leader will check the
situation on the day). From Kotro, we descend to the Marsyangdi River, cross
it via a bridge and then have a short ascent to Dharapani.
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 1,890m)
Day 6
Beyond Dharapani we leave the jeep trail and turn sharply up to the left and
have a steep hour's climb up a stone staircase to the pretty village of Odar.
Passing traditional farms and homesteads we trek through Galenchowk before
descending to the main trail at Bagarchap at 2,164m. The name of this village
means 'butcher's place' and, although Buddhist, the people of this region
used to hunt animals. Continuing, we follow the jeep track for a short while
past apple orchards to Dhanagyu. From here we turn sharply up into the forest
and we have a fairly long climb to Temang, where we have lunch with
magnificent views of Manaslu and Peak 29. The trail then descends through fir
and pine forests to Thanchowk and further on through Koto to Chame (2,713m),
the administrative centre of the Manang district. (Please note that for
those who do not want to climb up to Odar village there is an alternative
trail on the right side of the river through Thonche to Dhanagyu – this
trail is a bit easier).
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 2,700m)
Day 7
We now experience a dramatic change of scenery. Leaving the forests and
vegetation of the alpine regions behind we enter the upper district of
Manang, known as Nyeshang. At first, our trail follows the river closely
through a deep canyon on the jeep track for a couple of hours to Brathang at
2,919m where there is now a large apple plantation. We can stop for fresh
coffee and cakes (and maybe some fresh apple juice) before we begin our climb
this morning. The trail then crosses the river and leaves the jeep track to
climb on forest trails through fir and pine trees from where the impressive
curved rock face of Paungda Danda rises nearly 1,500m from the riverbank to
Dukha Pokhari, where we stop for lunch. From here we veer off to the right
and take the trail that climbs away from the road track and to Upper Pisang
village, where we stay in a simple lodge for the night. There is an
impressive monastery in the village which we can visit in the afternoon. From
here to the pass we are the closest we will be to the mountains and today the
views of Annapurna 2 are particularly impressive (weather permitting) and
worth all the climbing.
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 3,300m)*
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Day 8
A shorter but spectacular day for acclimatisation. From Upper Pisang we take
the fantastic high-level route towards Manang via the villages of Gyaru and
Ngawal. This is a wonderful walk with great views across to the Annapurnas.
We start with a short descent through the forest and then we have a very
steep climb up to Gyaru for a tea break. The views across the valley become
ever more spectacular the higher we go. From here the trail undulates high
above the river with magnificent views across the Annapurnas to Ngawal, where
we stay tonight. There should be time in the afternoon to explore this pretty
mediaeval village and visit the gompa.
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 3,650m)
Day 9
Another day for acclimatisation. From Ngawal we take a spectacular high trail
which contours high above the valley with amazing views across to the
Annapurnas and Gangapurna. As we leave Ngawal village, we pass a large
chorten before the trail drops down to Julu village. We take the route which
climbs steeply out of Julu onto a wonderful high trail above the valley. The
trail climbs to a plateau and we contour around the valley through forests
with great views across the valley to the Annapurnas and Gangapurna. The
trail drops down to the pretty village of Braga, dominated by a large ancient
gompa. We can stop for a cup of coffee or lunch at the Super Bakery and visit
the gompa and the small tree nursery, a project that Exodus has supported for
many years. Passing carved mani walls we arrive at the village of Manang at
3,530m.
We have time this afternoon to explore Manang and enjoy the magnificent views
of the whole Annapurna Range and the enormous icefall that crashes and
rumbles down from Gangapurna. This is the part of the trek where we are
closest to the mountains. Across the valley the huge bulk of Gangapurna and
the Annapurnas tower way above us - the sunset and sunrise over this great
amphitheatre is one of the most beautiful mountain views in the country.
Manang has many bakeries and coffee shops and is an ideal place to spend the
afternoon.
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 3,530m)
Day 10
Leaving Manang we head towards the base of the Thorong La. We climb out of
the Marsyangdi Valley and turn northwest up the valley of the Jarsang Khola.
Looking back the views are ever more spectacular as we are above the forests
now and pass through dry, alpine country, with scrub juniper and occasional
clumps of birch. We spend tonight at a lodge in Yak Kharka. We will reach the
lodge by lunchtime and in the afternoon, we will have an acclimatisation walk
onto the surrounding hills. Look out for the Blue sheep that inhabit this
cold, windy spot.
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 4,000m)
Day 11
Another short day to aid acclimatisation. The scenery becomes wilder as we
continue ascending the valley. At one point we descend to cross the Jarsang
Khola, then traverse a scree slope to the lone teahouses at Phedi (4,420m) at
the foot of the Thorong La. Thorong Phedi can be very cold and windy. In the
afternoon we can go for a walk up to Thorong High Camp which is the last
lodge and is about an hour above Phedi.
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 4,420m)*
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Day 12
A long day as we leave Phedi very early in the morning for the climb to the
pass. The first part of the ascent is very steep, but it eases somewhat as we
approach the top, although the altitude still makes the going tough.
Eventually, after numerous false summits, we reach the pass itself at 5,416m.
Ahead there is a magnificent panorama of snow-capped peaks soaring above the
Kali Gandaki Valley looking towards Dolpo and Mustang and looking back we can
see several of the main peaks of Annapurna. Directly in front of us is the
great chasm of the Kali Gandaki, 2,500m. It's a very long descent that begins
gently and becomes steeper, as we follow a series of switchbacks down to more
grassy slopes. We stop for a break at Phedi where there are a few tea houses.
From Phedi it’s another hour of gentle descent to Muktinath
(3,700m). (Please note that conditions on the pass vary. It can be calm and
clear with no snow but there can also be snow and ice and high winds on the
pass. We recommend you carry Yaktrax or microspikes in case of snow or ice
and take enough warm layers in case of high winds).
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 3,700m)
Day 13
An easier day after the exertions of yesterday. From Muktinath, we pass
through a landscape of bare, eroded hills with a backdrop of snow-capped high
peaks. After visiting the temples above Muktinath, we cross the Jhong Khola
and climb up to Chongur, a small traditional village. The monastery was
founded by a Sakya monk and the whole village is painted with the colours of
the Sakya sect. Continuing along a mixture of trekking trails and jeep tracks
we come to Jhong – another beautiful village. There is a very old monastery
here dating back to the 7th or 8th Century and the ruins of an old fortress.
Passing wind-eroded cliffs in an array of beautiful colours we continue down
the valley through Putak village and finally have a steep descent into the
Kali Gandakhi Valley and the interesting village of Kagbeni (approx. 2,800m).
We have a long morning today (so take some snacks) and have a late lunch in
Kagbeni.
There is time in the afternoon to explore this magical place. With narrow
lanes and tunnels between the houses, it has an almost mediaeval feel.
(Please note that in the event that we are delayed due to bad weather, this
day will be missed out and we will trek directly from Muktinath to Marpha).
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 2,800m)
Day 14
The trail now follows the jeep track down the Kali Gandaki River down to the
outskirts of Jomsom, a large administrative centre, at 2,713m. Most of the
time we walk along the jeep track, although at certain times of the year when
the river level is low we can walk along the rocky river bed. We do not cross
the river into Jomsom but instead, we stay on the left side of the valley and
trek to the village of Thini, where we stop for a simple lunch. From here it
is about half an hour to Dumba Lake. This very small lake is considered holy
by the local Thakali people. A short climb brings us to Dumba Gompa for
magnificent views of the Kali Gandaki Valley, Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak.
From the gompa we have 2 trails – the shorter one descends down through
Dumba village to the suspension bridge across the Kali Gandaki to Marpha.
Another longer trail continues on the same side of the river towards the
Tibetan refugee camp of Chairo. A bridge crossing the Kali Gandaki takes us
to the pretty village of Marpha (2,690m) with its clean paved streets and
white-washed houses. Marpha is famous for its locally-made apple and peach
brandy, which you might like to sample to celebrate your crossing of the
Thorong La. (Please note that in December 2019 a truck track was being
bulldozed to Chairo and it was not possible to trek the longer route through
Chairo. Your leader will have up to date information and will take you the
best way).
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 2,690m)
Day 15
Today we follow the Kali Gandaki Valley, a major trade route. We are now in
the deepest gorge in the world - to the east Annapurna I rises to 8,091m, to
the west the peak of Dhaulagiri at 8,167m soars above us. Leaving the dry,
barren landscapes we walk through pine, cypress and juniper forest, sometimes
on the valley floor and at other times on a trail high above. From Marpha we
cross back over the Kali Gandaki to avoid the road. Walking through fir and
pine forests we climb up to the pretty Thakali village of Chimang. Descending
to a side stream we follow the side valley down for a short while before
climbing again into the forest. We ascend for about an hour and then the
trail undulates for a while before descending to the valley floor at Sauru.
We stop here for a break and then cross the Kali Gandaki to Kobang and on to
Larjung (2,550m). We stay tonight in a simple lodge. In the afternoon we have
a walk up to the village of Naurikot, another traditional Thakali village and
it’s definitely worth the walk for the sunset views across the valley on
Niligiri.
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 2,550m)
Day 16
A long day today but a fantastic trail. We start with a short walk along the
road to the large suspension bridge below Larjung. After crossing the river,
the trail climbs up through the forest to Titi Tal, a very small lake (pond)
but an important marsh zone for waterbirds in the Mustang area. We follow the
trail through Taglung and to Kunjo, where we have a simple lunch. We then
descend steeply through the forest to a rocky riverbed. Crossing a suspension
bridge, we have a gradual climb up to Jhipre Deurali. The trail then descends
to cross the Mistri Khola and then undulates through forests of dwarf bamboo.
The trail hugs the cliff with some short steep up and down sections with
ropes along the side for safety. Finally, the trail comes to the old bridge
across to Ghasa. Crossing the bridge, we have a short 30-minute climb up to
our lodge. (Please note that the trail in the afternoon has some steep and
narrow sections across landslides. For those who are not comfortable walking
along such trails one of the assistant guides will take you from Kunjo to the
Lete Khola on forest trails to Ghasa).
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 1,950m)
Day 17
From Ghasa we follow the road for 30 minutes and then cross the river on a
new suspension bridge. The trail now climbs high above the river to
Pairothaplo and then descends to Kopchepani. Across the river, we can see the
huge waterfall at Rupse Chhara. We continue on the same side of the river and
follow the undulating roller coaster trail up and down all morning. We have
lunch in the small village of Dharap and continue through Narcheng and past a
hydroelectric project just before Tatopani. A suspension bridge brings us
right into Tatopani, where we spend the night. Tatopani means ‘hot water’
and is famous for its hot springs just below the village and there is time in
the late afternoon to enjoy a welcome soak - guaranteed to ease any aching
limbs!
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 1,250m)
Day 18
The last stage of the trek takes us over a high ridge to the end of the trek.
Today is a sting in the tail as we have a long climb to Ghorepani. The trail
climbs all day through small hamlets and terraced fields. We start with a
short descent on the road track for 45 minutes to a couple of bridges. From
the second bridge, we have 30 minutes along a track and then the trail starts
climbing on a series of stone staircases. It’s fairly steep up to Durbin
Danda from where we have a short descent through Ghara. We then mostly follow
the old trail as it climbs up through the villages of Shika and Chitre. From
Chitre we enter a huge rhododendron forest and the last couple of hours take
us up to Ghorepani. Meaning ‘horse water’, Ghorepani was once a stopping
place for the huge mule trains that used to ply this route. As we climb today
the mountains start to appear and from Ghorepani we get fabulous views of the
Annapurnas from the lodge.
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 2,900m)
Day 19
An early start for those who want to trek the hour up to the top of Poon Hill
for the sunrise (approx. two hours return trip including stops - in addition
to the 7.5hrs walking to Birethanthi). The effort is well worth the 310m
climb (again, in addition to the 320m of total ascent today) for the superb
views over the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhare. We return to our
lodge for breakfast and then it’s all the way downhill today through the
forest to Banthanti and then down a stone staircase through Ulleri and
Tirkhedunga to Birethanti by the Modi Khola, where we stay in a very simple
lodge.
*Teahouse *(sleeping altitude 1,025m)
Day 20
From Birethanti it is a very short walk to Naya Pul, where we will pick up
transport back to Pokhara. We usually arrive by lunchtime and have the
afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside town.
*Hotel Lakefront / Hotel Dahlia* (or similar)
Day 21
We have the whole day in Pokhara. There are many options to choose from
today. You might want to hire a bike and cycle around part of the lake, or
you could take a boat across the lake and walk up to the Japanese Peace
Pagoda with great views of the mountains and the lake (from the pagoda carry
on up the ridge to Raniban Resort for lunch), or you might want to visit the
Mountaineering Museum, the Gurkha Museum, take a trip to the nearby Tibetan
refugee settlement and craft centre, or simply relax in one of the many
lakeside restaurants and stroll around the shops.
*Hotel Lakefront / Hotel Dahlia *(or similar)
Day 22
We fly to Kathmandu. Weather depending there should be good views on the
flight.
*Hotel Royal Singi *(or similar)
Day 23
The trip ends after breakfast. Those not on the group flight will leave us
after breakfast.
What's Included
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Meals
21 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners.
* All breakfasts
* Morning bed-tea on trek
* Welcome drink at each overnight lodge
* 4 nights standard hotels and 17 nights teahouses
* All transport and listed activities
* Internal flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
* Tour leader throughout, plus local staff (staff to client ratio of 1:4 on
trek)
* Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
* Arrival and departure transfers
* Full porterage throughout trek
* Exodus kitbag
* Trekking map (provided locally)
* Trekking permit and national park fees
What's Not Included
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Hire package incl. down jacket and sleeping bag from £84
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Single accommodation (available on request from £90, Kathmandu and Pokhara only)
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Travel insurance
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Down jacket (hire in advance from £73.50
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Visas and vaccinations
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Sleeping bag (hire in advance from £73.50
Accommodation
This tour spends four nights in standard hotels and 17 nights on trek in lodges (teahouses).
In Kathmandu, we usually stay at the Hotel Royal Singi, located within walking distance of the buzzy Thamel district. There is a restaurant, bar and outdoor courtyard. There is complimentary wifi in the hotel lobby and wifi codes are available from reception for the rooms. There is an Exodus desk in the hotel reception area and an Exodus representative is usually available daily in the mornings and evenings. In Pokhara, we usually stay at Hotel Lakefront or Hotel Dahlia.
The teahouses are basic but adequate; please be realistic about what to expect in the mountains.
The hub of the teahouse is the dining room, usually decorated with colourful traditional rugs, sometimes with a stove or heater (some lodges charge a fee to put the heater on). Some teahouses above 9,845ft (3,000m) may not be heated due to local environmental restrictions.
Occasionally, kerosene burners can be used to heat common areas if requested. We recommend against using these due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and your leader will not offer this to you. Most teahouses sell snacks and other essentials such as tissues, soap and toilet paper. Almost all lodges have electricity, but it is not wholly reliable, and lighting may not be bright enough to read by – a torch (flashlight) is essential. Electrical charging facilities are generally available only in the dining room, charged at approximately 150-350 Nepalese rupees (US$1.15/US$2.65) per hour per device. Most of the lodges on this route have wifi for around 100-200 rupees (US$0.75/1.50) per day. Sometimes the wifi may not work because of the poor network coverage or power cuts.
The bedrooms are now almost all twin share (although very occasionally during peak seasons you may be asked to share with three to five people to a room for the odd night). Beds with foam mattresses, bedsheets and a pillow are provided. Bedrooms are unheated and can get cold at night, so you need to bring or hire a sleeping bag.
Most lodges have only one or two basic toilets and sometimes these are outside the main lodge building. Toilets are usually Asian squat style; although some lodges have now installed seated ones. Toilet paper is not provided, so bring your own or buy it locally (please dispose of it in the waste can provided – do not put it in the bowl). If there is not a flush handle, there should be a container of water to pour down – if it is empty (or frozen) please either refill it or ask the lodge to.
Most lodges now have hot gas or solar showers (charged at approximately 100-200 rupees per shower) but don’t expect them every night. Sometimes a hot shower is simply a bucket of hot water and not a showerhead.
Standards of cleanliness vary, especially in the peak trekking season and in winter when the water freezes at night. Please report any problems to your leader or the lodge and be vigilant in your personal hygiene regime – use soap or hand-sanitiser gel before and after toilet breaks, snacks, mealtimes and after handling money.
On this particular trek, the standard of lodges varies quite a bit from one night to the next – with some of the most basic accommodation being in Larjung, Birethanti and Thorong Phedi.
Extra accommodation
If you would like to extend your stay, speak to your sales representative about booking extra nights before or after the tour in Kathmandu – please enquire at the time of booking.
Single accommodation
If you prefer your own room, we offer a single supplement for the hotel nights in Kathmandu and Pokhara only (subject to availability). While in the teahouses, single rooms cannot be guaranteed so these have not been included in the single supplement price paid in advance. However, if a single room is available on arrival to a teahouse, you can pay locally on a day-by-day basis.
Food
Breakfast is included throughout the trip.
In the teahouses breakfast will comprise of a choice of bread (a slice of
toast, chapatti or Tibetan bread), a choice of egg (boiled, fried or
omelette), and a choice between either muesli or porridge each day. Hot
tea/coffee will also be served. On specific days, there will not be a choice
for breakfast and either a trekkers breakfast (egg, hash brown, baked beans
and toast) or a pancake with jam/honey will be served - these options are not
available in all teahouses and so we have only included them in locations
where they can be guaranteed.
Lunch will be taken at a teahouse en route - sometimes one of your guides
will go ahead with the group's order to make it more expedient. Dinner will
be in the same teahouse that you sleep at (this is custom in Nepal as
teahouses base their room rate on it).
Although most lodges have almost identical menus, they are reasonably
extensive and offer a varied selection, ranging from traditional Nepalese
dhal bhat to pizza and apple pie. Dhal bhat is the staple diet in Nepal and
comes in many different forms but generally comprises some curried lentil
dhal and meat or vegetables, some rice, and a pickle/chutney. Another popular
snack is momos; a type of Nepalese dumpling, fried or steamed, filled with
meat or vegetables.
Although meat is available in the teahouses, we advise against eating it on
trek. The meat has often been carried in the heat from lower altitudes for
several days before reaching the lodges and can cause stomach upsets or
illness. Germs can also be spread by handling dirty money - we recommend
using hand sanitiser.
If you have a gluten free diet, then we strongly recommend you bring some
extra food and snacks with you to supplement the food on trek as there will
be little variety available for you, particularly for breakfast. Even many of
the soups are powdered and contain gluten. Gluten free breakfast options will
be limited to vegetable fried rice and a choice of egg, and on specific days
only, a trekkers breakfast (without the toast / with an extra egg) will be
served. Breakfast options for vegans will be limited to a choice of
muesli/porridge with water each day, and on specific days only, a trekkers
breakfast (without the egg), or vegetable fried rice will be served. If you
are lactose intolerant as opposed to vegan then the same will apply although
you will also have a choice of egg each day.
If you buy imported food and drink whilst on trek you will spend more than
the suggested amount.
*Drinking Water*
Staying hydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity but
particularly so at altitude where it is generally recommended to drink at
least 3-4 litres per person per day.
We strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water on trek as this
contributes to the growing problem of plastic pollution in Nepal’s trekking
areas.
Some villages along the Annapurna Circuit route have safe drinking water
stations selling UV treated water for Rs40-50 per litre but these are not
always open.
The teahouses also sell boiled water for approx. Rs150-300 per litre (the
price increases the higher you trek) which should not require treating. This
is also perfect for a bedtime refill as it can double up as a hot water
bottle.
Alternatively, all teahouses will provide cold water free of charge, if
requested. Although this should not be drunk untreated, we recommend that you
bring a reusable bottle (or two) and use an effective form of water
treatment. There are a wide range of products available these days which are
more effective than traditional purification tablets - we recommend talking
to an outdoor retailer for the latest advice as technologies are improving
all the time: make sure to check the product’s performance in cold/freezing
conditions and consider its volume and battery life (lithium batteries are
best in cold conditions).
Handheld UV filters such as a ‘SteriPEN’ are widely available to purchase
from online retailers such as Amazon and eBay – they’re very effective,
can treat 1 litre of water in a couple of minutes and the water is ready
immediately – look for lightweight lithium battery models and remember that
you will need to bring a wide-mouthed bottle (e.g. Nalgene) for use with
these devices.
There are also an array of water filter and purifier bottles on the market
but be wary of their weight, bottles with a small capacity and the product's
performance in freezing conditions. Exodus has partnered with Water-to-Go, a
filtration system that eliminates over 99.99% of all microbiological
contaminants from any non-salt water source – please visit
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water freezes it will clog up the filter – in this event, defrost before
use by sitting the filter in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes.
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Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included with this tour.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
If you would like to be paired with a tour member of the same gender, there is no additional charge. A single supplement can be requested if you would like your own room.
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Who is Exodus Travels?
At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, our local guides are English speaking.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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