Private Tour of Kathmandu and Lumbini: Explore Buddha's Birthplace

$2,628
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6 days
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Combine sightseeing with a guide and free time on your own during a 5-night tour of Kathmandu and Lumbini. Fly into Kathmandu and take a full-day tour of the sights, then continue to Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed town that is known as the birthplace of the Buddha. See historical sites including Tilaurkot, and attractions like the Kapilvastu Museum. Your tour includes five nights of accommodation, private guide and transportation, some meals, and entrance fees.

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Inclusions

  • 5x Breakfast
  • 2x Dinner
  • 2x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 5 nights
  • All ground transfers as per our itinerary
  • luxury private vehicle
  • Kathmandu accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
  • Lumbini accommodation on full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • Kathmandu - Lumbini - Kathmandu airfares
  • Expert tour guide
  • Entrance fees

Exclusions

  • International airfares and airport departure taxes as applicable
  • Lunch and dinner other than in Lumbini
  • Personal expenses like laundry and all kind of soft & hard drinks
  • Optional excursions (not mentioned in itinerary)
  • Travel visas and travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • The single supplement payable on all bookings where only one person is traveling

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, your driver transfers you to your hotel where you can rest up for the tour. Meals not included Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 Kathmandu Valley sightseeing (B)

After breakfast, then head out with your guide for a full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. Stop at Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and the Shah Kings of Nepal, Kumari Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Boudhanath, the historical trade route between Nepal and Tibet. Stay overnight at a local hotel. Meals included: breakfast Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 Kathmandu – Lumbini (B, L, D)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to fly to Bhairahawa. When you arrive, your driver transfers you to your hotel. Have the rest of your day free. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 Lumbini (B, L, D)

Visit an important archaeological site — Tilaurakot, the ancient palace of the Buddha’s father where Buddha spent his childhood. Next, visit the Kapilvastu Museum to view the collection of pottery, jewelery, and artifacts, stop at shrines, monasteries, and a stupa located near the sacred garden. Stay overnight at a hotel in Lumbini. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 Lumbini – Kathmandu by flight

Have breakfast then fly back to Kathmandu and spend the rest of the day as you wish. Meals included: breakfast Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Departure from Kathmandu (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure from Kathmandu. Meals included: breakfast Accommodation not included

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Please Note

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Travel insurance that covers medical expenses, including emergency repatriation, is required to participate on this tour; proof of insurance must be shown to tour leader on the first day
  • Accommodation - Twin-Share: Double rooms with two twin beds
  • Please pack as lightly as possible, as you are expected to carry your own luggage; it is recommended that you keep the weight under 10 kg
  • The following information is required of travelers upon booking: • Full name, nationality and current country of residence • Date of birth • Passport number, issue date and expiry date • E-mail address • Existing medical conditions or dietary requirements • Travel insurer name, contact number and policy number
  • Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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