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INCLUDED:
Pre-Trip Support & Preparation
Group support and leader contact via WhatsApp for all questions
Pre-Trip Meet & Greet in Berkeley Hills and online to get to know the group
Hiking opportunities in Berkeley Hills and elsewhere with the group
Optional Yosemite hike to adjust to higher elevations (travel/food/camping not included)
Pre-trek Pranayama course (online)
Comprehensive 80+ page workbook covering yoga, meditation, breathwork, journaling, and philosophy, and functional movement strategies for trekking
Flights & Transportation
2 domestic flights: Roundtrip Kathmandu – Lukla
Airport-to-hotel transfers in Kathmandu (arrival & departure)
Ground transportation by private vehicles
Culture Tours
Tour of Durbar Square with Suzanne (walking distance to hotel. Incl. visitor fee)
Opportunity to visit the famous Monkey Temple with Suzanne
Tour of Patan with Suzanne (incl. transport and visitor fees & museum entrance fee)
Accommodation
Pre-trek: 2 nights in hotel Thamel, Kathmandu (additional discounted nights available)
During trek: 10 nights in historic teahouses (shared rooms)
End of trek: 1 night in Lukla
Post-trek: 2 nights in 5-star Hotel Malla, Kathmandu (additional discounted nights available)
Luggage storage for the duration of the expedition
Yoga, Meditation & Training (25+ hours)
60 p. workbook with yoga texts, journaling prompts, muscle diagrams & more
14 progressive yoga & philosophy sessions plus daily stretching for hiking preparation and muscle ease
14 pranayama sessions to improve oxygen intake and create equanimity
14 meditation sessions to increase capacity to live in the moment
Daily self myofascial release and stretching sessions on Trek
Meals & Dining
On trek: Three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
On trek: Hot Chai & lemon tea mid morning and mid afternoon
In Kathmandu: daily breakfast at Hotel
Celebration Dinner on last night in Kathmandu
Trek Support & Staffing
Experienced guides with daily briefings and health observations
On trek and pre-trek: functional movement & PT support for hikers
Local staff: English-speaking trekking leader, sherpa porters (carry duffels, including salary, insurance, equipment, food, lodging)
All necessary permits, paperwork, government & local taxes
Gear & Extras
Duffel bag (on loan by guide service)
Insulated jacket (on loan by guide service)
Certificate of Success
NOT INCLUDED
International airfare
Nepal Visa fee ( 30 USD)
Travel insurance (in case you need to cancel)
Expected: Cash tips for guides / porters (ca 400 USD total)
Required: Rescue insurance and emergency evacuation costs (Rescue insurance is mandatory. $120 and up)
Personal expenses (mobile data & wifi, alcohol, battery charge, bottled water, hot shower, snacks) – approx. US $200
Lunch, Dinner & snacks during City Days except for the last night in Kathmandu
Local transportation to Monkey Temple & entrance fee (ca. 20$ total)
Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section