Your Pure Youth Adventure includes:

• International flights departing Auckland

• All accommodation

• All meals

• All travel within Nepal

• Four-day Annapurna Trek to the incredible viewpoint Poon Hill

• Porters and trek guides

• Trek permits

• Stunning mountain flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu

• Sightseeing day in Kathmandu including entry fees

• Service experiences and materials

• New Zealand guides and experienced Nepalese guides

• Summit t-shirt, backpack and reusable drink bottle

• Character reference for your resume

• Kiwi guidance and assistance from the moment you book
  

You will need to budget for:

• Any domestic flights to meet our Auckland international departure

• Insurance

• Entry visa into Nepal (USD$30)

• Required vaccinations

• A doctors appointment to complete our Medical Information Form

• Spending money for souvenirs, snacks and beverages

Day 1 Meet your fellow youth adventurers at Auckland International Airport, and depart for Kathmandu. En-route to Nepal we have a day layover in Kuala Lumpur where we will see the main sights before continuing on to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu we will guided to our hotel in Thamel, the tourist centre.

Day 2 Half day of sightseeing around Kathmandu. Later explore the maze of shops in the tourist centre Thamel.

Day 3 Travel Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus. Pokhara is Nepal’s second largest city known for its serene lake and views of the Annapurna Mountain range.

Day 4 Travel Pokhara to Nayapul by minibus. Poon Hill trek begins – Nayapul to Tikhe Dhunga (1480m) enjoying sub tropical valley forests on a carved trail and the Modi Khola River crossing via suspension bridge.

Day 5 Tikhe Dhunga to Ghorepani (2750m) via the Ulleri Hill challenge - hundreds of steps and boulders, which are all worth it for the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains including Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. Ghorepani village also hosts small shops and stalls, selling local products and craft.

Day 6 Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3200m) to Tadapani (2700m). Today we conquer Poon Hill - an icon of the Annapurna region. We make an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoint to catch the magnificent splendour of sunrise over the Himalayas and enjoy incredible panoramic views of Mustang and Pokhara valleys. After returning back to Ghorepani for breakfast, we descend to Tadapani.

Day 7 Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m), jeep to Pokhara. Early morning in Tadapani we will see the sun rise over beautiful mountain peaks of Annapurna south, MT Fishtail, Gangapurna, and Hiunchuli. Later we make a steep descent through a dense forest to enter the village of Ghandruk, a slope settlement with stone houses. Tonight we will enjoy a Poon Hill Trek celebration dinner.

Day 8 Free day in Pokhara. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit the social enterprise Seeing Hands Nepal – a massage centre where blind Nepalise are given training to become massage therapists and later work within the organisation. You may choose to enjoy a 1-hour massage here by these talented people. Otherwise you can enjoy resting and recovering from the Poon Hill trek by the lakeside .

Day 9 Pokhara to Kathmandu by plane. On a clear day this 1-hour scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara offers magnificent views of the Himalaya mountain range. Pokhara is Nepal’s second largest city known for its serene lake and views of the Annapurna Mountain range. Service afternoon experience - Curry Without Worry Kathmandu. Preparing curry and serving dinner for 300 hungry souls. Your trip cost has contributed to the costs of providing this nights meal.

Day 10 & 11 Service days - painting classrooms, building desks, or taking orphaned children on an excursion - the service will be determined by the need at the time and organised by Australian founded organisation In Giving We Receive. Your trip cost has contributed to the materials required for this service.

Day 12 Free morning and service experience. Enjoy your last morning in Thamel – purchase any last souvenirs or gifts, or visit The Garden of Dreams on the edge of the tourist centre. Afternoon take part in a cultural exchange at Sunsar Maya’s After School Programme - this is a first of its kind in Nepal, providing educational opportunities to better the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children. Tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner in Thamel.

Day 13 Depart Kathmandu

Day 14 Arrive in Auckland, New Zealand

Note: this itinerary is subject to change based on flight schedule and service needs in Nepal. A final itinerary will be provided closer to your departure date.

Summit’s Pure Youth Adventure is limited to 10 students!

All-inclusive 14-day adventure $7000.00

Weekly payment plans available at $200 a week (dependent on your booking date)