One glimpse of Nepal’s exalted mountains, one encounter with its gracious people and vibrant culture, and you’ll definitely fall under its bewitching spell.
On this classic first-timer’s trek through the legendary Khumbu (Everest region), your senses come fully alive, and all the views are magical. We’ll take you to all the major Sherpa villages, plus famed Tengboche Monastery, from where you can get a good look at Everest (especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset!). And though Everest is undeniably the star of the show, you’ll view a stunning panorama of other Himalayan monarchs as well— from Kangtega (22,340') to Thamserku (22,208') and the obelisk of Ama Dablam (22,494')—a veritable outdoor cathedral of soaring peaks. As you walk with your companions—fellow travelers and our friendly crew of Sherpas—you’ll enjoy unbeatable mountain scenery, lively Sherpa village life, and the quiet beauty of the Buddhist culture so prevalent in the Nepal Himalaya.
But as any seasoned traveler to Nepal will tell you, there’s more to this charming country than the mountain scenery (though that’s a pretty darned good reason to trek here). The high mountain villages seem captured in time; ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries are alive with the sounds of worship by devoted monks; and several species of lovely rhododendron (magnificent in the spring!) grace the hillsides. But best of all, the friendly Sherpa people will captivate your heart in a second and make you a devotee of this part of the world forever.
From the moment you wake up each morning to when you crawl into your bed each night, your days are packed with an untold number of sensory pleasures. Our itinerary also includes time for sightseeing around the fascinating Kathmandu Valley.
No place is more strongly associated with Mountain Travel Sobek than Nepal, since it’s here we laid the cornerstone of our passion for adventure in the late 1960s by organizing the first commercial treks in the country. In the past 37 years we have honed our itineraries to provide the finest trekking experience available. Throughout you are accompanied by an expert, knowledgeable guide who will share and explain all the details of what you see every day on the trail and make the whole experience come alive for you. An expert crew takes care of all the trek details, preparing excellent food and seeing to it that you stay healthy, even though we’re staying in lodges.
We work closely with the staff and guides, provide training for cooks and sirdars (chief of Sherpa staff), and encourage professional development of Nepalese guides, and ensure that our porters are well taken care of. You can count on us to provide the best, most memorable, experience possible!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Classic first-timer’s trek through the legendary Khumbu (Everest Region)
- Sleep in comfortable new lodges-no camping!
- Get a glimpse of Everest, highest peak in the world, and enjoy magnificent views of Ama Dablam!
- Encounter the quiet beauty of the Buddhist culture so prevalent in the Nepal Himalaya, explore ancient Buddhist monasteries that seem captured in time
DAY 1 ~ Arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal
Arrive in Kathmandu by 2:00 p.m. on Day 1. A Mountain Travel Sobek representative will meet you outside the customs and immigration area at the airport. He or she will answer questions, brief you on the immediate arrangements, and escort you to your hotel. The trip leader will hold a short briefing in the hotel around 4:00 p.m. regarding trek arrangements and a general orientation to Kathmandu. Most flights from the U.S. require three days of travel and overnight en route (you arrive in Kathmandu on the third day). More specific details will be sent to you in your pre-trip packet of information. Dinner on your own.
Yak & Yeti Hotel
DAY 2 ~ Touring the Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is one of three former medieval city-states in the valley, along with Bhaktapur and Patan. We will take a morning tour of Bhaktapur, a Unesco World Heritage Site, which has preserved its ancient character and is an enchanting display of medieval Nepalese town life. A highlight is Durbar Square, with its many temples, remains of an ancient palace, and intricate Sun Dhoka (“Golden Gate”), a gilded copper gate crafted in 1753. In the afternoon, Kathmandu is yours to explore. By western standards, the city is intimate. You can visit the many interesting sights, shrines, and markets, or stroll in Kathmandu's fascinating Asan Tole bazaar. Don't miss Durbar Square, Thamel, Swayambhunath (the “Monkey Temple,” overlooking the entire Valley; go at sunrise or sunset!) and the King's Palace. You could also hire a driver to take you to the nearby ancient city of Patan. Lunch and dinner on your own.
B…Yak & Yeti Hotel
DAY 3 ~ Mountain flight to Lukla (9,200')
Transfer to airport for the mountain flight to Lukla airstrip (weather permitting). During the short but spectacular flight we will leave the Kathmandu Valley and head into the Himalaya, the world’s highest mountains rising before us. Our destination is Lukla, perched high on a mountainside above the Dudh Kosi (River of Milk), where we make an unforgettable landing on its 1,729-foot-long, 65-foot-wide runway. Walk to our lodge. After lunch, we take a pleasant walk of about 3 hours to the nearby village of Bom (9,381'), from which we will have a wonderful birds’ eye view of the small Lukla airport and the village. Return to the lodge in late afternoon.
B,L,D…Lukla Lodge
DAY 4 ~ Monjo (9,317')
We begin our day early to avoid the big crowd coming in from Kathmandu and returning to Lukla on their way out. From Lukla, the trail descends 1,500 feet down to the Dudh Kosi. We’ll notice that the local people look quite different than the people of Kathmandu. The inhabitants of the Khumbu are Sherpas, people who migrated from Tibet over 500 years ago and still practice evolved forms of Tibetan Buddhism and dress in much the same Tibetan style. As we follow the trail to the village of Phakding, we will pass mani walls (boulders with carved Buddhist prayer inscriptions), a number of small villages, and well-terraced hillsides. Looming above us, in the distance, is Khumbila (18,800'), the sacred peak of the Sherpa people, our sentinel to the spiritual and geographic heart of the Khumbu. Khumbila remains unclimbed (sacred peaks may not be climbed) and it represents the “protector” deity of Tibetan Buddhists. We’ll arrive at our lodge for lunch and have the afternoon free to rest and relax. (4-5 hours hiking.)
B,L,D…Monjo Lodge
DAY 5 ~ Trek to Namche Bazaar (11,286')
We follow the forested trail north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where we officially enter Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) National Park, established in 1976 as the first national park in the Himalaya to help protect an area of great environmental, religious, and cultural importance. We continue along the trail, crossing the Dudh Kosi and begin the steep climb up “Namche Hill,” amidst lovely forests of rhododendron, fir, and magnolia, to the Sherpa market town of Namche Bazaar. As we climb the steep hillside, we catch our first glimpse of Everest and the snowcapped panorama of Himalayan giants to come. Namche Bazaar is the unofficial capital of the Khumbu, the local center for trading and supplies. The town, filled with numerous homes, trekker's inns, shops, and a small monastery, is beautifully situated in a terraced amphitheater facing the hanging glacier below Kwangde (20,293'). Check in to lodge and afternoon free to explore Namche Bazaar. (4-5 hours hiking)
B,L,D…Sherpa Land Lodge
DAY 6 ~ Tashinga (11,800')
We’ll have some time in the morning to visit the Sagarmath National Park Visitors Center and Museum, where there are terrific views of the Everest region and numerous educational displays on the culture, geography, geology, climatology, and wildlife within the park and the Khumbu. Our trail follows the classical route to Everest. The trail is almost level and winding for about 3 hours. Then we’ll take a slight detour off the main trail and arrive at the lodge within the next 15 minutes. Check into our comfortable lodge with the rest of the afternoon free to rest and relax. (3-4 hours hiking)
B,L,D…Tashinga Lodge
DAY 7 ~ Tengboche (12,680') – Pangboche (13,107')
We descend into the deep Dudh Kosi gorge and come to a fir forest where we begin to climb steeply to the site of the famous Tengboche Monastery (12,680'), destroyed by a fire in early 1989, but now rebuilt. Arriving at the top of the ridge, Ama Dablam (22,494') and the great massif of Mount Everest (Sagarmatha or Chomolungma—29,028') hover majestically above us.
Tengboche monastery is the spiritual center of the Khumbu and a training center for new monks. The Rimpoche of Tengboche resides here and the area is considered holy; nothing may be hunted or killed. Expeditions to the world's highest peaks have traditionally stopped here to receive the blessing of the high lama.
After lunch at Tengboche, we continue our trek on to Pangboche. The hike along the Imja Drangka River is very scenic. Our lodge in Pangboche is located right along the trail to Everest and almost at the base of Ama Dablam. (5-6 hours hiking)
B,L,D…Pangboche Lodge
Ama Dablam is one of the most loved and admired mountains in the Khumbu. After crossing the Imja Drangka river we make a gradual ascent until Lhabarma, where you’ll suddenly be standing right in front of the spectacular mountain ridge. The aura of the mountains is a real gift of Mother Nature that you will never forget. Return to our lodge for overnight. (6-7 hours hiking)
B,L,D…Pangboche Lodge
DAY 9 ~ Trek to Tashinga (11,800')
Today we cross the Mengbo and the Dudh Koshi rivers to a quiet trail on the other side. The panoramic vista with old stone houses and the absence of other trekkers along the way is blissful. When we arrive in Tashinga we will check into the lodge with the rest of the day free to rest and relax. (5-6 hours hiking)
B,L,D…Tashinga Lodge
DAY 10 ~ Monjo (9,317')
We’ll take the lower trail back through Namche on our return to Monjo, enjoying one of the most panoramic walks in all Nepal. Views of Ama Dablam dominate today’s scenery. We’ll have some time for a short stop in Namche to do some last minute shopping before making the final descent to Monjo. (5-6 hours hiking)
B,L,D…Monjo Lodge
DAY 11 ~ Return to Lukla (9,200')
Return to Lukla along the Dudh Kosi. Overnight at the lodge in Lukla. (5-6 hours hiking)
B,L,D…Lukla Lodge
DAY 12 ~ Return to Kathmandu
*Fly to Kathmandu (weather permitting). Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
B…Yak & Yeti Hotel
*The next day will be spent either in Kathmandu or Lukla, depending on our luck with the Lukla flight. Flights in and out of this tiny mountain airstrip are commonly delayed and we have no way of predicting the length of the delay: it's something we just have to live with. With luck we’ll get out the first day. All lodging and meals meals at Lukla are at your expense while waiting. We cannot overemphasize the unreliability of these flights, which are operated as a scheduled service by various airlines. We have no control over their operation or schedules, and while we devote an enormous amount of time, money and energy into securing reservations and obtaining replacement reservations when flights are cancelled, you should be ready for disappointments, delays, and cancellations of Lukla flights. We have scheduled an extra day at the end of the trek so as not to interfere with your homeward bound flights.
DAY 13 ~ Kathmandu
If the Lukla flight is not delayed, we’ll have a morning tour of the Hindu shrines and ghats at Pashupatinath on the Bagmati River and the large Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath, center of the Tibetan Buddhist culture in Kathmandu. The afternoon is free to relax or do some last minute shopping or sightseeing on your own. Farewell dinner with the group at a local restaurant.
B,D…Yak & Yeti Hotel
DAY 14 ~ Fly home
Transfer to the airport and depart Kathmandu on homeward-bound flights. Most flights require an overnight en route.
B…
Stay a Little Longer
You may wish to combine this trip with one of our regular group departures or other Private Adventures in Asia, or other individual travel on your own. We also offer the following extensions:
Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Chitwan National Park, located in central Nepal, is the first—and best—protected area in Nepal. Here you will have an opportunity to see a large array of mammals including the greater one-horned rhinoceros, gaur (wild bison), spotted deer, hog deer, sambar deer, and barking deer, as well as more than 400 species of birds. With a bit of luck, there is always the chance of glimpsing the leopard, sloth bear and Royal Bengal tiger! 3 days. Please call for pricing and details.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Just a 45-minute flight from Bangkok is the famed temple complex of Angor Wat, the 12th century temple of King Suryavarman II, a World Heritage Site, and one of the most mystical archaeological sites in the world. You’ll be greeted by a dizzying array of ornate towers, Khmer temples, and detailed bas-reliefs. This is one of the greatest architectural marvels on earth, and if you’re in Southeast Asia already it would a shame to miss! (Extend even further with a one-day hop to Phnom Penh, the “Pearl of Asia.”) 3 days. Please call for pricing and details.
Vietnam
If you have more time to spend, consider taking our eight-day extension to Vietnam, an incredibly beautiful country with a highly cultured people. Perhaps most remarkable is that Vietnam's rich, ancient culture has survived colonial rule and civil war virtually intact. On this extension we’ll visit the ancient imperial city of Hue as well as the sycamore lined boulevards of modern Hanoi, the up-and-coming capital. From French museums in Da Nang to impressive karst towers in the Marble Mountains, plus Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, My Son, this tour will reintroduce you, at last, to one of Asia’s finest treasures. 8 days. Please call for pricing and details.
India
Delve into the “dream India” of your imagination, full of wonderful reminders of its romantic, turbulent past. On our extensions in India we visit Rajasthan’s treasure-trove city of Jaipur, where the legacy of the maharajahs is supremely evident in lavish palaces and forts of exquisite workmanship, Agra and the inimitable Taj Mahal, built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his favorite wife, and the remarkable site of Fatehpur Sikri, a hauntingly-beautiful abandoned fortress-city built by Moghul Emperor Akbar. 3-, 4-, and 7-day extensions available. Please call for pricing and details.
Arrival & Departure Information
Arrive in Kathmandu before 2:00 pm on Day 1. Your guide or a Mountain Travel Sobek representative will meet you outside the customs and immigration area at the airport. The trip ends with a transfer to the airport in Kathmandu on Day 14.
Air Travel
Airfare is not included in the land cost of our trips. For air reservations, we recommend you contact the airlines directly, either by phone or the Internet. In addition, many travelers elect to use their “frequent flyer” miles when traveling with us. But please check with our staff before purchasing or obtaining your tickets, so we may verify your arrival and departure schedule.
Activity Level
Mountain Travel Sobek trips are designed for flexible, energetic people who like to be active and have a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude. You should be an experienced hiker in excellent physical condition. Trekking in Nepal is for active people who enjoy walking, even up steep hills (there is very little level walking in Nepal). We expect you to have some recent hiking experience and be in good health. All gear and camp supplies will be carried by porters or pack animals, leaving you free to carry only a light daypack.
The trek spends considerable time at altitudes above 11,000 feet, which can make the hiking strenuous. Exercise at high altitude compounds the physiologic stress. You need to be in excellent health and top physical condition to enjoy such an experience, with adequate cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and excellent balance. In addition, high altitude may create discomfort and symptoms of illness that you do not experience while exercising at low elevations, such as shortness of breath, restlessness or sleeplessness at night, and headaches. The guide will have the final decision on any adjustment in the itinerary for individual health interest.
We recommend that you start a moderate training program several months before departure, then slowly build up to a more strenuous level. Regular aerobic exercise for at least one hour 4-5 times a week is good. This may include aerobic fitness classes, power walking, jogging, cycling on hills, swimming, and cross-country skiing. Since training is highly sport-specific, include some hiking or running in your program. Additionally, you must be able to sustain exercise for prolonged periods.
Consult your physician if you have questions concerning your underlying health. We can help answer questions for you or your physician concerning required levels of fitness and health conditions at altitude. If you have concerns about your ability to do this trip, we can suggest appropriate alternatives.
Life on the Trail
The trekking day typically starts at 6:30 a.m. with the appearance of smiling Sherpas at the door of your tent bearing a mug of steaming tea. This is soon followed by a large bowl of hot water for washing. Then it’s time to pack your bags and sit down to a hearty breakfast of porridge, eggs, and toast. By 7:30 or 8:00 you’re off on the trail.
For about three hours you’ll walk through villages, forests, and up and down green hills and valleys. There’s plenty of time to visit local teashops, stop for a view or a photo, and exchange a smile or greeting (Namaste!) with the friendly Nepali people who share the trail. A trailside lunch breaks up the day, giving you time to rest and refuel with a substantial hot meal prepared by the staff. After about an hour of eating, napping, and relaxing, it’s time for the afternoon hike.
You arrive in camp by 4:00 p.m. and have time to wash up and get settled in your tent before enjoying tea and snacks in the dining tent. The next two hours before dinner are free to write in your journal, read a few pages in a novel, play cards, engage in conversation, or simply relax. The day closes with a hearty multi-course dinner, which often includes ethnic cuisine as well as American favorites (we like the yak cheese pizzas and momos—Tibetan pot-stickers). After dinner you can gaze at the stars and the moonlit peaks, recount the events of the day, or retire to your tent to read for a while or drift off to sleep.
Your Guide
Expert leadership is the key to an exciting, unforgettable experience. Our trips feature gifted leaders for whom leading trips is a true vocation. Besides showing you wonders you’d never find on your own, they make sure everything runs smoothly and safely without a hitch. They are knowledgeable about all aspects of your trip, and take great pleasure in sharing their insights with you. More than just guides, they positively elevate your experience by being teachers, companions, and the best of friends. You’ll be in good hands with them every step of the way.
Although leader assignments can change, the following people regularly lead this trip. Leader assignments will be confirmed in the Final Bulletin sent to you three weeks prior to departure.
Sanjeev Chhetri is a graduate of Delhi University, India, and has been leading treks in Nepal since 1990. He is an avid bird-watcher and very well traveled, with time spent in India, Tibet, China, England, Ireland, France, and Switzerland. Sanjeev is very knowledgeable of the cultures, religions, and traditions of his country and enjoys sharing his experiences with you.
Gyamcho Wangdi is a favorite of many of our Nepal trekkers (one of our guests called him “a man of vision, wit and sensitivity, a poet of the mountains and a product of his environment”). He studied botany and zoology and was a naturalist at Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge for eight years. Gyamcho’s passions include seeing new places, off-road driving, interior design, and drawing cartoons (he has published a cartoon book on the Yeti called Mysterious Mystical Yeti, which became a hit among Nepal trekkers). His gentle, courteous manner, amusing anecdotes, and overall knowledge of Nepal are the key to the success of your trip.
What’s Included
- English speaking local guide
- accommodations in hotel in Kathmandu
- tent accommodations and all trek arrangements in the field, including all meals on trek camp and cook staffs, group gear and equipment (comfortable and roomy two-person tents, full length comfortable foam sleeping pads, kitchen and dining tents)
- meals as noted (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- flights within Nepal (see separate cost above)
- airport transfers
- sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
- ground transportation
- additional guides and porters
- entrance fees and permits
- baggage porterage
- basic medical and evacuation insurance
What’s Not
International airfare; hotel accommodations* en route to Nepal; meals not noted on itinerary; insurance other than basic medical and evacuation insurance noted above (we strongly recommend you purchase the supplementary trip insurance offered by Mountain Travel Sobek, which includes trip cancellation insurance); optional tips to leader and Sherpa staff; visas; excess baggage charges; airport taxes; cost of obtaining a passport or medical immunizations; items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
*Depending on your choice of air carrier, you will need to overnight in Bangkok or Delhi en route to Kathmandu. The cost of hotel accommodations en route is not included in the Land Cost of the trip. We will be happy to make hotel reservations for you.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
(This differs from regular Mountain Travel Sobek trips.)
I. Payment
At time of reservation: $800 or 25% of Land Cost, whichever is greater
120 days prior to departure: 25% of Land Cost
90 days prior to departure: Balance of Land Cost
II. Cancellation
If written notice of cancellation is received, Cancellation Fee will be:
From time of reservation until
90 days prior to departure: $800 or 25% of Land Cost, whichever is greater
89 to 60 days prior to departure: 50% of Land Cost
59 days or fewer prior to departure: 100% of Land Cost
Note on Itinerary
This itinerary has been carefully designed for optimal value. You may wish to combine this tour with another or add extensions at the beginning or end of your trip. However, if you wish to customize this tour, other terms and conditions apply (ask us about information on customized adventures). Travel Agent commissions or any type of other discounts do not apply to custom tours.
Although we will do our best to adhere to the itinerary schedule as listed, it is subject to change. Please read the Limitation of Liability and Booking Conditions in the four-page Participant Information Form. You can find all this information on our website.
Limitation of Liability
“Mountain Travel Sobek” is defined to include its owners, agents, directors, officers, employees, representatives and affiliates (collectively “Mountain Travel”). Except for the Alaska Discovery Inn, some small craft and some vans in Alaska, Mountain Travel does not own or operate any entity that provides goods or services for your trip including, for example, ownership or control over hotels or other lodging facilities, airline, vessel, bus, van or other transportation companies, local ground operators, providers or organizers of optional excursions, food service or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, Mountain Travel is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or entity, or of any other third party. Without limitation, Mountain Travel Sobek is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property, death, delay or inconvenience in connection with the provision of any goods or services occasioned by or resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God, force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, structural or other defective conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely, dangers associated with animals, marine life or vegetation of any sort, dangers incident to recreational activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, rafting, hiking, bicycling, rock climbing, etc., sanitation problems, food poisoning, lack of, access to or quality of medical care, difficulty in evacuation in case of a medical or other emergency, or for any other cause beyond the direct control of Mountain Travel. In addition, participants release Mountain Travel from its own negligence and assume all risk thereof. On advancement of deposit to Mountain Travel, the depositor therefore agrees to be bound by the above recited terms and conditions. These are partial conditions. Your participation is contingent on your signature on the full list of terms specified in the four-page Participant Information Form, which you can find on our website (or call us at 1-888-687-6235 and request a copy).
Arbitration
Any dispute concerning, relating or referring to these Terms and Conditions, to any literature concerning this trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, according to the then existing rules of the American Arbitration Association. Such proceedings will be governed by substantive California law without regard to the California Arbitration Act.
Conditions of Participation
Your participation on a Mountain Travel Sobek trip is subject to the conditions stated in the four-page Participant Information Form, which includes the Agreement and Release from Liability and the Booking Conditions. Specific information on payment and cancellation policies is also contained within this document, as well as in our current catalog and on our website. We urge you to read this information carefully, and to call us at 1-888-MTSOBEK (687-6235) if you have any questions.
Why Mountain Travel Sobek is Your First Choice for Adventure
Mountain Travel Sobek is the pioneer in active adventure travel. No other adventure travel company can lay claim to that title. We were the first to take Americans trekking in Nepal, raft the wild rivers of Africa, and open up many previously inaccessible corners of the world to curious travelers. We set the standard for adventure travel and have a strong reputation for excellence that we do everything we can to maintain. Since we are the leading adventure company, we have a lot to live up to, so we make sure we provide safe, quality trips and the best customer service to our passengers.
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Note on Itinerary
Although we will do our very best to adhere to the itinerary schedule as listed, it is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control. Please read the Limitations of Liability and Booking Conditions in the four-page Participant Information Form.
This itinerary has been carefully designed for optimal value. You may wish to combine this tour with another or add extensions at the beginning or end of your trip. However, if you wish to customize this tour, other terms and conditions apply (ask us about information on customized adventures). Travel Agent commissions or any type of other discounts do not apply to this tour.
Conditions of Participation
Your participation on a Mountain Travel Sobek trip is subject to the conditions stated in the four-page Participant Information Form, which includes the Agreement and Release from Liability and the Booking Conditions. We urge you to read this information carefully, and to call us if you have any questions.
Note on Services
We often use local suppliers who provide services that may include transportation, equipment, logistic support, and other services (hotels, restaurants, etc.). We do not own or operate these independent suppliers. We work with service providers who share our commitment to safety and quality, and work closely with them to develop itineraries unique to Mountain Travel Sobek.
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Just call us at 1-888-MTSOBEK (687-6235) or make a reservation request online. Immediately after we receive your deposit, we will request your preferred dates. Upon confirmation (usually within four business days), we will send you a packet with all the information you need to get ready for your trip, including clothing recommendations, suggested reading lists, and other details.
Approximately 30 days before your departure, we'll send you detailed, step-by-step instructions, with emergency contact numbers, a detailed map, and other important information. Upon arrival at your destination, you will be met by your in-country host who will help orient you and describe what to expect in the week to come.