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About Our Rafting Trips

General information on our Nepal rafting trips

Breakfast on the riverA Day on the River

We rise at dawn with the sun, and after a hearty breakfast and loading the rafts, we start rafting. You paddle hard through the rapids and cruise in between. The day’s rafting is punctuated with a leisurely lunch break around midday, as well as stops to scout the more challenging rapids, explore temples and villages, waterfalls and other interesting sights. The length of time spent rafting each day depends on our choice of spectacular campsites. Typically we are on the water for 4-6 hours. Camping on isolated sweeping white sandy beaches and sleeping in tents under the stars and open sky is an ideal introduction to the great outdoors.

Teamwork is crucial to the success of any true adventure. The guidance and instruction of our staff enables you to play an active role in paddling your raft successfully through exhilarating whitewater. From rigging the rafts in the morning to putting up the tents and cooking, you are totally involved in the adventure. Most trips include a layover day when people can wander to nearby villages, explore, learn to kayak, play volleyball, or just relax on a sunny beach with a book, a chance to do as much or as little as you wish. The pace of the trips is very relaxed; we have plenty of time for rest, exploration and discovery.

Moonrise on the beachWe put a lot of time and effort into preparing superb, hygienically prepared, wholesome and abundant food, as rafting promotes a healthy appetite. We encourage everyone to learn the art of camp cooking, and most people enjoy the opportunity to be involved. We always offer a vegetarian option and can cater to special diets.

Nepal River Journeys


The Marsyangdi

The Marsyangdi - 8 days in Nepal, 5-day demanding whitewater rafting expedition

Featuring five days of non-stop class 4-5 rapids and unparalleled mountain views, the Marsyangdi is rated a favorite by the privileged few who have paddled it.

The Sun Kosi

The Sun Kosi - 12 days in Nepal, 9-day demanding whitewater rafting expedition

Nine days of constant whitewater, exploration & relaxation make this one of the ten best whitewater rivers in the world.

The Karnali

The Karnali - 15 days in Nepal, 12-day demanding whitewater rafting expedition

A classic big-volume river at all flows. This 12-day expedition in West Nepal combines trekking in a seldom-visited area with exceptional rafting, and the option of a wildlife safari in Bardia.

The Tamur

The Tamur - 14 days in Nepal, 11-day demanding whitewater rafting expedition

In the east of Nepal, the Tamur combines a superb short Himalayan trek with an exhilarating river expedition.


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