Cycle The Forbidden Kingdom
Costs & Inclusions
Departs: Wednesday, 13th May 2020
Return: Wednesday, 3rd June 2020
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22 Days | Nepal
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Group minimum 4 | Group maximum 8
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4-5 cyclists - A$9,150* per person, twin share
6-8 cyclists - A $8,290* per person, twin share
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Single Supplement: A$900
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A$1,600 non-refundable deposit on booking
Balance due by Friday 21st Feb 2020
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*Prices ex Melbourne. Contact us for cost if departing from other cities
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Economy Airfare Melbourne to Kathmandu & return (departure from other cities can be organised)
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Internal flight Kathmandu to Pokhara
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Internal flight Pokhara to Jomsom
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Internal flight Pokhara to Kathmandu
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Ben will help to pack bikes for flight
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All Airport transfers
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Support Vehicle (4WD), on cycling days except Day 16
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6 nights twin share accommodation in standard hotels including breakfast
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13 nights twin share accommodation in Local Tea Houses including all meals
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Welcome dinner
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Support by Ben the Bike Tech
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English speaking, local mountain bike guide
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Bike Transfer in Nepal
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Day to day luggage transfer
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Gratuities to staff
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Upper Mustang Permit (US $500)
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ACAP permit
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Tims card
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Map
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Buff Scarf/Mask
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Medical Kit Box
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Pre-trip training program if required
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Pre-trip familiarisation ride
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​WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Travel Insurance (must cover cycling and emergency evacuation), Nepal Visa (obtain at Kathmandu airport), bike and accessories (helmet is compulsory), meals not mentioned in itinerary, alcohol/soft drinks, personal expenses, any services not mentioned.
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PHYSICAL RATING (Expedition)
This trip requires medium skills and medium fitness.
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It includes high altitude and over 340kms of cycling. In Lo-Manthang, an average temperature range of 16°C to 22°C during the day and -2°C to -6°C at night and it can drop lower on the higher passes. There will be long climbs, bike carries, dust, sand, rock, river-crossings, extreme winds, traffic, pony trains and yaks
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Feel free to discuss with Ben your riding suitability.
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VISAS
Refer to our FAQ's page for information on obtaining a Nepal Visa. Further details will be provided upon booking.
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BOOKING
You can book online here. If you prefer to book offline or have any questions please give us a ring or send an email, we love to chat about our journeys!
WLJ