Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days
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Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 93 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days worth booking?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days is a 288-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $800 per person. It scores 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 93 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 89 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (93)
- Duration
- 288 hours
- From
- $800 per person
Trekking in the Himalayas always carries unseen risks with it. It's the trekker's job to make the best decisions on the way. With Nepal Nirvana Trails, you will be trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp safely as we take gr
What you get
- Official expenses and government tax/vat
- Trekking map and Water purification drop/tablets
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Ground transportation from Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus
- Breakfast
About this experience
Trekking in the Himalayas always carries unseen risks with it. It's the trekker's job to make the best decisions on the way. With Nepal Nirvana Trails, you will be trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp safely as we take great care of our guests and in organizing your venture. You will be trekking with a team of professional trekkers who have mapped the Annapurna Base Camp trekking route hundreds of times before and know every detail. Our more than two decades of experience in leading groups in the Himalayas makes us a reliable and trustworthy trekking partner. Join our Annapurna Base Camp Trek package 2023/2024 and live your Himalayan dream. We have opened our booking for Annapurna Base Camp Trek Autumn/Spring 2023/2024.
What's included
Included
- Official expenses and government tax/vat
- Trekking map and Water purification drop/tablets
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Ground transportation from Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus
- Breakfast
- All applicable permits and fees, ACAP, TIMS, and Local permits
- Pokhara to the trek start point, trek ending point to Pokhara private vehicle service.
- Meals while on the treks (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) and tea/coffee
- An experienced guide
- 11-night accommodations during the tour
- Airport transfer services arrival/departure
Not included
- International flight tickets
- Nepal entry visa
- Travel and health Insurance which cover emergency Rescues and evacuations
- During trekking time personal expenses, snacks, drink Beer coke, juice, water, WI-FI, etc.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Trekking porter (if you need)
- Tips for treks guide (it is expected)
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kathmandu
Any place suitable for the traveler.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nepal Nirvana Trails
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 93 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Physical effort
3 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
93 verified traveler reviews for Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing Trek on ABC + Poon Hill
I had an amazing time on the Annapurna Base Camp trek with my guide Bhairas and my porter Balkumar! Bhairas went above and beyond for every step of the trek and could not imagine a better experience in Nepal. Kul from Nirvana helped tailor fit my trek to exactly what I wanted and made the process super easy and efficient. Kul and the team were flexible and the process was amazingly easy. I am already planning my next climb with Bhairas and the Nirvana team and am so grateful for such an amazing experience. You truly feel like family by the end of your time and it’s worth every dollar! Thanks Team!
Response from the operator: Dear Peyton, Namaste! Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words. We are very happy to hear that you had such an amazing experience on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Bhairas and Balkumar. We truly appreciate your trust in us and we are already excited to welcome you back for your next adventure in Nepal. Warm regards, KP Dhital and the Nepal Nirvana Trails Team
via Tripadvisor
10 day Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Poon Hill
We completed the Annapurna Base Camp with Poon Hill 10-day trek with Nepal Nirvana for our honeymoon and had the most incredible time! So much of that was down to our guide Bhairas and our porter Balkumar, who made us feel like family from day one. From the very beginning, the owner KP was a pleasure to deal with — communicative, accommodating, and genuinely flexible when we wanted to tweak our plans or explore other options like Chitwan. On the trail, we felt completely safe knowing we were in Bhairas’s hands. He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the mountains and always knew the best teahouses and somehow managed to negotiate a private room at every single one. He checked in with us daily, adjusted our meals and pace as needed, and was endlessly reassuring. I started the trek with a cold and was anxious about altitude sickness, but he calmly talked through our options and suggested we sleep at MBC rather than ABC as a precaution. It was exactly the right call, and the fact that we could make that change so smoothly and still find a private room says a lot about his experience and resourcefulness. Beyond all the practicalities, we laughed constantly and spent hours playing cards with Bhairas and Balkumar in the evenings. They didn’t just guide us, they made the whole trip a lot of fun.
Response from the operator: Dear Mandeep, Namaste Thank you so much for trusting Nepal Nirvana Trails. We’re truly happy to hear you had such a memorable experience with Bhairas, Balkumar, and the whole team. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Warm regards, KP Dhital and the Nepal Nirvana Trails Team WhatsApp: +977 9841380469
via Tripadvisor
ABC - Perfect first trekking experience!
We have just completed our first trek with Nepal Nirvana and we can’t wait to book with them again for our next Nepal trip! Bhairas, our guide, and Balkumar, our porter, were such great fun. Their organisation and handling of the trek was perfect - they tailored the trek each day to how we were feeling, what we wanted to do, and what was best to do as a result of their experience. After our walking for the day we played cards with them for a few hours every day and we’ve been so grateful to get to know them. We had the best time on our ABC trek and can’t wait for the next adventure with Nepal Nirvana.
Response from the operator: Dear Cameron, Namaste! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly happy to hear you had such a great time on the ABC trek. We look forward to welcoming you again for your next Nepal adventure. Warm regards, KP Dhital & Nepal Nirvana Trails Team WhatsApp: +977 9841380469
via Tripadvisor
Awsome Nepal Nirvana Trails
We did our 18 day Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna Base Camp (including Poonhill) recently with Nepal Nirvana Trails. We are very happy and satisfactory with the price, services and outcomes. Our guide Chhiring has over 20 years’ trekking experience in Himalaya mountain ranges, and he can always give us the precise advice and information. He is also very caring and helpful. Our porter Cheddar is very polite and hardworking young fellow. Kul, the owner of Nepal Nirvana Trails, is a very friendly and approachable man, who responds promptly to all questions and requests, and makes sure every aspects of our journey is in safe hands. This family business gives us a warm, family like treatment, and we enjoyed dealing with the staff. Most important of all, they together helped and supported us to have completed the two challenging treks successfully.
Response from the operator: Dear Jifu, Namaste Thank you so much for your kind words and for trekking with Nepal Nirvana Trails. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the trek. Your appreciation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again in Nepal for another adventure. Warm regards, KP Dhital and the Nepal Nirvana Trails Team WhatsApp: +977 9841380469
via Tripadvisor
Awesome
Amazing experience great guide prajil and deb the best porter and guide in nepal
Response from the operator: Dear Yali, Namaste! Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re really happy to hear you had an amazing experience with Prajil and Dev. Hope to welcome you again in Nepal soon. Warm regards, KP Dhital and the Nepal Nirvana Trails Team WhatsApp: +977 9841380469
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 288 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 9+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 33
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 89
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days cost?
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Prices start at $800 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kathmandu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days take?
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Plan for about 288 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kathmandu is not rushed.
Is Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 93 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 9. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 288-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days?
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Around 33 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kathmandu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kathmandu and add a light layer if any part of the 288-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Annapurna Base Camp Trek 12 Days start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kathmandu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kathmandu?
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On Outty we rank every Kathmandu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites, Classic Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kathmandu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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