The International Ecotourism Society – TIES ecoAuction 2010-2011
Auction Ends: Apr 26, 2011 08:00 PM EDT

Nepal Travel

Nepal Community-Based Village Homestay Tour, 6 days/5 nights for 6 people

Item Number
114
Estimated Value
450 USD
Sold
114 USD to trishbr
Number of Bids
4  -  Bid History

Item Description

Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity: Experience rural village life in Nepal, and participate in sustainable community ecotourism projects. Kumpur Village Home stays are soothing destinations for couples, family, and even singles who desire a private peaceful holiday. Read more about Kumpur and village home stay experience (TourismReview.com)

More about the Donor: Ghale Treks and Tours is an independent tour company specializing in village home stay holidays in Nepal. These holidays provide an alternative form of tourism where the visitor can participate in the host community’s way of life by experiencing their local culture and customs. Ghale Treks and Tours is part of a wider operation that has its objectives in the promotion of sustainability and conservation of natural resources in rural areas of Nepal, and have helped establish the Non-Profit Organization Creative Hands, as well as being involved in a number of projects promoting sustainable agriculture and wildlife conservation.

 

 

 

 

Item Special Note

Included: Professional English-speaking guide; All meals (regular local food that the people of the villages are used to eating, such as soup, rice, vegetables, pickles); Non-alcoholic beverages; All ground transportation (e.g. transportation to and from airport); Permit, entry fee (if necessary); Soft drinks.

Not Included: International airfares and airport departure taxes as applicable; Personal items like laundry, drinks and snacks; Optional excursions; Visas, travel insurance; Tips; Gratuities for services provided on a personal basis; The single supplement payable on all bookings where only one person is traveling; Other personal expenses.

 

 

 

Auction Package Sponsor

This package has been generously donated by TIES business member, Liberty Holidays, Inc. - Ghale Treks & Tours.

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