Top Kathmandu Hop on Hop Off Buses

Catching views of the mighty Himalayan mountains is a must-do Nepal activity, but trekking is strenuous and takes time. Enjoy views easily on a helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Mt. Everest Base Camp, touching down for breakfast (own expense) in a prime mountain location. Get aerial views of the world’s highest mountain and other impressive peaks. Stop in Lukla to refuel and get a glimpse of the mountain town.

Discover the highlights of Kathmandu, renowned for its well-preserved ancient Hindu and Buddhist monuments, in a single day on this private tour. Explore the city's top attractions on a comprehensive sightseeing tour that visits two, four, or seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, depending on the option you select. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the day and benefit from hotel transfers.

Not many people can claim to have reached the top of Mount Everest. During this exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime flight from Kathmandu, soar over the Eastern Himalayas, getting a bird’s eye panorama of the world’s tallest—and most legendary—mountain chain, including Everest. Enjoy the magic of the world-famous summit without the struggle to make it to the top. Tours include private hotel pickup and drop-off and a celebratory glass of sparkling wine.

Learn more about Nepali culture through its food. During this fun, hands-on cooking class, participants will start from scratch by learning how to choose the best ingredients, and work through to complicated techniques, like making momos. Three different menus are offered, each containing four traditional Nepali dishes, so there should be something for everyone to enjoy. Foodies and enthusiastic cooks will especially enjoy this activity, but you don’t need to have cooking experience.

Get an insider’s perspective on Nepal’s bustling and history-filled capital during this private, half-day walking tour of Kathmandu. Explore the city on foot, discovering little-known nooks and crannies hidden within the sprawling metropolis. Listen to stories related to Kathmandu’s history and heritage from your own personal English-speaking guide. Observe the daily lives of locals in temples, markets, and more.

Kathmandu’s top sights are spread throughout the sprawling capital, meaning most visitors end up missing key attractions. On this action-packed day tour, you’ll cover all of the region’s UNESCO-listed highlights. Travel in a comfortable private car between locations in the city, with a private guide on-hand to supply information and background. Of course, you'll venture to Changu Narayan, the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley.

See the majestic Himalayan mountains, including Mt. Everest, on a private full-day tour from Kathmandu. There’s no need to catch uncomfortable public buses as round-trip transportation from the capital is included. After admiring the views from Nagarkot, hike downhill for a few hours through the Himalayan foothills and farmland, visiting villages and the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Changu Narayan temple. Your guide ensures you don’t get lost and answers questions.

This group sightseeing tour of Kathmandu includes several prominent religious monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, in front of the old royal palace, then continue on to the Tibetan Buddhist stupa of Swayambhunath, followed by Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple honoring Lord Shiva. Finish at the imposing Bouddhanath stupa, the largest in the Kathmandu Valley. Learn more as you go from your local guide.

Arrive in Kathmandu stress free when you’ve booked this private airport transfer to your hotel. After clearing customs and getting your bags, exit the airport and find your driver. They will take you to your air conditioned vehicle, help you with your bags, and then you can sit and relax while your driver navigates traffic and the roads to your hotel.

Enjoy a relaxing departure from Kathmandu during this private car transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport. Get picked up from inside your hotel lobby and dropped off ahead of your flight. Travel comfortably in a climate-controlled vehicle with your own personal driver. Pickup from Patan and Bhaktapur can be arranged at an additional cost.

Enjoy a full day out of central Kathmandu without having to worry about hailing taxis or catching buses. Rise early to reach Nagarkot in time to watch the sun rise over the Himalayan mountains. Continue to Bhaktapur after breakfast and visit top attractions in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapole Temple, and Dattatreya Temple. Your tour includes breakfast, private guide and vehicle, and hotel transfers.

Many visitors to Kathmandu miss nearby Bhaktapur, a well-preserved medieval city-state and UNESCO-World Heritage site. Discover one of Nepal’s prettiest attractions during this behinds the scenes peek at the Newari city, famous for its intricate pagodas and delicate handicrafts. The in-depth tour also includes a visit to Panauti, where you’ll have a chance to meet with local entrepreneurs.