• The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
  • The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide
Annapurnas

The Annapurna Circuit with a private guide

4,7/5 (38 reviews)
Réf : NEPANEXFIT

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    14 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Himalaya / Annapurnas
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    249.93 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    🇬🇧
    English
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

This trek, expertly paced by lodge stays, offers a wealth of stunning views across the entire Annapurna range. It's the quintessential Nepal trek , completed in just two weeks . A local guide accompanies you from start to finish, a porter carries your pack, and you gradually ascend from Jagat to Manang through the Marsyangdi Valley, transitioning from subtropical zones to more arid landscapes above 3,000 meters. Along this staircase that leads you towards the giants, you pass through Brahmin, Gurung, and Tibetan villages. Prayer flags flutter in the wind. The Himalayan peaks stretch to the horizon: Manaslu, Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna... It's via the Thorong La pass, at 5,400 meters, that you descend into the lower Mustang Valley . The scenery changes: the valley widens, the land becomes more arid, and the mineral colors shift from ochre to red and green. Stunning villages like Jarkot and Kagbeni dot your descent. From Jomsom, your journey continues to Pokhara, a small town nestled at the foot of the Annapurna range.

The highlights

  • The legendary Himalayan trek in just 2 weeks, customizable to your preferences.
  • The variety of landscapes ranging from lowland rice paddies to high mountain scenery
  • The Thorong pass crossing at 5400 m
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

The expert's opinion

This type of trip requires a very good level of physical fitness, appropriate clothing , and suitable mountain footwear. The trek involves 5 to 6 hours of walking per day on average, with average daily elevation gains and losses of 1000m.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 6h
  • Average distance/day: 23 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 755 m
  • Average daily descent: 562 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
Guide local

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a local English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout your trip. If you prefer, a French-speaking guide is available for an additional fee.

Your luggage will be carried by porters (1 porter for every 2 trekkers). Limit your trekking luggage to a maximum of 12kg.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
  • map

    Arrival in Kathmandu

    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included
    You will be met at Kathmandu airport by your guide, who will accompany you throughout the trek. Check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time. In the early evening, you will have your first briefing with your guide. Welcome dinner.
    Day 1

Note

The program was established based on the latest information available at the time of writing; however, unforeseen circumstances are always possible, and situations beyond our control may alter its course. Depending on weather and operational conditions, your guide reserves the right to modify this itinerary to ensure the best possible experience and your safety.

Accommodation

- Days 1 to 13
  1. In Kathmandu and Pokhara : overnight stay in a 3* hotel in a double room.
  2. During the trek : overnight stays in a "Nepalese lodge," which is a traditional Nepalese house adapted to accommodate hikers. Comfort levels vary, but they provide pleasant conditions during high-altitude treks. Hot showers are generally available for a fee in the lodges.

Access

Departure
Aéroport de Katmandou
Day 1
End of stay
Aéroport de Katmandou
Day 14

Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport de Katmandou

✈️ Recommended routes to get to Kathmandu:

  1. From Paris CDG: Flights with stopovers every day on Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air India or Air Vistara
  2. From Lyon, Brussels, Nice: Flights with layovers on Emirates, Turkish Airlines or Qatar Airways
  3. From Geneva: Flights with layovers every day on Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines or Etihad
  4. From Marseille and Toulouse: Flights with layovers every day on Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, or TAP Air Portugal

Price details

The price includes

  1. All transfers according to the program
  2. Domestic flight between Jomsom and Pokhara
  3. Hotel accommodation in a double room with breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  4. Lodge accommodation with full board during the trek
  5. English-speaking staff for the entire trek (French-speaking guide optional)
  6. Luggage transport during the trek (up to a maximum of 12kg per person)
  7. The trekking team: assistants and porters
  8. Trekking permits
  9. Local taxes
  10. Staff insurance

The price does not include

  1. International flights
  2. The Nepalese visa
  3. Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  4. Sightseeing / Entrance fees to Kathmandu
  5. Tips
  6. Drinks
  7. Sleeping bag for the trek (see list of equipment to bring)

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Single room : CHF90.25 / unit
  2. Full board : CHF123.50 / unit
  3. Additional night in Kathmandu - In a double room (before the stay) : CHF38.00 / unit
  4. Additional night in Kathmandu - In a single room (before the stay) : CHF61.75 / unit
  5. Additional night in Kathmandu - In a double room (after the stay) : CHF38.00 / unit
  6. Additional night in Kathmandu - In a single room (after the stay) : CHF61.75 / unit
  7. French-speaking guide : CHF83.13 / unit
  8. Private transfer : CHF114.00 / unit
  9. Domestic flight : CHF152.00 / unit
  10. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,7/5
(38 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
M

Marie-Christine

may 2026
Translated from French
A truly beautiful route in a magical setting! Physically demanding but very well designed!
Published on 26/05/2026
L

Lison

november 2025
Translated from French
A fantastic trip to Nepal! Our French-speaking guide, Keshan, was amazing; we couldn't have dreamed of a better guide for this journey! Keshan speaks excellent French, and with him, we learned so much about the local culture and way of life. Thank you so much, Keshan! He adapted to our requests and allowed us to fully experience this trip. :) The only downside is that the daily distances listed in the quote sent to us beforehand by Buddhi didn't match reality. For example: Tilicho Base Camp to Yakkharka: advertised distance: 16km, 620m elevation gain. Actual distance: 10km, 450m elevation gain. This discrepancy affected 5 of the 7 days of hiking planned. We ended up covering 93km, whereas the quote indicated 130km. It's a shame, as it can be a little frustrating during the trip, even though everything else was perfect. We left at the end of November/beginning of December, and the trail was very quiet. We were able to fully enjoy the exceptional scenery. Throughout the trip, Decathlon had booked us very comfortable hotels and lodges. Our stay was very well organized; we didn't have to think about or manage anything ourselves. The food was delicious; we thoroughly enjoyed it. What we thought would be a sporting adventure turned out to be our best vacation ever—we are thrilled!
Published on 14/12/2025
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Hello Lison,


Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that Keshan's expertise, the comfort of the accommodations, and the overall organization contributed to the success of your trip to Nepal.

Regarding the discrepancy in mileage, recent modifications to some trails and seasonal variations explain these differences in data. We apologize for this technical inaccuracy and are working with our partner to update the information.

We are happy that this stay remains an excellent memory despite this point.


The Decathlon Travel team

M

Melanie

november 2025
Translated from French
Fantastic experience with a guide who was amazing from start to finish and knew how to find alternatives when needed! Highly recommended!
Published on 01/12/2025

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,7/5
(38 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
M

Marie-Christine

may 2026
Translated from French
A truly beautiful route in a magical setting! Physically demanding but very well designed!
Published on 26/05/2026
L

Lison

november 2025
Translated from French
A fantastic trip to Nepal! Our French-speaking guide, Keshan, was amazing; we couldn't have dreamed of a better guide for this journey! Keshan speaks excellent French, and with him, we learned so much about the local culture and way of life. Thank you so much, Keshan! He adapted to our requests and allowed us to fully experience this trip. :) The only downside is that the daily distances listed in the quote sent to us beforehand by Buddhi didn't match reality. For example: Tilicho Base Camp to Yakkharka: advertised distance: 16km, 620m elevation gain. Actual distance: 10km, 450m elevation gain. This discrepancy affected 5 of the 7 days of hiking planned. We ended up covering 93km, whereas the quote indicated 130km. It's a shame, as it can be a little frustrating during the trip, even though everything else was perfect. We left at the end of November/beginning of December, and the trail was very quiet. We were able to fully enjoy the exceptional scenery. Throughout the trip, Decathlon had booked us very comfortable hotels and lodges. Our stay was very well organized; we didn't have to think about or manage anything ourselves. The food was delicious; we thoroughly enjoyed it. What we thought would be a sporting adventure turned out to be our best vacation ever—we are thrilled!
Published on 14/12/2025
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Hello Lison,


Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that Keshan's expertise, the comfort of the accommodations, and the overall organization contributed to the success of your trip to Nepal.

Regarding the discrepancy in mileage, recent modifications to some trails and seasonal variations explain these differences in data. We apologize for this technical inaccuracy and are working with our partner to update the information.

We are happy that this stay remains an excellent memory despite this point.


The Decathlon Travel team

M

Melanie

november 2025
Translated from French
Fantastic experience with a guide who was amazing from start to finish and knew how to find alternatives when needed! Highly recommended!
Published on 01/12/2025
P

Pierre-Yves

april 2025
Translated from French
Overall, we had a good trip. Nepal is a beautiful country, and the Annapurna trek is worthwhile for its scenery, culture, and accessible physical challenge. However, we were somewhat disappointed with our French-speaking guide, Bijay, who ultimately spoke very little French or English. This led to many misunderstandings about the week's schedule, as well as the amount of tips to give to the guide and porters at the end of the trek. When we asked him something, he would sometimes say yes when it meant no—he didn't understand our requests. Furthermore, our guide didn't provide the explanations we expected about his country, its customs, and the surrounding nature. Our questions were never answered clearly, or he simply didn't know the answers. At the end of the trek, the biggest issue became the tipping. We had no idea how much to tip and felt like we were being ripped off: van ride, taxi, porters, and guides. It's customary to tip, but the amount is rather vague, yet on the other hand, we were pressured to give a substantial sum. Finally, our contact, Buddhi, was very helpful and clear in his explanations. The only downside was that we didn't receive a packing list, which is essential for a worry-free adventure.
Published on 24/05/2025
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Hello Pierre-Yves,


Thank you for your feedback following your trek in the Annapurnas. We are delighted that you enjoyed the landscapes and rich culture of Nepal.

We are sorry for the difficulties you experienced with your guide. Although Bijay has already led several groups with positive feedback, we have taken your group's comments into account. He is currently taking French lessons to improve his communication skills.

Regarding tips, our partner systematically shares indicative guidelines, although this remains a different subject depending on the traveler.

Finally, thank you for your feedback on Buddhi, and we will do what is necessary to ensure that the practical documents are systematically transmitted.


The Decathlon Travel team

L

Laurent

april 2025
Translated from French
An extraordinary trip; the organization, guide, and porter clearly contributed to the quality of this wonderful experience. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
Published on 22/05/2025
M

Maurice

april 2025
Translated from French
Fantastic adventure! Adding a day before and a day after was a great idea. The guide and porters were very kind and helpful. A trekking experience I'd love to repeat.
  • Maurice
Published on 11/05/2025
R

Roxanne

april 2025
Translated from French
An unforgettable trip and trek. The landscapes are magnificent, the Nepalese people are lovely. Thank you for this incredible adventure!
Published on 28/04/2025
A

Alix

january 2024
Translated from French
Noe and I would like to thank the entire agency for the quality of this trip! The organization from the first day to the last was perfect and seamless. We had an amazing 15 days, completely blown away by the sights. Keshav was an exceptional and very professional guide; we highly recommend him. One thing that could be improved is the transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu, which would be much better by plane, as it's really too many hours in the car over 15 days. Otherwise, we have absolutely nothing to complain about. A thousand thanks. Alix and Noe
  • Alix
  • Alix
Published on 29/10/2024
S

Solène

april 2024
Translated from French
A wonderful trip with an experienced and friendly guide. The itinerary is well-suited for gradually acclimatizing to the altitude. The organization is excellent, allowing you to fully enjoy your stay and the charms of Nepal.
Published on 02/05/2024
G

Geoffrey

march 2024
Published on 13/04/2024
A
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