This 13-day trip in Nepal includes a trek along the Annapurna Circuit, visits to national parks and cultural sites, and accommodations in hotels and guesthouses. The itinerary features a scenic flight over Everest, safaris in Chitwan National Park, and a 5-day hike through the Annapurna Circuit with views of Himalayan peaks. The trip concludes with flights from Pokhara to Kathmandu and a farewell dinner before departing Nepal.

2. Day 1: Arrival © 2008 Access Trips, Inc., all rights reserved Day 1 (Jan 4): Our tour begins with a scenic journey from Kathmandu International Airport to a luxurious hotel in the center of the city. We will take a walk through the bustling streets and have dinner at a local restaurant. » Accommodation: Luxury hotel (Kathmandu)

6. Day 5: Chitwan National Park © 2008 Access Trips, Inc., all rights reserved Day 5 (Jan 8): Today is day two of our safari trip in the Chitwan National Park, one of Nepal's natural wonders and home to one of the last populations of Indian Rhinoceros and the Bengal Tiger. Activities will include hiking and elephant riding.

7. Day 6: Visit Pokhara © 2008 Access Trips, Inc., all rights reserved Day 6 (Jan 9): We will take a drive to the spectacular city of Pokhara - set at the foot of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu ranges (each with peaks over 8000m) and surrounded by lakes. Explore the city and enjoy the scenery. » Accommodation: Stylish Hotel (Pokhara)

8. Day 7-11: Annapurna Circuit © 2008 Access Trips, Inc., all rights reserved Day 7-11 (Jan 10-14): Setting off from Pokhara, we will complete an unforgettable 5-day hike (complete with porters so no one needs to carry heavy bags) through the Annapurna circuit. We will stay in guesthouses by night and by day will hike through diverse scenery that starts with lush rice paddies, dense forests and waterfalls, climbs up through oak and rhododendron forest and reaches the foothills of the Himalayas where there are spectacular views of some of the Himalayas' most impressive peaks. The hike will take us through some of Nepal's most beautiful villages and some of the finest mountain views. » Accommodation: Guesthouse

9. Day 7-11: Annapurna Circuit © 2008 Access Trips, Inc., all rights reserved

10. Day 12: Kathmandu © 2008 Access Trips, Inc., all rights reserved Day 12 (Jan 15): Today we fly back to Kathmandu. We will have a farewell dinner in the city. » Accommodation: Luxury hotel (Kathmandu)

11. Day 13: Departure © 2008 Access Trips, Inc., all rights reserved Day 13 (Jan 16): Our tour is over! We will drop you off at Kathmandu International airport to begin your journey home.