On March 31, the NTB officially issues new guidelines for all foreign trekkers The Nepal Tourism Board has passed new guidelines, requiring foreign trekkers visiting Nepal’s national parks and conservation areas to have a guide or a porter for their entire journey. Government-registered trekking companies can arrange guides or porters to accompany all foreign travelers. The guidelines also state that …
Trekking in Nepal’s Restricted Areas
Taking the Road Less Traveled on a Trekking Expedition in Nepal As of 2022, Nepal has designated 15 regions of the country as Restricted Areas. These are areas in which the Nepalese Government has given the utmost priority to the preservation of nature, culture and heritage. Almost all of these areas are located in the northern and western parts of …
Patagonia Paine Circuit Trek
Welcome Home February 2023 Patagonia Group Hi Andy We are back and all is good! Even got caught up on the washing!Everyone did well. The scenery was fabulous and the weather was a mix of cold, wet and windy. No major issues and the trekking was harder than expected. Looking forward to the next adventure. South Africa, Ladakh?! All the …
Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal
From the incredible scenery along the trails to the life-long memories you’re sure to make, the hike to the World’s Highest Peak is one of the greatest journeys for adventurers around the world Where is Everest Base Camp in Nepal?Everest Base Camp is located on the Khumbu Glacier at 17,598 feet / 5364 meters at end of a long valley …
Garden Route Bike Tour 2023
Our New Activity-Filled Adventure in South Africa October 20 to November 3, 2023: We are very excited to be offering you the opportunity to experience the full complexity and diversity of an astonishing country on our bike tour through South Africa. You’ll touch its diverse history on a township tour, taste the region’s rich wines and as dive into its …
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route Coming in 2023
We are very exciting to be offering a hike along the ancient Kumano Kodo Trail in Japan The Kumano Kodo, or Kumano Ancient Trail, is a pilgrimage route to Kumano, part of the mountainous Kii Peninsula which stretches south from the Kansai cities of Osaka, Nara and Kyoto. The well-maintained trail threads its way through deep valleys, mountains, and small …
Annapurna Circuit from October 2022
Hi Andy, Yes, I’m back in Seattle. Safe and sound. The trek was amazing! My guide Nanda Lal and Mina (my porter) were two of the nicest people I have ever met. They did everything to make it the experience I wanted it to be. It fulfilled all my desires. I had lots of time for introspection while pushing myself …
Patagonia and Iceland Trips for 2023
One World Trekking is returning to Iceland in 2023 and we’ve just added a new trip in Patagonia Coming in the Summer of 2023 in Iceland:Laugavegur & Fimmvorduhals Pass Hike – 6 days: Hut to Hut Across Icelandic WildernessVolcanic Trails of Vatnajokull – 7 days: Colorful Landscapes of Vatnajokull National ParkThe Thorsmork Valley Explorer – 4 days: Into the Glacial …
Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking Group
Great trip to Annapurna Base Camp in November 2022 Hi Andy, Just getting back and settled. The trek was challenging, the scenery was even more beautiful than I expected and our guides and porters were professional and friendly. ABC was a worthy destination. Thanks for checking in… John D. in Boston Good Morning Andy, Nepal was incredible. The trip exceeded …
The Fall 2022 Himalayan Trekking Season
Recap of One World Trekking’s Fall 2022 Season in Nepal, Bhutan and India Wow! It’s such a great feeling to have completed the first full fall trekking season since 2019! Needless to say, the past 3 years have been a challenge for us, our overseas agents and the travel industry as a whole. Covid-19 vaccines, boosters and commonsense safety measures …