Women Who Explore & Alpine Sisters - Nepal - Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

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Women Who Explore & Alpine Sisters - Nepal - Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

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Women Who Explore
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88 reviews
Oct 16 - 27, 2024
Group size: 1 - 12
Women Who Explore & Alpine Sisters - Nepal - Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Women Who Explore
  • Email address verified
88 reviews
Oct 16 - 27, 2024
Group size: 1 - 12

About this trip

We believe that when women come together, great things happen and that’s what our women only treks are all about!


Join us for an incredible 12-day adventure as we tackle the Annapurna Base Camp Trek together, one of the most spectacular treks in the world. Along the 45+ mile journey, you will experience the daily lives of the Nepalese people as you walk through small villages, wander through forests, pass by waterfalls and glaciers ending with incredible views as you get up close to the Annapurna Himalayan Mountain Range.  

Meet Your Trip Host - Shannon Keleher - Owner of Alpine Sisters

Shannon Keleher is the owner of Alpine Sisters, a small, online outdoor store with curated gear specifically for women. As an avid outdoorswoman her entire life, Shannon is passionate about experiencing outdoor adventures with novices and experts alike, bonding over the unique experiences one can only have in the outdoors.

In her pursuit to make the outdoors a more inclusive space, she curated the Feminine Hygiene Kit for those who menstruate, and will talk anyone’s ear off about ways to manage periods in the backcountry, as well as ways to reduce our environmental impact in wild spaces. 


Shannon loves listening to people’s stories, laughing, taking on physical challenges, music, and exploring with friends and family.


ABOUT THE TREK - PLEASE READ

Please note this is trek is difficult at high altitudes. Preparing for this trek is crucial to your success and is also important to the success of the group as a whole. You don’t need to be as fit as an athlete to undertake this trek, but you do need to dedicate up to six hours a week to training in the three months leading up to the trek. A suggested training guide will be provided to all registered guests and you will have support leading up to the trip from your Women Who Explore trip host. We can do hard things, and it’s even better done together! 


Come along with us on this epic adventure!


Please visit our website for a full itinerary, terms of service, trip details, etc: https://www.womenwhoexplore.com/getaways


Questions? Please reach out to Lindsey Egan at lindseyegan@womenwhoexplore.com.

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Available Packages

Trip Price - Shared Occupancy
Deposit:$495
Available until August 31, 2024Sold Out

This includes shared occupancy in the hotel and during the trek. Single occupancy upgrade is available for the nights the group is staying in a hotel.

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$2,995
Deposit:$495

Available options

Single Room in Kathmandu & Pokhara
$200
4 left
Deposit: $0

This upgrade includes your own hotel room the 2 nights we are stay in Khatmandhu and 2 nights in Pokhara.

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Extra Night in Kathmandu - October 14th
$60

This is an additional night in a single room in Kathmandu the night before the trip begins, October 16th, 2024. Airport transfer included. 

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Extra Night in Kathmandu - October 15th
$60
Deposit: $0

This is an additional night in a single room in Kathmandu the night before the trip begins, October 16th, 2024. Airport transfer included.

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Extra Night in Kathmandu - October 27th
$60
Deposit: $0

This is an additional night in a single room in Kathmandu the night after the trip ends, October 27th, 2024. Airport transfer included.

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Extra Night in Kathmandu - October 15th
$40

This is an additional night in a shared room in Kathmandu the night before the trip begins, October 16th, 2024. Airport transfer included.

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Trip Extension to Nepal Village
$200

Enjoy a 3 day/2 night visit to the home village of our guides and porters. Includes meals, accommodations, transportation. 10/27 to 10/29.

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Your Organizer

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Women Who Explore
88 reviews
From the beginning, our mission has been to create a safe space for all voices, all bodies, all skill levels, all journeys. We bring together women who share a passion for adventure, and love for this planet. Our experiences inspire unforgettable memories where strangers become friends. We invite you to join us on an adventure to discover new skills and most importantly, yourself. We are WOMEN WHO EXPLORE.
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Reviews

JS
I had a wonderful time. I felt safe the entire time and cared for. The pace was pretty fast but the accommodations were very nice and I felt like everything was taken care of and had to think about very little.
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By Julia S for Women Who Explore - Machu Picchu 5.0 - Salkantay Trek - Peru on Oct 21, 2024
KL
Such an amazing trip! Great guides, food and accommodations!
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By Kimberly L for Women Who Explore - Machu Picchu 5.0 - Salkantay Trek - Peru on Oct 21, 2024
AG
Our leader, Krystyna, was the most amazing leader ever….so caring and caregiving. She gave each and everyone of us individualized attention to make sure we were having the best experience, given our various abilities and health conditions that came up along the trek. For me personally, it was my first trek in altitude and she took special care to support me. Here are a few examples - I was so exhausted after the 2nd day where we hiked to 15,200 ft in altitude then down over 10+ hours that I couldn’t go to dinner. She was so concerned that she prioritized me to prepare a plate for me and brought it to my room while the rest of the group dug into to dinner. I developed Edema in my calves and ankles so she kept checking in on me. There are too many examples like these to put in this review. If you are lucky enough to have Krystyna as your leader, you are blessed!!! For Women Who Explore organization, this trek should not be labeled as Moderate in terms of challenge. The vertical ascent to 13,200 ft on day 1, 15,200 ft on day 2, and (for those afraid of heights) the extensive cliff side walks and suspension bridge parts of the trek were very difficult even with conditioning. Very few of us have trekked before in altitude and would have the opportunity to train in that type of altitude or able to train to ascend so much in altitude. I think there should be more descriptive language in the details of the trek that you put out. Overall , I’m so happy and proud to have done this but, as someone afraid of heights, that was a surprise.
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By Allison G for Women Who Explore - Machu Picchu 5.0 - Salkantay Trek - Peru on Oct 14, 2024
JN
Very challenging in the best way! If you didn’t have the stamina or altitude effected you, there were enjoyable options to get you through the trek. The food was outstanding! We ate soooooo well! Multi course meals on the trail! What?!? I’ve never had it better. There was also a lot of cultural immersion. I learned a lot about Peruvian history. Loved it! Our trip leader and guides were the best.
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By JENNIFER N for Women Who Explore - Machu Picchu 5.0 - Salkantay Trek - Peru on Oct 14, 2024
JS
Had a fabulous time. The host Alana was great. Everything was very well organized. We have plenty of snacks and breakfast /lunch items. Had coffee made every morning and even made some eggs. Had suggestions for free time. Few suggestions for future trips. Would like more than 1 hour for the bike ride. Can eliminate the cider hollow was way too crowded and not much for seeing cider making. Maybe try Stowe cider. Do the gondola ride in the morning, it got very crowded in the afternoon. Avoid downtown Stowe on the weekend, it was very crowded and parking was awful.
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By Janice S for Women Who Explore - Vermont 2.0 Leaf Peeping Adventure on Oct 13, 2024
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References

LS
What an absolutely incredible experience on the Riviera Maya + Whale Shark adventure. Felt so connect to the culture in the area with our incredible guide! Also getting the perks of knowing to go to the tulum ruins early in the morning before the rush as well as the local cenotes. I will absolutely do another trip.
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By Lyndsay S on 14 Jun, 2024
LM
I completed my first real hiking experience - the Salkantay trek - Peru. Not only was this an experience I’ll never forget (for so many different reasons) but it was by far one of the best experience challenging me mentally, physically and spiritually. The ambassadors (Amanda & Krys) were phenomenal as were our three Peruvian guides. The group was uniquely fabulous and supportive. The accommodations, food and treks ranked 15 out of 10. This was a much needed adventure for me and I am so very glad I participated. Thank you to all who coordinated and took part in such a great experience.
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By L Michelle K on 18 Oct, 2023
TW
Best decision I ever made! I felt like a crazy person when I first booked this trip because who books a trip to Mexico with 9 strangers?? This trip was everything I needed! I made 9 friends and came home filled with confidence knowing that once “scary” things were now in my comfort zone. I tell everyone I ever meet about WWE and will 1000% be booking another trip with them. Our tour guide was so kind and took care of all us and made us feel comfortable. The trip was so well organized and left plenty of room for us to explore on our own, or add new things to the itinerary. We learned so much about the local culture, cuisine, agriculture and more with our local guide who was a friend by the end of the trip, and all 10 of us were crying when it was time to say goodbye. If you are considering a trip with WWE, just do it. You’re going to have an incredible time.
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By Tara W on 21 Jul, 2023
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