Dates: December 28, 2020– January 14, 2021 (18 days)

Price: $2800 AUD A $500 deposit is required when submitting the application.

Group Size: Maximum 10

• Food
• Accommodation
• Internal Transport
• Permits
• Local Staff Employment and Project Support
• Language Lesson
• Project Contribution

The following expense are not included within the expedition fees:

• Flight arrangements (incl taxes)
• Visas
• Travel Insurance
• Medical Preparation
• Personal Gear
• Spending Money

Aussie Action Abroad Ltd (AAA) uses basic accommodation at all times. Depending on location and practicality, this may include camping (tents supplied), dormitories, local hostel accommodation and basic hotels. Prior to departure, AAA supplies participants with all the information they need regarding gear, innoculations, culture & climate, etc. Detailed material will be sent on enquiry which includes an outlined program of planned activity.

Group Support: Groups of 10 participants will be allocated to each project and be supported by Australian volunteer staff (including medical support staff) and qualified and experienced local staff.

Project fundraising: Each participant is encouraged to undertake activities prior to the Expedition to raise awareness and funds for the work being undertaken by partner organisations focussed on providing additional teaching resources. Funds raised will be given to the schools visited by the group.

Program: Upon arrival in Kathmandu the group will undertake an orientation program and prepare for travel to Pokhara. The trek commences at Phedi with a 6 day accent to Annapurna Base Camp. After the trek members of the group will travel back to Kathmandu before returning home.

Preparation: The altitude on the trail up to Annapurna Base Camp will vary between  823m at Pokhara to 4,130m at Base Camp.  The trek is classified as challenging and we request that you please ensure that you are in good health and have a good level of fitness in the lead up to the expedition.