Visa can be obtained at Kathmandu airport, when you arrive in the country. The cost is around £60. The process is pretty straight forward, with airport staff to help you. It shouldn’t take more than 20 mins

There are loads of adventure insurance/ policies out there, offering different levels of cover. Here are 3 things your policy must include.
– High altitude cover for at least 5364m (EBC). 6000m is a safe bet.
– Helicopter evacuation. Pre-approved helicopter evacuation cover is what you’re looking for.
– Emergency Medical care & repatriation. The policy should cover medical treatment, including for altitude related illnesses like Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).

Any extra belongings/kit/baggage that aren’t essential for the trekking and/or white water phases of the trip can be left at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Absolutely. If you’re short on time or simply prefer one experience over the other, you’re welcome to book either the rafting trip (£500) or the Everest Base Camp trek (£1700) individually.

You don’t need to be an athlete, but you should be reasonably fit, able to walk several hours a day, and comfortable with hiking on mountain trails. Some prior hiking or regular cardio/walking will definitely make the trek more enjoyable.

Ideally yes, but previous experience isn’t required. As long as you are reasonably fit and comfortable walking or swimming, you can join.

In case of medical emergencies you may need evacuation, which would be at your expense (or your insurer’s), so it’s important that your insurance covers this. If you choose to leave for non-medical reasons, options vary depending on where you are, we’ll help arrange a safe exit, but note that additional fees or costs might apply for flights or transport.

Connectivity can vary. In lower-altitude villages and some sections of the trail, you may find mobile signal or be able to use a local SIM, but coverage becomes patchy as you gain altitude or move into more remote areas. Some tea houses do offer Wi-Fi for an additional fee, though the connection can be slow or inconsistent.

Altitude sickness is a known risk on high-altitude treks, so we build acclimatisation days into the itinerary and encourage a steady pace, plenty of hydration, and listening to your body. We recommend bringing a basic first aid kit and avoiding shared or untreated water. We provide boiled or otherwise safe drinking water throughout the trek.

We’ll be travelling in the settled post-monsoon season, which generally offers stable conditions, but mountain weather can still be unpredictable, so clear skies are never guaranteed every day.

This expedition is designed, guided, & booked exclusively through Ascent Guides, combining high-altitude trekking and whitewater adventure into one seamless Nepal experience.

To ensure the highest standards of safety, local expertise, and logistics, Ascent Guides works in close partnership with Nepal’s most respected specialist operators:

• Himalayan Guides – supporting the Everest Base Camp trek logistics, permits, porters, and mountain operations
• Ultimate Nepal Descents – managing the rafting section with certified river guides, safety crews, and equipment

These local partners are widely established within Nepal, & provide the on-the-ground operational support that allows us to deliver an unique expedition.