Since its formation in 2002, socialtours has become a leader in responsible tourism and soft adventure in Nepal. For this, it has received recognition through five nominations for the prestigious Responsible Tourism awards in the UK, and mentions in Lonely Planet and National Geographic Adventure. The team strives to provide unmatched professional service with an intimate personal touch, while adhering to core values of respect for individuals, excellence in delivery, social responsibility of business, and environmental conservation.

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Insider tours led by locals. We combine a comfortable tour with an insider’s view of Nepal, giving each traveller a unique holiday full of local experiences. These trips can be as short or as long as one wants, as they are fully customized to meet time requirements as well as special interests. Ideal for families and people on shorter visits to Nepal, these tours can take place in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara, highlighting the cities’ hidden secrets that only locals know. These trips are guided by our well trained local guides.

Go Local. Experience Nepal.

Heritage Sites - Swayambhu, Boudhanath, Patan, Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath...

Pokhara - Lake Valley and the adventure playground of Nepal

Chitwan - Home of the one horned Rhino and the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger

Trek, hike, bike, paraglide, raft, kayak, bunjee - guided by local experts. Get active and explore the outdoors in the safe hands of reliable professionals. Customizable to each traveller’s level of fitness and interests, these soft adventures aim to have people enjoy the adventure center that is Nepal to the fullest. The options are endless: trek high or low altitudes; hike for a day, venture off on a three month trek across Nepal on the Great Himalayan Trail, or leisurely meander through villages; cycle on a day trip or take off on a 14 day 1000 km ride; paraglide tandem in the midst of 8000m peaks ;abseil down waterfalls... all of these activities are tailored to your needs. We also design active holidays for people with special needs, helping everyone enjoy what Nepal has to offer.

Get Active. Soft Adventures.

Langtang Region: The nearest trekking area to Kathmandu

Annapurna Region: By far the most popular area for active holidays in the country

Everest Region: Home of Mt. Everest and Land of the fabled Sherpas.

Off The Beaten Track: Spreading the benefits of tourism to remote regions

Active Family: Fun adventure activities enjoyed best with loved ones

Best of the Rest: White Water Rafting, Mountain Biking, Bunjee, Paragliding, Jungle Safari

The hidden secrets of Nepal - Spirituality, Yoga, Shamanism, Pilgrimage, Red Panda Watch, Coffee Farming, Village stay. Our passion for people and nature drives us to develop trips that focus on exactly that-- creating wonderful, enriching trips for people with special interests. Experience the authentic practice of Nepal’s Vedic heritage, combining astrology, Ayurveda and the holistic practices of Yoga on our “Trekking for Health” trip, Go searching for a sight of the Red Panda, participate in organic coffee harvesting, or experience true rural life in Nepal with a village stay. Whatever you choose, we guarantee a unique and authentic experience of some of Nepal’s best kept secrets.

Get Immersed. Special Interest.

Shamanism Pilgrimage Trek: A chance to experience the mystic life sciences

Spirituality, Culture, and Yoga: Balance for the mind, body and soul

Farm and Village stays: Embrace a local lifestyle - a simple life

Voluntouring and Charity Challenges. The best way to travel is to combine Nepal’s fantastic tourism products with a little bit of giving. Volunteer your time to teach a bit of English, mingle with and inspire youths, or nurse sick elephants. Our range of volunteer placements is vast. Our team diligently monitors each placement to ensure that the matchmaking is as close to the requirements of both the project and the volunteer. Along with our partner, Save the Children International, we also design Charity Challenges aimed at supporting education in rural areas. Each trip helps to support a particular cause in the region of travel. Travel cannot be made more fulfilling than this!

Get Involved. Philanthropic Travel.

Voluntourism: The most fulfilling way to travel and experience new cultures

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Created by:Scott Cramer

Photography:Scott CramerRene JungsnickelFredrik PettersenRaj GyawaliNatacha WilsonDibya ShresthaRocky Prajapati

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