Chitwan Canoe Ride and Jungle Walk
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Chitwan Jungle Safari 1 Night 2 Days
One night in Sauraha with a sunset by the Rapti, a Tharu village walk and a morning jeep safari before you travel on.
- Length
- 1 night, 2 days
- Price from
- $115 per person
- Where
- Sauraha, Chitwan
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Activity level
- Easy
- Stay
- Lodge in Sauraha
- Meals
- Lunch, dinner, breakfast
- Transport
- Tourist bus or private car (add-on)
About this tour
A short stay for travelers on a tight Nepal schedule. You arrive around lunchtime, walk through a Tharu village in the afternoon and watch the sun go down from the riverbank.
The next morning is the main event: an early jeep drive or canoe ride while the park is cool and animals are most active. You are back at the lodge for breakfast and on the road again by late morning.
One night is short, but it is enough to see the park and very often a rhino.
Highlights
- Tharu village walk and evening cultural show
- Sunset at the Rapti riverbank
- Morning jeep safari or canoe ride
- Lodge stay with all meals
Program
- Day 1: Arrive and settle in
- Arrive in Sauraha around midday and check in.
- Lunch at the lodge.
- Tharu village walk with your guide.
- Sunset at the Rapti riverbank.
- Dinner and a Tharu stick-dance show.
- Day 2: Into the park
- Early tea, then jeep safari or canoe ride with a short walk.
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Depart for Kathmandu, Pokhara or Lumbini.
Activities may be reordered on the day for weather, river levels or park rules.
What the price includes
Included
- One night in a Sauraha lodge, twin or double room.
- Lunch, dinner and breakfast.
- Park entry fee and licensed nature guide.
- All listed activities.
- Pickup at the Sauraha bus park.
Not included
- International flights, Nepal visa and travel insurance.
- Drinks, snacks and personal shopping.
- Tips for guides, drivers and lodge staff.
- Anything not listed under what's included.
Meeting point and cancellations
Where we meet
Your lodge in Sauraha, or the Sauraha tourist bus park if you arrive by bus.
If your plans change
Cancel 7 or more days ahead for a full refund (minus card fees); 3–6 days ahead, half is refunded; inside 72 hours there is no refund. Read the full cancellation policy.
Good to know
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will choose routes for the season and the day's conditions. Check what each month is like and what to bring before you travel, and read our safety notes if you're traveling with children.
$115 per person
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Helpful before you go
1 night, 2 days
The shortest overnight Chitwan safari, with a village walk, sunset and one full safari morning.Best time to visit
Month-by-month weather and wildlife conditions in Chitwan, plus the best season for rhinos, tigers and birds.What to pack
Seasonal Chitwan packing list: clothes, colors, insect protection and gear.Wildlife
The animals of Chitwan, where each one is usually found and your realistic chances of a sighting.Chitwan National Park
Where the park is, what lives there, how to explore it and the rules every visitor follows.
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