Chitwan Safari Day Tour from Sauraha

About this tour

This day tour is built for people who are already staying in Sauraha or passing through on the way between Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini.

You start on the river at first light, when mugger crocodiles bask on the sandbanks and kingfishers work the shallows. After a short guided walk back through the forest edge you have time for breakfast before the afternoon jeep drive into the grasslands, the best window for rhinos and deer.

Park entry, a licensed nature guide and the jeep seat are included, so the price you see is the price of the day.

Highlights

• Dugout canoe ride on the Rapti River
• Guided walk with a licensed nature guide
• Afternoon jeep drive in the grasslands
• National park entry included

Program

1. Morning on the river
   • Meet your guide at the lodge and walk to the riverbank.
   • Canoe ride downstream for about 45 minutes.
   • Guided walk back along the forest edge.
2. Midday break
   • Return to Sauraha for lunch and a rest during the hottest hours.
3. Afternoon jeep drive
   • Jeep drive in the park or a community forest for about 3–4 hours.
   • Back in Sauraha around sunset.

Activities may be reordered on the day for weather, river levels or park rules.

What the price includes

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.

Questions about this tour