Annapurna Circuit Package Prices with Outfitter Himalaya
Our Annapurna Circuit packages offer different trip lengths, starting points, and comfort levels. The table below shows prices in USD per person, according to the number of travelers booking together.
| Package and duration |
1 traveller |
2–5 travellers |
6–8 travellers |
9–12 travellers |
| Classic Annapurna Circuit Trek — 15 days |
$1,250 |
$1,100 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
| Short Annapurna Circuit Trek — 9 days |
$850 |
$750 |
$700 |
$700 |
| Comfort Annapurna Circuit Trek — 16 days |
$1,900 |
$1,500 |
$1,300 |
$1,300 |
| Annapurna Circuit Trek from Pokhara — 11 days |
$850 |
$750 |
$700 |
$650 |
| Annapurna Circuit with ABC — 21 days |
$1,300 |
$1,150 |
$1,100 |
$1,000 |
Notes:
- Prices checked on 29 September 2026 against the published package pages.
- Group-size discounts apply to your booking party. Scheduled group departures may have separate advertised rates; confirm the price for your departure, room arrangement and any upgrades before booking.
What Is Included in the Package Price?
All packages include a trekking guide, ACAP and TIMS permits, trail accommodation, trekking meals, and the transport specified in their itineraries. The differences that matter most to your budget are:
- Porters: Included in the Classic and Comfort packages. Porter service costs extra on the Short, Pokhara starts, and Circuit with ABC itineraries.
- City accommodation: Classic, Comfort and Circuit with ABC include specified hotel nights in Kathmandu and Pokhara. The Short and Pokhara packages require you to budget separately for city stays.
- Comfort upgrades: The Comfort package includes four-star city hotels and a Pokhara–Kathmandu flight. Mountain accommodation still includes basic teahouses on part of the route.
For example, two travelers booking the Classic itinerary pay $1,100 each, with a shared porter included. Comparing that with a lower-priced package means checking the cost of adding a porter and any missing city nights.
What Factors Affect the Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost?
Your budget depends on how long you travel, the services you choose, and how many people share the arrangements. These factors explain most price differences.
- Trek duration and route: More days usually mean additional meals, accommodation, and staff costs. Adding Annapurna Base Camp extends the journey, while shorter itineraries reduce nights away. Compare the actual itinerary: a 15-day package can include arrival, sightseeing and transfer days alongside trekking.
- Group size: Traveling together spreads shared expenses, such as a guide or private vehicle, across more people. This helps explain why our published per-person rates decrease for larger booking parties. A porter can also be shared when the combined luggage stays within the agreed allowance.
- Accommodation and comfort: City hotel standard, private rooms and transport upgrades affect the price. Our Comfort itinerary includes four-star city hotels and a return flight from Pokhara, although some mountain nights remain in basic teahouses.
- Transport choices: Local buses and shared jeeps spread transport costs among passengers. Private transfers offer more flexibility but increase the bill, especially for one or two travelers. Flights add another expense unless your package includes them.
- High season versus off-season: Compare quotations for your intended dates rather than assuming a quieter month guarantees a discount. Check the complete cost, including flights, extra hotel nights, and any itinerary changes caused by weather.
Compare the final price for the services you need. A cheaper starting price may offer less value once you add a porter, city accommodation and transfers.
Independent Arrangements, Local Operators or International Companies: Which offers Better Value?
The booking method affects both your spending and how much planning you handle yourself. So, compare the route, trip length, and services before deciding.
Arranging Services Separately
- You can book a guide through a registered agency and pay separately for meals, accommodation, and transport, which gives you control over daily spending, but your final bill depends on what you use.
- Nepal Tourism Board’s published rules list the Annapurna Circuit among routes requiring a licensed trekking guide and an agency-issued TIMS card. A guide-free budget would leave out a required service.
Booking with a local Trekking Operator
- Booking directly with a Nepal-based operator gives you a single point of contact for your itinerary, staff, permits, and included services. A package also makes the main expenses easier to budget before departure.
- For example, Outfitter Himalaya’s Classic package includes trekking meals, accommodation, a guide, shared porter service, permits and specified transport and the personal expenses remain separate.
Booking with an International Tour Operator
- International companies offer organized departures, but inclusions vary considerably. Check meals, porter allowance, airport transfers and where the trip ends.
How Much Do Guides and Porters Cost on the Annapurna Circuit?
If you arrange trekking services separately, these published market estimates provide a starting point:
| Service |
Approximate daily cost |
| Licensed trekking guide |
USD 25–35 per guide |
| Trekking porter |
USD 18–25 per porter |
- These are planning estimates, not fixed Outfitter Himalaya quotations, and the rates vary by experience, itinerary, and what the arrangement includes.
- We suggest that you confirm whether the quote covers staff meals, accommodation, transport, equipment, and insurance before booking, and also check the number of paid days, including acclimatization days and any travel days.
Can Two Trekkers Share One Porter?
- Yes, as long as their combined luggage stays within the agreed allowance and the published allowance is approximately 20–22 kg combined; keeping each duffel around 10 kg leaves some margin.
- Check your package inclusions before adding these expenses. If a guide or porter is already included in the booking price, don't charge it again in your budget, and tips are separate from staff fees and should reflect the service received.
What Do Annapurna Circuit Permits and Nepal Visas Cost?
Trekking permits and your Nepal entry visa are separate expenses, and permit fees depend on nationality; visa fees depend on your permitted length of stay and eligibility for exemptions.
Annapurna Circuit Permit Fees
| Permit |
Foreign nationals outside SAARC |
Foreign SAARC nationals |
| Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) |
NPR 3,000 |
NPR 1,000 |
| TIMS card |
NPR 2,000 |
|
| Combined base fee per person |
NPR 5,000 |
NPR 2,000 |
- These are the published official fees, and ACAP online card payments carry an additional 2.9% gateway charge; counter payments do not.
- All Outfitter Himalaya Circuit packages include all permits, so you don't need to add these permit fees again; read our detailed blog for Annapurna Circuit Trek Permit information.
Nepal Tourist Visa Fees
The standard tourist visa fees are:
- 15 days: USD 30
- 30 days: USD 50
- 90 days: USD 125
Indian nationals do not require a Nepal visa, and some other travelers qualify for free visas under specific conditions. Check the requirements for your nationality before budgeting.
Choose a visa that covers your entire stay in Nepal, including arrival, departure, and spare days. A 30-day visa offers more flexibility for a 15-day trek and covers a 21-day itinerary as long as your total stay stays within 30 days. Read our Nepal Tourist Visa Guide for detailed information.
How Much Does Transport Cost, and Which Option Should You Choose?
Your transport budget depends on where the trek starts and finishes, and whether you use shared services or private transfers.
| Transport option |
Cost in USD |
Pricing basis |
| Kathmandu–Besisahar local bus |
Approximately $10–15 |
Per person, one way |
| Pokhara–Kathmandu tourist bus |
Approximately $15–20 |
Per person, one way |
| Private-jeep upgrade at the start of our Pokhara itinerary |
$200 |
Per vehicle |
| Private-jeep upgrade at the start of our Classic or Circuit with ABC itinerary |
$200 |
Per vehicle |
| Pokhara–Kathmandu flight upgrade |
$125 |
Per Person |
Note: Bus fares are market planning estimates. Jeep and flight figures are published Outfitter Himalaya package upgrades, rather than standalone transport quotations.
Which Transport Offers the Best Value?
- Local buses and shared jeeps: Good for keeping costs down if you are comfortable with shared seating, scheduled departures, and long road journeys.
- Private jeeps: Useful for travelers who want more control over departure times and stops. Sharing makes the upgrade more affordable.
- Domestic flights: Worth considering for the Pokhara–Kathmandu return when saving travel time matters. Our Comfort package already includes this flight.
Check your itinerary before budgeting: the Short trek finishes in Pokhara, while the Pokhara itinerary starts and ends in Pokhara. Any additional journey to Kathmandu needs a separate allowance, and the international flights to and from Nepal are also separate.
What Should You Budget for Food and Accommodation?
When paying separately, meals usually take a larger share of your daily budget than a basic teahouse room. Allow more for the higher overnight stops near Thorong La.
| Expense |
Approximate cost in USD |
| Three meals in lower villages |
$18–28 per person per day |
| Three meals at higher stops |
$30–40+ per person per day |
| Basic teahouse room |
$5–15 per room per night |
| Tea or other simple hot drinks |
$1–2 per cup |
Notes:
- These are market planning estimates and actual charges vary by village, lodge and menu choice.
- Confirm whether accommodation is priced per room or per bed, and whether the room rate depends on eating at the same lodge.
What if Meals and Rooms Are Already Included?
Our all-circuit packages include trail accommodation and trekking meals, as specified in the itineraries, with drinks, snacks, and lodge extras listed separately in the budget. Kathmandu and Pokhara lunches and dinners are also generally outside the package price; the short Circuit and Pokhara start itineraries require separate arrangements for city accommodation.
We have a separate blog for Accommodation and meals on the Annapurna Circuit Trail. Read about accommodation on the Annapurna Circuit and meals on the Annapurna Circuit for detailed information.
What Other Expenses Should You Allow for?
Equipment, insurance, and personal extras can make a noticeable difference to your final Annapurna Circuit trek budget.
Equipment: Renting or Buying
Rental estimates for sleeping bags and down jackets start around USD 1- 2 per item per day. Buying missing equipment can cost USD 150-400 or more, depending on the items and quality. Check what you already own before setting this allowance.
Check your package’s loan equipment first: our Classic itinerary provides a sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffel bag on request, to be returned after the trek. Want to know more about what to pack for the Annapurna Circuit Trek? Read our Annapurna Circuit Trek Packing List blog.
Travel Insurance
You need to buy travelbuy travel insurance separately in your own country. Check our Nepal Travel Insurance page to learn more about coverage and cost.
Lodge Extras and Other Charges
| Extra |
Approximate Planning cost |
| Hot Shower |
USD 2-5 per use |
| Device charging |
USD 1-4 per device |
| Wi-Fi, where available |
USD 3-5 per day |
Availability and charging methods vary by lodge, and drinks, snacks, laundry, and souvenirs add to personal spending.
Also allow for:
- Tips: Separate from staff wages, decide a discretionary amount based on service and clarify whether a suggested figure is for the whole group or each traveler.
- Sightseeing Entrance: Our Classic package lists approximately NPR 2,600 per person for Kathmandu sightseeing entry fees, payable separately at the locations.
- Single rooms and extra nights: Request supplement prices before booking and keep accessible funds for delays or itinerary changes.
