Family Rafting in Nepal
Family Rafting
CE Rated child size Buoyancy Aids and Helmets - river gear only works if it fits correctly!
Additional safety kayakers to ensure super fast rescue and to be ‘lifeguards’ when your kids want to swim Raft Guide Team with additional training in Child CPR and First Aid techniques
Raft Guide Team with additional training in river guiding with children on board
Child friendly menus - including marshmallows to cook over the campfire!
Family Rafting
We are a family run company and so we understand how great it is to get on the river and enjoy the beautiful Nepalese scenery with the whole family. We can take you on a 2 day family trip on the Lower Seti River which has been specially designed with families and children in mind. We also understand that it can be expensive to pay for everything on a family holiday so we can offer you special family rates which apply to any family group combination of adults and children under 16. (At least 1 member of the family must be under 16)
The minimum age for this trip is 5 years, but we will make a decision about the suitability of the trip for your children when you meet with us. We do need under 16’s to be able to swim confidently and to be strong enough to cope with the activity level of this trip.
Flowing from Mount Fishtail, this picturesque river passes through two contrasting scenic areas with white beaches and warm blue water. This two day trip is perfect for the entire family and is ideal for combining with travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara or with going on Safari at the Chitwan National Park.
Family Rafting
Trip Details
Depart Pokhara at 7am and drive to Damauli, on the Seti River. We start with a safety demonstration and instruction on different paddling techniques before encountering the Mira House and Saran Ghat rapids. Our overnight camp will be made at Saran Ghat River Beach. The following morning we paddle gently downstream tackle the Water Fall, Cheese Grater and Coffee Pot rapids. We have plenty of opportunities for swimming and enjoying our surroundings before arriving at the take-out point.
Family Rafting
Departs from: Pokhara, Kathmandu or Chitwan
Put In: Damauli (1hr by bus from Pokhara, 7hrs from Kathmandu, 5hrs from Chitwan)
Family Rafting
Take Out: Gai Ghat (5hrs by bus to Pokhara, 6hrs to Kathmandu and 45mins to Chitwan)
Returns to: Pokhara, Kathmandu or Chitwan
River Kit List
The following is a list of the equipment that we recommend you bring on your trip. If you do not have everything required, please speak to us, as we can advise you on where to purchase or hire items you need. Please try to pack as economically as possible as all your kit will be placed in dry bags and carried with you on the rafts.
Sports Sandals that will stay firmly on your feet when swimming ? One set of clothes for rafting in: (these will get wet!)
Ladies - Swimsuit, T-shirt, knee length shorts or cropped trousers
Men - Knee length swim shorts, T-shirt
One set of clothes for the evening* and for traveling in:
Long trousers, long sleeved top/jumper, warm hat, socks ? Sleep wear*
Sleeping Bag*
Small wash kit - biodegradable products are preferable if you have them* ? Torch*
Sun cream
Sunglasses with sports strap
Baseball Cap
Towel
Camera
(*) For overnight expeditions only
Notes
1) When choosing your clothes for the trip/expedition, please try to be sensitive of local culture. Many of our river journeys go through remote areas where local hill people traditionally dress conservatively. If you dress in short or tight clothes you may cause offense and you will almost certainly gather a crowd of interested followers!
2) The river can sometimes be a very bright place as the sun is intensified by the altitude and by reflections off the water. Even those whose skin naturally tans can burn very quickly. We recommend that you take a high factor sun cream.
3) We remove all our rubbish from our campsites and lunch spots so that we leave the beaches as beautiful as we find them. Please try not to bring anything with unnecessary packaging as this makes the job of clearing our rubbish much harder.
Family Rafting
Raft Guides, Safety Kayakers, Support Staff, Rafting equipment, inc. CE rated helmet and buoyancy aid, Spray Jacket, Wetsuits if required, Meals, Transportation to and from the river, Waterproof ‘Pelican’ boxes, Dry Bags, Camping Equipment
Family Rafting
Insurance, Sleeping Bag, Additional snacks, Alcoholic drinks, Optional tips for guides
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING WITH RAPIDRUNNER EXPEDITIONS
BOOKINGS A deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your chosen date of an event. Full payment must be made by 5pm the evening before your departure. CANCELLATION Payment can only be refunded if you cancel 72 hours prior to your booked activity. Rapidrunner Expeditions cannot be held responsible for cancellation of events or issue refunds due to reasons out with their control. We have set times for meeting for activities, if you do not make it to your meeting point in time, Rapidrunner Expeditions can not be held responsible.
INSURANCE Many of the locations of the rivers we explore, are in remote areas far from roads. Therefore, clients must hold valid travel insurance which covers participation in whitewater activities and includes provisions for emergency service transportation (helicopter rescue). If your insurance company refuses payment of emergency expenses, by signing this form you are accepting responsibility to cover all expenses involved in getting you to a medical facility.
ALTERATIONS Rapidrunner Expeditions reserves the right to make alterations to expedition details, and any other company documents, before and after any booking has been received and confirmed. Most of these changes will be minor and we will inform you at the earliest opportunity.
GROUP BOOKINGS Final numbers of participants must be confirmed no later than 2 days prior to the trip. Failure to do this will result in the client being charged for the full amount of persons initially booked.
GENERAL
1. Rapidrunner Expeditions cannot be held responsible for weather conditions
2. Rapidrunner Expeditions reserve the right to alter/substitute the events/disciplines/ activities due to weather conditions, transportation strikes, mechanical failure or in the interest of safety.
ALCOHOL/DRUGS
1. Any person who is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate in any activity.
2. No alcohol may be consumed until all the activities have ceased for the day.
3. Please advise of any medical conditions and if anyone is taking medication, please
ensure your trip leader is informed of the details.
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