2-day Lower Seti River rafting from Pokhara: Class I–III rapids

Two days on Class I–III rapids with camp nights on the riverbank

A 2-day rafting trip on the Lower Seti River near Pokhara combines Class I to III rapids with riverside camping and all meals. Day one covers a 2-hour drive from Pokhara, then a mix of rapids and calm stretches ending at a riverside camp. Day two brings 2.5 hours of continuous rafting, lunch, and your choice of onward travel to Kathmandu, Pokhara or Chitwan National Park.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Drive and rafting adventure

• Meet guides and safety briefing
• Gear up for rafting
• Enjoy scenic lush hillsides
• Navigate gentle rapids class I to III
• Pause for riverside lunch
• Conquer rapids and feel adrenaline
• Watch sunset and reflect
• Return to camp and unwind

Day 2: Morning rafting and departure

• Rise early and have breakfast
• Launch onto Lower Seti River
• Navigate rapids and enjoy views
• Experience continuous rapids and teamwork
• Enjoy riverside lunch
• Bid farewell to guides and mates
• Arrange transportation to next destination
• Reflect on adventures

The experience

The Lower Seti River winds through lush forest and villages, offering rapids that build skills without overwhelming newcomers. You meet your guide for a safety briefing and gear check, then launch into a day that alternates between adrenaline and scenery: rapids broken by calm stretches where you can absorb the green hillsides and local life along the banks. Lunch happens on the riverbank. By evening you're back at camp on one of the river's beautiful banks, where you unwind, share stories around a fire, and sleep in a tent with a sleeping bag if you need one.

Day two starts early with breakfast, then 2.5 hours of continuous rafting with expert guides managing the challenges and keeping the pace safe. The itinerary ends with a riverside lunch and goodbye to your guides and raft mates. From there you arrange your own transport to Kathmandu, Pokhara or Chitwan National Park. The operator does not include that leg, but public transportation options are available nearby.

All meals, camping gear, ISO/CE certified rafting equipment, river permits and first aid kits are provided. You bring swimwear, a towel, toiletries and footwear. The operator does not supply those. Children from age 10 are welcome. A live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup from Pokhara are included.

What’s included

• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are provided.
• camping logistics, tent and sleeping bag if required.
• ISO/CE certified rafting and kayaking gear.
• river permits.
• first aid kits.
• and a live English-speaking guide with hotel pickup from Pokhara.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:15

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AgesAdult (20 to 30 years) · Senior (31 to 60 years) · Youth (15 to 19 years) · Child (10 to 14 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Rafting Adventure Nepal

Is this one for you?The trip asks for moderate physical fitness and an early start on Day 2, so it suits rafters comfortable with 2.5 hours of continuous paddling and an overnight camp rather than a return to town each night. Children from age 10 can join, though the itinerary is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 19 years); Child (10 to 14 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What are the rapids like on the Lower Seti River?

The Lower Seti has Class I to III rapids mixed with calm stretches, so the difficulty builds across the day without overwhelming beginners. You navigate challenges with teamwork and expert guides keeping the journey safe while delivering adrenaline and excitement.

Where do I sleep on this 2-day trip?

You camp on the riverbank in a tent, with a sleeping bag provided if you need one. The camp sits on one of the beautiful banks of the Lower Seti, and the evening includes dinner, a fire and time to rest before the second day of rafting.

How far is the Lower Seti River from Pokhara?

The Lower Seti is a 2-hour drive from Pokhara. Hotel pickup from Pokhara is included, and the drive takes you to the launch point for Day 1 of rafting.

What happens after the rafting ends on Day 2?

After a riverside lunch on Day 2, you arrange your own transport to your next destination: Kathmandu, Pokhara or Chitwan National Park. Public transportation options are available nearby, though the operator does not include that leg of travel.

What do I need to bring, and what is provided?

The trip provides all meals, camping gear, sleeping bags if needed, ISO/CE certified rafting equipment, river permits and first aid kits. You bring your own swimwear, towel, toiletries and footwear. The operator does not supply those items.