3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour from Kathmandu: Jeep & Canoe Wildlife

Three days hunting wildlife in a protected jungle that once blanketed the subcontinent

A 3-day safari tour from Kathmandu or Pokhara into Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 932 square kilometers of Terai forest. You travel by jeep through the park, paddle the Rapti River by canoe, visit a crocodile breeding center, watch a Tharu cultural performance, and stay at a luxury resort with all meals and flights included. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions, so the guide builds the day around the jungle itself, not a guarantee.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and village tour

• Welcome drinks on arrival
• Briefing about the program
• Check in to hotel
• Buffet lunch
• Tharu/Derai village tour
• Poolside sunset view with tea or coffee
• Slide presentation on Chitwan natural beauties
• Buffet dinner

Day 2: Full day safari activities

• Wake up call
• Morning tea or coffee at coffee shop
• Buffet breakfast
• Canoeing on the Rapti River
• Crocodile Breeding Conservation Center tour
• Buffet lunch
• Jeep safari inside the National Park
• Tea or coffee at Sunrise Cafe
• Indigenous cultural dance show
• BBQ dinner facing the jungle

Day 3: Departure and nature walk

• Wake up call
• Nature walk and bird watching
• Morning tea or coffee at Sunrise Cafe
• Free and easy morning at hotel
• Buffet breakfast
• Check out from the resort

The experience

The tour starts with a flight from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan, followed by a village walk through Tharu settlements and a poolside sunset with tea before dinner. The next morning begins with a canoe trip down the Rapti River, where crocodiles and gharials surface near the banks. After a tour of the crocodile breeding center inside the national park, you board a jeep for a 2.5 to 3.5 hour safari through the forest itself. This is where the rhinos, tigers and wild elephants move, though sightings are never certain. The guide reads the terrain and the animal signs, and the day unfolds around what the jungle offers that day.

Meals arrive at the resort: buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners, including a BBQ dinner in the open air facing the forest. On the final morning, a nature walk or bird-watching session happens before checkout, so the trip ends with the sounds of the jungle rather than a parking lot. The guide speaks English throughout and briefs you on the itinerary each evening, adjusting for weather and animal movement. If flights cancel due to bad weather, the operator arranges a private transfer by road instead.

What’s included

• All flights between Kathmandu or Pokhara and Chitwan.
• accommodation at a luxury resort for two nights.
• all breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
• a canoe trip on the Rapti River.
• entry to the crocodile breeding center.
• a 2.5 to 3.5 hour jeep safari inside Chitwan National Park.
• a Tharu village walk and cultural performance.
• airport and hotel pickups.
• an English-speaking safari guide.
• and all national park permits and government fees.

Options for this experience

4 options

By Deluxe Tourist BusGuide in English · 06:30, 06:45 and 07:00Hotel: You will stay at Soaltee Westend Resort, Banbas Resort, or a hotel of similar standard. Deluxe Tourist Bus: This option covers transfer by deluxe tourist bus between Kathmandu or Pokhara and Chitwan, and back. Pickup is included

Options with a Private VehicleGuide in English · 24 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:45Luxury Hotel: You will stay at Soaltee Westend Resort, Banbas Resort, or a hotel of similar standard. Private transfer: This option covers a private transfer by car, van, or jeep between Kathmandu or Pokhara and Chitwan, and back. Pickup is included

Flight: Chitwan Luxury TourGuide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:15Hotel: You will stay at Soaltee Westend Resort, Banbas Resort, or a hotel of similar standard. Flight: This option covers flights between Kathmandu or Pokhara and Chitwan, both ways. Pickup is included

Barahi Jungle Lodge PackageGuide in English · 24 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:45Barahi Jungle Lodge Chitwan Luxury Safari. Duration: 3 days. Private car, jeep, or van. 2 Nights 3 Days Package: Our package of 2 nights and 3 days includes private transfers, deluxe room accommodation, all meals, and all jungle activities. Pickup is included

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day24 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:45

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Breakfree Adventures Pvt. Ltd.

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want jeep safaris combined with canoe rides through the forest, staying at a resort base between days in the park.

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Top questions

What wildlife might I see on the jeep safari through Chitwan National Park?

Rhinos, tigers, wild elephants and gharials live in the park, though sightings depend on natural conditions and luck. The guide cannot promise them. The 2.5 to 3.5 hour jeep safari moves through the forest where these animals roam, and the operator recommends keeping flexible expectations and enjoying the jungle environment itself.

Does the tour include flights from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan?

Yes, flights to and from Chitwan are included in the package price. If weather cancels flights, the operator arranges a private vehicle transfer instead, so you reach the park either way.

What happens on the second day in Chitwan?

Day two is a full day of safari activities: a canoe paddle on the Rapti River in the morning, a tour of the crocodile breeding center inside the national park, and a 2.5 to 3.5 hour jeep safari in the afternoon. You return for tea, then watch a Tharu or Darai cultural dance performance before a BBQ dinner facing the jungle.

Are meals included in the package?

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners during your stay are included: buffet meals at the resort plus a BBQ dinner in the open air. Alcoholic beverages and drinks are not included and can be purchased separately.

What is the Tharu village tour like?

On arrival day, you walk through Tharu or Darai settlements to see how the indigenous communities live in the Terai region. The tour also includes an evening cultural performance with traditional dance and music at the resort.

Can I choose between flying and driving to Chitwan?

The tour offers multiple options at checkout: you can fly from Kathmandu or Pokhara, travel by deluxe tourist bus, or arrange a private vehicle. The itinerary remains the same. Only the transport method changes.