Chitwan National Park Tour: Jeep Safari & Canoe Ride

Two nights in the park means jeep safari, canoe ride and bird watching without the rush of a day trip.

A 3-day Chitwan National Park tour from Kathmandu includes round-trip transport, accommodation in a 3-star resort, all meals, park entry, jeep safari, canoe ride on the Rapti River, bird watching and a Tharu cultural dance show. The itinerary spreads the wildlife viewing and cultural experiences across two full days in the park, so you see more without feeling hurried. An English-speaking guide leads the safari activities and nature walks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Chitwan and local sightseeing

• Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan
• Check in at hotel and have lunch
• Nature walk and sunset view
• Nature briefing by local guide
• Dinner and Tharu cultural dance show

Day 2: Jungle safari and bird watching

• Breakfast at hotel
• Canoe ride along Rapti River
• Bird watching during canoe ride
• Short jungle walk
• Jeep safari in Chitwan National Park
• Evening bird watching
• Dinner at hotel

Day 3: Return drive to Kathmandu

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to bus station
• Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist coach

The experience

The tour starts with a 6-hour drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan, where you check into your resort and have lunch waiting. That first afternoon you walk the grounds with a local guide, catch the sunset, and attend a briefing on what the park holds. In the evening, the Tharu cultural dance show, a traditional performance by locals, fills the night. This pacing lets you settle into the park before the wildlife activities begin.

Day two is the core of the safari: a canoe ride down the Rapti River opens the morning, where you watch for the two rare crocodile species (Marsh Mugger and Gharial) and spot birds from the water. A short jungle walk follows, then bird watching continues. The afternoon brings a jeep safari through the grassland and forest, where you have a real chance at seeing four kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, monkeys, leopards, sloth bears and, if luck holds, the Royal Bengal Tiger. The park occupies 960 square kilometers of former royal hunting ground, now one of Nepal's richest wildlife habitats.

On the final morning, breakfast and then the 6-hour drive back to Kathmandu on an air-conditioned coach. The operator can arrange vegetarian, vegan or allergy-friendly meals if you let them know when you book.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport from Kathmandu on an air-conditioned coach.
• two nights in a 3-star resort.
• all meals.
• park entry fees.
• jeep safari.
• canoe ride on the Rapti River.
• bird watching.
• nature walk with a local guide.
• Tharu cultural dance show.
• and guide fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 00:15

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by LEMON TREE ADVENTURE NEPAL

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have three days in Nepal and want to see the park's wildlife and culture without feeling rushed: the two full days in Chitwan give you time for both the jeep safari and the canoe ride, plus the cultural evening, all in one package.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals might I see on the jeep safari in Chitwan?

Jeep safari in Chitwan offers chances to spot four kinds of deer, rhinoceros, wild boar, monkeys, leopards, sloth bears and the Royal Bengal Tiger, along with smaller mammals throughout the park.

Is the canoe ride on the Rapti River included in the package?

Yes, the canoe ride is included and runs along the Rapti River, where you can watch for Marsh Mugger and Gharial crocodiles and do bird watching from the water.

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan?

The drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan takes around 6 hours on an air-conditioned tourist coach, and the return journey on the final day is the same length.

What is included in the 3-day package?

The package includes round-trip transport from Kathmandu, accommodation in a 3-star resort for two nights, all meals, park entry fees, jeep safari, canoe ride, bird watching, a nature walk, a local guide and the Tharu cultural dance show.

Do I need to arrange my own meals during the tour?

All meals are included throughout the 3 days. You can request vegetarian, vegan or allergy-friendly options when you book.