Explore the Himalayas, experience Nepal, and see wild red pandas for yourself. All while directly impacting red panda conservation and the local communities.
RPN specializes in red panda conservation travel. We believe that small groups are best for authentic wildlife viewing, providing meaningful nature experiences, and getting to know rural communities. Our small-groups have a minimum size of 2 and a maximum of 8.
RPN's ecotrips are not the same old homogenous tours offered by most companies – we offer rare visits and wildlife experiences that are out of reach for the typical traveler. When trip participants return home they have a stronger connection with the natural world and a deeper desire to protect it.
Explore one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world and see wild red pandas for yourself!
Select the trip type that best suits you to learn more about traveling with us.
Open to anyone; join us on the adventure of a lifetime
Days: 8-9
Explore Nepal while supporting community-based red panda conservation
Reserved for zoo staff and conservation experts
Days: 12
Immerse yourself in the life and habitat of red pandas while exploring the Himalayas
Learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime, immersive journey for a cause.
Your visit supports community-based red panda conservation and offers you the unique opportunity to see rural Nepal guided by locals.
Join Deputy Director Terrance Lee for a live, virtual webinar where you will learn what to expect, what to bring, and get useful insight into RPN's unforgettable ecotrips in Nepal.
Can't wait to learn more? Watch the recording of the April 2024 Webinar!
Explore Nepal and view wild red pandas on an ecotrip like no other. Not only will you have the experience of the lifetime, you'll support red panda conservation while doing it.
RPN offers some of the smallest ecotrip experiences in conservation travel — a maximum of 8 participants per trip.
On an ecotrip, you will enjoy rich and delicious meals freshly prepared by locals at your homestays, in tea houses, and local restaurants. Homestay operators have been certified in food safety techniques. We accomodate meat, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Planned and guided by locals, RPN's ecotrips immerse you in Nepalese culture — from the rural communities in the Himalayan Cloud Forests to the capitol city of Kathmandu. Experience Nepal from a local's perspective, staying in homestays and exploring popular cultural sites.
Experience the real Nepal by staying in local homestays. These homestays are welcoming, comfortable, and an intimitate experience of Nepali culture from local people. Homestay personnel are trained in effective sanitation and food safety standards.
Hike through the Himalayan Cloud Forest, track wild red pandas, and see famous peaks like Mount Everest and Mount Kangchenjunga. RPN's ecotrips are a unique travel experience made for nature lovers like you.
