Annapurna Sanctuary CME Trek

The Annapurna Sanctuary CME trek trek is an unforgettable journey that few will ever experience.

As one of the shortest major treks in Nepal, the Annapurna Trek offers an incredible experience that combines rich culture with unparalleled dramatic scenery.

Tour Season

Fall

Trip Length

14 Days

Activity Level

Moderate to Strenuous

Arrival city

Kathmandu, Nepal

Price from

$3,975
per person, based on double occupancy

Trip Highlights

  • Perhaps no other trek gets so close to many of the world’s tallest mountains in such a short amount of time
  • Fully supported trek so you can pack a light daypack each day and fully enjoy the experience
  • An incredible cultural experience: our path to the “big mountains” winds through charming villages
  • Stay in comfortable traditional lodges called “Tea-houses” each evening on the trek
  • Hike through the spectacular Modi Khola Gorge – arguably the deepest in the world!
  • Tour Kathmandu and multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn about Buddhist and Hindu traditions
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About this trip

Annapurna Sanctuary CME Trek

The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is a spectacular Himalayan adventure that blends rich culture with jaw-dropping scenery. One of Nepal’s shortest major treks, it offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of the world’s tallest mountains.

Starting in vibrant Kathmandu and continuing to lakeside Pokhara, we trek through deep gorges, bamboo forests, terraced fields, and welcoming villages before reaching Annapurna Base Camp, an awe-inspiring amphitheater of towering Himalayan peaks. Each evening, we unwind in comfortable lodges with great food, shared stories, and engaging pre-dinner CME lectures.

WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE CLASSES: COURSE INFORMATION

Accreditation 16 Hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

WILDERNESS MEDICINE COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

  • Altitude Illness
  • Hypothermia
  • Frostbite
  • Heat Illness
  • Snakebites
  • Travelers Illnesses
  • Marine Envenomations
  • Trauma Management
  • Wilderness Orthopedics
  • Water Disinfection
  • Swiftwater Safety and Rescue
  • Basic Wilderness Survival
  • Wilderness Medical Kits
  • Wound Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Wilderness Dermatology
  • Wilderness Pediatrics

CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Center for Emergency Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Itinerary

What to expect

Days 1–2: Kathmandu

Arrive in Nepal and stay at the Yak & Yeti Hotel. Enjoy guided tours of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, trip briefings, CME sessions, and a welcome dinner.

Days 3–11: Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Fly to Pokhara and begin trekking through villages, rhododendron and bamboo forests, and dramatic river valleys. Highlights include Ghorepani, an optional sunrise hike to Poon Hill, Machhapuchhare Base Camp, and the iconic Annapurna Base Camp, surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks. Teahouse lodging throughout the trek, followed by a return to Pokhara and a comfortable hotel stay.

Day 12: Pokhara

A full day to relax or explore the lakeside city with optional activities.

Days 13–14: Departure

Fly back to Kathmandu for a farewell dinner and final night before departing for home.

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Lodging

Where you'll stay

Hotel Yak & Yeti 

Nepal’s finest hotel-a 5 star deluxe luxury property

Yak and Yeti is a heritage hotel located in Durbar Marg, the thriving city center of Kathmandu Valley, in a prime location that is minutes walking distance from the former Royal Palace.

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Dates & Pricing

Plan your trip

Dates

2026
October 11-24

2027
October 10-23

Pricing

2026
$3,975 per person, based on double occupancy, plus $150 Nepal Government Tax

2027
$4,075 per person, based on double occupancy, plus $150 Nepal Government Tax

Optional CME Cost: 16 Hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: $789

QUALIFICATIONS: The trek to Annapurna Base Camp is strenuous and you should be in good physical condition. It does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. You should be equipped with a spirit of adventure and a willingness to undergo the potential hardships of long days on the trail.

INCLUDED IN COST:

  • Professionally guided trek to Annapurna Base Camp
  • 3 scheduled hotel nights in Kathmandu, and 1 hotel night in Pokhara
  • Selected sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Porters and yaks to carry your gear on trek
  • All meals while on the trek, plus select meals in Kathmandu

NOT INCLUDED IN COST:

  • Medical rescue insurance
  • Helicopter transport (for medical reasons or unforeseen weather delays)

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