Hire a guide or porter
Tell us where and when. Your request goes to licensed partner agencies, which reply with availability and daily rates. Firfirey does not employ guides.
Who you can request
Trekking guide
For Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and restricted areas. Guides work through licensed trekking agencies, which arrange permits.
Cultural guide
For the Kathmandu Valley monument zones, temples and festivals. Licensed guides also work from the ticket offices at the main squares.
Porter
Carries your main bag between teahouses so you walk with a daypack. Ask the agency about load limits, insurance and gear for the porter.
Driver and vehicle
Private car or jeep for transfers and trailheads, from city airport runs to rough mountain roads.
Send a request
Include your route, dates, group size and the languages you need. We pass it to partner agencies who can help.
Guide rules changed in 2023
Foreign trekkers in many national parks and conservation areas must now trek with a licensed guide. Read hiring a trekking guide for the details and the official source.