Clinic-Only Itinerary: $1,650 (based on double occupancy)
Call our office for single-occupancy rates.
Volunteers may opt out of the sightseeing portion of the project and head home after the clinic.






























Project Dates
- April 29-May 16, 2025
- April 28 – May 15, 2026
- November 9 – 26, 2026
What’s Included?
- Accommodations in two- to three-star hotels
- Two meals per day during the clinic and all meals during Bhutan sightseeing, other days, breakfast only
- Overland transportation while in Nepal
- Airport transfers
- Sightseeing in Nepal
- Celebratory farewell dinner
- Signature GDR T-shirt and water bottle
Plus, you will get all this too:
- A small group of 14 to 18 international volunteers
- The chance to make connections and create lifelong memories with new friends from all over the world
- GDR Return Volunteer Discount on all future projects
- Two GDR designated trip leaders
- A Project Coordinator in the office to answer questions and ensure you are prepared for your trip
Sightseeing Itinerary
Day 1: Depart the U.S.
Day 2: In transit to Nepal.
Day 3: Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Katmandu a representative will meet you at the airport and you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 4: Kathmandu. Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu. Afternoon visit to the clinic site and project briefing of where you will be working for the next 6 days. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B)
Days 5-7: Kathmandu. Full day working in the clinic. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B/L)
Day 8: Kathmandu. Day off from clinic to rest. Half day sightseeing of Bhaktapur. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B)
Days 9-11: Kathmandu. Work in the mobile dental clinic in Kathmandu. (B/L) *On Day 11 we will have a farewell thank you dinner for all of our volunteers.
Day 12: Fly from KTM to Paro. Drive to Thimphu. On arrival in Paro, meet with your Bhutanese guide and embark on your journey to Thimphu, which is nestled in a large valley near the Wangchu River and overshadowed by beautiful peaks. Overnight in Thimphu. (B/L/D)
Day 13: Thimphu. Enjoy a day of local sightseeing in Thimphu, including a visit to the Changangkha Lhakhang. Overnight in Thimphu. (B/L/D)
Day 14: Thimphu. After breakfast, return to Paro. Visit the Rinpung Dzong, also known as the “Fortress of a Heap of Jewels.” Overnight in Paro. (B/L/D)
Day 15: Taksang Hike. Early morning departure to visit the famous “Tiger’s Nest.” The two hour (one-way) trek offers spectacular views of the sacred monastery which is perched on a rock face 3,000ft above the valley floor. Overnight in Paro. (B/L/D)
Day 16: Paro – Kathmandu. Morning transfer to Paro International Airport for your return to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B)
Day 17: Depart Kathmandu. Transfer to the airport for your international flight home. (B)
Day 18: Return to US.
Clinic-Only Itinerary
Day 1: Depart the U.S.
Day 2: In transit to Kathmandu
Day 3: Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, a representative will meet you at the airport, and you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 4: Kathmandu. Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu. Afternoon project briefing at the clinic site where you will work for the next six days. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B/-/-)
Days 5-7: Kathmandu. Work in the mobile dental clinic. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B/L/‐)
Day 8: Kathmandu. Day off from clinic to rest. Half day sightseeing of Bhaktapur. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B/-/‐)
Days 9-11: Kathmandu. Work in the mobile dental clinic in Kathmandu. (B/L/‐)
Day 12: Depart Kathmandu. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Arrive home on day 13. (B/-/-)
Physical Demands
Volunteer dental clinics are fast paced and include a moderate amount of physical activity each day. On the Kathmandu dental service trip, you will need to:
- Walk approximately 30 minutes daily (15 minutes each way) to and from the clinic site.
- Be able to stand and/or walk (including climbing stairs) for approximately two hours at a time during sightseeing tours.
- Sleep with street noise (dogs, car horns, chickens, etc.) and have weak or no hot water at times.
- After orientation, be able to navigate the walk to clinic location and local restaurants.
- Be okay having limited or unstable access to Wi-Fi/internet.
- Be willing to eat primarily local Nepali food.