Wilderness Medicine CME

Annapurna Sanctuary CME Trek

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October 10 - 23, 2027
October 8 - 21, 2028

14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS from $3,975

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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

Sunrise at Annapurna mountains range, Machapuchere mountain
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The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek—also known as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek—is truly spectacular.

One of Nepal’s shortest major treks, it delivers an extraordinary blend of rich cultural immersion and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on Earth. This is a rare journey into the heart of the Himalaya—an experience few will ever have the opportunity to enjoy.

Our adventure begins in Kathmandu, a vibrant, bustling city where ancient traditions and diverse cultures intertwine. From there, a short flight takes us to the lakeside city of Pokhara, the gateway to the world’s tallest mountain range.

The trail winds through one of the deepest gorges on the planet, eventually leading to Annapurna Base Camp, a natural amphitheater encircled by towering Himalayan peaks. Along the way, we pass through bamboo forests and terraced fields, and connect with the warm, resilient mountain communities who call this region home.

Each evening, we relax in comfortable lodges, gathering for pre-dinner CME lectures—combining meaningful learning with an unforgettable high-altitude adventure.

Nepal Map Annapurna

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Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Wilderness & Expedition Medicine CME

Dates & Pricing

Our trips typically sell out, so we recommend booking early to secure your spot. Prices are based on double occupancy.

Qualifications: The trek to Annapurna Base Camp is physically demanding and participants should be in good overall condition. No prior trekking or mountaineering experience is required. A spirit of adventure, flexibility, and a willingness to embrace long days on the trail and the inherent challenges of mountain travel are essential.

Trip includes: This trip includes three hotel nights in Kathmandu and two hotel nights in Pokhara, along with selected guided sightseeing in Kathmandu. Round-trip airfare between Kathmandu and Pokhara is included, as well as a professionally guided trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Porters and yaks will carry group gear during the trek, and all meals are provided while on the trail, with select meals included in Kathmandu.

Trip does not include: Medical evacuation insurance and helicopter transport—whether required for medical reasons or due to unforeseen weather delays—are not included.

October 10 - 23, 2027

$4,075 per person

$789 Optional CME Cost
(16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™)

$150 Nepal Government tax

Available - Filling Quickly

October 8 - 21, 2028

$4,300 per person

$789 Optional CME Cost
(16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™)

$150 Nepal Government tax

Available - Filling quickly

Annapurna Base Camp

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Testimonials From Your Colleagues

5.0 from 12 reviews

There is no better Wilderness Medicine course. Guide staff and logistics were great. Chemistry of the group was great.

David Chenault, MD

Another fantastic CME! I cannot recommend this company and these wilderness CME courses enough! They are well thought out, well executed and very thoughtful.

Alison McClary 2025 · Google

Excellent education supplied on the CME trips partnered with Bio Bio Expeditions. I've been on 6 trips and the speakers have always been excellent and engaging. A really fun way to get CME with a couple relevant lectures a day.

Reed Brozen 2025 · Google

Thanks again for hosting a great trip! It was like the summer camp that I wish I had gone on as a kid. What a great escape to not worry about anything and let you plan our activities and food. It was a little hard to return to my office and the real world afterwards.

Su Yi, MD

Our group included both medical and non-medical hikers and all had an amazing experience. The guides were very informative and went out of their way to make sure all skill levels were able to complete the trek. The lecture format was flexible and adjusted to our hiking days. This was our second trip with Bio Bio and we will certainly be back.

Leslee Jaeger 2023 · Google

Faculty was exceptional, inspirational and funny. The faculty has amazing experience that they communicate magnificently! Course content was balanced and interesting. Guide staff was skilled and wonderful. Perfect trip itinerary. Excellent meals.

Dave Montgomery, MD

This was such a great opportunity to experience hands on learning with wilderness experts. Era and Brian were great educators and awesome travel companions!

Topher Slade October 2026 · Google

The Annapurna Sanctuary trek was my sixth Bio Bio/WME trek and as usual it was well planned with great guiding and accommodations. I'm already planning my next trek.

Paul Dom 2025 · Google

Amazing group of people to travel with!

Dannette Hermeier 2024 · Google

Amazing trip, made possible by the confidence and competence of some great guides and porters. Santiago Ibanez of Bio Bio, in cooperation with the guides and porters of Shangri La Nepal Trek, worked together to make this trip very well put together. Several members of our group experienced unexpected medical emergencies and I always felt that things were very much under control and dealt with professionally. The depth of knowledge and understanding of the culture and geography by the people leading us was second to none.

Sean Wilson 2023 · Google

My daughter Taylor had an incredible time. After this experience, she is determined to reach for the stars and become a doctor. The CMEs and getting to know doctors who inspired her along the way really have a profound effect on her

Whitney Parsons Justice

A truly magical experience. Our trip was nothing short of fantastic — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience we hope to repeat. We took the trip as a combination honeymoon and family vacation. Our group of seven ranged in age from mid-20s to late 60s and everyone had a wonderful experience. We felt welcomed the entire time.

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Faculty for the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Wilderness & Expedition Medicine CME

Oct 11 - 24, 2026 TRIP FACULTY

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Brian Gee, MD

Medical Director of NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School). Family physician who has spent the majority of his career working in rural ER and acute care settings. His wilderness medicine training has included the DiMM certification.

COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES

  • Altitude Illness
  • Hypothermia
  • Frostbite and Other Cold Injuries
  • Environmental Heat Illness
  • Traveler's Diarrhea, Giardia & Other Waterborne Wilderness Infections
  • Surviving the Unexpected Night Out
  • Lightning Injuries
  • Improvised Medical and Trauma Care
  • Management of Fractures and Dislocations
  • Preparing for Foreign Travel
  • Backcountry Medical Kits
  • Wilderness Wound Management
  • Patient Assessment in Wilderness Settings
  • Wilderness Dermatology
  • Marine Hazards & Envenomations
  • Snake Envenomation

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.

This trip is planned, outfitted and conducted by Bio Bio Expeditions, or subcontractors arranged by Bio Bio Expeditions. Please note that Wilderness and Travel Medicine, LLC is responsible for the CME Educational content only. Wilderness and Travel Medicine reserves the right to change or substitute the faculty for any CME course without advance or prior notice to participants.

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