Mosaic Adventure Trek & Expedition

What Mosaic Adventure Trek & Expedition does

Mosaic Adventure Trek & Expedition (legal entity: Mosaic Adventure Pvt. Ltd.) is a Kathmandu-based, founder-owned adventure travel operator founded in 2009 by Rajendra Sapkota and Madhav Prasad. The company sells guided trekking, peak-climbing expeditions, cultural tours, wildlife safaris, and adventure activities (river rafting, mountain biking, helicopter and scenic flights) to international leisure travelers, with operations spanning Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The portfolio contains over 50 distinct itineraries organized into regional families (Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Makalu, plus Bhutan and multi-country combos), ranging from a USD 245 one-hour Everest scenic flight to a USD 4,870 24-day Mera + Island Peak expedition. Mosaic holds TAAN membership (ID 818), Nepal Tourism Board affiliation, and is registered in Nepal (63501/065/066, VAT 303739793), and has been a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award winner for 15 consecutive years (2011-2025) with over 970 verified reviews.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, high-ticket service commerce: customers book and pay a non-refundable deposit (10-100% of tour cost) online through mosaicadventure.com, with the balance settled in cash on arrival in Kathmandu. The core deliverable is a packaged trip including local guide services, porter logistics, restricted-area and national-park permits, teahouse or lodge accommodation, and emergency coordination. The company runs a dedicated content/SEO marketing engine (route guides, cost articles, packing lists, seasonal advice authored by the co-founders), maintains direct WhatsApp and email inquiry channels, and offers a private/customized trip planning service. Distribution also includes a B2B DMC travel-agent program for group bookings and a premium tier (Everest Panorama Luxury Trek, helicopter-return variants) aimed at higher-willingness-to-pay customers. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

The operational backbone is human capital rather than technology: a network of trained local Sherpa guides, porters, and tea-house relationships, with co-founder expertise (Sapkota 30+ years, Prasad 20+ years from porter to co-founder) anchoring route knowledge and safety protocols. The company does not operate a mobile app, has no disclosed API or proprietary technology, and has no patents or trademarks on file. The co-founders remain actively involved in client-facing operations and content production.

Name

Mosaic Adventure Trek & Expedition

Legal name

Mosaic Adventure Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://mosaicadventure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mosaic Adventure is a Kathmandu-based, founder-owned adventure travel operator (est. 2009) selling guided trekking, peak-climbing, and cultural tours across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet to international leisure travelers, with a 50+ itinerary portfolio and direct-to-consumer online booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Trekking and Expedition Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (487110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB), Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG), Technical Outdoor Guiding Services (Hiking, Trekking, Mountaineering) (THAAALAA), Adventure & Expedition Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAC), Pilgrimage Packages (Land-Only) Tour Operators (THAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Trekking packages
• Mountain expeditions
• Cultural tours
• Himalayan adventure travel
• Guided trekking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Package Tours and Trekking Expeditions: The company generates revenue through selling comprehensive trekking and tour packages that include guide services, logistics coordination, permit arrangements, and accommodation planning. Pricing is per person based on itinerary, duration, and services included. Payment structure typically involves a non-refundable deposit (10-100% depending on tour) at booking, with final balance paid in cash upon arrival in Kathmandu before the trip begins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mosaic Adventure Trek & Expedition sells guided trekking packages, mountaineering expeditions, cultural tours, wildlife safaris, and adventure activities (rafting, scenic flights, helicopter tours) across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. Offerings include everything from short day hikes to multi-week high-altitude expeditions, with packages bundling guide services, permits, accommodation booking, and logistics coordination. The company also provides a private customized trip planning service for bespoke itineraries.

Product overview

Mosaic Adventure Trek & Expedition is a Kathmandu-based adventure travel company operating since 2009 that offers a comprehensive portfolio of guided trekking, mountaineering, cultural tours, and adventure activities across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The product portfolio spans over 50 distinct tours and treks organized into regional families: Everest Region treks (including the flagship Everest Base Camp Trek and helicopter return variants, multi-pass routes, and Gokyo Lakes combinations), Annapurna Region treks (Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, Poon Hill, Mardi Himal), Langtang and Helambu treks, Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley, Kanchenjunga region treks, peak climbing expeditions (Mera Peak, Island Peak), cultural tours, wildlife safaris, river rafting, Bhutan tours, and helicopter/scenic flights. The company also offers private/customized trip planning services. The core offering is guide-led teahouse trekking with permits, accommodation booking, and logistics management, supplemented by premium lodge options and adventure add-ons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Everest Base Camp Trek

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 970 verified TripAdvisor reviews with consistent positive ratings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN)coreOthersMosaic Adventure is a registered member of the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN), member ID 818. TAAN membership indicates compliance with industry standards, ethical business practices, and regulatory requirements for operating trekking businesses in Nepal.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• G Adventures: Global adventure tour operator with a substantial Nepal and Bhutan product line. Comparable end-product for travelers but with much larger operational scale, multi-destination catalog, and reliance on global distribution versus Mosaic's local operator model.
• Intrepid Travel: Large global small-group adventure tour operator with active Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet itineraries. Significantly larger in scale and brand reach; comparable at the product-category level (guided adventure travel in the Himalayas) but operates a fundamentally different globalized business model.

Direct peers

• Ace the Himalaya: Nepal-focused trekking and expedition operator with a similar product range covering Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, peak climbing, and Bhutan extensions. Competes for the same Western trekker base through TripAdvisor rankings and SEO-driven direct bookings.
• Third Rock Adventures: Kathmandu-based adventure tour operator offering trekking, peak climbing, and multi-country tours in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. Operates a comparable digital-first booking model and overlapping restricted-area trek inventory (Manaslu, Mustang).
• Himalayan Local Guide: Nepal-based trekking and tour operator with a similar regional product set across Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and Manaslu. Competes for the same first-time and experienced trekker segments with comparable package pricing.
• Responsible Treks Nepal: Kathmandu-based operator emphasizing sustainable and community-focused trekking across Nepal. Overlaps directly with Mosaic's mainstream trekking portfolio and competes for eco-conscious travelers in the same booking channels.
• Nepal Hiking Team: Kathmandu-based trekking operator with a comparable offering across major Nepal trekking regions, peak climbing expeditions, and Bhutan tours. Competes on price, TripAdvisor reputation, and direct booking funnels targeting the same international adventure traveler segment.
• Himalayan Glacier Trekking: Kathmandu-based adventure travel company offering guided treks, peak climbing, and tours across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet with a similar direct-to-consumer online model and comparable product portfolio. Directly competes with Mosaic in EBC, Annapurna, and restricted-area treks.
• Nepal Gateway Trekking: Kathmandu-based trekking operator offering guided treks, peak climbing, and Bhutan tours with a comparable DTC website and TripAdvisor presence. Directly comparable in scale, regions served, and customer base.
• Adventure Treks Nepal: Nepal-based trekking and expedition company focused on the same Himalayan regions as Mosaic, including EBC, Annapurna, Langtang, and peak climbing. Targets a similar international adventure trekker segment via direct-to-consumer website bookings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mosaicadventure
• Facebookfacebook.com/MosaicAdventure
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mosaicadventure

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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