Itinerary
Day 01 | Arrival Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft) |
Day 02 | Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft): Sightseeing and Preparation |
Day 03 | Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek |
Day 04 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours |
Day 05 | Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): Acclimatization Day |
Day 06 | Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours |
Day 07 | Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5-6 hours |
Day 08 | Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 5-6 hours |
Day 09 | Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft) and back to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft): 6-7 hours |
Day 10 | Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft] and back to Lobuche (4940m/16,207ft): 7-8 hours |
Day 11 | Lobuche to High Camp (5,400m/17,712ft) afternoon Pre-Climb Training: 3-4 hours |
Day 12 | Lobuche High Camp to Lobuche summit (6,119m/20,070 ft) and back to high camp: 8-10 hours |
Day 13 | Lobuche High Camp to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 6-7 hours |
Day 14 | Rest day in Chhukung |
Day 15 | Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours |
Day 16 | Island Peak Base Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft), back to base camp: 10-12 hours |
Day 17 | Reserved day |
Day 18 | Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours |
Day 19 | Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours |
Day 20 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours |
Day 21 | Fly to Kathmandu |
Day 22 | Final Departure |
Inclusions
Cost Included:
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- Tented accommodation during the climb
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- English speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide(leader), climbing guide (leader) and assistant guides
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- Trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map
- All necessary paper work; trekking and climbing permits
- Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
- Group mountaineering (climbing) equipments
- Medical kit (carried by your guide)
- All government and local taxes
Exclusions
Cost Excludes:
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around .5 per kg)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Personal climbing equipment
- Personal climbing guide if requested
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- Tips for guides and porters
- Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section