Summiting the highest point of the world is the dream for every Everest Expedition climber. Conquering the famous Himalayan peak is an overwhelming experience. The mountain sits in the heart of Sherpa country. We Sherpa call the mountain Chomolungma, “Goddess mother of mountains”. The most popular and most successful route to the summit is from the south side in Nepal.
After your arrival, we will have a final gear check. Once ready, the Everest Expedition begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla Airport, you will hike for a few days to Namche Bazaar, known as the Sherpa capital of the Everest region. After Namche, you hike to the monastery of Tengboche. Finally, you’ll arrive at base camp, which will be your home for the upcoming weeks. Here, we’ll have a puja with the monks and lamas. This will send us off with prayers for a safe climb and return from the summit.
Compared to other expeditions, Everest Base Camp is the most luxurious base camp. In fact, fresh produce is flown in by helicopter every day to make sure all expeditions have optimal high altitude food & drinks available. From Everest Base Camp, you will start with acclimatization climbs and acclimatization periods at several camps. First, you’ll tackle the crossing of the notorious Khumbu icefall and the Lhotse face.
In time, you’ll climb from Camp 1 to Camp 4. Towards the final push to the top, you will climb over the famous Hillary Step, a balcony at the south side of the peak. At the summit, you are literally at the roof of the world. After reaching the top, you’ll descend back towards Everest Base Camp within a few days. Once back at Base Camp, we will make preparations for your return to Lukla. You will track back to Lukla via Namche Bazaar. Instead, a helicopter return is also possible. Finally, a flight back to Kathmandu ends your Everest Expedition.
Our itineraries are designed to be flexible. If you would like to modify this plan, let us know, and we will work with you to create a personalized trip.
Day 1: Arrival Nepal; pick up at the international airport and drop off at a hotel in Thamel Kathmandu
Day 2: Final preparations for the Everest Expedition
Day 3: Flight from Kathmandu / Ramechap to Lukla (0,5 hrs.) and trek to Phakding (2640 m – 3 hrs.)
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 5: Resting day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. Optional day hike to the Everest View hotel
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3867 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 7: Trek to Dingboche (4260 m – 4 hrs.)
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4930 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m – 6 hrs.)
Day 10 - 50: Mount Everest acclimatization climb and summit push
Day 51: Everest Base Camp clean up and preparations for return
Day 52: Trek to Pangboche
Day 53: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 54: Trek to Lukla (2800 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 55: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu / Ramechap (flight 0,5 hr.)
Day 56: Free day at leisure in Kathmandu
Day 57: Departure; pick up from the hotel and drop off at the international airport
Cost includes:
– Pick up and drop off from Kathmandu International Airport to the hotel
– Return flight Kathmandu/ Ramechap to Lukla and transfer to and from the domestic airport
– 4 nights hotel room in Kathmandu; breakfast included
– Teahouse room during trek
– Free use of tent equipment at base camp, including one tent per person and a light sleeping mattress; dining tent and heater, tables & chairs; toilet tent; cooking equipment
– During the expedition climb, 2 members in one dome tent, including a light sleeping mattress per member
– At Base Camp: Full board meals including breakfast/ lunch/dinner, tea/coffee/ hot chocolate/ hot water, cookies and, if possible, fresh fruit.
– During the climb alpine food meals
– Licensed and certified mountain guide. Well experienced and English speaking
– Experienced and certified climbing Sherpa
– Government liaison officer ; including wages, equipment, accommodation, etc.
– Porter and yak service for carrying luggage, tent equipment and climbing gear.
– Salary, food, accommodation and insurance for the mountain guide, climbing Sherpa, porters and cooking staff
– Climbing gear including: climbing harness, crampons, ice axe, helmet, climbing ropes, and a jumar
– Radio set and satellite phone during climb
– First Aid kit
– Emergency oxygen with mask and regulator
– Free use of one waterproof bag
– Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee, Mount Everest climbing permit, TREK card and local taxes
– Support of the Sherpa Heritage Trails head office in Kathmandu
Cost excludes:
– International flight to Kathmandu
– Nepal entrance visa
– Personal clothing, climbing gear and personal medical kit
– Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
– All other beverage bills, hot shower, internet services, laundry, and battery charge during the teahouse trek
– Cost of satellite phone calls
– Personal travel and climbing insurance
– Rescue operation charge in case of an emergency
– Any cost of hotel/ teahouse/ transport related to the member terminating earlier than the scheduled itinerary from the expedition/ trekking
– Any cost that arises due to a change of itinerary, like health issues, flight delay, natural calamities, etc.
– Gratitude and tips for the mountain guide, climbing Sherpa summit bonus, porters, and cooking staff.
