Over View
Everest is more than a mountain and the journey to its base camp is more than just a trek. Along a route dubbed by some as the steps to heaven, every bend in the trail provides another photo opportunity beautiful forests, Sherpa villages, glacial moraines, and foothills. For active adventurers not afraid to break a sweat, our full trekking support staff will bring you close to local cultures before opening a window to the top of the world.
Itineraries
Day 1
Kathmandu
Arrive at any time.
Day 2
KathmanduPhakding
Catch the mountain flight to Lukla, enjoying stunning views of the Himalayas. Meet the Sherpas and begin the trek to Phakding.
Day 3
PhakdingNamche Bazaar
Hike to Namche Bazaar, gateway to Everest Base Camp and spend two nights acclimatizing for the trek.
Day 4
Namche Bazaar
An acclimatisation day allows for an excursion to Thame and Khumjung, the green village.
Day 5
Namche BazaarThyngboche
Set out on a 67 hr trek through woods and rhododendron forests before arriving in Tengboche.
Day 6
ThyngbocheDingboche
Trek to Dingboche, crossing bridges and rivers with sweeping views of the Himalayan region. Spend 2 nights here to acclimatize.
Day 7
Dingboche
Today is an acclimatization day. Opt to hike to Chhukung or Nagarzhang Peak.
Day 8
DingbocheLobuche
Hike through alpine meadows and summer yak pastures towards the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche, which has spectacular views of Nuptse.
Day 9
Everest Base Camp
Today includes a challenging climb past the Khumbu Glacier, arriving in Nuptse. Cross the Changri Glacier to Gorakshep, and then enjoy the highlight of reaching Everest Base Camp.
Day 10
Gorak ShepPheriche
Enjoy an early morning trek to Kala Pattar for stunning sunrise views of Everest and surrounding vistas. Later, descend to Pheriche.
Day 11
PhericheKyangjuma
Descend through Pangboche, with its great gompa, to Kyangjuma.
Day 12
KyangjumaMonjo
Continue our descent, staying in the small village of Monjo for the evening.
Day 13
MonjoLukla
The final day of our trek takes us back to Lukla, where we have a chance to relax after the rigorous adventure we just undertook.
Day 14
LuklaKathmandu
Catch the short flight back to Kathmandu, where the rest of the day is free for shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing in one of the many rooftop cafs.
Day 15
Kathmandu
Depart at any time.
