Arrive at Kathmandu airport, private transfer to your guesthouse.
Explore Kathmandu’s highlights; Swayambhunath Temple, Boudanath Stupa, and Thamel.
Traditional Nepalese dinner.
DAY 2
Kathmandu
Welcome to the Himilayas
Head out to the trail visiting nearby sites of Durbar Square and the Monkey Temple.
Nepalese street food tour for lunch.
Lukla: 2 nights
DAY 2
Lukla
Scenic flight
Scenic flight to Lukla. Check into your tea house and then head out to this vibrant town for lunch before a trek to Phakding which takes off from the edge of the village and descends into the alpine forests and through many towns of Tibetan influence and Buddhist character.
Namche Bazaar: 2 nights
DAY 3
Namche Bazaar
Trek up to Namche
A trek to reach an altitude of 3,445 meters, arriving at one of the most vibrant and remote high-altitude towns on earth: Namche Bazaar. The trail follows the river and passes through the alpine forests and crosses several villages and farming communities that add a rural element.
DAY 4
Namche Bazaar
Cultural tours
Hike up to the Sherpa museum for a guided cultural tour covering mountaineering history and new sustainability practices.
Continue to hilltop high for a breathtaking view of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, three of the world’s most iconic summits.
Return to town for a leisurely afternoon.
Tyangboche: 2 nights
DAY 5
Tyangboche
Monastery
After breakfast head down the valley with incredible photo opportunities along the way.
Riverside lunch before the long ascent to Tyangboche.
Visit a Buddhist holy site and experience the rituals.
Dingboche: 2 nights
DAY 5
Dingboche
Reaching altitudes
After breakfast, descend into enchanting Rhododendron forest towards the remote town of Pengboche for lunch.
Continue along the trail to the south face of Lhotse, the world’s fourth-highest summit.
Arrive in Dingboche and settle in for dinner.
DAY 6
Dingboche
Leisure day
Relax in the vicinity of the guesthouse and surrounding tea houses/coffee shops or take an optional walk up to the pass to enjoy the views.
Lobuche summit: 1 night
DAY 8
Lobuche summit
Thukla pass
Trek towards the infamous Thukla pass, where tributes are made to fallen climbers of surrounding mountains.
Witness Pumori, an impressive 7000-meter mountain.
Arrive at remote accommodation where there are no more tea houses.
Gorak Shep
DAY 9
Gorak Shep
Everest base camp
Take off towards Everest base camp, what you came for.
Stop at the last set of tea houses then pass the historic Khumbu Glacier.
Optional sunset climb to Kala Patthur before continuing to Gorak Shep to enjoy the achievement and surroundings.
DAY 10
Gorak Shep
Chopper to Kathmandu
Commence the 5-day hike back or take a chartered helicopter back to Kathmandu. Marvel at the many peaks from above and look back at your achievements for this unforgettable trek.