Everest BC & Island Peak

At 8848m Mount Everest is the world’s highest peak and a trek to the base from either the Nepalese or Tibetan side is a once in a lifetime journey. We combine this unforgettable trip with additional visits to the Ama Dablam basecamp, a crossing of the Cho La pass and a visit to the Gokyo Valley. For those with an extra appetite for adventure we offer an extension to climb Island Peak .

Dates:

May 1 to 21,  2013
October 15 – November 4, 2013 & 2014
November 4 - November 24, 2013 & 2014 CONFIRMED FOR 2013

Private trips:

We can offer this program with the highest quality ground services and our full-time local staff for any date of your choosing, for single persons to groups up to 15 members, and with a variety of options and add-ons. Contact us for full details.

Price:

US$2450 for full service trek

US$700 for an optional climb of Island Peak

Inclusions:

All services Kathmandu – Kathmandu

Positions Open:

12 per trip

About Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam

At 8,848m, Mt. Everest is the highest peak on Earth. Known locally by the name of Chomolungma, which means “Goddess Mother of The Earth “, Everest is located on the Nepal-Tibet border in the high Himalayan range.

Ama Dablam means “Mother and Pearl Necklace” and is an amazingly beautiful mountain that many consider the most stunning in the region. For several days, Ama Dablam will dominate the sky for anyone trekking to the Mount Everest region . The base camp below South West Face ranks among the most beautiful base camps in the Himalayas.

Field Touring & Mount Everest

Our treks to Everest base camp and climbs on Ama Dablam and our general operations here are well tried and tested. Our experience, combined with the best local support and organisation, ensures that members receive the absolute maximum of time in the areas which warrant it most.

Our Nepal trekking programs are designed to maximise your time in the mountains and to compliment that with ample opportunity for shopping and sightseeing in towns. We stay in the best tourist guest houses, and utilise high quality field tents and messing services on the trail.

Trek Overview

Our 21 day program through the Khumbu will include a visit to the Ama Dablam base camp and trekking members will have a chance to observe first-hand the details of a major himalayan expedition.

Our trip will begin in Kathmandu with a day spent visiting the cities major religious and cultural. locations and an orientation to this fantastic city. With the significant political changes in the last year we are excited that the safety of tourism is once again on the rise in Nepal.

Our major effort gets under way the next morning with an early flight to Lukla and an easy walk down to the Dudh Khosi river and our first night at altitude. The next day the trek brings us along raging rivers, wilds bridge crossing and through pine forests to the bustling town of Namche Bazaar at 3450 meters. After a few days of acclimatizing walks to town of Kumjung and the Thame monastery we depart for the famed Thyngboche monastery and spend a quiet night among the Rhododendrons in Deboche. The next day brings us to Ama Dablam Base camp and up close views of one of the worlds most beautiful peaks. Members will have the opportunity to trek up towards C1 the following day for a view of the SW ridge rarely seen by trekkers. We will then make our way towards Everest by way of Dingboche, Lobuche and finally Gorak Shep. After a day trip to Kala Pattar and stunning views of Everest we will descend to Lobuche and begin the exciting crossing of the Cho La pass which will take us across to the Gokyo Valley before returing to Namche.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Marshyangdi Hotel

Day 2 Free day in Kathmandu to see the city sights and do final shopping

Day 3 Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2652m)

Day 4 Trek to Namche (3446m)

Day 5 Rest/Acclimatization day in Namche. Walk to Kumjung.

Day 6 Trek to Thame or to Kunde Ri

Day 7 Trek to Deboche

Day 8 Trek to Ama Dablam BC or stay Pangboche

Day 9 Rest/Acclimatization day BC.or visit Ama Dablam BC

Day 10 Trek to Dingboche

Day 11 Trek to Lobuche

Day 12 Trek to Gorak Shep climb Kala Patar

Day 13 Visit Everest BC and descend to Lobuche

Day 14 Lobuche to Dzongla

Day 15 Dzongla to Thagnag

Day 16 .to Gokyo and climb Gokyo Ri for sunset

Day 17 Gokyo ri for sunrise and/or visit Gokyo lakes

Day 18 Trek to Dole.

Day 19 to Namche.

Day 20 to Lukla

Day 21 fly to KTM.

Day 22 Day free in KTM

Day 23 fly home

Options

For members who would like to extend the trip by a few days it is possible to visit Gokyo, Gokyo Ri and the lakes above Gokyo as well. At the conclusion of the trip there will be an opportunity to climb Island peak (approx 650usd) or simply trek up to Chukung Ri. Please discuss the option with is us at any time.