- 29 days for £2215 per person
- Email us about this tour
- Click to contact us
Everest Base Camp With Island Peak
Itinerary
Day 01
Depart UK
Day 02
Arrive Kathmandu
Meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Day 03 – B
Kathmandu
Today you will explore the old city of Kathmandu with a guided walking tour to Durbar Square via the tourist centre Thamel. Durbar Square is listed as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. It is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets dating back to the 12th and 18th centuries.
You will visit the Temple of the Living Goddess, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residential quarter and the Mahadeva and Parvati Temples.
Later you will drive to Swayambhunath, situated on the top of a hill west of Kathmandu. The temple is colloquially known as the ‘monkey temple’ because of the large tribe of roving monkeys who guard it.
In the afternoon receive a trek briefing and time to prepare.
Day 04 – B L D
Kathmandu [1300m] | Lukla [2800m] | Phakding [2656m]
In the early morning start for your flight to Lukla (45 minutes). You start your trek: setting off for a gentle walk to Phakding, a further 3 hours to the north. The trail leads through Lukla, past hotels, shops and airline offices to the edge of the Lukla plateau where the trail drops to meet the intersection of the Jiri trail at Chablung. From here the trail follows the Dudh Kosi north through the village of Ghat and then finally to Phakding.
Day 05 – B L D
Phakding | Namche [3450m]
From Phakding the trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley, staying 100m above the river on its west bank. The trail leads to Jorsale (2810m) where you enter the Sagarmatha National Park, and submit your trekking permits for checking. The trail then continues on an ever-steepening trail to Namche Bazaar. En route you cross the spectacular suspension bridge high above the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and the Dudh Kosi, and shortly after glimpse your first view of Everest, way off to the north-east. The trail to Namche is steep and long, but eventually you reach the remarkable Sherpa capital perched high on the hillside and dominated to the east by the immense bulk of Kwangde (6187m).
Day 06 – B L D
Namche Bazaar – Phortse Thangka
Day 07 – B L D
Phortse Tengka – Dole
Day 08 – B L D
Dole – Macheerma
Day 09 – B L D
Macheerma – Gokyo
Day 10 – B L D
Gokyo – Gokyo Ri – Gokyo
Day 11 – B L D
Gokyo – Phortse
Day 12 – B L D
Phortse – Pangboche
Day 13 – B L D
Pangboche – Duglha
Day 14 – B L D
Dughla – Gorak Shep
Day 15 - B L D
Gorak Shep [5184m] | Kala Pattar [5545m] | Gorak Shep
Today you will climb up Kala Pattar, a small, rocky peak on the southwest ridge of Pumori. Avoid rushing and do not strain yourself. It is a hard climb, but the view from the top surpasses the wildest imagination. The views from the summit of Kala Pattar are truly outstanding. The surroundings have an awe-inspiring and unnatural brilliance with Mount Everest rising above them all.
Day 16 – B L D
Gorak Shep | Everest Base Camp [5357m] | Gorak Shep
Leaving Gorak Shep you head out through a boulder-strewn area. Some of the rocks have inscriptions for the many climbers and Sherpas who have died in pursuit of the summit. The trial then crosses the moraine wall and descends to the Khumbu Glaciers, which you cross. Cairns mark the route, which changes the path frequently, so great care is required. The round trip from Gorak Shep-EBC-Gorak Shep takes around 6 hours.
Day 17 – B L D
Gorak Shep
Day 18 – B L D
Gorak Shep – Lobuche
Day 19 – B L D
Lobuche – Dingboche
Day 20 – B L D
Dingboche – Chukkung
Day 21 – B L D
Chukkung – Parayeshaya Gyab
Day 22 – B L D
Parayeshaya Gyab – Cl (5700m)
Day 23 – B L D
Cl- Imja Tse (6189 m)- Chukkung
Day 24 – B L D
Chukkung – Thyangboche
Day 25 – B L D
Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar
Day 26 – B L D
Namche Bazaar – Lukla
Day 27 – B
Lukla | Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu. The day is free for optional sightseeing and activities.
Day 28 – B D
Kathmandu
Today is free for leisure activities. Enjoy a traditional farewell dinner with cultural programme in the evening.
Day 29 – B
Depart Kathmandu
Drive to the airport, your guide will help you and bid you farewell.
Season
J F M A M J J A S O N D (Month to visit with Bold letter)
28 nights/29 days
From £2215 per person*
*on twin share basis
Costs Include
4 nights in Kathmandu
23 nights / 24 days trek as specified in the above itinerary with accommodations at the Tea Houses on the trekking trail on full board basis (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner only).
Island Peak climbing arrangements along with climbing Sherpa and camping facilities during the peak climbing portion.
Sherpa guide, Sherpa Sirdar and porters.
Everest National Park fee and TIMS CARD fee.
Airfare for Kathmandu / Lukla / Kathmandu
Airfare for Kathmandu / Lukla / Kathmandu for Sherpa guide.
Sherpa Equipment fee.
Special permit for Island Peak Climbing fee
Costs Exclude
International airfares, airport taxes etc.
Expenses of personal nature such as beverages, laundry bill, camera fees, telephone bills etc.
Insurance of any sort, emergency evacuation and any extra cost arises during the entire trip due to the natural calamities, political disorder and due to any reason which is beyond the control of Himalayan Footsteps.
Any other services which are not mentioned in service include section above.
Garbage Deposit fee of US$ 125 per person.
Map
Included
Contact Us Now
Talk to someone who knows about Everest
At Himalayan Footsteps we’ve all been to the Himalayas, so let us give you a call to tell you more about it. Fill in some information here and we’ll get back to you.
With Himalayan Footsteps . . .
- You're protected
- And Everest is too
