Mount Everest Advance Base Camp Trek
The Ultimate Himalayan Trek with optional ascent of Lhakpa Ri (23,100 feet)

Overview

Details

Trip length: 25 days, 14 nights hotels and local lodges, 8 nights camping
Dates: August 24-September 17, 2008. This trip is also available as a private/custom departure. Please contact us for details.
Cost: $6500 per person Land Only Cost based on a minimum group size of 6
Difficulty: 8 days EXTREME trekking, max. altitude - 21000 feet / 6400 meters
Trip Rating:
Includes: Price includes following services:
1. Experienced, Western trekking leader.
2. Experienced Sherpa guide and full Nepalese support staff.
3. Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast only.
4. Airport transfers in Kathmandu & Lhasa.
5. Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and Lhasa & en route as per itinerary with applicable entrance fees. 6. Transportation by Land Cruiser for group members and a support truck for Nepalese crew.
7. Hotels in Lhasa & other en route hotels as per itinerary with all meals and all meals while on trek.
8. Flight Kathmandu / Lhasa.
9. Yak & Yakmen to carry loads between BC & ABC.
10. Special permit to trek to ABC.
11. Transportation Zhangmu / Kathmandu.
12. Tibet Visa fee.

Your trip does not include:
1. International flights
2. Lunches and dinners while in Kathmandu
3. Travel Insurance
4. Nepalese Visa
5. Tips for porters and other trek staff
6. Departure tax on leaving Kathmandu
7. Miscellaneous expenses – souvenirs etc..

Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 - En route to Nepal - Depart USA for Nepal.

Day 3 - Arrive in Kathmandu. 4,265 feet. - Arrive in Kathmandu. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to our group hotel.

Days 4 & 5 - Free days in Kathmandu. - Two free days for sightseeing and exploring around Kathmandu.

Day 6 - Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa - Fly to Lhasa (12000 feet).

Days 7, 8 & 9 - Sightseeing in and around Lhasa - We will use these days for acclimatization and to visit some of the area's main attractions.

Day 10 - Drive to Gyantse - We begin our road journey to Everest Base Camp traveling the Friendship Highway to Gyantse.

Day 11 - Drive to Shigatse - It is only a 55 mile drive to Shigatse.

Day 12 - Drive to Shegar/New Tingri - Today's road climbs out of Shigatse to the frontier town of Lhatse.

Day 13 - Across the Pang La to Rongbuk - We depart Shegar on a rough road and cross the Pang La (5150 meters).

Day 16 - Trek to Camp 1 (5500 meters) - Today we trek from basecamp up to Camp I at 18000ft/5500 meters on the East Rongbuk Glacier.

Days 14 & 15 - To Everest Base Camp - Approximately 5 miles further, we arrive at the modern day Base Camp for Everest's north side.

Day 17 - Trek to Intermediate Camp (5760 meters) - We will move from Camp I (5500m.) to Intermediate Camp II (18890ft/5760m.).

Day 18 - Rest at Intermediate Camp. - A well earned rest and acclimatization day.

Day 19 - Trek to Camp 2 (5970m) - Today we trek up to Camp II (19580ft.).

Day 20 - Trek to ABC (6340m) and return to Camp 2. - Continuing up the ‘Miracle Highway’ we reach Camp III (20990ft/6400m.) known today as Advance Base Camp.

Day 21 - Return to Base Camp. - We retrace our steps back to Base Camp or optional ascent of Lhakpa Ri (23,100 feet).

Day 22 - Drive to Nyalam. Hotel. - We board our vehicles and drive out of this remote valley.

Day 23 - Drive to Kathmandu. Hotel. - After the border formalities, we cross the Friendship Bridge and continue our drive into Kathmandu.

Day 24 - In Kathmandu - Free day in Kathmandu.

Day 25 - Depart Kathmandu - Transfer to the airport for our return flights.

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