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The journey
Experience the ultimate high-altitude adventure on a 60-day expedition to the world's highest peak. Travel from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp, then progress through acclimatization rotations at Camps I, II, and III before making your summit push via the legendary South Col Route. Throughout the journey, benefit from expert Sherpa support, oxygen systems, medical supervision, weather forecasting, and full base camp logistics. With breathtaking Himalayan vistas, demanding glacier terrain, and comprehensive expedition support, this is a once-in-a-lifetime mountaineering experience on Mount Everest.
At the edge of the Earth, experience a moment that is silent, weightless, and eternal.
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At a glance
Day by day
Arrive in Kathmandu and receive a warm, eager welcome.
Settle into your hotel, which becomes your first base and temporary sanctuary.
Meet your team for the first time and prepare for the expedition.
Spend the evening resting, recovering, or taking a quiet walk through the vibrant alleys of Thamel.
Rest and focus on preparation for the expedition.
Check your gear, fill out forms, and attend government briefings.
Experience moments of anxious silence mixed with laughter as strangers become teammates.
Listen to the expedition leader's stories of previous ascents, inspiring and humbling you.
End the day resting, letting the city's hum fade away while Everest stirs in your dreams.
Take a short but thrilling flight to Lukla's hillside airstrip.
Begin the trek from Lukla.
Descend through pine-scented forests and cross swaying suspension bridges.
Reach the village of Phakding.
Walk along paths lined with stone walls inscribed with prayers and whirling prayer flags.
Hear the river hum below and feel the rhythm of trekking settle into your body.
Climb past prayer wheels and colourful Mani walls toward Namche with the Dudh Koshi River rushing below.
Experience a steep climb that serves as an initiation into Sherpa culture and mountain life.
Hear birdsong mixing with the soft clink of yak bells while crossing high bridges and forest paths.
Arrive in Namche, which opens its amphitheatre-shaped arms beneath starry skies at night.
Stay in Namche for acclimatization while remaining active with short treks.
Trek to nearby viewpoints for the first glimpse of Everest on the horizon.
Visit the Sherpa museum and local markets to experience local culture.
Descend to rest and prepare for the road ahead, allowing the body to acclimatize.
Experience the chillier air, sharper light, and learn the first lesson in mountain patience.
Trek along a path winding through carved rocks and meandering rivers.
Visit the stunning Tengboche Monastery and enjoy quiet reflection.
Descend to the gentle meadows of Dibuche for an overnight stay.
Observe soft pines lining the hills and distant peaks peeking above the treetops.
Listen to monks chanting, their voices floating on the wind and enhancing the serene atmosphere.
Leave the treeline behind and enter a boulder desert of scrub and open high-altitude terrain.
Arrive at Dingboche, nestled under the shadow of Ama Dablam, feeling like a remote frontier post.
Observe the deep, sharp blue of the sky above, seeming closer and older.
Notice prayer stones scattered along the trail, serving as spiritual markers and reminders of the ancestors.
Feel the thin air with every breath as you trek.
Pass frozen memorials honouring climbers who lost their lives, offering solemn reminders of the challenges ahead.
Arrive at Lobuche, a town surrounded by ice and remembrance.
Trek slowly through glacial moraine and serene landscapes, experiencing a profound, reflective silence.
Arrive at the legendary Everest Base Camp, your home for the next several weeks.
See colourful tents scattered along the glacier's edge like wildflowers in a frozen garden.
Experience the sense of dreams being built one step at a time.
Hear the roar of the Khumbu Icefall nearby, a vivid reminder of the mountain's living presence.
The mountain teaches us patience. We ascend and descend in planned rotations, building strength and knowledge of the route.
Camp I (6,065m): Hidden beyond the Khumbu Icefall - an ocean of creaking ice and trembling ladders.
Camp II (6,750m): Nestled under the soaring Lhotse Face, a wind-battered outpost where we rest and regroup.
Camp III (7,300m): Perched on the Lhotse wall, this icy ledge tests nerves and lungs. Each rotation adds depth to our readiness. Friendships deepen, skills sharpen, and the summit begins to whisper more clearly.
Between climbs, rest days at Base Camp become moments of meditation and bonding. Every ascent shapes the soul a little more.
The final approach begins as a perfect summit window opens.
Camp IV/South Col (7,900m): Step onto the doorstep of the Death Zone.
Summit Night: Move under a canopy of stars, pushing toward the top with grit, prayer, and breathless hope.
Reaching the summit represents more than standing on a peak - it embodies everything endured to get there.
At the edge of the Earth, experience a moment that is silent, weightless, and eternal.
Honour the mountain with care and responsibility.
Spend the final day at Base Camp in reflection, gratitude, and cleanup.
Notice the air feels different, signalling a sense of completion.
Move slowly, yet feel your spirit full.
Recognise that Everest leaves nothing untouched, not even the soul.
Experience the descent as if returning from a dream.
Breathe more easily while walking through alpine meadows and stone-lined trails to Pheriche.
Feel the body lighten and conversations flow naturally.
Enjoy smiles that come more easily, earned and genuine.
Experience familiar paths feeling brand new.
Enjoy laughter, lighter packs, and stories that already feel like myths.
Arrive in Namche as changed people.
Savour the comfort of warm tea and bustling streets while Everest lingers in every heartbeat.
Trek the final stretch back to Lukla, where the journey began.
Share a last tea with the team and perhaps shed a quiet tear or two.
Celebrate bonds forged in snow and shadow that now feel like family.
Conclude the chapter gently under prayer-flag skies.
Experience a surreal flight back to Kathmandu.
Return to the city greeted by soft beds, warm showers, and the weight of memories.
Notice honking taxis replacing the crunching snow of the mountains.
Carry a part of the mountain within you - the silence and stillness never leave.
Enjoy a leisure day in Kathmandu with the freedom to roam temples or buy souvenirs.
Relax in a cafe while gazing toward the distant Himalayan peaks.
Feel the mountain living within you, carrying its presence everywhere.
Experience the city's buzz contrasting with the inner stillness from Everest.
Even amidst crowds, let the quiet of Everest stay with you.
Bid farewell with a heart full of stories and a soul shaped by ice and sky.
Leave not just as a climber, but as someone who touched the roof of the world.
Recognise that your journey may end at the airport, but the mountain will echo with your steps forever.
Embrace the sentiment that this is goodbye, but never truly the end.
The route
The fine print
Arrival and Departure: Airport to hotel transfers and back by private vehicle
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu: 4 nights in a 5-star hotel on a sharing bed and breakfast plan
Welcome Dinner: One dinner in a standard tourist restaurant in Kathmandu with office staff
Cargo Clearance: Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal customs with applicable charges
Permit: Expedition royalty and permit fee for Nepal government to climb Mt Everest, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit
Icefall Fee: Khumbu Icefall climbing charge to Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee
Liaison Officer: One government liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation
Garbage Management: Stool shipment transfer and garbage deposit fees
Insurance: Medical and emergency rescue insurance for all Nepalese staff during trek and expedition
Map: Trekking and climbing map provided
Duffle Bag: One duffle bag per member
Member Transportation: Helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and return via Lukla on a sharing basis
Expedition Equipment Transportation: All necessary expedition equipment transported from Kathmandu to Lukla by air cargo and from Lukla to Base Camp by porters or yaks, and returned the same way
Member Luggage: Up to 60 kg per member carried by porters or yaks, with extra charges for overweight luggage
Food and Lodging During Trek: Three meals per day, including tea, coffee, and hot water, with accommodation at hotels, lodges, or tea houses on a sharing basis
Basecamp Logistics: Full board support with three meals a day, including tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, fresh vegetables, meat, fruits, and comfortable box tent accommodation
Porter: One porter per member to and from Base Camp
Base Camp Staff: Experienced and trained cook and kitchen helpers as required
Staff Salary and Allowance: All Nepalese staff and porter wages, equipment, food, and clothing provided
Base Camp Tent: Individual box tent for each member
Base Camp Equipment: Single tent, foam mattress, pillow, dining tent, kitchen tent, communication tent, toilet, shower tent, staff tent, store tent, tables, chairs, and all cooking gear
Heater: Heater in dining and other necessary camps
Solar, Generator, and Light: One solar panel and generator for lights, battery charging, and electronics
Medical Checkup: Two medical checkups for each climber at Base Camp before the summit attempt
Bakery and Bar at Base Camp: Bakery and bar available for team members
Training: Oxygen, mask regulator, ice wall, and ladder training at Base Camp by a certified guide
High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: One licensed Sherpa per member throughout the climb from Base Camp to summit and back
Assistance: Sherpa assistance for carrying gear to high camps
Climbing Sherpa Salary and Allowance: Salary, equipment, food, and clothing provided for Sherpas
Bonus: Carry bonus and route fixing charges for Sherpas
Oxygen Bottle: Six summit oxygen bottles per member and three for each high-altitude Sherpa
Oxygen Mask and Regulator: One set per member and Sherpa
Backup Oxygen Mask and Regulator: One set available at Base Camp for emergencies
High Camp Service: High altitude tents, cooking gas, pots, high food supply, and group climbing gear, including fixed and dynamic ropes
High Camp Kitchen and Dining: Cook, kitchen, and dining tents at Camp I and Camp II
High Altitude Tent Sharing: Two members per tent in high camps
Rope Fixing Team: Experienced Sherpas fix the route to the summit at no extra charge
Walkie-talkie: Communication from Base Camp to the mountain and back
Permits: Satellite phone and walkie-talkie permits for all members and staff
Weather Forecast: Regular weather forecasts from Meteotest, Bern, Switzerland during the expedition
Medical Kit: Comprehensive medical kit for members and staff
Certificate: Everest climbing certificate issued after a successful summit
Souvenir: Memento provided at the end of the trip
Air Fare: International flight airfare to and from Kathmandu
Nepal Entry Visa Fee: Nepalese visa fee is $125 USD for 90 days
Lunch and Dinner: Meals during stay in Kathmandu, including in case of early return from trekking or expedition
Extra Nights in Kathmandu: Additional accommodation in Kathmandu for early arrival, late departure, early return from trekking or expedition, or domestic flight cancellation
Insurance Policy: Insurance covering medical and high-altitude evacuation costs, including trip cancellation, interruption, rescue, air evacuation, medical treatment, and repatriation, is mandatory, with a copy provided before arrival
Personal Expenses: Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, bottled water, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and alcoholic beverages during the trek and in Kathmandu; soft drinks are provided at Base Camp
Personal Climbing Equipment: Clothing, packing items, bags, personal medical kit, and all personal trekking and climbing gear
Toiletries: Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other hygiene items
Filming: Special filming, camera, and drone permit fee
Internet Service: Internet available during the trek at a charge, but not included in the package
Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for each climbing Sherpa, minimum $2000 USD
Tips: Minimum $200 USD per member for porters, guides, and staff, and $500 USD for Base Camp and high camp staff
Extra: Any services or activities not mentioned in the itinerary or included in the cost inclusions
Conquering Mount Everest requires planning, resilience, and respect for nature.
Climbing Route Overview: South Col Route (Nepal side), Base Camp 5,364 m, Summit 8,848.86 m.
Key Camps: Camp I 6,065 m Khumbu Icefall, Camp II 6,400 m Western Cwm, Camp III 7,200 m Lhotse Face, Camp IV 7,950 m South Col, Summit 8,848.86 m.
Expedition Duration: 60-65 days, April-June 2026, including acclimatization, rotation climbs, rest days, and summit push periods.
Arrive early in Kathmandu for briefings, equipment checks, and permit processing.
Permits & Documentation: Government-issued Everest Climbing Permit, Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, TIMS Card, valid passport, visa, and insurance documents, all handled by the expedition team.
Experience & Fitness Requirements: Prior 6000-7000 m climb experience recommended, excellent endurance, rope handling, and ice climbing skills required, intensive pre-expedition training suggested.
Health, Safety & Medical Support: Mandatory medical screening before departure, oxygen systems and medical tents at Base Camp, insurance covering 9,000 m altitude compulsory, 24/7 medical supervision, and emergency helicopter rescue readiness.
Essential Gear: Down suit 8000m+ and thermal layers, crampons, double boots, harness, helmet, ice axe, climbing gloves, headlamp, carabiners, oxygen system, -40°C sleeping bag, mountaineering tent, energy supplements, hydration systems, full checklist provided, all fixed ropes, group gear, and oxygen managed by the expedition team.
Acclimatization & Training: Rotation climbs between Camp I-III for gradual altitude adaptation, rest periods and health monitoring at Base Camp, optional pre-summit training climb on Lobuche Peak, led by IFMGA-certified Sherpa leaders.
Weather & Summit Window: Optimum summit period mid-late May, real-time forecasts from professional meteorologists, flexible scheduling for the best summit opportunity.
Meals & Accommodation: Heated dining tents and hygienic kitchen at Base Camp, high-altitude rations and energy meals for upper camps, 4-5 star hotel stay in Kathmandu before and after the expedition.
Satellite phone carried by Sherpa and available for members at a charge.
Internet service at Base Camp is available at a charge.
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