Meals

Daily breakfast Lunch and Dinner during the trek

Others

Necessary Permit and TIMS Applicable Taxes

Accommodation

Ramada Encore Kathmandu or a similar hotel in Kathmandu Basic lodge accommodation during the trek

Guide

An experienced and well-trained guide Necessary Porter

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The safety of our guests and staff is a top priority, and we are monitoring the evolving Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation closely. All of our guides are fully vaccinated to protect their safety and the safety of all visitors. We are taking recommended prevention and response measures, including: •Our Tour Guides will wear a mask throughout the tour and gloves when sanitizing, taking temperatures, opening/closing doors, and providing sanitizer to guests. •Guides will take their temperatures frequently to monitor for fever and will not work if they are sick. After an illness, a guide can return to work after receiving a negative test for COVID-19 or having no fever for 14 days. •Before leaving our dispatch, each Tour Guide will ensure that all surfaces in the vehicle are correctly sanitized and wiped down. • Before any guest enters the vehicle at their pickup location, our Tour Guide will use a non-contact thermometer to ensure that anyone with a fever or anyone traveling with others who have a fever (temperature must be less than 100.4ºF (38.0ºC)) do not enter the vehicle. •The front seat will be off-limits to guests. • If a guest jeopardizes the health and safety of another guest, a guide, or a partner employee or customer (e.g., refuses to wear a mask, refuses to abide by social distancing guidelines, etc.), they will be removed from the tour, and no refund will be issued. •During the excursion, our Tour Guides will be the only individuals to open and close the vehicle’s doors. •Guests will wear a mask for the duration of the tour, except in locations where masks are not required. Guests are required to supply their masks. Guests without masks will not be allowed to take the tour, and no refund will be given. Guests under age five or medically compromised will not be required to wear a mask per CDC guidelines. Children ages five and over are required to wear a face covering. •Guests will refrain from physical contact with our guide, other guests not in their party, partner staff, or other patrons while maintaining 6-foot social distancing guidelines. •At each stop, when guests exit the vehicle, our Tour Guide will use sanitary wipes to disinfect commonly touched areas inside the vehicle. •Upon returning to the vehicle, our Tour Guide will provide hand sanitizer or wipes for each customer. •At the end of each tour, all surfaces inside the vehicle will be sanitized and wiped down. •We will limit the number of guests on our tours to 8. •We are expanding our communications about our refund policy to ensure anyone who is not feeling well will receive a full refund for the tour is canceled. •Our leadership team will continue actively monitoring the recommendations from the CDC, WHO, and OHA and implement best practices accordingly. When you place your reservation, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and home address so that if we receive notification that a guest has tested positive for COVID-19, we can contact all other guests on that tour. As always, we will communicate clearly and directly about our plans and activities to continue to offer our tours in the safest possible environment.

Flights

Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight

Not included:

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International airfare and Nepal visa fee Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu Personal expenses like a phone calls, laundry, bar, and beverage, etc Tipping

Optional

Fly back to Kathmandu from Gorak Shep or Everest Base Camp -- USD 1300

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu

After landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), we will be greeted by a representative of Peregrine Treks, who will drop us off at our hotel. We then check in at the hotel, freshen up, and rest. In the evening, a welcome dinner will be hosted by Peregrine Treks. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

Accommodation: Ramada Encore, Kathmandu

Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Day 2: Fly To Lukla, Trek To Phakding
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Fly To Lukla, Trek To Phakding

We take an early morning flight to Lukla, where all Everest treks begin. We meet the rest of our team in Lukla and start trekking. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village, where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain that has never been climbed. From here, we gradually descend until Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.

Flight: 40 hrs Hiking: 3-4 hrs Travel Distance: 8 km

Maximum Altitude: 2,651m/8,698ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Note: As per the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, the Lukla flight will be from Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu. So, we will provide Kathmandu to Ramechhap and Ramechhap to Kathmandu transportation.
Day 3 Day 3: Phakding To Namche Bazaar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Phakding To Namche Bazaar

Our trail passes through a pine forest, and we continue walking on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages before reaching the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park. Then, after crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk along the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar, probably the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Hiking: 5-6 hrs Travel Distance: 11 km

Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4 Day 4: Acclimatization - Namche Bazaar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Acclimatization - Namche Bazaar

We can tour Namche Bazaar, the primary town of the Everest or Khumbu region, which has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. We can hike up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village. Today, we visit the Hillary School and a monastery that houses a yeti scalp! Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5 Day 5: Namche Bazaar To Tengboche
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Namche Bazaar To Tengboche

The trek until Phunki is an easy walk. We ascend towards Tengboche village, which houses the famous Tengboche monastery, the biggest monastery in the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00 pm, so if we reach there by 3 o’clock, we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.

Hiking: 5-6 hrs Travel Distance: 10 km

Maximum Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6 Day 6: Tengboche To Dingboche
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Tengboche To Dingboche

Our trail descends and passes through lush birch forests, confer, and rhododendron trees. While trekking, we can admire good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We walk downhill to Deboche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. We choose the upper Pangboche trail and admire the Himalayan vista and the Pangboche Monastery. We continue our walk to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche. It is a picturesque village with beautiful barley, potato, and buckwheat fields, complete with grazing animals dotted along those fields.

Hiking: 5-6 hrs Travel Distance: 9 km

Maximum Altitude: 4,360m/14,305ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7 Day 7: Dingboche: Acclimatization
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Dingboche: Acclimatization

Spending a day in Dingboche will help us acclimatize to the high altitude. Instead of staying idle, we climb a ridge behind the village and see six of the world’s tallest peaks, including Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Furthermore, we can also admire Cholatse and Taboche peaks. We see more Himalayan peaks rising above the Khumbu Khola Valley on our northwest. Lobuche West, Lobuche East, and Lhotse are the most dominant among those peaks. We can also admire the picturesque Imja Khola Valley and the beautiful Dingboche village from another location on the ridge. Overnight at Dingboche.

Maximum Altitude: 4,360m/14,305ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 8 Day 8: Dingboche To Duglha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Dingboche To Duglha

It is a relatively short journey from Dingboche to Duglha. We trek across a wide pass, a much-wanted change from walking on a straight line. Around the beginning of our trek today, we enjoy the company of the mighty Himalayas on all sides. The valley begins to narrow as we come closer to Dusa. We pass the campsite of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953. We begin to see Mt. Pumori as we continue on our trail. As our trail descends and curves, we bid goodbye to Mt. Pumori. We cross a stream and ascend to Duglha, a tiny village with a huge strand of prayer flags hanging across the valley. After reaching Duglha, we may walk for 45 minutes to an hour and visit the Memorial Shrine. Overnight in Duglha.

Hiking: 3-4 hrs Travel Distance: 4 km

Maximum Altitude: 4,600m/15,093ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 9 Day 9: Duglha To Lobuche
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Duglha To Lobuche

We ascend to the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The trail passes through the boulder-strewn slopes as we ascend Chupki Lara, a ridge that provides spectacular mountain views. The top of the ridge is filled with prayer flags and stones, memorial shrines of the climbers who lost their lives on Mt. Everest. As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we face several great peaks, including Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal. As we cross the Khumbu Glacier, we can also see Mt. Nuptse. Overnight in Lobuche.

Hiking: 2-4 hrs Travel Distance: 4 km

Maximum Altitude: 4,940m/16,208ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10 Day 10: Lobuche To Gorak Shep; Hike To Kala Patthar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Lobuche To Gorak Shep; Hike To Kala Patthar

Today, we begin the walk from Lobuche towards Gorak Shep, meandering on rough terrains. After 2 hours of walking, we will reach Gorak Shep, where we will have our lunch and rest for a while. After lunch, we hike on a fairly steep trail at a comfortable pace. As we climb the hill, we can see peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse. The views from the summit of Kala Patthar are outstanding, where we can see the world’s tallest mountain Everest and other mighty Himalayan peaks. After spending some time at the summit and soaking in the beauty from the vantage point, we walk back to Gorak Shep, which is relatively easier than hiking up to Kala Patthar. Overnight in Gorak Shep.

Hiking: 6-7 hrs Travel Distance: 13 km

Maximum Altitude: 5,545m/18,193ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11 Day 11: Hike From Gorak Shep To Everest Base Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Hike From Gorak Shep To Everest Base Camp

The trek to Everest Base Camp is not very difficult. However, we ascend and descend primarily on glacier paths and many meandering on rough terrains. As we reach the base camp, we enjoy the incredible melt patterns and admire the gently rounded ice towers on the upper part of the Khumbu glacier. The Everest Base Camp is stunningly beautiful. We can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbutse, and Pumori mountains from the base camp. We soak in the beauty and watch and count the stars while sleeping at the Everest base camp. Overnight in Base Camp (tented camp).

Hiking: 3-4 hrs Travel Distance: 3.6 km

Maximum Altitude: 5,364m/17,599ft

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 12 Day 12: Base Camp Exploration; Hike To Khumbu Icefall
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Base Camp Exploration; Hike To Khumbu Icefall

We woke up early today for our exploration at Everest base camp. After exploring the base camp, we proceed with a day hike ascent into the Khumbu Icefall. This day allows us to climb through the famous Khumbu Icefall almost half the way to the Lhotse Face for a fraction of the price and time. This trip could also be for us if we plan to climb Mt. Everest and want to get the experience on the mountain before taking the final step to conquer the world’s highest peak. We navigate through the icefall’s seracs and crevasses using fixed ropes and ladders. We will manage this and limit the risk of climbing in this area. After this, we will return to the base camp and rest well. Overnight in Base Camp (tented camp).

Maximum Altitude: 5,364m/17,599ft

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 13 Day 13: Base Camp To Gorak Shep To Pheriche
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Base Camp To Gorak Shep To Pheriche

We begin a long walk back along the same trail towards Gorak Shep and then onto Pheriche after wrapping up in the Everest base camp. We will descend along the Khumbu Glacier to arrive at Gorak Shep before continuing further down to Lobuche and finally to Pheriche, our stoppage tonight. Once at Duglha, we will cross the glistening Khumbu River gushing down from the glacier. Picturesque views of the Himalayan giants won’t stop keeping us afresh as we arrive at Pheriche. Overnight in Pheriche.

We will have an overnight option at Pangboche for warmer conditions. However, accommodations at Pheriche are much better and easier for elderly hikers.

Hiking: 6-7 hrs Travel Distance: 14 km

Maximum Altitude: 4,288m/14,069ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 14 Day 14: Pheriche To Namche Bazaar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Pheriche To Namche Bazaar

Today, we lose approximately 2,000 feet and walk on a trail with many ups and downs. We descend through a hillside filled with rhododendron and juniper trees and cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. We descend rapidly through the pine forest, where we can easily spot mountains, goats, pheasants, and other wild animals and birds common to the area. The path eventually reaches Sansa, from where we can enjoy great views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and the Nuptse mountains. We walk on winding trails, followed by another walk through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Hiking: 6-7 hrs Travel Distance: 20 km

Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 15 Day 15: Namche Bazaar To Lukla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Namche Bazaar To Lukla

We begin our trek to Namche Bazaar today on rocky terrain. It is primarily a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. We cross several suspension bridges and pass by monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla. After reaching Lukla, we spent the rest of the day as today was our last day in the mountains. Overnight in Lukla.

Hiking: 6-7 hrs Travel Distance: 19 km

Maximum Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 16 Day 16: Fly To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Fly To Kathmandu

We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping and sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey—overnight in Kathmandu.

Flight: 40 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

Accommodation: Ramada Encore, Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast

Note: As per the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, the Lukla flight will be from Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu. So, we will provide Kathmandu to Ramechhap and Ramechhap to Kathmandu transportation.
Day 17 Day 17: Final Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Final Departure

Our adventure in Nepal ends today. A representative from Peregrine Treks will drop us off at the Tribhuwan International Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight.

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Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu

Day 2: Fly To Lukla, Trek To Phakding

Day 3: Phakding To Namche Bazaar

Day 4: Acclimatization - Namche Bazaar

Day 5: Namche Bazaar To Tengboche

Day 6: Tengboche To Dingboche

Day 7: Dingboche: Acclimatization

Day 8: Dingboche To Duglha

Day 9: Duglha To Lobuche

Day 10: Lobuche To Gorak Shep; Hike To Kala Patthar

Day 11: Hike From Gorak Shep To Everest Base Camp

Day 12: Base Camp Exploration; Hike To Khumbu Icefall

Day 13: Base Camp To Gorak Shep To Pheriche

Day 14: Pheriche To Namche Bazaar

Day 15: Namche Bazaar To Lukla

Day 16: Fly To Kathmandu

Day 17: Final Departure

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