Summit Xperience 2009 Everest Base Camp Trek

Mt Everest, the highest mountain in the world, draws the very best mountaineers to it’s steep flanks every year. It also draws trekkers from all around the world to it’s base camp, a much safer, shorter and cheaper Mt Everest experience available to the fit hiker.

Our trek starts with a short flight from Kathmandu to the gateway village of Lukla. Here we meet our porters and yak team who will accompany us all the way to base camp at 17,200ft.

Along the route we will stay in small Sherpa tea houses enjoying warm hospitality and comfortable accommodation.

The price includes:

• Transfer to and from Kathmandu International Airport.
• Two nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu prior to the climb and one night accommodation after the climb. Double occupancy. Single occupancy rates available on request. Breakfast included.
• All meals on the trek.
• Flights to and from Lukla
• Assistant guides, porters
• All Sagarmatha National Park fees
• Colorado Training Hikes. Click here for more information or contact us

The price does NOT include:

• All round trip international flights to Kathmandu International Airport
• Lunches, dinners and snacks in Kathmandu
• Alcohol, additional beverages
• Laundry costs
• Sat Phone calls
• Tips. These are of course optional. You should budget on about $500 of tips throughout the trip. This includes all the trek staff and hotels staff. Cash is best – bring US Dollars in small denominations.

Everest Base Camp 2009 Itinerary

Day 1 Depart US

Day 2 Lost to dateline

Day 3 Arrive Kathmandu. You will be met by our gracious Sherpa staff who will transfer us to the Marshyangdi Hotel in Thamel, the bustling tourist area of Kathmandu. www.hotelmarshyangdi.com.

Day 4 You have a choice of activity today. You can either explore Kathmandu on your own, visiting shops, temples and local restaurants as you please. Alternatively take a short bus ride to the ancient town of Bhaktapur which is the third largest city in the Kathmandu valley. The city was once the capital of Nepal during the great Malla Kingdom from the 12th to the 15th century. Four square miles of land situated at an altitude of 1,401 meter from sea-level is a home to traditional art and architecture, pottery and weaving industries, rich local customs and culture, and the every-day life of Bhaktapur people. Bhaktapur is located at 14 km east of Kathmandu. There is an additional charge of $50 per person for this excursion. Later in the afternoon we will have a final gear check and team dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 5 Today we transfer to the domestic airport for a short flight to the village of Lukla where our trek really begins. After landing we will be met by our Sherpa staff. Our duffle bags will be strapped to a yak or carried by a porter to our tea house in Monzo, about 4 hours walking up the valley. You will be able to safely leave a bag at the Mashyangdi Hotel.

Day 6 Today we continue to the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu Valley, Namche Bazaar. We will spend two nights in this fascinating village. We will spend both nights is a comfortable lodge in order to help with our acclimatization.

Day 7 Rest day in Namche Bazaar. There is a great market to explore as well as your first views of Mt Everest.

Day 8 Hike to Tangboche Monastery

Day 9 Hike to Dingboche. We will again spent two nights here to help with our acclimatization

Day 10 Rest day in Dingboche

Day 11 Hike to Lobuche

Day 12 Hike to Gorak Shep. We will reach the tea house by lunch. Once we have eaten and rested we will take just a very light back pack and climb Kala Pattar, a peak overlooking Gorak Shep. From here you will get the most stunning views of Mt Everest. We descend and overnight in the simple but comfortable lodge

Day 13 Today is an exciting day! We will hike about 3 hours to Mt Everest base camp where teams of climbers will be making their preparations for their attempt on Mt Everest. After lunch in basecamp we return to the lodge in Gorak Shep.

Day 14 Gorak Shep to Pangboche.

Day 15 Pangboche to Kumjung.

Day 16 Kumjung to Namche Bazaar

Day 17 Namche Bazaar to Lukla.

Day 18 Fly to Katmandu. Transfer to hotel

Day 19 Day in Katmandu/spare day if not able to fly out of Lukla. This could be a day to sight see around Kathmandu if you did not get the chance at the start of the trip.

Day 20 Depart Katmandu for US.

Day 21 Arrive US

Additional Information

You can use your own travel agent, alternatively we recommend that you contact Dana Welch of the Travel Society. Dana has been working with Summit Xperience customers for many years. She is an expert at expedition travel requirements. She can be reached at (303) 563-6225 or via email at dana@travelsociety.com.

Dana will also be able to give you advice about travel insurance. Check with your provider regarding health insurance coverage.

Most travel insurance companies will expect you to purchase their policies within two weeks of paying your initial deposit for your upcoming adventure. This is usually the case if you expect to be covered for any pre-existing conditions.

You will most likely need to get some shots from your travel clinic or doctor prior to the trip. Consult EARLY.

A visa is required to enter Nepal. We recommend that you get your visa prior to traveling to Nepal. You can obtain the visa through Travel Docs which will expedite the process for you. www.traveldocs.com/np/

Alternatively you can get your entry visa when you arrive in Kathmandu International Airport. This is the cheapest option but may take quite a long time to get through passport control if you also have to buy a visa.

All prices are on double occupancy. If you are a single traveler we will try and pair you up with another same-sex single traveler. If you request single occupancy an addition fee will be incurred. Contact us for information.