Everest Basecamp Christmas New Year’s Trek + Optional Island Peak

General overview

Mt. Everest was first climbed in 1953 by Hillary and Tenzing. Their base camp was at Gorakshep, which we will visit along our adventure. Our trek to the base of the highest mountain in the world allows you to enjoy the incredible beauty of Nepal and walk to a very high altitude on good snow-free paths, providing spectacular views of Everest and the surrounding Himalayan giants. The trip includes a day hike to the top of Kala Patthar; where some of the most famous pictures of Everest have been taken.

Itinerary

1) Arrive in Kathmandu
2) Orientation
3) Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2,840 meters/9,318 feet. Trek to Phakding, where we stay at a teahouse, 2650 meters/8,694 feet.
4) Walk to Namche Bazaar 3,440 meters/11,286 feet.
5) Rest, acclimate, and relax in Namche Bazaar.
6) Trek to Pangboche, 3,985 meters / 13,074 foot.
7) Walk along to the village of Dingboche, 4,410 meters / 14,469 feet.
8) Rest in Dingboche.
9) Walk to the village Lobuche, 4,930 meters/16,175 feet.
10) Walk to GorakShep, at 5,160 meters/16,929 feet for lunch,
11) Trek up to Kala Patar, 5,545 meters/18,192 feet.
12) Walk up to Everest basecamp, which lies atop the Khumbu glacier at 5,300 metres/17,388 feet. Return to Gorak Shep.
13) Walk to Pheriche.
14) Walk back to Namche Bazaar.
15) Walk to Lukla.
16) Return flight to Kathmandu.
17) Extra day of rest and celebration in Kathmandu.
18) Flight home.

Adding Island Peak (Amendment to the above itinerary)

Day 13) Say goodbye to the Everest Trek group walk down to Dingboche.
Day 14) Walk to Chukkung. Sleep in Chukkung, 4,730 metres / 15,518 feet.
Day 15) Walk to Island Peak Basecamp and practice skills at 5150 metres / 16,890 feet.
Day 16) Climb Island Peak (6189 metres / 20,305 feet), sleep in Island Peak basecamp after summit.
Day 17) Walk to Deboche
Day 18) Walk to Namche
Day 19) Walk to Lukla
Day 20) Fly to Kathmandu
Day 21) Extra day of rest and celebration in Kathmandu.
Day 22) Fly to home country.

Good to know

Leadership

Leadership: Dan Mazur is a relaxed, friendly, well organized, and highly skilled professional with over 20 years of experience leading people to the summits of Everest, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Manaslu, Shishapangma, Baruntse, and Everest Base Camp

Sherpas: We employ some of Nepal, Tibet, and the Karakorum’s best local mountaineers and Sherpas to assist team members in realizing their summit goals. Our friendly and loyal high-altitude climbing staff has supported teams to the summits of more than ten of the highest peaks in the Himalayas.

Experience

Extensive experience is not required for trekking to Everest Basecamp. The most important thing is for members to be in adequate walking fitness. You may attempt this trek as a novice, and we will teach you what you need to know.

Prior to joining our group, please see your doctor and obtain the necessary permission and advice, as well as medications for travel in extremes of altitude, and also for exotic locales.