Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll be picked up at Kathmandu airport and driven to your hotel. The ride gives you an immediate sense of Nepalese life with the chaos of traffic, street vendors, and colorful rickshaws all around you. Get settled in and rest up before the trek starts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Nepalese culture during transfer
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
After breakfast, you're flying from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. From there, the real trekking begins as you head down toward Phakding. The trail follows the DudhKosi Valley and involves a steady climb to reach your first overnight stop.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding
Landmarks Tenzing-Hillary Airport DudhKosi Valley - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today starts by crossing the DudhKosi Valley on a suspension bridge, then hiking uphill past small coffee shops in Chumoa. You'll walk through forested sections and pass through local villages as the trail gets steeper. The final two hours push you up to Namche Bazaar, the heart of the Sherpa region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar via suspension bridge crossing
Optional Activities
- Coffee shops at Chumoa
Landmarks Namche Bazaar DudhKosi Valley 
- Day 4
Namche Bazaar
This day is built in for acclimatization, so you'll stay put in Namche Bazaar. You can rest at your guest house or take an optional hike to Syangboche Everest View Hotel if you're feeling up to it. From there you'll get clear views of Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Thamserku, and Lhotse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Syangboche Everest View Hotel for mountain views
Landmarks Mount Everest Ama Dablam Thamserku Lhotse - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Phorse
The trail rolls gently up and down as you trek through areas where musk deer and pheasants roam. You'll drop down to DudhKoshi Khola and then climb back up through rhododendron forests toward Phorse. The mountain views of Tawache and Cholaste come into focus as you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Phorse with wildlife viewing opportunities
Landmarks DudhKoshi Khola Tawache Cholaste - Day 6
Phorse to Machherma
From your current spot, the trail takes you through forests, past waterfalls, and over bridges to reach Dole. After that, you're climbing steadily along a ridge that sits above the DudhKoshi River, passing through small settlements on your way to Machherma. There's an optional stop at the Himalayan Rescue Hospital if you want to check it out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Machherma
Optional Activities
- Visit to Himalayan Rescue Hospital
Landmarks DudhKoshi River - Day 7
Machherma to Gokyo
The path climbs with good sightlines to Kantega and Cho-oyu, then drops down to the river before heading up toward Ngozamba Glacier. You'll pass several alpine lakes, including Longpongo, Raboche Tsho, and Dudh Pokhari, before reaching Gokyo Lake at the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gokyo Lake
Landmarks Kantega Cho-oyu Ngozamba Glacier Gokyo Lake - Day 8
Gokyo
Start early and tackle the steep climb up Gokyo Ri. The effort pays off with views across Gokyo Lake backed by the mountains. You can spend time taking photos and soaking it in, then head back down to Gokyo for the rest of the day to recover or wander around the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Gokyo Ri viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Explore Gokyo Lake area
Landmarks Gokyo Lake - Day 9
Gokyo to Thangana
The trek crosses some ups and downs over glacier terrain before descending into the valley toward Thangana base camp. The landscape is impressive, so bring your camera. You'll get great shots of the surrounding peaks from various points along the route.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thangana base camp
- Day 10
Thangana to Dzongla
Today involves crossing Cho La Pass, which means walking on a glacier. It's not technical, but the steep slope has iced-over rocks that need careful footing. Once you summit the pass, you'll take in the panoramic views before descending through crevasses and pine trees down to Dzongla. Multiple viewpoints along the way give you chances to stop and look around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Cho La Pass to Dzongla
Landmarks Cho La Pass - Day 11
Dzongla to Lobuche
This is one of the easier days on the trek with a nice walk through the highlands. You'll have clear views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse-Lhotse, Everest, Pumori, and Lobuche Peak. You end up in the small village of Lobuche near a stream, which is a good spot to watch the sun set over Nuptse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lobuche
Landmarks Ama Dablam Nuptse Lhotse Mount Everest Pumori Lobuche Peak - Day 12
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
You're hiking uphill to Everest Base Camp on a glacier trail. Once there, you'll see frozen lakes scattered around and the dramatic Khumbu Icefall looming above. After soaking it all in, you'll descend to Gorak Shep where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Khumbu Icefall - Day 13
Gorak Shep to Kalapatthar to Tengboche
Get up early to hike Kalapatthar Peak for the best Everest views on the whole trek. Take plenty of photos at the top, then head down. The descent to Tengboche feels much easier after working your way up. Along the trail, you'll see carved mani stones and patches of colorful rhododendrons.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Kalapatthar Peak
- Trek to Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Kalapatthar Tengboche Monastery - Day 14
Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
The trail is mostly downhill today as you make your way back to Namche Bazaar. You'll continue seeing Buddhist heritage markers and rhododendron forests along the route. It's a chance to recover your legs before the final stretch back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day 15
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Your last day on the trail brings you back down to Lukla, where the trek started weeks earlier. The downhill trek gives you time to reflect on everything you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lukla
- Day 16
Lukla to Kathmandu
You'll fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu and get transferred to your hotel. After the trek, you can either rest and recover or start exploring the city with help from your team. They'll give you a map, recommendations, and can arrange taxis to get around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome and farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu temples and monuments
Landmarks Kathmandu Hindu and Buddhist Temples - Day 17
Kathmandu
Today is unscheduled, so you can choose between resting or walking around Kathmandu at your own pace. Your team is available to help arrange visits to temples and monuments or book transportation. The city has plenty of Hindu and Buddhist temples worth seeing if you're up for exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu temples and monuments
- Rest at hotel
Landmarks Kathmandu Hindu and Buddhist Temples - Day 18
Kathmandu
This is a buffer day held in case bad weather blocked your flight earlier. Like today, you have the option to rest or explore Kathmandu as you like. Use it however feels right after finishing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu
- Rest at hotel
- Day 19
Kathmandu Departure
You'll head to the airport for your flight home. Hopefully the trek and time in Nepal gave you memories that stick with you long after leaving.
