Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport where an Outshine Adventure representative will meet you and take you to your hotel. After you settle in, you'll head to the company office to handle paperwork and get oriented with the team and what's ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Company documentation and information session
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This morning you'll have breakfast at the hotel, then around 9 am your guided city tour begins. You'll see Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syambhunath, Buddhannath, and Pashupatinath with a knowledgeable guide. By afternoon you'll have free time to shop for trekking gear or prepare yourself for the days ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit to Syambhunath
- Visit to Buddhannath
- Visit to Pashupatinath
- Private car sightseeing
Optional Activities
- Equipment shopping
- Trek preparation activities
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Syambhunath Buddhannath Pashupatinath - Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll take a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, grab breakfast at a guesthouse there, and then trek downhill for roughly 3 hours. Following the Dudh Koshi river, you'll drop about 200 meters as you head to Phakding. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is for resting and adjusting.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Lukla Airport guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Breakfast at Lukla guesthouse
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
- Dudh Koshi river walk
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Airport Dudh Koshi River - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today is a longer trekking day covering around 5 hours and climbing about 850 meters to reach Namche Bazaar. You'll walk along the Dudh Koshi river through the Everest region to this major village hub. This is challenging terrain, and you'll likely feel it after the initial days of trekking.
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Dudh Koshi river trek route
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Namche Bazaar market
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar - Day 5
Namche Bazaar
You're staying in Namche Bazaar today for acclimatization. A 2-hour hike takes you up to Everest View Hotel where you can see Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kusum Kangaru. You'll have about an hour for tea at the hotel before heading back down.
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel
- Tea break at Everest View Hotel with panoramic mountain views
- Return trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Everest View Hotel Mount Everest Ama Dablam - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
After resting in Namche Bazaar, you'll trek around 5 hours to reach Tengboche. This village offers great views of Ama Dablam and features an old monastery where you can visit during morning and evening worship times. The Lama conducts ceremonies, and there's a chance to meditate if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Visit to Tengboche Monastery
- Optional monastery worship observation
Optional Activities
- Meditation at Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery Ama Dablam - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
You'll trek for roughly 5 hours through rhododendron-covered areas toward Dingboche. The trail passes a large Mani Stupa and winds through Imjatse Valley while showing off Ama Dablam at 6,779m, Kantega, Island Peak at 6,189m, Nuptse, and Lhotse along the way.
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
- Rhododendron forest walk
- Mani Stupa visit
- Imjatse Valley trek
Landmarks/POIs Ama Dablam Kantega Island Peak Imjatse Valley - Day 8
Dingboche
This is an acclimatization day with a day trip to Chhukung Valley and back to Dingboche by evening. You'll explore beneath the north face of Ama Dablam and take in views of the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge, Island Peak, and Tawoche peak. After you return, there's time to relax in the afternoon.
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day trip to Chhukung Valley
- North face of Ama Dablam viewing
- Chhukung Valley exploration
Landmarks/POIs Chhukung Valley Ama Dablam Island Peak - Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
You'll trek about 5 hours along Dughla Valley to Lobuche, hiking beside frozen rivers through icy terrain. From the ridge tops you'll see the Khumbu Ice-fall, Pumori, and numerous smaller peaks throughout the day.
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
- Dughla Valley walk
- Frozen river trek
- Khumbu Ice-fall viewing
Landmarks/POIs Dughla Valley Khumbu Ice-fall Pumori - Day 10
Lobuche to Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp
This takes about 3.5 hours to reach Gorakshep, then another 3 hours round-trip to Everest Base Camp. You'll trek along the valley following the Khumbu Glacier on rocky paths with views of Kala Patthar at 5,545m and Mt. Pumori at 7,145m. You might see and hear avalanches from here.
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep
- Hike from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp
- Return hike to Gorakshep
- Khumbu Glacier viewing
Landmarks/POIs Everest Base Camp Gorakshep Kala Patthar Mount Pumori Khumbu Glacier - Day 11
Gorakshep to Kalapatthar
Starting early, you'll hike roughly 6 hours up to Kalapatthar at 5,545m, a top viewpoint for Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan ranges. By this point your altitude fatigue has reduced and you're feeling the accomplishment of reaching this major milestone.
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Kalapatthar
- Mount Everest viewing from Kalapatthar
- Panoramic Himalayan mountain viewing
Landmarks/POIs Kalapatthar Mount Everest - Day 12
Kalapatthar to Namche Bazaar
Your descent back to Namche Bazaar takes about 6 hours and is easier since it's downhill. You'll enjoy mountain views the whole way. Once in Namche, you can rest and take advantage of local facilities like drinks, a pool house, and shops.
Included Activities
- Trek from Kalapatthar back down to Namche Bazaar
- Scenic mountain views during descent
Optional Activities
- Evening activities in Namche Bazaar (drinks, pool house, shopping)
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar - Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
This final trekking day takes roughly 5.5 hours from Namche Bazaar back to Lukla, retracing your route through Phakding where you spent your first night. You'll revisit the mountain landscape one more time. Once in Lukla you can relax for the rest of the day with access to bars, restaurants, and local shops.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Trek via Phakding
Optional Activities
- Bars, restaurants, and shopping in Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Lukla - Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
After an early breakfast knock on your door, you'll board your 30-minute flight back to Kathmandu. The small aircraft windows give you the same views of the Everest range you saw on arrival, letting you reflect on everything you've accomplished during the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Lukla
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Panoramic Everest range viewing from aircraft
Landmarks/POIs Mount Everest - Day 15
Kathmandu
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your flight departure time. The tour company can arrange additional tours or activities if you have extra days available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer from hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport
Optional Activities
- Additional tours or activities if extra days available
