Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your tour representative will meet you at Kathmandu International Airport and help with check-in at your hotel. After settling in, the day is open for you to wander around this historic and vibrant city at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Following breakfast, you'll spend the full day seeing Kathmandu's main sights. Start at Durbar Square to see the old temples and traditional Newari architecture, then head up to Swoyambhunath Stupa, an ancient Buddhist site perched high on a hill. The afternoon takes you to Pashupatinath Temple along the Bagmati River, and you'll finish at Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- Visit Durbar (Palace) Square
- Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Landmarks Durbar Square Kal Bhairav Hanuman Dhoka Taleju Temple Kasthamandap Kumari Ghar Swoyambhunath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Phakding
An early morning flight gets you to Lukla Airport, where your trek begins. From there you'll walk down to Phakding, passing through Sherpa villages and seeing views of Kumbila and Kusum Kanguru peaks. You'll also come across several monasteries scattered along the route.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding
Landmarks Drangdrak Gompa Pema Choling Gompa Kumbila Kusum Kanguru - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today's trek takes you toward Namche Bazaar through Sherpa settlements and into Sagarmatha National Park. You'll cross a high suspension bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge and then climb steeply up to Namche Bazaar. On clear days, Mt. Everest becomes visible, peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Entry to Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks Utche Choling Gompa Sagarmatha National Park Dudhkoshi River Mount Everest 
- Day 5
Namche Bazaar
You're staying put in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization to the altitude. A gentle walk around the valley helps your body adjust to the thin air. The museum here covers traditional Sherpa culture, and the valley views of Everest and surrounding peaks are worth seeing on a clear day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest day and acclimatization walk around Namche Bazaar valley
Optional Activities
- Visit Sherpa museum
- Mountain viewing
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Khumbu Himal 
- Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Khumjung
This acclimatization walk heads up to Everest View Hotel at 3,800m/12,467ft, which offers views of Everest when the weather cooperates. After that, you'll walk over the hill to Khumjung, a traditional village featuring Mani stones, stupas, and a monastery said to hold a yeti scalp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization walk to Everest View Hotel
- Visit Khumjung village
Landmarks Everest View Hotel Khumjung Khumbila - Day 7
Khumjung to Tengboche
Descending to the Dudh Koshi River, you'll cross a suspension bridge through forests of pine, juniper, and birch. You'll pass old Mani walls along the way before trekking to Tengboche, a major religious center and popular stop in the Khumbu. The monastery sits on a ridge with commanding views of the entire Everest landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Debouche Tengboche Monastery Dudh Koshi River - Day 8
Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
The trek back to Namche Bazaar is a relatively easy six-mile walk through delicate forests. Along the way you'll cross paths with other trekkers who are earlier in their journeys heading up toward higher elevations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
- Day 9
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Your final trek day follows the Dudh Kosi river downward to Lukla, retracing the route you took during the opening days of the trek as you make your way back down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Landmarks Dudh Kosi River - Day 10
Lukla to Kathmandu
You'll fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu and check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free for shopping, so pick up gifts and souvenirs for friends and family. That evening, you're invited to a farewell dinner where you can review trip photos and swap stories about your trekking experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping for gifts and souvenirs
- Day 11
Kathmandu
This is an optional extension day if you want to stay longer. You can arrange short trips like game drives at national parks, rafting, mountain biking, or tours heading out to Tibet, India, or Bhutan.
Optional Activities
- Game drive at national parks
- Rafting
- Mountain biking
- Tibet tour
- India tour
- Bhutan tour
