Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Land at Kathmandu airport where an Asian Heritage Treks & Travel representative will meet you with a nameplate. You'll ride into downtown Kathmandu, passing Pashupatinath Temple, Narayanhity Royal Palace Museum, and the Garden of Dreams on the way to your hotel in the tourist hub. Once you've checked in and settled, the afternoon is yours to walk around Thamel and get familiar with the streets.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Pick up)
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Thamel
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple (viewable en route to hotel)
- Visit Narayanhity Royal Palace Museum (viewable en route to hotel)
- Visit the Garden of Dreams (viewable en route to hotel)
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Narayanhity Royal Palace Museum Garden of Dreams Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Flight departs Kathmandu (TIA) heading to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, and you'll have views of Mt. Everest and the Himalayan peaks the whole way. After landing in Lukla, your Sherpa crew starts unloading gear while your guide introduces the porters. From there, the trek begins toward Phakding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight over the Himalayas with Mt. Everest views
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks Mt. Everest Tenzing-Hillary Airport 
- Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After breakfast, you'll trek through pine forests alongside the Dudh Koshi River heading toward Namche Bazaar. Mt. Tamserku (6,608 m) rises on your right, and if weather cooperates, Mt. Everest shows itself over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. You'll cross five suspension bridges including the Hillary Bridge (the highest point), then make an uphill push into Namche Bazaar and enter Sagarmatha National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar through pine forests
- Walk along the Dudh Koshi River
- Cross five suspension bridges including Hillary Bridge
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks Mt. Tamserku Mt. Everest Lhotse-Nuptse ridge Hillary Bridge Dudh Koshi River Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar 
- Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Today is for acclimatizing in Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa Capital. Before sunrise is optional but gives you views of Mt. Everest, Thamserku, Amadablam, and surrounding peaks with mountain shadows on the clouds. Spend time walking around town and getting to know the Sherpa culture. Try salt-butter tea and champa (barley) at local spots to experience traditional Sherpa food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Wake up before sunrise to view Mt. Everest, Thamserku, Amadablam and mountain peaks
- Explore Namche Bazaar
- Try salt-butter tea and champa (barley)
Landmarks Mt. Everest Thamserku Amadablam Sagarmatha National Park - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche on one of the tougher days elevation-wise, gaining around 4,000 feet (1,200 meters). But the payoff is big because you're looking at the Everest Mountain Range the whole way and views just keep getting better as you climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche with elevation gain of approximately 4,000 feet (1,200 meters)
Landmarks Everest Mountain Range - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Start the morning at Tengboche Monastery, then the trail goes down through evergreen forest to Debuche. You'll cross the Imja River and climb to Pangboche where there's another monastery to visit. After that, descend into the river valley and make your way up to Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
- Trek through evergreen forest to Debuche
- Cross the Imja River
- Visit Pangboche Monastery
- Trek to Dingboche
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Pangboche Monastery Imja River - Day 7
Dingboche
Spend today adjusting to the thinner air by taking a trip to Chhukung Valley through the Imja Khola Valley. You'll see Lhotse's massive south wall and the mountains surrounding the valley. Head back to Dingboche by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Dingboche
- Trip to Chhukung Valley via Imja Khola Valley with views of Lhotse's south wall
Landmarks Chhukung Valley Imja Khola Valley Lhotse - Day 8
Dingboche
This is another acclimatization day for adjusting to high-altitude settlements. Explore the area around you and take time learning more about the place and how people live at this elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization in Dingboche
Optional Activities
- Explore Dingboche and surrounding area
- Day 9
Dingboche to Island Peak Base Camp
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp on a steep route heading south, then follow winding paths. Walk along a streamside before crisscrossing through Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines to reach the base camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Island Peak Base Camp with steep climbing and glacier moraine crossing
Landmarks Island Peak Imja Glacier Lhotse Glacier 
- Day 10
Island Peak Base Camp
After breakfast, you'll get training in peak climbing techniques and gear like ice axe, climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, and ascenders. It's not required, but this preparation helps a lot for your climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Peak climbing technique training
- Climbing gear instruction (ice axe, crampons, harnesses, ascenders, etc.)
- Day 11
Island Peak Summit
Wake around midnight and eat breakfast before starting the Island Peak climb. You need to hit the summit before noon because of possible high winds later. After taking in summit views, you'll descend back down to Island Peak Base Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Island Peak summit
- Descent to Island Peak Base Camp
Landmarks Island Peak - Day 12
Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche
Descend through beautiful Sherpa villages of Orsho and Shomare to reach Pangboche. This village sits with Mt. Everest to the north, Amadablam and Thamserku to the east, the Kongde range to the south, and the Imja Tse River running through the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent through Sherpa villages of Orsho and Shomare
- Trek to Pangboche
Landmarks Mt. Everest Amadablam Thamserku Kangtaiga Kongde Range Imja Tse River - Day 13
Pangboche to Namche Bazaar
From Pangboche, head back down to the Imja Khola and through the forest to Tengboche. After lunch there, continue on to the army camp at Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pangboche to Imja Khola
- Trek through forest to Tengboche
- Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Imja Khola Tengboche Monastery - Day 14
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Trek through Chumoa village for lunch, then walk along the riverside to Phakding and keep going toward Lukla. After a few hours of walking, you'll reach Lukla where you can relax and spend time with the local community. Take some time to reflect on the trek and what you've accomplished.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Chumoa village
- Trek along riverside to Phakding
- Trek to Lukla
Optional Activities
- Explore local culture and lifestyle in Lukla
Landmarks Chumoa - Day 15
Lukla to Kathmandu
Get one last look at the mountains you've been hiking around. The flight back to Kathmandu leaves before 10:00 a.m. (though weather can change timing). Once you land in Kathmandu, a representative will transfer you to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Landmarks Mt. Everest - Day 16
Kathmandu Departure
An Asian Heritage Treks & Travel representative picks you up and drives you to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport about three hours before your flight. You'll get help with any additional travel arrangements or advice before heading out.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop off)
