Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu airport and our team will pick you up for the transfer to your hotel. After you check in and get settled, you'll meet your expedition guides that evening over dinner at the hotel.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Arrival Kathmandu – Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Hotel dinner)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer from Kathmandu airport
- Guide introduction and expedition dinner
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This day focuses on getting ready for the expedition. You'll attend a briefing covering the itinerary and have time for questions, meet your trekking and mountaineering guides, and spend time together as a group. Your personal guide will go over the climbing gear you'll need for Lobuche Peak, and then you'll head out with a guide to shop for any equipment around Kathmandu before flying to Lukla tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition briefing and itinerary discussion
- Meet trekking and mountaineering guides
- Guided shopping for climbing gear in Kathmandu
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla in 40 minutes, landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport at 2800m with spectacular Himalayan views all around. After a brief rest in Lukla, you trek toward Phakding, walking alongside the Dudh Koshi River through rhododendron and pine forests. You'll pass a painted Mani wall and navigate some uphills and downhills before reaching your teahouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Kathmandu to Lukla (40 minutes)
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding (3-4 hours)
Landmarks Tenzing Hillary Airport Dudh Koshi River - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
You'll trek for 5-6 hours from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, the main hub of the Everest region. The route includes crossing suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags, passing Sherpa settlements like Bengar and Monjo, and entering Sagarmatha National Park. As you approach Namche, you'll start catching glimpses of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and other high peaks before the final ascent into this vibrant mountain town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (5-6 hours)
- Explore Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar Mount Everest Lhotse 
- Day 5
Namche Bazaar
Today is a rest day for acclimatization. You can explore Namche Bazaar on your own, visiting shops, restaurants, cafes, and museums. Or you can hike to the Everest View Hotel at 3880m, one of the world's highest hotels, where you'll have lunch with exquisite views of Mt. Everest and other peaks before returning to your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike around Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Hike to Everest View Hotel (3880m) with lunch and mountain views
Landmarks Everest View Hotel - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery
You'll trek for 5-6 hours from Namche, first descending toward Ohunki with white mountain views including Everest and Ama Dablam. After easy downhill trekking to Phunki Tenga, continue to reach Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the region. The site is decorated with colorful flags and prayer wheels, and it offers beautiful views of Everest, Lobuche, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and other peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery (5-6 hours)
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Ama Dablam - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
You'll wake to morning prayers at Tengboche Monastery, then trek 5-6 hours to Dingboche. You walk through lush forests of rhododendron and conifers with mountain views, descend to the Imja Khola riverbed, cross a bridge, and climb a slope trail to Pangboche village with its famous monastery. Continue through the Imja valley near Lobuche River, then climb from the riverbank to reach Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (5-6 hours)
Optional Activities
- Explore Pangboche village and Pangboche Monastery
Landmarks Pangboche Monastery Imja Khola River - Day 8
Dingboche
This is a rest day in Dingboche with an acclimatization trek to Nagarjun Peak at 4900m. After breakfast, you trek up steep rocky and boulder-filled hills for about 2-3 hours to reach Nagarjun, one of the major tourist attractions in the Sherpa Valley. Enjoy views of lofty mountains, steep-sided valleys, and rocky hills. On the way back, you'll see ancient Tibetan monasteries and Chortens before returning to your teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Nagarjun Peak (approximately 5-6 hours total)
Landmarks Nagarjun Peak - Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
You'll trek 5-6 hours to Lobuche as altitudes reach around 5000m. The trek becomes more difficult with rough and steep trails to Duglha, then a steep climb to Chuki Lahara. From there, walk past memorial stupas for the lost, cross the moraines of Khumbu Glacier, and arrive at Lobuche village with views of various high peaks including Lobuche Peak itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (5-6 hours)
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier - Day 10
Lobuche Base Camp
You'll hike 6-7 hours to Kalapatthar at 5644m for the best views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Noptse. Then descend on a steep and rough track toward Lobuche Base Camp, passing views of the Lobuche Peak glacier. After 5-6 hours of trekking from Gorakshep, you'll reach Lobuche Base Camp where your team will set up a tent for your first night camping under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Kalapatthar (5644m)
- Trek to Lobuche East Base Camp (4950m)
Landmarks Kalapatthar Lobuche East Base Camp - Day 11
Everest Base Camp
After breakfast, you trek 6-7 hours through flat meadows following Khumbu Glacier. Climb onto the lateral moraine to reach Gorak Shep, enjoying panoramic views of snow-clad peaks and the glacier. Have lunch there, then head toward Everest Base Camp leaving your backpack behind. Walk gradually upward via Khumbu Glacier moraine to reach EBC, where you'll see Mt. Khumbuste, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse, the Khumbu Icefall, and Mt. Everest. Return to Gorak Shep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Khumbu Glacier meadows to Gorak Shep
- Visit Everest Base Camp (5300m)
Landmarks Gorak Shep Everest Base Camp Khumbu Glacier Khumbu Icefall 
- Day 12
Lobuche High Camp
You'll trek 3-4 hours from Base Camp to Lobuche High Camp at 5300m. The terrain becomes steeper and rougher than previous days. Your team will set up a tent for your rest. In the afternoon, your climbing guide will present climbing skills and explain gear usage tips to prepare you for tomorrow's summit push. Get plenty of sleep after lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche Base Camp to High Camp (3-4 hours)
- Climbing skills and gear usage training
- Day 13
Lobuche East Summit to Phiriche
This is summit day. You'll have an early breakfast, then climb 8-10 hours to reach the 6119m peak of Lobuche East. You'll ascend the southern ridge on steep ice tracks, using ropes, crampons, and ice axes with your guide's assistance. After climbing the final 45-degree slope, you'll reach the summit and celebrate with panoramic views of the entire Everest region. Descend to high camp, then trek to Phiriche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lobuche East summit climb (8-10 hours)
Landmarks Lobuche East - Day 14
Namche Bazaar
You'll trek 5-6 hours back toward Lukla, retracing your earlier route through Jorsalle, Monjo, Benkar, and Phakding. The trek includes crossing many suspension bridges, rocky trails, and diverse terrains. Along the way, you'll share your expedition experiences with your team. After reaching Lukla and checking into your hotel, relax with refreshment drinks and enjoy your last night in the Himalaya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phiriche back to Lukla via Jorsalle, Manjo, Benkar, Phakding (5-6 hours)
- Day 15
Lukla to Phakding
You'll trek 4-5 hours back to Phakding via the Imja Khola riverbank, entering the Imja Valley. You'll pass through Namche on your way down to your teahouse in Phakding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding (4-5 hours)
Landmarks Imja Khola River - Day 16
Phakding to Lukla
You'll trek 5 hours back to Lukla after your first meal at Namche Bazaar. Follow the same route as before, heading back through Jorsalle, Monjo, Benkar, and Phakding. Cross many suspension bridges, rocky trails, and diverse terrains while sharing expedition experiences with your team.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Lukla (5 hours)
- Day 17
Lukla to Kathmandu
This is the final day of your Lobuche Peak expedition. You'll fly back to Kathmandu in 40 minutes after breakfast. As the plane ascends, enjoy one last look at Nepal's great mountains through your window. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you'll receive a hotel transfer and can depart as needed.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Departure, Kathmandu, Nepal)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Lukla to Kathmandu (40 minutes)
