Everest Basecamp Christmas New Year`s Trek + Optional Island Peak

Our full-service expedition includes:

• British, European, or American leader
• Expert Sherpa
• Transport to base camp to/from Kathmandu
• Transport of all equipment to and from basecamp
• Three meals each day
• Group emergency equipment and satellite phone
• All permit fees and liaison officers
• Use of group gear and supplies
• Shared accommodations in tea houses (private rooms available for an additional fee)
• Two nights stay in a clean comfortable conveniently located Kathmandu hotel on arrival and two nights prior to departure in a double room. Private rooms are available for a small additional fee.
• Airport transfers

What is not included?

• International flights to/from Kathmandu
• Mountain climbing rescue and travel insurance
• Personal climbing equipment and clothing
• Gratuities for staff
• Nepalese visa

1. 1) Arrive in Kathmandu
2. 2) Orientation
3. 3) Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2,840 meters/9,318 feet. Trek to Phakding, where we stay at a teahouse, 2650 meters/8,694 feet.
4. 4) Walk to Namche Bazaar 3,440 meters/11,286 feet.
5. 5) Rest, acclimate, and relax in Namche Bazaar.
6. 6) Trek to Pangboche, 3,985 meters / 13,074 foot.
7. 7) Walk along to the village of Dingboche, 4,410 meters / 14,469 feet.
8. 8) Rest in Dingboche.
9. 9) Walk to the village Lobuche, 4,930 meters/16,175 feet.
10. 10) Walk to GorakShep, at 5,160 meters/16,929 feet for lunch,
11. 11) Trek up to Kala Patar, 5,545 meters/18,192 feet.
12. 12) Walk up to Everest basecamp, which lies atop the Khumbu glacier at 5,300 metres/17,388 feet. Return to Gorak Shep.
13. 13) Walk to Pheriche.
14. 14) Walk back to Namche Bazaar.
15. 15) Walk to Lukla.
16. 16) Return flight to Kathmandu.
17. 17) Extra day of rest and celebration in Kathmandu.
18. 18) Flight home.

Adding Island Peak (Amendment to the above itinerary)

1. Day 13) Say good bye to Everest Trek group, walk down to Dingboche.
2. Day 14) Walk to Chukkung. Sleep in Chukkung, 4,730 metres / 15,518 feet.
3. Day 15) Walk to Island Peak Basecamp and practice skills at 5150 metres / 16,890 feet.
4. Day 16) Climb Island Peak (6189 metres / 20,305 feet), sleep in Island Peak basecamp after summit.
5. Day 17) Walk to Deboche
6. Day 18) Walk to Namche
7. Day 19) Walk to Lukla
8. Day 20) Fly to Kathmandu
9. Day 21) Extra day of rest and celebration in Kathmandu.
10. Day 22) Fly to home country.

Upper Body:

• 1 cotton t-shirt
• 1 cotton long sleeved shirt
• 1 polypropylene warm but light thermal long shirt
• 1 fleece jacket
• 1 wind/waterproof jacket with hood
• Umbrella (optional)

Hands:

• 1 pair warm poly thermal gloves, with waterproof wind shell (the latter is optional)

Head:

• 1 cotton sun hat
• 1 scarf (optional)
• 1 fleece balaclava or warm hat
• 1 head torch/headlamp with extra batteries

• 2 pair underwear
• 1 pair walking shorts
• 1 pair long trousers
• 1 pair warm but light thermal leggings
• 1 pair fleece/pile pants
• 1 pair wind/waterproof pants

• 2 pair socks
• 1 pair sandals for use in hotel
• 2 pair medium weight wool socks
• 1 pairof sturdy, leather trekking boots ("broken-in" please)
• 1 pair trainers/lightweight running shoes for trekking on flat, easy trails

• Sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 10 degrees F)
• Closed cell foam kari-mat/sleeping pad (optional).

• Medium backpack (40-60 liters)
• Waterproof rucksack cover (optional)
• 1 large kit-travel bag with lock (80-120 liters)

• Toothpaste and toothbrush
• Bar of soap and small towel
• Female or male hygiene supplies
• Earplugs
• Face Mask
• Hand sanitiser
• Disposable gloves
• Disinfectant wipes

Medical: Medications are inexpensive and readily available in Kathmandu without a prescription.

• Small personal first-aid kit: blister repair, first-aid tape, plasters/ Band-Aids, personal medications, etc. The leader will have an extensive first-aid kit.
• 10 anti-diarrhea pills (Imodium, Loperamide)
• 10 anti-headache pills (Paracetamol, Tylenol)
• 10 anti-inflammatory pills (Ibuprofen)
• 20 cough lozenges, cough sweets, Strepsils, Halls
• 1 small bottle anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox, Acetylzolamide
• 10 stomach antibiotic pills: (Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin)
• 6 broad spectrum antibiotic pills: (Azithromycin)
• Do not bring sleeping pills. They are a respiratory depressant
• Steripen, bottle of water purification tablets, or water filter
• Small bottle of hand-sanitizer
• Sunscreen for skin and lips. At least 30SPF

Personal Food:

• We ask that you bring or buy your own "snack" or daily cold energy food. 2 kilos/4 pounds is a good amount.

• Bathing suit
• Trekking poles
• Glacier glasses
• 1 liter water bottle
• 1 small roll of repair tape
• Small multi-purpose knife
• Battery powered alarm clock/watch
• Camera, extra batteries, charging cords
• 4 very large, waterproof, heavy duty disposable rubbish sacks size 150-200 litre = 40-50 gallon. These are necessary for packing. thanks
• passport, 2 extra passport photos, flight ticket, flight itinerary
• separate photocopies of passport and relevant visa pages, proof of insurance
• Dollars, Pounds or Euros cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
• Credit cards (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc
• Contact lens supplies and an extra set of prescription glasses

You can hire or buy equipment in Kathmandu. Please see the prices here: Equipment for Climbs and Trek: Renting and Purchasing

Extensive experience is not required for trekking to Everest Basecamp. The most important thing is for members to be in adequate walking fitness. You may attempt this trek as a novice and we will teach you what you need to know.

Prior to joining our group, please see your doctor and obtain the necessary permission and advice, as well as medications for travel in extremes of altitude, and also for exotic locales.

Please fill out an application and return it to us with your refundable ten-percent deposit to hold your place on the team.

• Application for US Team Members : PDF Form or MS Word Doc
• Application for all other Team Members :  PDF Form or MS Word Doc

In addition to your application, we will need the following at least two months before the trip begins:  

• Completed Payment
• Oxygen order (if any)
• Sherpa order (if any)
• Trip Registration form
• 1 Passport sized photo
• A scan of your passport identification pages
• Complete flight itinerary
• Proof of travel, accident, and repatriation insurance. We strongly recommend Global Rescue, with at least $50,000 worth of helicopter rescue insurance.
• Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is recommended

Please contact us with any questions you may have.