Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu where an Ace the Himalaya representative meets you holding a signboard. From there, a private tourist vehicle takes you to your hotel. Depending on when you arrive, there might be a pre-trek meeting today or tomorrow where you'll meet your trek leader, get a duffel bag and cap, and handle the paperwork.
- Start point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Our airport representative will be outside the terminal building holding Ace the Himlaya signboard.)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla
Early morning flight to Lukla starts the trek. During peak season (March-November), you wake at 2:30 am and drive 4-5 hours to Manthali airport for a 20-minute flight. Off-season means a 5-6 am start with a 35-minute flight from Kathmandu. After landing in Lukla, have breakfast while your guide arranges porters, then start trekking downhill toward the Dudh Kosi River and main trail, passing through Ghat village to reach Phakding.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding via Dudh Kosi River valley
Landmarks Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla) Dudh Kosi River Ghat Phakding 
- Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Walk through suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags along the Dudh Koshi River valley heading toward Namche Bazaar, the main trading center and gateway to Everest. The trek is straightforward as you climb toward Namche Bazaar at 2,713 m (8,900 ft), where you'll find plenty of hotels, restaurants, pubs, and cyber cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Walk across suspension bridges on Dudh Koshi River trail
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Chaunikharka 
- Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Today's an acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. You'll take a short trek to visit a museum about Sherpa traditions and customs, then hike up to Syangboche Airport and the Everest View Hotel, which sits among the world's highest-placed hotels. From this spot, you get rewarding views of the Himalayas including Mount Everest itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sherpa museum with traditional customs exhibits
- Hike to Syangboche Airport
- Hike to Everest View Hotel with Himalayan views
Landmarks Syangboche Airport Everest View Hotel Mount Everest - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Trek through beautiful views of Khumbi La and Taboche mountains while wearing warm layers, since cold winds blow steadily along the trail. The path splits into lower and upper trails, so you'll take the left fork. You'll pass through Phorste Thanga with its handful of houses and lodges before reaching Tengboche, a Sherpa village where tourism workers mainly live. Stop at Tengboche Monastery, Nepal's largest Buddhist monastery, with Ama Dablam mountain visible.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Khumbi La Taboche Phorste Thanga Tengboche Monastery Ama Dablam 
- Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
After breakfast, trek 9.1 km on an easy downhill path covered with beautiful rhododendron trees. Cross a bridge over the Imja River at Pangboche and walk through wide open areas with expansive mountain views. The trail above Pangboche lets you see the monastery and magnificent Himalayan vistas before continuing toward the Imja valley and reaching Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (9.1 km)
- Cross bridge over Imja River
- View Pangboche Monastery
Landmarks Pangboche Pangboche Monastery Imja River Imja valley Dingboche - Day 7
Dingboche
Rest day in Dingboche, a popular Sherpa village where trekkers head toward Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, or Imja Tse. Check out the village which has a helicopter landing pad, satellite internet cafe, and one of the world's highest billiard parlors. If you want more activity, hike up Nagarjung Hill for several hours to see great views of many Himalayan peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Nagarjung Hill for panoramic Himalayan views (several hours)
Landmarks Nagarjung Hill - Day 8
Dingboche to Chhukung
Trek through mostly uphill and downhill terrain. Pass several traditional farms and stone-built fences. Walk through Imja Khola valley and Bibre, a yak herding area. After half an hour more, reach Chhukung for lunch, then climb Chhukung Ri Peak taking approximately 4-5 hours. This beginner-friendly peak offers fantastic views of Ama Dablam and Amphu Labcha before you return to Chhukung village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung
- Climb Chhukung Ri Peak (approximately 4-5 hours)
Landmarks Imja Khola valley Bibre Chhukung Chhukung Ri Peak Ama Dablam Amphu Labcha - Day 9
Chhukung to Lobuche
This challenging day takes approximately 8 hours climbing to reach Kongma La pass. Two trail options exist: one over Nuptse Glacier moraines northwest of Chhukung, or back to Bibre via the trail above Niyang Khola. Since there are no hotels, shops, or tea houses along the way, you'll carry packed food and water. At the pass, you'll see beautiful Buddhist prayer flags before descending north of Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhukung to Kongma La pass (approximately 8 hours)
- Descend from Kongma La pass to Lobuche
Landmarks Nuptse Glacier Niyang Khola Kongma La pass Khumbu Glacier Lobuche - Day 10
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and Gorak Shep
Trek on an average-difficulty trail to Gorak Shep. Have lunch and rest for approximately 2 hours. When weather allows, you'll see beautiful Himalayan views surrounding you. Then head to Everest Base Camp, the closest point to Mount Everest without mountaineering equipment and the highest altitude most reach without a climbing permit. View the spectacular Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp before returning to Gorak Shep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep
- Trek from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp
- View Khumbu Icefall from Everest Base Camp
- Return trek to Gorak Shep
Landmarks Gorak Shep Everest Base Camp Khumbu Icefall Mount Everest 
- Day 11
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and Lobuche
One of the most difficult yet rewarding trekking days happens here. Spend most of the day climbing Mount Kala Patthar to 5,555 m (18,209 ft) for outstanding views of Everest. After time at Kala Patthar, descend toward Lobuche, a small village surrounded by Rocky Mountains and Himalayas. The village has older traditional lodges plus newer facilities, and some offer internet and oxygen services.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Mount Kala Patthar (5,555 m)
- Descend from Kala Patthar to Lobuche
Landmarks Mount Kala Patthar Mount Everest Lobuche - Day 12
Lobuche to Dzongla
Trek downward from Lobuche where the trail divides into two paths. Take the right side toward Dzongla. You'll see stupas and tombstones in the distance. Trek upward and spot Chola Tsho Lake nearby. Continue trekking by crossing Chola Khola on a bridge before reaching Dzongla.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Dzongla
- Cross Chola Khola on bridge
Landmarks Chola Tsho Lake Chola Khola Dzongla - Day 13
Dzongla to Gokyo
Start trekking before 4-5 am to cross Cho La pass before midday and check conditions if weather worsens. The high-altitude route may be challenging due to steeply loose rock. Snow and rock falls are potential hazards. See magnificent views from the pass top, then descend to Gokyo at 4,790 m (15,715 ft). Cross three glaciers: Khara, Pangka, and Ngozumpa (Nepal's longest). View Kantaga and Cho-oyu mountains and discover six lakes with Gokyo Lake being the third. Plan to stay 2 nights in the small village near Gokyo Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dzongla to Cho La pass
- Cross Khara, Pangka, and Ngozumpa glaciers
- Descend to Gokyo (4,790 m)
Landmarks Cho La pass Khara Glacier Pangka Glacier Ngozumpa Glacier Kantaga Cho-oyu Gokyo Lake Gokyo - Day 14
Gokyo
Early morning steep climb to Gokyo Ri at 5,483 m (17,989 ft). The effort rewards you with great views of Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa glacier, and a panoramic view of the entire Khumbu Himalayas including giants like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, and Gychung Kang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Gokyo Ri (5,483 m) with panoramic Himalayan views
Landmarks Gokyo Ri Gokyo valley Ngozumpa Glacier Mount Everest Lhotse Nuptse Makalu Cho-Oyu Gychung Kang - Day 15
Gokyo to Lunden
Start trekking in the morning on a long but normal trail. See great views of Mount Everest from the top of Renjo pass. Then descend down to Lunden for today's final destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gokyo to Renjo pass
- View Mount Everest from Renjo pass
- Descend to Lunden
Landmarks Renjo pass Mount Everest Lunden - Day 16
Lunden to Thame
Trek after breakfast on a mostly downhill trail to Thame. Enjoy nice snow peak views along the way. About 150 meters above Thame, visit Thame Monastery, a beautiful monastery set among homes of monks and lay people on a hillside overlooking the valley. This site hosts the spring celebration of the Mani Rimdu festival around mid-May each year.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lunden to Thame
- Visit Thame Monastery
Landmarks Thame Thame Monastery - Day 17
Thame to Namche Bazaar
Continue trekking downhill from Thame through peaceful terrain with excellent mountain views. The trail winds in and out of forest on the canyon side. This easy, short walk reaches Namche Bazaar, completing the trek circuit. Thame is a traditional Sherpa village notable as the hometown of Apa Sherpa, who summited Everest 21 times, and hosts one of the region's oldest monasteries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thame to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Thame Namche Bazaar - Day 18
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Return to Lukla where the trek began. Take time to reflect on your trek journey and walk around the town of Lukla.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Explore Lukla town
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Lukla - Day 19
Lukla to Kathmandu
Return flight from Lukla takes you to either Manthali (20-minute flight) or Kathmandu (35-minute flight) depending on the season. Peak season uses Manthali with approximately 4-6 hour drive to Kathmandu. Off-season flies directly to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu via shared tourist vehicle. Consider extending your trip with optional visits to Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, Tibet, India, or Bhutan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Transfer to hotel in Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Extend trip with visit to Chitwan National Park for wildlife viewing
- Extend trip with visit to Pokhara
- Extend trip to Tibet
- Extend trip to India
- Extend trip to Bhutan
Landmarks Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla) Manthali Airport Kathmandu Chitwan National Park Pokhara - Day 20
Kathmandu
Your trip concludes today. An airport representative will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.
- End point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal ( We will drop you off at the international airport three hours before the flight time.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
