Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Start with an early breakfast before flying into Lukla, the high-altitude airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary. Once you land, there's time to walk around the village while your Sherpa team gets everything organized. By afternoon, you'll begin trekking downward along the Dudh Kosi River, passing through Ghat and arriving at Phakding for your first night.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (At the arrival)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with tea/coffee)
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Explore Lukla village
- Trek to Phakding via Ghat and Dudh Kosi River
Landmarks Lukla Airstrip Dudh Kosi River Ghat 
- Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The trek takes you through pine, fir, and juniper forests next to the Dudh Koshi River. If the weather cooperates, you might catch views of Mt. Thamserku and Mt. Everest. You'll cross five suspension bridges, including the Hillary Bridge, before the uphill walk to Namche Bazaar, which serves as the main trading center and gateway to Mt. Everest. Sleep overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Included Activities
- Trek through pine, fir, and juniper forest
- Cross five suspension bridges including Hillary Bridge
- Reach Namche Bazaar at entrance to Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks Mt. Thamserku Mt. Everest Hillary Bridge Namche Bazaar Sagarmatha National Park Dudh Koshi River 
- Day 3
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
This is your second night in Namche, giving your body time to adjust to the altitude. After breakfast, you can choose between two options: walk up toward Thami above the Bhote Khola river valley, or head to the National Park Headquarters to see exhibits on Sherpa culture, mountaineering history, and regional wildlife. The headquarters also offers nice views of the Khumbu peaks and Everest during sunrise and sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with tea/coffee)
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Walk towards Thami (3810m) above Bhote Khola river valley
- Visit National Park Headquarters for Sherpa lifestyle and culture displays
- View mountaineering displays at National Park Headquarters
- View sunrise from National Park Headquarters
- View sunset from National Park Headquarters
Landmarks Namche Bazaar National Park Headquarters Thami Bhote Khola river valley - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Phortse
Today you'll trek around Khumbilya's lower slopes through birch forest and onto open grassy terrain to reach a stupa at Mongla, which sits at 3992m/13,094ft. The mountain views from here are excellent, and you can see Phortse village across the valley with its stone-walled fields. From there, switchback trails take you down to the Dudh Kosi River, cross it, then climb up to Phortse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with tea/coffee)
Included Activities
- Trek around Khumbilya's lower slopes through birch forest
- Reach stupa at Mongla (3992m)
- Cross Dudh Kosi River at Phortse Bridge
- Trek to Phortse village
Landmarks Khumbilya Mongla Phortse Dudh Kosi River Phortse Bridge - Day 5
Phortse to Dingboche
Climb through the high ridge of Imjakhola where you might spot Blood Pheasant, Danphe Pheasant, Musk Deer, and Himalayan Thar on the steep slopes. You'll ascend and descend gradually toward Pangboche, where Ama Dablam rises dramatically above the village. There's a monastery here that once held a famous Yeti scalp. In the afternoon, continue ascending above the Imja Khola past tea houses at Orsho before crossing to Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Pangboche), Dinner (Dinner with tea/coffee)
Included Activities
- Trek through Imjakhola ridge
- Visit Pangboche monastery
- Trek to Dingboche
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing: Blood Pheasant, Danphe Pheasant, Musk Deer, Himalayan Thar
Landmarks Imjakhola Pangboche Pangboche Monastery Ama Dablam Imja Khola Dingboche - Day 6
Dingboche Acclimatization
This is your second acclimatization day with about six hours of trekking to reach 5100m/16,728ft, following the 'climb high, sleep low' strategy. You'll ascend Nagerjun, the only hill directly above Dingboche at the edge of Chhukung valley. The footpaths get steep at times, making this a tiring day. From this elevation, you'll see Lobuche East, Lobuche West, Taboche Peak, Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, and possibly Makalu on clear days.
Included Activities
- Climb Nagerjun (5100m) for acclimatization
Landmarks Nagerjun Chhukung valley Lobuche East Lobuche West Taboche Peak Thamserku Kangtega Ama Dablam Makalu Pheriche Valley - Day 7
Dingboche to Chukhung
An easier day with roughly two hours of walking and gradual climbing to reach Chukhung, a small settlement. You'll have nice views of Island Peak during the walk, which builds anticipation for the climb ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with tea/coffee)
Included Activities
- Trek to Chukhung
- View Island Peak
Landmarks Island Peak Chukhung - Day 8
Chukhung to Island Peak Base Camp
The trail crosses the river and follows the valley for about three hours, passing underneath the south face of Lhotse. You'll reach base camp beside the Imja glacier, below steep grassy slopes where the Island Peak climb begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with tea/coffee)
Included Activities
- Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
- Pass beneath south face of Lhotse
Landmarks Lhotse Imja glacier Island Peak Base Camp 
- Day 9
Island Peak High Camp
Climb a bit further to high camp where you'll rest and prepare everything for tomorrow's summit push on Island Peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with tea/coffee)
Included Activities
- Trek to Island Peak high camp
- Final preparations for summit attempt
Landmarks Island Peak High Camp - Day 10
Island Peak Summit
Summit day starts with about an hour of climbing to a narrow ridge leading onto the glacier. You'll rope up and put on crampons for the glacier crossing and steep snow slopes leading to the summit ridge. From the top, there are close-up views of Lhotse's south face and mountains in every direction. Descend the same route back to base camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with tea/coffee)
Included Activities
- Summit Island Peak
- Glacier crossing with crampons
- Summit descent to base camp
Landmarks Island Peak Lhotse - Day 11
Island Peak Base Camp to Tengboche
Head back down to Tengboche at 3860m/12,664ft, retracing your steps through Dingboche, Pangboche, and Diboche. This descent takes about six hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with tea/coffee)
Included Activities
- Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to Tengboche via Dingboche, Pangboche, and Diboche
Landmarks Dingboche Pangboche Diboche Tengboche - Day 12
Tengboche to Monjo
After breakfast, descend steeply through juniper, rhododendron, and fir forests to Phunkitenga where you'll stop for tea. Cross the Dudh Kosi and climb to Trashinga, then the trail contours high above the valley through Shanasa before gradually dropping to Namche Bazaar for lunch. Finally, descend to Monjo for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Namche Bazaar), Dinner (Dinner with tea/coffee)
Included Activities
- Trek through juniper, rhododendron, and fir forests to Phunkitenga
- Cross Dudh Kosi
- Trek through Trashinga and Shanasa
- Reach Namche Bazaar
- Trek to Monjo
Landmarks Phunkitenga Dudh Kosi Trashinga Shanasa Namche Bazaar Monjo - Day 13
Monjo to Lukla
Your last trekking day is a short walk down the valley followed by the final climb to the airstrip at Lukla. After lunch at the lodge, the afternoon is free to explore, relax, or take a hot shower. That evening, celebrate with your crew over a farewell dinner featuring Chhang (mountain beer made from fermented rice) and learn some Sherpa dance steps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at lodge), Dinner (Farewell dinner with Sherpa crew)
Included Activities
- Final trek to Lukla airstrip
- Farewell dinner with Sherpa crew
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla village
- Hot shower at lodge
Landmarks Lukla Airstrip - Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
Rise early, have breakfast, and prepare for your flight back to Kathmandu. Someone will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel where you can rest and recover after completing the trek.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (At the departure)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Return flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Airport transfer to hotel
Landmarks Lukla Airstrip Kathmandu
