Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll touch down at Kathmandu airport where your trekking leader meets you and takes you to the hotel. The rest of your day is open so you can rest up and get oriented.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Following breakfast, your trek leader shows you around Kathmandu to see heritage sites, old palaces, temples, and stupas. Back at the hotel in the afternoon, you'll sit down with your guide to review the trek checklist and make sure everything's ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu world heritage sites
- Visit to historical palaces
- Visit to holy temples
- Visit to Buddhist stupas
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Phakding
Early morning flight takes you from Kathmandu to Lukla. After breakfast, you'll start trekking toward Phakding, a hike that runs about 4 hours. You'll reach your mountain lodge by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
- Day 4
Phakding to Monjo
Breakfast at the resort fuels you for the trek to Monjo, which takes 3 to 4 hours along a nice trail. You'll arrive at your accommodation in the early afternoon, giving you time to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Monjo
- Day 5
Monjo to Namche Bazaar
After eating in Monjo, you'll take a relaxed 4-hour walk to Namche Bazaar, a busy Sherpa town with banks, ATMs, internet, shops, and cafes. The evening is yours to walk around or just take it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Monjo to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar 
- Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Everest View Hotel
Post-breakfast, you'll hike up to Everest View Hotel to see Mt. Everest and Amadabalam for the first time. After taking in those views, you'll hike back down to your hotel to rest before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Everest View Hotel
- Viewing of Mt. Everest
- Viewing of Amadabalam
Landmarks Everest View Hotel Mount Everest Ama Dablam - Day 7
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Once you've eaten breakfast, the trek to Tengboche begins. It's a scenic 5-hour walk through the mountains with lunch along the way. You'll get to your lodge by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on the way)
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Landmarks Tengboche - Day 8
Tengboche to Pangboche
Breakfast done, you'll take a guided tour of Tengboche monastery before heading out to Pangboche. That trek takes about 4 hours, and you'll settle into your lodge as evening comes on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tengboche monastery
- Trek from Tengboche to Pangboche
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery - Day 9
Pangboche to Dingboche
The trek from Pangboche to Dingboche follows breakfast and runs approximately 4 hours. Both lunch and dinner happen at your lodge, so you'll have time to rest and let your body adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pangboche to Dingboche
Landmarks Dingboche - Day 10
Dingboche
After breakfast, you'll do a nice hike up to Nagarjuna Hill at 5200m/17060ft, a round trip of about 4 hours. Lunch comes at the lodge in the afternoon, and then the rest of the day is for resting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike to Nagarjuna Hill
Landmarks Nagarjuna Hill - Day 11
Dingboche to Luboche
Breakfast finished, the trek to Luboche takes 5 to 6 hours with lunch served along the trail. You'll reach your mountain lodge by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on the way)
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Luboche
- Day 12
Luboche to Everest Base Camp
A warm breakfast at the lodge gets you ready to trek 3 hours to Gorakshep. You'll leave your big backpack there, then hike 2 hours to Everest Base Camp. After soaking in the moment, you head back to your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm breakfast)
Included Activities
- Trek from Luboche to Gorakshep
- Hike to Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Everest Base Camp - Day 13
Gorakshep to Pheriche
Wake early to climb Kalapathar for panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then trek down to Pheriche, arriving in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb to Kalapathar
- Viewing of Mt. Everest
- Viewing of Lhotse
- Viewing of Nuptse
- Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche
Landmarks Kalapathar Lhotse Nuptse - Day 14
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Breakfast behind you, the trek back to Namche Bazaar is mostly downhill but takes 6 to 7 hours. You'll roll into town by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- Day 15
Namche Bazaar to Phakding
After eating, you'll trek down toward Phakding with a lunch stop in Monjo. The whole thing takes about 5 hours, and you'll get to your lodge as the afternoon ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Monjo)
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding
- Day 16
Phakding to Lukla
Breakfast at Jos Garden Resort sets you up for the trek back to Lukla, roughly 5 hours on mostly downhill terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Lukla
- Day 17
Lukla to Kathmandu
You'll fly back to Kathmandu and get transferred to your hotel. The afternoon and early evening are free for you to relax or look around. In the evening, join a farewell dinner with a live cultural performance.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with live culture show)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with live culture show
- Day 18
Kathmandu to Home
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
