Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
After landing at Kathmandu Airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel where they'll give you a welcome drink and run through what to expect from the peak climbing program and the trekking days ahead.
- Start point
- Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (World Himalayan Destination Pvt Ltd, 06:00 - 08:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome drink
- Briefing on peak climbing program and trekking
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla at 2,840m, then start trekking for about 3 hours down to Phakding. The tea house there is where you'll spend the night and start getting used to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding (3 hours, 2,610m)
Landmarks Lukla - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazzar
Today's trek takes you from Phakding up to Namche Bazzar. It's a longer day but the trail passes through forests and small villages. You'll stay at a tea house once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar
Landmarks Namche Bazzar - Day 4
Namche Bazzar
This is your acclimatization day in Namche Bazzar, which means you're staying in one place to let your body adjust to the higher elevation. You'll hike up to the Everest View Hotel and wander around the surrounding hills. The tea house is your base for another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel
- Exploration of surrounding hills
Landmarks Everest View Hotel - Day 5
Namche Bazzar to Tengboche
From Namche Bazzar, you'll trek to Tengboche where there's a famous monastery. The path climbs gradually and you'll pass through rhododendron forests. Another night at a tea house after you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazzar to Tengboche
Landmarks Tengboche - Day 6
Tengboche to Lobuche
The trek from Tengboche to Lobuche gets steeper as you head higher. You're now getting into more remote terrain with fewer trees. You'll stay at a tea house, though they become more basic the higher you go.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Lobuche
Landmarks Lobuche - Day 7
Lobuche to Kalapathar
You'll trek from Lobuche to Kalapathar, which is a popular spot for photos of Mount Everest. The air gets thinner here and you'll really start noticing the altitude. Tea house accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Kalapathar
Landmarks Kalapathar - Day 8
Kalapathar to Dingboche
Heading down from Kala Pattar to Dingboche, you're descending a bit which helps with acclimatization. The landscape is mostly rocky and barren at this elevation. You'll sleep at a tea house again.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kala Pattar to Dingboche
Landmarks Dingboche - Day 9
Dingboche to Chhukung
The trek from Dingboche to Chhukung is relatively short, which gives your body another day to adjust. Chhukung is the last settlement before you head toward Island Peak. Tea house for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung
Landmarks Chhukung - Day 10
Chhukung to Chhukung-Ri to Island Peak Base Camp
Early this morning you'll hike up to Chhukung-Ri to see the surrounding peaks, then trek down and head toward Island Peak Base Camp. You're transitioning to a tented camp tonight since tea houses don't exist at this altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Chhukung-Ri
- Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Landmarks Island Peak 
- Day 11
Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp
You'll trek from Island Peak Base Camp up to High Camp. The terrain gets more mountainous and you're dealing with altitude effects more noticeably now. Another night in a tented camp at higher elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp
- Day 12
Island Peak Climb
This is your summit day. You'll climb from High Camp to Island Peak's summit at 6,183m, which involves some rock scrambling and exposed sections. After reaching the top, you'll descend and make your way back to Chhukung where a tea house is waiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb from High Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,183m)
- Descent to Chhukung
Landmarks Island Peak Summit - Day 13
Chhukung to Tengboche
After summiting Island Peak, you'll trek from Chhukung back to Tengboche. Your legs might feel heavy but you're retracing familiar ground now. Tea house for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhukung to Tengboche
Landmarks Tengboche - Day 14
Tengboche to Namche Bazzar
The trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazzar is mostly downhill, which your knees might appreciate after the climbing. You'll pass through the same forests you saw earlier. Another tea house night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazzar
Landmarks Namche Bazzar - Day 15
Namche Bazzar to Lukla
You'll trek from Namche Bazzar down to Lukla, retracing your early route but in reverse. The descent is long but relatively straightforward. Tonight you'll sleep in a hotel instead of a tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazzar to Lukla
Landmarks Lukla - Day 16
Lukla to Kathmandu
Early morning flight from Lukla brings you back to Kathmandu, concluding your peak climbing and trekking adventure in the Everest region.
- End point
- Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (World Himalayan Destination Pvt Ltd, 06:00 - 10:00)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
