What immunizations will I need?

No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Bhutan, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. We also recommend: · A dental check-up prior to travelling. · That you know your blood group in case of emergency. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.

Do you guys have a PAC Portable Altitude Chamber?

Yes, we do have PAC but we don’t use it for Everest Base camp trek since you only have to stay a night above 5,000 meters. We will surely provide one if required.

What is the temperature rating of the sleeping bag that you lend to trekkers?

The temperature rating of the sleeping bags we provide are about -10 deg C, we can provide liner or extra blanket if the sleeping bag is not warm enough for you.

Will there be a place to store items/clothing not required for the trek?

The hotel in Kathmandu does provide the free storage services. So you can leave all your items that are not required for the trekking at your hotel.

Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?

Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc only.

Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?

Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.

Where do we toilet along the trail? Is it similar to Kilimanjaro and just wherever we can find privacy?

At most cases, you can use the toilet provided by the tea houses/lodges on the trail but normally in case of emergency, you just do toilet along the trail wherever you find privacy.

Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?

Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.

What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?

In major places (Namche Bazaar, Lukla), we arrange guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hot water in the bucket will be provided for the shower; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.

Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?

This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

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Operator: Ace the Himalaya
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 14
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Guided sightseeing tour with private vehicle and professional guide
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel area
Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Boudhanath Stupa
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Nyatapola Temple
Palace of 55 Windows
Day 3
Kathmandu to Phakding
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding via Ghat village
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla village
Landmarks
Tenzing and Hillary Airport
Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Cross suspension bridges over Dudh Kosi River
- Enter Sagamartha National Park
Landmarks
Sagamartha National Park
Namche Bazaar
Day 5
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Sherpa customs museum
- Hike to Syangboche Airport near Everest View Hotel
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Landmarks
Everest View Hotel
Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Yak Kharkas
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest
- Pass through Yak Kharkas and summer settlements
Landmarks
Khumbi La
Tawache
Day 7
Yak Kharkas to Machherma
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to terminal moraine of Ngozumpz glacier
- Reach Machherma
Landmarks
Ngozumpz Glacier
Cho Oyu
Day 8
Machherma to Gokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gokyo base camp
Landmarks
Gokyo
Day 9
Gokyo Ri Climb
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Gokyo Ri to 5,483m
Landmarks
Gokyo Ri
Mount Everest
Lhotse
Nuptse
Makalu
Day 10
Gokyo to Thangna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thangna at foot of Cho La pass
Landmarks
Cho La Pass
Day 11
Cho La Pass Crossing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Cho La pass at 5,300m
- Trek to Dzongla
Landmarks
Cho La Pass
Day 12
Dzongla to Lobuche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lobuche
Day 13
Lobuche to Gorak Shep via Mt. Kalapatthar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Mt. Kalapatthar at 5,555m
- Trek to Gorak Shep
Optional Activities
- Watch sunset on Everest from Mt. Kalapatthar
Landmarks
Mt. Kalapatthar
Mount Everest
Day 14
Everest Base Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Khumbu Glacier
- Visit Everest Base Camp at 5,365m
- Return trek to Lobuche
Landmarks
Everest Base Camp
Khumbu Glacier
Day 15
Lobuche to Chukkung
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek past glacial lakes
- Cross glacial moraines
- Cross high pass with prayer flags
- Descend to Chukkung Valley
Landmarks
Makalu
Day 16
Chukkung to Island Peak Base Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chukkung to Island Peak Base Camp
- Follow Imja Valley
Landmarks
Ama Dablam
Lhotse
Day 17
Island Peak Base Camp Acclimatization
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day at Island Peak Base Camp
- Pre-ice climbing training and gear instruction
- Short trek around base camp
Days 18 - 19
Island Peak Climb
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Island Peak from High Camp to summit
- Ascend from Base Camp to High Camp
- Acclimatization at High Camp
Landmarks
Island Peak
Ama Dablam
Lhotse
Makalu
Baruntse
Day 20
Chukkung to Tengboche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend through Dingboche, Orsho, Shomare and Lower Pangboche
- Cross suspension bridge over Imja Khola River
- Ascend to Tengboche at 3,800m
Landmarks
Tengboche
Day 21
Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forests of juniper, rhododendron and fir
- Cross Dudh Kosi River
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Visit Kunde village
- Visit Khumjung village
Day 22
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Sherpa companions, followed by celebratory drinks and dancing)
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Optional Activities
- Hot shower
- Wander around Lukla
- Relax at guesthouse
Day 23
Lukla to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 24
Kathmandu Spare Day
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner in traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances
Optional Activities
- Chitwan jungle safari
- Rafting adventure
- Kathmandu valley shopping tour
- Scenic Everest flight
- Mountain biking
Day 25
Departure from Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Boudhanath Stupa
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Nyatapola Temple
Palace of 55 Windows

Landmarks
Tenzing and Hillary Airport

Landmarks
Sagamartha National Park
Namche Bazaar

Landmarks
Everest View Hotel

Landmarks
Khumbi La
Tawache

Landmarks
Ngozumpz Glacier
Cho Oyu

Landmarks
Gokyo

Landmarks
Gokyo Ri
Mount Everest
Lhotse
Nuptse
Makalu

Landmarks
Cho La Pass

Landmarks
Cho La Pass

Landmarks
Mt. Kalapatthar
Mount Everest

Landmarks
Everest Base Camp
Khumbu Glacier

Landmarks
Makalu

Landmarks
Ama Dablam
Lhotse

Landmarks
Island Peak
Ama Dablam
Lhotse
Makalu
Baruntse

Landmarks
Tengboche

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Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.5
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.6

Marianna
August 19th, 2018
5
I would like to thank the team of Ace the Himalaya, especially my guide Pemba. Thanls to him Iare it through a three...
I would like to thank the team of Ace the Himalaya, especially my guide Pemba. Thanls to him Iare it through a three weeks of hiking in the Himalayas.Show more
Traveled in February 2018
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Rodolphe de
October 27th, 2016
4
Amazing Tour, great guides - would recommend!
Traveled in May 2014

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Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
What immunizations will I need?
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- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Bhutan, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus.
  
  We also recommend:
  
  · A dental check-up prior to travelling.
  · That you know your blood group in case of emergency.
  
  If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Do you guys have a PAC Portable Altitude Chamber?
Other
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Yes, we do have PAC but we don’t use it for Everest Base camp trek since you only have to stay a night above 5,000 meters. We will surely provide one if required.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
What is the temperature rating of the sleeping bag that you lend to trekkers?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  The temperature rating of the sleeping bags we provide are about -10 deg C, we can provide liner or extra blanket if the sleeping bag is not warm enough for you.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Will there be a place to store items/clothing not required for the trek?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  The hotel in Kathmandu does provide the free storage services. So you can leave all your items that are not required for the trekking at your hotel.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?
Transport
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc only.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?
Tour Details
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Where do we toilet along the trail? Is it similar to Kilimanjaro and just wherever we can find privacy?
Other
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  At most cases, you can use the toilet provided by the tea houses/lodges on the trail but normally in case of emergency, you just do toilet along the trail wherever you find privacy.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  In major places (Namche Bazaar, Lukla), we arrange guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hot water in the bucket will be provided for the shower; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before April 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Ace the Himalaya. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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