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mountaineering
mera & island peak via amphu labsta
IMAGE: Enjoying the views from the summit of Mera Peak | Chris Whyte
mera peak expedition
IMAGE: Climbing Mera at sunrise | Nathan Drane
30 DAYS 26 NIGHTS CAMPING 2 NIGHTS HOTEL
1 NIGHT ECO-LODGE
29 BREAKFASTS, 26 LUNCHES AND 26 DINNERS
26 DAY TREK/ MOUNTAINEERING
23 DAYS
18 NIGHTS CAMPING 3 NIGHTS HOTEL 1 NIGHT ECO-LODGE
22 BREAKFASTS, 19 LUNCHES AND 19 DINNERS
19 DAY TREK/ MOUNTAINEERING
• Climb Mera (6476m) & Island Peak (6189m) on a fully supported expedition led by expert climbing guides
• Climb Mera Peak (6476m), the highest trekking peak in Nepal
• Take in stunning views of the world's highest mountains from the summit
• Experience ample acclimatisation and a generous summit window
• Be supported with a full service expedition including all meals above base camp
• Embark on an excellent approach trek though the traditional Sherpa
villages of the Solu Khumbu and the forest trails of the Hinku Valley
• Enjoy a supportive environment with a 1:3 climbing sherpa to climber ratio
• Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu
• Travelonaprovenitinerarywithampleacclimatisationandcontingencydays
• Take in stunning views from the summits of two of Nepal's classic
"trekking" peaks
• Cross the technical Amphu Laptsa Pass at 5845m
• Enjoyasupportiveenvironmentwitha1:3climbingsherpatoclimberratio
• Experienceafullyservicedexpedition:allmealsontrekandabovebasecamp
• Discover warm and welcoming Sherpa Culture
• TakeintheviewsfromastunningmountainflightfromRamechaptoLukla
• Stroll the vibrant, life filled streets of Kathmandu
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Kathmandu 2 | Free day in Kathmandu or drive to Ramechap 3 | Fly to Lukla, trek to Puiyan (2,800m) 4 | Pangom (2,800m) 5/13 | To Mera La Base camp (5000m) 14/15 | To high camp (5,700m) 16 | Mera Peak Ascent (6,476m) & descend to Mera La 17 | Contingency day 18 | Commence trek into Hunku Valley 19 | Amphu Lapsta BC 20 | Rest day 21 | Cross Amphu Lapsta 22 | To Island Peak BC 23 | Contingency day 24 | Summit Island Peak (6,189m) 25 | To Dingboche 26 | To Omaga 27 | To Namche Bazaar 28 | Trek to Lukla 29 | Fly to Kathmandu or return via Ramechap 30 | In Kathmandu, trip concludes
Tibet
Mt Everest
Island Peak
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Kathmandu 2 | Free day in Kathmandu or drive to Ramechap 3 | Fly to Lukla, trek to Puiyan (2800m) 4 | Pangom (2800m) 5/13 | To Mera La Base camp (5000m) 14/15 | To high camp (5700m) 16 | Mera Peak Ascent (6476m) & descend to Mera La 17 | Contingency day 18/21 | Return to Lukla via Tagnag and Thuli Kharka 22 | Fly Lukla to Kathmandu 23 | In Kathmandu, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees,
there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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Dingboche Namche
GRADE |
INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION > TECHNICAL
GRADE: 2, INTERMEDIATE
WHEN TO GO REGULAR DEPARTURES
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: MPI
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GRADE |
ENTRY LEVEL MOUNTAINEERING/ EXPLORATORY TREK
> TECHNICAL GRADE: 1, BASIC
WHEN TO GO REGULAR DEPARTURES
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: MPE
Bazaar Nepal
Lukla Mera Peak
Lukla
Mera Peak Pangom
Pangom
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ALL MEALS ON TREK VALUED AT USD $1300
Tibet
Mt Everest
Island Peak
Nepal
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ALL MEALS ON TREK VALUED AT USD $950
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