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everest base camp & island peak
cholo expedition
IMAGE: Breathtaking views: summit, Cholo, Khumbu region, Nepal | Soren Kruse Ledet
IMAGE: Climbers descending from Island Peak 22 DAYS 15 NIGHTS CAMPING
3 NIGHTS ECO LODGE 3 NIGHTS HOTEL
| Bir Singh Gurung
21 BREAKFASTS, 18 LUNCHES AND 18 DINNERS
18 DAY TREK/ MOUNTAINEERING
21 DAYS
16 NIGHTS CAMPING 3 NIGHTS HOTEL 1 NIGHT ECO LODGE
20 BREAKFASTS, 17 DAY TREK
17 LUNCHES /MOUNTAINEERING AND 17 DINNERS
• Climb Island Peak (6189m), a classic Himalayan trekking peak
• Trek to Base Camp before venturing to the next level on Island Peak
• Summit via the South Ridge for commanding views of the Everest region
• Enjoy a complete expedition service including climbing sherpas and meals
• Learn of Sherpa culture at its vibrant 'capital' Namche Bazaar
• Visit the stunningly situated monastery village of Thyangboche
• Maximise your chances of summit success with
ample acclimatisation days built in
• Experience a breathtaking Himalayan mountain flight
from Ramechap to Lukla
• Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Kathmandu
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Kathmandu INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality
• A rare opportunity to climb Cholo (6097m)
• Hike up the Thame valley and cross the Renjo La (5340m)
• Spectacular mountain views deep in the Everest region
• Enjoy a supportive environment with a 1:3 climbing sherpa to climber ratio
• Fully supported expedition with 3 meals per day supplied by our expert cooks • Climb with a highly experienced team and capture the spirit of adventure,
with indelible memories forged among the highest mountains on earth • Immerse yourself in Kathmandu
2 | Free day in Kathmandu or drive to Ramechap 3/4 | Fly to Lukla, commence trek through Sherpa villages 5 | In Namche Bazaar 6 | To Kyangjuma 7 | To Pangboche via Thyangboche Monastery 8/9 | Trek to Dingboche for rest and acclimatisation 10 | To Lobuche 11 | Ascend Kala Pattar (5545m) 12 | Trek to Everest Base Camp 13/14 | Cross Khumbu Glacier to Chukkung, rest day 15/17 | To Base Camp and Summit Island Peak 18/19 | Descend to Namche 20 | Return to Lukla 21 | Fly Lukla to Kathmandu or return via Ramechap 22 | In Kathmandu, trip concludes
Tibet
Mt Everest
Island Peak Chukkung
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 Ghat (2800m) 4 | Trek to Namche Bazaar (3400m) 5 | In Namche Bazaar, rest and acclimatise 6 | Trek to Thame (3800m) 7 | Trek to Lungden (4500m) 8 | In Lungden, rest and acclimatise 9 | Trek to Yak Kharka (4900m) 10 | Cross the Renjo La (5340m) 11 | To Abi Himal Base Camp 12 | Abi Himal Base Camp 13/15 | Climb Cholo (6097m) 16 | Contingency Day 17 | Trek to Phortse 18 | Trek to Monjo 19 | Return trek to Lukla 20 | Fly Lukla to Kathmandu or return via Ramechap 21 | Trip concludes in Kathmandu
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.
Everest BC Dingboche
Namche Bazaar
Lukla
GRADE |
ENTRY LEVEL MOUNTAINEERING/ EXPLORATORY TREK
> TECHNICAL GRADE: 1, BASIC
Renjo La Thame
Lukla
Cholo Phortse
GRADE |
INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION > TECHNICAL GRADE: 2, INTERMEDIATE
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: ABI
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Nepal
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REGULAR DEPARTURES
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ALL MEALS ON TREK VALUED AT USD $900
Tibet
Mt Everest
Namche Bazaar
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ALL MEALS ON TREK VALUED AT USD $800
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: EIS
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