Lobuche Peak & Everest Base Camp

This itinerary is perfect for people who would like to make a smooth transition from trekking to climbing in the Himalayas. Lobuche East Peak is a beautiful summit at the between the Khumbu and Gokyo valley that we climb over two days. The Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is a beautiful itinerary in the Khumbu Valley with amazing views over four 8,000 metres summits as well as Ama Dablam, one of the most beautiful peaks in the world. The trip will take you across traditional sherpas villages, a buddhist monastery and suspended bridges. So many things to discover and explore on this trek to Everest, the world highest summit.

Trek and Climb Location Map

Lobuche Peak East climbing route

Everest Base Camp trek route

Day1
Arrival to Kathmandu (1,350 m / 4,430 ft) and transfer to hotel

Day 2
Preparation day for expedition in Kathmandu

Day 3
Fly to Lukla (2,860 m / 9,317 ft)  – Trek to Phakding (2,610 m / 8,562 ft)

Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)

Day 5
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

Day 6
Trek to Pangboche (3,930 m / 12,893 ft)

Day 7
Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m / 14,470 ft)

Day 8
Acclimatization day in Dingboche

Day 9

Trek to Lobuche village (4,940 m / 16,210 ft) 

Day 10

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,345 m / 17,536 ft) – Night at Gorak Shep (5,164 m / 16,942 ft)

Day 11

Trek to Lobuche village

Day 12

Trek to Lobuche Base Camp (5,250 m / 17,224 ft)  – Training session on fixed line

Day 13
Climb to Lobuche East Peak summit (6,119 m / 20,075 ft) and back to Lobuche

Day 14
Contingency Day

Day 15

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)
Day 16
Trek to Lukla (2,860 m / 9,317 ft)

Day 17
Scheduled flight Lukla/Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 18
Visit of Kathmandu (or reserve day in case of flight delay)

Day 19
Transfer to airport for departure

Price includes:

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from airport (both domestic and international)
• Return domestic flight ticket Kathmandu / Lukla
• Transport of 1 duffle bag of a maximum weight of 20 kgs during the trek to Base Camp and on domestic flights
• 4 nights’ accommodation at a good quality hotel in Kathmandu on B/B basis on a double basis (single option at extra cost)
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek
• Accommodation in shared tents at Everest Base Camp and Island Peak camps
• Qualified support team including experienced guides and porters
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee)
• Climbing and park permits as well as other fees and permits required by local regulations
• First aid medical kit
• Satellite phone for emergencies (available to members as a paying service)
• Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
• 1 World Sherpas Duffle bag

Price excludes:

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome dinner)
• Extras hotel charge at Kathmandu (bar bills, laundry, additional nights)
• Standard tips/bonus to climbing sherpa (US$300) and all staff (US$200)
• Personal expenses in lodges during the trek such as battery charging (cameras, phone, laptops), showers, laundry, beverages, bottled water and snacks
• Additional nights in lodges during the trek not planned by us
• Internet access during the trek and at Base Camp (we can arrange a Nepalese SIM card and top-up card for you at Kathmandu for calls and internet)
• Personal trekking and climbing equipment (see gear list)
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare
• Nepal entry visa fee

Number of effective trekking days : 12

Number of effective climbing days : 1
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Maximum altitude: 6,119 m / 20,075 ft (Summit)