Group ascent of Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp

Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and welcome by the local team at the airport exit. You will be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu city center. Depending on your arrival time, you will have free time to rest or make final preparations before the trek. At the end of the day, there will be a general briefing about the trip and a welcome dinner with the guide and all the other participants.

Depending on each participant's arrival time, the "welcome dinner" may be transformed into a "farewell dinner" on the last day.

Domestic flight Kathmandu – Lukla* (45 min) or transfer to Ramechhap by road (4-5 hours) then flight to Lukla (20 min).

*This flight, which skirts the Himalayas with magnificent views of its peaks, is only operated in good weather conditions. Therefore, depending on the weather or due to congestion at Kathmandu airport (it shares the same runway for international and domestic flights), the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) may decide to operate all flights to Lukla from Kathmandu airport, or from Ramechhap airport (in which case, departure from Kathmandu between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., with breakfast served en route).

In Lukla, the Sherpas are waiting for us with the equipment. The trek begins with a short descent into the Dudh Kosi valley. From the village of Chaunrikarka, the trail heads north through Sherpa villages where wheat, potatoes, corn, and vegetables are grown. We cross the Dudh Kosi on a wooden suspension bridge.

Acclimatization day. To help your body adapt to the lower oxygen levels, we'll embark on a leisurely half-day hike in the hills above Namche Bazaar. We'll visit the village of Khumjung (3780 m), with its alpine meadows and first glimpses of the Upper Khumbu mountains: Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and even Everest! We'll then visit the village's charming monastery, famous for displaying a "yeti scalp." Return to Namche and the rest of the day is free.

We've now crossed the 5,000-meter mark ! We're following the moraine along a relatively easy path, although slow walking is now the only option given the high altitude. Beyond Gorak Shep, the trail continues up to 5,300 meters, where the legendary Everest Base Camp is located! After soaking up the unique atmosphere of this place, we retrace our steps back to Gorak Shep, where we'll spend the night.

The round trip to Everest Base Camp is optional. For those who wish, it is possible to end the day at Gorak Shep.

The biggest day of hiking of the trip ! We woke up early to climb Kala Pattar, the "hill" overlooking Gorak Shep. The trail is steep but not difficult, although the altitude forces us to walk very slowly... A definite effort that is well worth it when we reach the summit: before our eyes, one of the most famous mountain panoramas in the world, with the most beautiful view imaginable of the summit of Sagarmatha, the queen of all mountains! After this memorable moment, it's time to descend to more manageable altitudes: we go back down to Gorak Shep, Lobuche, then we take the valley floor trail that leads to Pheriche, at 4240 meters altitude.

Flight to Ramechhap airport, then drive to Kathmandu.

The Lukla-Ramechhap flight is subject to weather conditions. It may be delayed or cancelled. To mitigate this possibility, we have scheduled a day of rest (free time) in Kathmandu the following day.

A free day in the Nepalese capital. From the hotel, you can explore the Thamel district, the old city, and Durbar Square, with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical monuments, on foot. The historical sites of the Kathmandu Valley are also accessible by taxi. A guided tour of the main sites in the Kathmandu Valley is optional.

This day can be used as a safety day in case the Lukla - Ramechhap flight is cancelled the day before.

Check-out time is 12:00 PM. Free time for last-minute sightseeing or souvenir shopping. Depending on our flight schedule, you will be transferred to Kathmandu Airport for your return international flight.