What We are Doing:
National Geographic Bio Blitz
Visiting Monastery where Yeti Scalp is kept
Connecting classrooms with technology
Delivering Feminine Hygiene Supplies
Filming/Photography hands-on instruction
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
What’s Included:
Airport pickup and drop off
3 meals a day
15 nights lodging
Taxes & permits
Gratuities
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
What’s Not Included:
Airfare to and from Kathmandu (we can help arrange this and get special pricing)
Trip Insurance
Visas
Alcoholic Drinks
Gear and clothing for trek
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive In Kathmandu, Nepal
- Arrive in Kathmandu
- Transfer to the Royal Penguin Hotel
Day 2 | Acclimatization day in Kathmandu
- Acclimatization day in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing of the City
Day 3 | Kathmandu - Lukla
- Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Lunch Break
- Commence trek to Phakding – 4 hours | 2 Miles
Day 4 | Phakding - Namche Bazar
- Depart Phakding
- Arrive at Namche Bazar
- 6½ hours | 9 Miles
Day 5 | Namche Bazar, one-day rest for acclimatization
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazar
- Visit local shops, monasteries, and rest.
- Optional hike to get your first glimpse of Mt. Everest
- Optional hike to visit local monastery and see the infamous Yeti Scalp
Day 6 | Namche Bazar - Tengboche
- Namche Bazar – Tengboche
- Visit the local Tongboche Monastery.
- 6½ hours | 4 Miles
Day 7 |Tengboche - Dingboche/Pheriche
- Tengboche – Dingboche
- 8 hours | 6 Miles
Day 8 | Dingboche/Pheriche – This is another acclimatization day
- Dingboche
- This is another acclimatization day
Day 9 | Dingboche - Lobuche
- Hike from Dingboche to Lobuche
- 6 hours | 5 Miles
Day 10 | Lobuche - Gorakhshep
- Lobuche – Gorakhshep
- 4 Hours | 5 Miles
Day 11 | Everest Base Camp
- Gorakhshep – Everest Base Camp
- 3 Miles | 5 Hours
Day 12 | Pheriche – Namche
- Pheriche – Namche
- 6 Hours | 9 Miles
Day 13 | Namche – Phakding
- Namche – Phakding
- 4 Hours | 5 Miles
Day 14 | Phakding – Luka
- Phakding – Lukal
- Last night in the Himalayas
- Celebration night with hiking company
- 2 Hours | 4 Miles
Day 15 | Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu
- Depart Lukla – Fly to Kathmandu
- Spend the night in Kathmandu
