DAY 1 Kathmandu | Boutique Lodging in heart of ancient city
Airport pickup – Transport to boutique B&B – Welcome Dinner – Orientation
DAY 2 Kathmandu | Temples and Palaces of Ancient Kathmandu
Walking tour of hidden backstreets and iconic landmarks of Kathmandu.
DAY 3 Lukla – Phakding | Himalayan Tea-house Trekking
Morning flight to Lukla. Trek to Phakding (3.5-4 hrs)
DAY 4 Monjo | Trek to Monjo (3.5-4 hrs)
Follow a local’s footpath through hidden hamlets. Visit the Gumila Monastery.
DAY 5 Namche | High-end Tea-House with amazing Himalayan views
Trek to Namche (4-4.5 hrs)
DAY 6 Namche | Day hike to Sherpa Villages
Follow the path less traveled through yak pastures and Sherpa villages, all in the shadow of the sacred mountain – Khumbu Yul La.
DAY 7 Mende | Trek to Mende (4 hrs)
Leave the main trail to Everest Base Camp and go where few tourists do. Climb a quiet trail to remote Mende. Share the view with yaks and the nuns in the nearby nunnery.
DAY 8 Thame – Mende | Day hike to Thame
Follow the old salt trade route from Tibet to quiet Thame. Unspoiled views of glaciers and peaks.
DAY 9 Tashinga | Trek to Tashinga (4-5 hrs)
DAY 10 Pangboche | Trek to Pangboche (6.5 hrs)
Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery and soak up stunning views of Amma Dablam and Mount Everest.
DAY 11 Ama Dablam Base Camp | Day Hike to 15,500ft
The highpoint of our journey. An amazing ascent up open ridges to Ama Dablam Base Camp.
DAY 12 Kathmandu | Helicopter flight to Kathmandu – Transport to hotel
Option to circumambulate the iconic Bouddhanath Stupa with pilgrims from all corners of the earth.
DAY 13 Kathmandu | Sightseeing / Shopping.
Free day for rest, shopping, or to explore around Bouddha Stupa
DAY 14 Departure | Last minute shopping. Departure.