17 Day Lobouche Peak Summit and Everest Base Camp Trek (excluding flights to Kathmandu)

DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM - This adventure requires a basic level of fitness and preparation prior to taking part. There will be long days of trekking at increasing altitude. You will be required to provide a doctors certificate or letter to show your health is suitable to take part in the activity. This is a standard requirement to obtain permits.

Day 1 - Arrive Kathmandu

Day 2 - Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding or Monjo (itinaray may be subbject to change depending on flights) 4hrs

Day 3 - Phakding to Namche Bazar 4-6 hrs

Day 4 - Namche rest day

Day 5 - Namche to Tengbouche 4-6 hrs

Day 6 - Tengbouche to Dingbouche 4-6 hrs

Day 7 - Dingbouche rest and acclimatisation

Day 8 - Dingbouche to Lobouche 4-6 hrs

Day 9 - Lobouche to Gorak Shep then onward to EBC and return for overnight stay at Gorak Shep 6-8 hrs

Day 10 - Gorak Shep to Kalapattar and return to Lobouche via Gorak Shep 8-10 hrs

Day 11 - Lobouche rest day

Day 12 - Lobouche to High Camp trek (5,400m)

Day 13 - Summit Day!! High Camp to Lobouche East Summit (6,119m) and return trelk to Dingbouche. A long but satisfying day!

Day 14 - Dingbouche to Namche Bazar

Day 15 - Namche Bazar to Lukla

Day 16 - Lukla to Kathmanu flights (itinerary may change subject to flights)

Day 17 - Deaprt Kathmandu

INCLUSIONS:

Internal transfer flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and return ()eli transfers not included if used)

Transfers to and from main arrival terminal in Kathmandu

Arrival and Departure day accomodation in Kathmandu

Trek accomodation in lodges and tented basecamp accomodation where applicable on a full board basis

Main meals on mountain

Climbing and trekking permits where applicable

Refuse disposal fees

Climbing sherpas / Trekking guides and Porters

Insurances / Wages and allowances for climb / trekking staff

Where applicable, techincal skills / training support pre summit

Central climbing equipment (ropes, icescrews, snow pickets, oxygen, portable altitude chamber, First aid)

EXCLUSION:

International arrival and departure flights

Visa

Heli transfers if used

Personal medical and rescue insurance and expenses

Personal climbing equipment

Internet access / cards

Alcohol

Bottled water (this is purchased at Teahouses on trail) and additional on trail beverages (excluding main meal drinks of tea / coffee)

Hot showers on trail

Additional hotel stays / logistical expenses subject to unforseen reasons (please see booking terms and conditions)

Summit and Non Summit bonuses where applicable

Sherpa and Porter tips