Everest Expedition: A Journey to the Roof of the World
Embark on an unparalleled adventure to the Earth's highest peak with our expertly curated Everest Expedition package. Designed for climbers who dream of conquering the majestic Mount Everest, this journey prioritizes your safety, comfort, and success every step of the way.
Guided by seasoned mountaineers and supported by an elite team of Sherpas, this expedition blends meticulous preparation, personalized care, and cutting-edge logistics to give you the best possible chance of reaching the summit. From the awe-inspiring challenge of the Khumbu Icefall to the unparalleled vistas from the top of the world, each moment of this journey will test and celebrate the strength of the human spirit.
Our carefully designed itinerary ensures optimal acclimatization while maintaining a steadfast focus on your well-being. More than just an expedition, this is an experience that will transform your perspective and leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
The mountain awaits. Your adventure begins here turn your dream of summiting Everest into an extraordinary reality.
Highlights
- Early Attempts and First Ascent
- 1921-1924 British Expeditions
- The first reconnaissance of Mount Everest was in 1921, led by George Mallory. The goal was to explore possible routes to the summit. In 1924, Mallory and Andrew Irvine made a daring summit attempt. Their fate remained a mystery until Mallory’s body was found in 1999.
- First Successful Ascent (1953)
- On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal became the first confirmed climbers to reach the summit of Everest. They succeeded via the Southeast Ridge.
- Notable Firsts
- First Solo Ascent (1980)
- In 1980, Reinhold Messner, a legendary climber, became the first person to summit Everest alone and without supplemental oxygen. This achievement showcased extraordinary human endurance.
- First Woman to Summit (1975)
- Junko Tabei from Japan made history in 1975 as the first woman to reach the summit, inspiring women climbers around the world.
- First Winter Ascent (1980)
- Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy from Poland completed the first winter ascent of Everest in 1980, enduring brutal cold and high winds.
- Youngest Climber (2010)
- Jordan Romero, a 13-year-old from the USA, became the youngest person to climb Everest in 2010.
- Records and Unique Expeditions
- First South-North Traverse (1988)
- In 1988, teams from Nepal and China completed a remarkable traverse of Everest. Climbers crossed paths at the summit, starting from opposite sides.
- First Blind Climber (2001)
- Erik Weihenmayer from the USA became the first blind person to summit Everest in 2001, proving that limits can be overcome.
- Fastest Ascent (2004)
- Pemba Dorje Sherpa set the record for the fastest climb from base camp to the summit in 2004, completing the journey in just 8 hours and 10 minutes.
- Oldest Summiter (2022)
- Yuichiro Miura from Japan, at the age of 80, reached the summit in 2022, breaking his own record from 2008.
- Tragedies and Challenges
- 1996 Disaster
- A deadly storm in 1996 claimed the lives of eight climbers. This tragedy became the focus of the book Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer.
- 2014 and 2015 Avalanches
- In 2014, an avalanche killed 16 Sherpas, making it one of Everest’s deadliest incidents. The following year, a devastating earthquake triggered another avalanche, killing 22 people at base camp.
- Cultural and Environmental Milestones
- Clean-Up Expeditions
- Efforts to clean Everest have grown over the years. Sherpas lead campaigns to remove tons of trash left by climbers.
- Sherpa Contributions
- Sherpas like Apa Sherpa and Kami Rita Sherpa have set records for the most ascents. Kami Rita has reached the summit 28 times as of 2023, demonstrating incredible skill and dedication.
- Rising Challenges
- Climate change and overcrowding have become major issues on Everest. Each year, more climbers attempt the peak, leading to bottlenecks, greater risks, and environmental concerns.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
- Day 02Preparation, briefings, shopping, and formalities for permits.
- Day 03Preparation, briefings, shopping, and formalities for permits.
- Day 04Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
- Day 05Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day 06Rest & acclimatization, explore Everest View Hotel
- Day 07Trek to Tyangboche (3850m - 5 hrs); explore Buddhist monastery;
- Day 08Trek to Dingboche
- Day 09Trek to Lobuche
- Day 10Rest for acclimatization at Lobuche.
- Day 11Trek to Gorakshep
- Day 12Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Day 13Climbing period for summit of Everest
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- Day 57Down trek to Gorakshep,
- Day 58Trek via Lobuche (5218m) to Dingboche
- Day 59Trek to Tyangboche
- Day 60Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day 61Leisure time in the morning and trek to Monjo in the afternoon.
- Day 62Trek to Lukla
- Day 63Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
- Day 64Contingency day in Kathmandu, farewell dinner and celebration
- Day 65Transfer to the airport for departure.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- All arrival and departure transfers to and from the airport (both domestic and international).
- 5 nights of accommodation in 4/5 star category hotels in Kathmandu on a Bed & Breakfast (BB) basis, as per the itinerary.
- A 1:1 experienced private climbing Sherpa guide during the trek and climb (Everest Summiteers).
- Flight tickets for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu for the climbing member and their guide.
- Complete camping setup with dining and kitchen tents, chairs, and tables at the Advance Base Camp (ABC).
- Necessary shower and toilet tents, individual member tents at ABC.
- One tent for each member and Sherpa, shared at Camps 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Solar panels/generators for lighting and battery charging at ABC.
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner – tea and coffee included) and twin-sharing teahouse accommodation during the trek.
- Freshly cooked meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, tea/coffee) by a professional Snowy cook at Advance Base Camp (ABC).
- Freshly cooked hot meals at Camp 2, prepared by our Camp-2 cook.
- 60 kg of personal baggage allowance while trekking up and 40 kg while trekking down, carried by a porter.
- Expedition royalty and climbing permits for Mount Everest.
- Fully paid government-appointed liaison officer in the team.
- Necessary kitchen staff and a camp manager in a shared plan at ABC and Camp 2.
- Medical, accidental, and search and rescue insurance for all involved local staff.
- All rope-fixing and icefall management charges related to the expedition.
- 6 oxygen bottles for the climbing member and 3 for the Sherpa (4L), with 2 sets of masks and
- regulators.
- Emergency oxygen mask and regulator at ABC for medical purposes only.
- Satellite phones are available at ABC for members at US$ 4 per minute.
- First Aid medical kits for the group and staff.
- Free assistance service for cargo and duty clearance.
- Service charges and government taxes are levied in Nepal.
- Complete pre-departure information.
- Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural show in Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner).
- Items of a personal nature, including laundry expenses.
- Expenses for the use of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, or internet.
- Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kits, camera/video fees, and trekking gear.
- Any extra expenses arising from unforeseen situations such as natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
- Any additional staff not specified.
- Rescue, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses for the member.
- Medical and travel insurance, including helicopter search and rescue.
- Permits for walkie-talkies and filming, if special cameras are used.
- Summit bonus for your personal climbing Sherpa (starting from a minimum of US$ 1500
- per summit per Sherpa).
- Tips for base camp staff (starting from a minimum of US$ 300.00 per member in total).
- Personal climbing gear.
- Nepalese customs duties for the import of expedition goods.
- Tips, gifts, and souvenirs.
- Any other items not mentioned in the ''THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES'' section.
