Take trekking to the next level - start your mountaineering journey with us on Labouche Peak in Nepal.
Experience and fitness required! If you are looking for a new challenge and have the fitness and experience to join our small group, we would love to meet you to see if you are a good fit for our 15 day expedition to Everest Base Camp and Labouche Peak.
Our Group has Chosen the Premium Option for Our Expedition; For the Budget option, please enquire.
What’s included:
1 night Dusit Princess 5 star hotel single basis in Kathmandu upon arrival includes breakfast
Electric Blankets and bedding are included- do not require a sleeping bag just a fleece sleeping sack (included)
En suite toilet - except for Labouche.
Better quality food with more choices in the restaurants in the tea houses
Hot water is readily available and a warm place to gather in the evenings in the dining area is always available. Wifi will be available for an additional charge.
1 Porter for 2 people: You are only allowed 11 Kg on the plane, so 1 porter takes the duffle bags for 2 people.
1 guide for up to 5 people for 3 days
Additional day climbing practice at Dingboche with our guide to get comfortable with jumar and ropes and safety.
Additional rest day at Labouche prior to ascent to high camp.
Trek to EBC and back to labouche for additional acclimatization up to 5350m
Helicopter from either EBC or Labouche depending on weather conditions so the number of days will be the same, saving 4 days walking down.
Guide: Our main guide has been with us for 18 years he will stay with the group walking with you every step of way ensuring your health and safety. Most importantly, he is there in case of emergencies.
You will be guided at every step with your pace and breaks to ensure you keep the effects of the altitude at a minimum to make the climb enjoyable and rewarding as it should be. Acclimatization days are essential and included as part of the package, as well as the helicopter exit to make the trip doable within the 11 days time frame.
With a limit of only 5 trekkers, expect personalized attention and support throughout this unforgettable adventure.
Total Trek Fees:
Premier Option: 13900 Dh Helicopter Charges: Based on 4 people joining: + 2200 DH 7 days prior to departure.
Included in both options;
Includes domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla -
Tea Houses with electric blankets
Pre Trip training hikes for 4 weekends to prepare you for the climb
Pre- trip zoom seminar to prepare you for all of the details and ask questions.
1 Extra rest day and acclimatization day in Dingboche - which makes a huge difference in your acclimatization
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May 18: Day 1 — Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m) May 20 DUSIT PRINCESS
MAY 19: Day 2 — Fly to Lukla (2,800 m) → Trek to Manjo (2,650 m)
MAY 20: Day 3 — Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) Khumbu House
MAY 21: Day 4 — Acclimatization Day in Namche Khumbu House
MAY 22: Day 5 — Namche Bazaar → Debouche (3,860 m) River Rest Lodge
MAY 23 Day 6 — Debouche → Dingboche (4,360 m) Climbing Lodge (highest one)
MAY 24: Day 7 — Acclimatization Day in Dingboche - Climbing Practice
May 25: Day 8 - Dingboche Climbing Practice acclimatization
May 26: Day 9 — Dingboche → Labouche
May 27: Day 10 — Lobuche Pyramid→ Everest Base Camp (EBC) → Back to Labouche Pyramid
May 28: Day 11 — Move to Labouche Town/Eco Lodge - climb practice reserve day
May 29: Day 12: Lobouche Town→ Lobuche Base Camp (5,200 m) Eco Lodge
May 30: Day 13 — Summit Day (6,119 m) → Return to High Camp
May 31: Day 14 — Descend to THUKLA - Helicopter to Lukla -Kathmandu morning or overnight in lukla
June 1: Day 15 — Reserve day = early am Fly Back to Kathmandu
June 2: Day 16: - Book fight to Dubai
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You should have experience at altitude preferably at least one mountain such as Kilimanjaro or Elbrus to be successful on this climb. No mountaineering specific experience is required, altitude experience is more important.
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A very high level of fitness is required, be prepared to train and prepare to the best of your ability!
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All technical gear, including boots, can be rented on site in Dingboche. You will need basic hiking gear and warm weather gear. Full Kit list is provided upon request
Register your interest here for free!
The budget option will be lower quality tea houses without en suite bathrooms and showers, less options for food, and no electric blankets.
The Trek to Everest Base Camp is a great way to experience the culture and nature of Nepal and meet people from around the world that have come to make the Trekkers Pilgrimage to EBC with you!
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Everest Base Camp is much easier than you think! The trekking days are short - only one day is more than 6 hours and most are only 4 hours giving you lots of time to recover each day. your pace is also very slow giving your body time to acclimatize!
However, that said training is essential, so we make that possible by including 4 training treks as part of your trek!
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft).
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. You have to arrive in the morning to have time to do any last minute shopping.
Day 2:
Fly to Lukla FROM kathmandu
Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) and Trek to Manjo (2,652m/8,700ft)- 5 hours trek. We trek LONGER today than most. This gives us a shorter day tomorrow.
Overnight stay in Manjo.
Day 3:
Trek from Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)- 4 hours trek.
Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 4:
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
Today is your first acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. You’ll take a short hike to Khumjung village. You can visit Sir Edmund Hillary built school. From this village, you can enjoy astonishing views of some tallest peaks including Mt. Everest, Lhotse,Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, etc.. You can even go hiking at Everest View Hotel.
Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 5:
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Debouche (3,956m/12,979ft)- 6 hours trek.
We will stop in Tengboche for tea, coffee and a monastery visit, but we will keep going. It is home to the famous and biggest Buddhist Tengboche Monastery in the Khumbu region. The trail involved lots of steep uphill and downhill walks.
Day 6:
Trek from Debuche to Dingboche (4,380m/14,370ft)- 4 to 5 hours trek.
Today’s trail is even more scenic and full of beautiful mountain views. You start your trek following
You’ll get a spellbinding view of Mt. Ama Dablam, the world’s most beautiful mountain.
Day 7:
Complete Rest Day for acclimatization day at Dingboche.
Day 8:
Acclimatization Hike to 4800 m
Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,938m/16,200ft)- 4 to 5 hours trek.
Overnight stay in Lobuche.
Day 9:
Trek from Lobuche to (5,160m/16,929ft) to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,599ft)- 5 hours trek and Return to Labouche (4 hours)
Once you reach the base camp you’ll witness a big pile of rocks, colorful prayer flags, and the Everest Base Camp sign signifying that you have finally made it. Enjoy the moment! Relish the astounding views of lofty snowy peaks hovering above you. You’ll also get a sight of Khumbu Glacier. We will try to get heli from here, but may have to walk back to Labouche depending on weather and availabiltiy of helicopters.
We do NOT plan to spend the night in Gorak Shep and do not hike Kalla Pattar.
Day 10:
Helicopter to Lukla, Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 11: Reserve day - Helicopter Exit to Lukla, onward to Kathmandu, evening flight back to Dubai
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Total cost: 10500 DH
The best preparation you can get , we are with you every step of your journey.
On the journey you will have the following perks:
The best tea houses available with sharing rooms and en suite bathrooms (most of the way)
Domestic Flights
All Meals (except dinner in hotel)
Sleeping bag and down jacket rentals
Help with gear
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This trek will go ahead with a minimum of 3 people booked. If the trip is not filled up 2 days before the hike, you will be refunded in full.
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Hotels and Tea Houses:
Arrival: Dusit Princess prior to trek start
Tea Houses on the Trek: Each tea house has en quite bathrooms and electric blankets. The quality and availability of tea houses in each village varies, this is when you can count on really nice accommodation throughout the 8 total nights:
Night
1: : Manjo - GOOD - attached bathroom, sharing rooms (no single possible here)
2-3 Namche: DELUXE: Khumbu Resort The best resort in namche: attached bathrooms, electric blankets, excellent food!
4: Debouche: EXCELLENT Rivendale Lodge: attached bathrooms, excellend food
5-6: Dingboche: GOOD Dingboche Resort - attached bathrooms, electric blankets. This is the place all of the expeditions stay on their way to Everest.
7: 1 night either in Eco Resort OR in the pyramid at Labouche: Not attached bathrooms but clean and nice night