Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Arrival in Kathmandu and welcome by your guide. Transfer to your hotel and evening at leisure. Depending on your arrival time, your guide can introduce you to the old streets of Kathmandu where you an enjoy first glimpses of authentic Nepalese life.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals not included

Day 2 Drive Kathmandu to Ramechap. Flight Ramechap- Lukla (2800 m), trek to Phakding (2600 m)

If leaving for Ramechap on the same day as your flight, depart by night shuttle at 03: 00 am for Ramechhap Airport, 4-5 hrs drive. The early morning flight from Ramechhap to Lukla offers spectacular panoramic views of the eastern Himalayas; Langtang, Gauri, Shanker, Numbur, Manglungtse, and finally Everest... It is a lovely 30 min flight to Lukla (2700 m), where Sherpas are waiting for us with specialist equipment. Our trek begins with a short descent to the Dudh Koshi valley. From the village of Chaunrikarka (2621 m), the road runs north through the Sherpa villages where wheat, potatoes, corn, and vegetables are grown. We cross Dudh Koshi on a suspended wooden bridge.

Drive: 4 hours
Flight: 30 Mins
Elevation: +50 m/-250m
Walking: 3 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 3 Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440m)

It is a short but sure ascent to the capital of the Sherpa country. Namche Bazaar has the largest market in the Upper Khumbu region, a colourful location, home to many Hindu and Tibetan people. On the way, you can enjoy fantastic views of Thamserku (6608 m), Everest (8,848 m) and Lhotse (8511 m).

Elevation: +1040 m/-350m
Walking: 5 - 6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 4 Namche Bazaar

Enjoy a day at leisure in Namche, the most important city of this region. Numerous lodges and restaurants are found here at the starting point of treks towards Everest. It is an ideal place to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude, before our hike begins. According to your desires, we can embark on a half-day hike to the heights of Namche Bazar and the villages of Khunde and Khumjung (3780 m). Stunning landscapes of mountain pastures and small well-ordered fields await. We can admire the sunset over the Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Everest over Namache.

Walking: 1 hour
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 5 Namche - Thame (3800 m)

Descend down through the forest to the small village of Dramo. Then we climb up to Thame, the gateway to the Nangpa La valley. In Thame, we may be lucky enough to meet Apa Sherpa, the record holder of Everest climbs, with 21 successful summits to date. In the late afternoon, we can climb up to the beautiful monastery above Thame.

Elevation: +690 m/-350m
Walking: 4 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 6 Thame - Sumdur (4830 m) - Thame

In order to perfect our acclimatization, today we climb Sumdur and discover a belvedere with striking panoramic views. We immerse ourselves in the secret valley of Nangpa La and can imagine the nearby border of Tibet. At the top, an incredible display awaits: Pasang Lamu Peak, Cho Oyu (8201 m) and many +7000 m mountains stand in front of our eyes. Return to the Lodge.

Elevation: +980m/-980m
Walking: 4 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 7 Thame - Lungde (4400 m)

We climb steadily to Lungde, at the foot of the Renjo La. We pass through pretty sheepfolds in valleys and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding peaks. We crossTibetans descending from Nangpa La to the market of Namche.

Elevation: +600m/-70m
Walking: 5 to 6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 8 Lungde - Renjo The (5350 m) - Gokyo (4790 m)

A key day! We start at dawn. After 3 hours of steady climbing, we reach two very beautiful lakes in the middle of a spectacular mountain cirque. As we approch the pass, our route steepens. The views are breathtaking: 180 ° of summits from Cho Oyu to Taboche Peak, including Gyachung Kang, Pumori, Everest, Nuptse, Makalu, and Cholatse. A festival of alpine aesthetics! We descend quickly to Gokyo, the beautiful blue lake in permanent line of sight.

Elevation: +1030m/-640m
Walking: 7 to 8 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 9 Gokyo - Dragnag (4690 m)

For those who are motivated, we rise at dawn to climb Gokyo Ri and enjoy sunrise from a roof of the world. A short day, perfect to recover before attacking Cho la. We cross the beautiful moraine of the Gokyo, which offers views of the north face of Cho Oyu.

Elevation: +80m/-180m
Walking: 3 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 10 Dragnag - Cho The (5350 m) - Dzongla (4840 m)

Our four hour climb to Cho La begins gently and becomes increasingly steep. A beautiful glacial atmosphere greets us at the pass at the foot of the summits of Lobuche. After 30 minutes of descent we reach an almost flat (often snowy area) with a phenomenal panorama. From here we descend to Dzongla.

Elevation: +770m/-610m
Walking: 7 to 8 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 11 Dzongla - Lobuche (4940 m)

A beautiful day with beautiful views. We descend to Chola Khola before climbing gently through pasturelands at the foot of the Khumbu glacier.

Elevation: +220m/-140m
Walking: 3 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 12 Lobuche - Kala Pattar (5545 m) - Lobuche

We can climb up to Kala Pattar (5545 m) without technical mountaineering equipment. Fabulous views await of Everest, the fall of the Khumbu seracs, the Pumori and the Nuptse. We head back down to Lobuche.

Elevation: +620m/-620m
Walking: 8 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 13 Lobuche - Dingboche - Chukhung (4730 m)

Today we head down into the valley. The views of Ama Dablam and Thamserku are superb; perhaps we will be able to see all the way to Dingboche at the foot of the Ama Dablam. En route to the summit of Chukhung (4730 m), we see the unnamed peak of the Imja Khola and the Baruntse (7200 m).

* Depending on the motivation of the group and the snow conditions, our guide can lead us up the trail which crosses Kongma La pass (5535 m). This trail passes through many small lakes and offers magnificent views of Everest (+ 2 hours of hiking).

Elevation: +330m/-530m
Walking: 6 to 7 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 14 Chukhung - Island Peak Base Camp (5100 m)

Morning technical preparation session ready for the ascent of Island peak (Imja Tse). Skills include the use of crampons and ice axes, operation of a fixed rope and self-locking handle (Jumar).... After lunch, we climb towards Lhotse Shar glacier. We set up camp at the foot of the moraine (5100 m) with view of Baruntse (7220 m). Those who do not climb will journey back to Chukung this afternoon (5 hours round trip).

Elevation: +240m
Walking: 4 hours
Accommodation: Lodge/tent

Day 15 Base Camp - Island Peak (6189 m) - Chukhung

Those who do not climb Island Peak can summit the much more accessible Chukung Ri (5546 m) and enjoy panoramic views of Nuptse and Ama Dablam. From Chukung Ri, return to Chkhung and rejoin the team which climbed Island Peak (4 hours hiking). For those who climb, we go up a system of vires before taking foot on the glacier at 5800 metres. A magnificent route around crevasses leads us to the foot of the final slope which, depending on the snow conditions, can be directly climbed (45 ° slope) or bypassed to the left. The last 100m is done on a beautiful tapered ridge with the iconic peak of Ama Dablam in the ubiquitous backdrop. Return to Chukung, where we find the other participants.

NB: In case of bad weather, one more day will be dedicated to the ascent of the Island Peak. In this case, days 16 and 17 will merge into one long day of walking.

Elevation: +1220m/-1460m
Hiking: 4 to 12 hours (details in the description)
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 16 Chukhung - Tengboche (3840 m)

Famous for its Buddhist monastery set in a grandiose setting, beautiful Tengboche offers fantastic views of Ama Dablam and our surroundings.

Elevation: +70m/-940m
Walking: 5 to 6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 17 Tengboche - Namche Bazar (3440m)

The balcony trail between Tengboche and Namche displays magnificent views of the Everest valley. After breakfast, we take the path back down through rhododendron forests to Namché Bazaar.

Elevation: +610m/-1020m
Walking: 4 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 18 Namche Bazar - Lukla (2400 m)

It is a relatively steep descent to the Dhudkosi River which we follow to Phakding, our lunch spot. We cross several traditional villages like Monjo, Jorsale and Banker. We leave the high mountains and return to the verdant universe of the Nepalese mountains. Late afternoon arrical in Lukla.

Elevation: +325m/-915m
Walking: 4 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 19 Flight Lukla - Ramechap. Drive to Kathmandu

This morning, we catch a flight to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu. In clear weather, the views of the Himalayan mountains are spectacular. We stop for lunch on the way. We visit Bhaktapur on the way, a sumptuous pedestrian city located 15 km from Kathmandu ... the most beautiful of the three imperial cities of the valley Transfer to the hotel.

Flight: 30 mins
Drive: 4 hours
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals not included

Day 20 Kathmandu

Free day in Kathmandu. Options: visit Pashupatinath, hindu pilgrimage site of high importance on the bank of Bagmati River, considered holy, and where cremations take place; Bouddhanath, an impressive Buddhist munument with the Buddha's discerning eyes, surrounded by a multitude of monasteries

Accommodation: Hotel
Free meals

Day 21 End of stay

Breakfast included.