Mt. Everest Expedition

50 Days

Overview

Juntara Trek & Expedition Treks Everest Expedition Signature Service is a comprehensive package designed for those seeking to summit Mt. Everest in the utmost comfort and convenience.

Climbing Mt. Everest is indeed a lifetime experience and one of the most challenging and rewarding adventures that a person can undertake. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world and is located in the Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and China. Mt. Everest, also known as The Sagarmatha in Nepali is the highest peak on the earth with an altitude of 8848.86m.

The VIP Mt. Everest Expedition Service offered by Seven Summit Treks is an exclusive package that caters to those who wish to conquer the world’s highest mountain with a blend of adventure and luxury. This service is designed for those who want to experience the thrill of climbing Mt. Everest while enjoying the highest levels of comfort, and support. The service provides customized support, ensuring that every aspect of the expedition is tailored to meet the specific needs and preferences of the client, keeping health and safety as a top priority.

The VIP Mount Everest Expedition begins with a helicopter transfer from Kathmandu to Lukla and then on to Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, with rest and acclimatization stop along the way. After reaching the Everest Base Camp, the team will spend several days acclimatizing and preparing for the ascent.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m) and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Rest in Kathmandu, Great Checking, and Preparation

Day 03: Briefing at Ministry of Tourism -1350m.

Day 04: Fly to Lukla by Helicopter (B3e) -2850m.

Day 05: Rest in Lukla (Short Acclimatization Hike) -2850m.

Day 06: Fly to Namche Bazaar by Helicopter (B3e) -3440m.

Day 07: Full Rest in Namche Bazzar -3440m.

Day 08: Hike to Everest View hotel: Overnight -3880m.

Day 09: Fly from Everest View hotel to Dingboche (B3e) -4240m.

Day 10: Rest in Dingboche (Chhukung Hike) – 4240m.

Day 11: Rest in Dingboche (Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak) – 4240m.

Day 12: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche Village- 4940m.

Day 13: Trek from Lobuche to Gorekshep – 5150m.

Day 14: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5364m)

Day 15-25: Rotation: [Basecamp – Rotation (Camp I, Camp II and Camp III) – Basecamp]

Day 26-30: Fly by Helicopter from EBC to Namche Bazzar OR to Kathmandu Hotel (Rest and Recovery) and Fly Back to EBC

Day 31-46: The climbing period—align with the optimal summit-push weather window—following the route from Base Camp to Camp II, onward through Camp III and Camp IV to the Everest summit (8,848.86 m), and then back down via Camp II to Base Camp.

Day 47: Cleaning Up Base Camp

Day 48: Fly from Everest basecamp to Kathmandu via & transfer to the Hotel

Day 49: Leisure Day in Kathmandu City

Day 50: Transfer to the International Airport for the final departure

 Cost Includes

  • ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE : Airport – Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
  • HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 5-9 nights hotel in Kathmandu (5-star category) – single room on Full Board Plan (inclusive Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with the Office Staff.
  • CARGO CLEARANCE : Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs.
  • PERMIT : Expedition Royalty and a permit fee from the Nepal Government to climb Mt. Everest, NMA permit to climb Lobuche Peak, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee.
  • ICEFALL FEE : Khumbu Icefall climbing charge to Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC).
  • LIAISON OFFICER : 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
  • GARBAGE MANAGEMENT : Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit Fees.
  • INSURANCE : Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
  • MEMBER’S INSURANCE POLICY : Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for, high-altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
  • MAP : Trekking and climbing map.
  • DUFFLE BAG : One Seven Summit Treks’ Duffle Bag.
  • MEDICAL CHECKUP : A medical checkup in Kathmandu before the expedition to ensure that the member is fit to climb and identifies any potential health risks.
  • MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : All Helicopter flights as per the Itinerary, mentioned above. From Kathmandu – Lukla – Namche, Namche – Dingboche, During the expedition return back to Kathmandu and after Expedition from Everest BC to Kathmandu.
  • REST IN NAMCHE OR KATHMANDU : Helicopter flight from Everest base camp – Namche OR Kathmandu – Everest Base camp (1 time) if required, with Full Board accommodation.
  • EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION : All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) and Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo). Based on the condition, different transportation variants may be adopted.
  • TREKKING LOGISTIC : All necessary logistic management during the trek along with a UIAGM guide, and supporting staff. Overnight stay at upgraded lodges (attached restroom) and member’s all personal belongings will be carried by porters or helicopter.
  • MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 150 Kg per member as personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.
  • FOOD AND LODGING DURING THE TREK : Three (3) meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), including tea, coffee, and hot water, will be provided, along with accessible accommodation at hotels, lodges, or tea houses (single) during the trek. Hygienic foods will be served throughout the entire trek. (Fully – Upgraded Rooms with all animates)
  • BASECAMP LOGISTICS (FULL BOARD SUPPORT) : Three (3) meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), including tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, etc., will be provided. Additionally, a comfortable box tent will be provided for accommodation at the base camp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly throughout the entire expedition, facilitated by helicopter flights. A well-managed base camp setup, including a dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet, and shower tent, will be available for both members and staff.
  • DRINKING : Hot water, tea, coffee, beer, wine, etc. during the trek and the Expedition is of no limit.
  • PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, bottled/mineral water, laundry, soft drinks, beers, or any Alcoholic beverages.
  • PORTER : Porters per member up to the basecamp and from the basecamp (both ways).
  • UNLIMITED INTERNET SERVICE : Internet facility will be provided during the expedition period at all available Spots.
  • BASE CAMP STAFF : Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & Kitchen Helpers as required.
  • PRIVATE COOK : A Private cook is provided during the entire expedition, preparing a variety of European, Continental, Asian, and Chinese meals for the members during both the expedition.
  • STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
  • FULLY UPGRADED BASE CAMP TENT (VIP) : Each member will have their own box tent at Base Camp, complete with a bed and comfortable mattress, electric blanket, power supply, and lighting facilities.
  • WHITE DOME TENT : One White Big Dome luxury tent, usable for dining, coffee station, and relaxation.
  • TELEVISION : One 42’’ television set with satellite dish home antenna at the base camp with DVD player and projector set.
  • BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT : Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dining Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tent, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
  • HEATER : Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
  • SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT : 1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, for battery charges, laptop, and other electronic devices.
  • MEDICAL CHECKUP : Twice Medical checkup of each climber at the base camp before the summit attempt.
  • BAKERY AND BAR AT BASE CAMP : Bakery and bar for the team members of Seven Summit Treks. (Unlimited uses)
  • COFFEE/SPARKLING WATER/ALL BEVERAGE : All kinds of hot and cold beverages will be served during the trek and at the base camp.
  • TRAINING : Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at basecamp by UIAGM Guide.
  • LOBUCHE PEAK CLIMB : All necessary VIP arrangements for climbing Lobuche peak, including Sherpa, Ropes, foods, Basecamp and High camp Services.
  • UIAGM GUIDE : 1 UIAGM guide will be with you from Kathmandu – Basecamp – High Camps – Summit – Basecamp – Kathmandu all the time for your Guidance.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : 2 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpas per member (1 Member: 2 Sherpas), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
  • ASSISTANCE : Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
  • CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
  • BONUS : Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
  • MEMBER PERSONAL EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical kits, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
  • NEW OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Oxygen cylinder: 20 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 5 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
  • NEW OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : 1 Set of tested New Oxygen masks & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa. **
  • BACK UP OXYGEN, MASK & REGULATOR : Additional oxygen bottles, along with one set of oxygen mask and regulator, will be available at base camp and high camps and can be used if necessary.
  • UPGRADED HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS) : High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  • HIGH CAMP KITCHEN AND DINING : Member will have Private Space Station Kitchen and Dining Tent at Camp II.
  • HIGH CAMP KITCHEN AND DINING : SST will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp I and Camp II.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE TENT (UPGRADED) : Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
  • ROPE FIXING TEAM : The Team of Experienced Sherpas (from the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal) will fix the route to the summit of Everest (no extra charge will be applied to members).
  • SPECIAL CARE BY DIRECTORS : Guidance and instruction by Mingma Sherpa 1ST South Asian to climb all 8000m. peak and Chhang Dawa Sherpa all 8000er summiteer.
  • GAMOW BAG : 1 Rescue sled (Gamow bag) at basecamp for an emergency.
  • SATELLITE PHONE : Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members.
  • WALKIE-TALKIE : Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  • PERMITS : Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
  • 12 HOURS HELI SERVICE : In case of need we have our Helicopter as the priority for your safety, all day.
  • RESCUE TEAM : A team of Sherpa at Camp II and Camp IV, for emergency and rescue purposes.
  • WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland), during the entire expedition.
  • DOCTOR : One Medical Doctor at basecamp along with a comprehensive medical kit for the member.
  • CERTIFICATE : Everest and Lobuche peak climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA and NMA (after climbing Mt. Everest and Lobuche successfully).
  • SOUVENIR : A memento at the end of the trip.

Cost Excludes

  • AIR FARE: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • *SUMMIT BONUS: Summit bonus for each climbing Sherpa- Minimum $ 2500 USD. (Check the details below).
  • *TIPS : Each member needs to contribute a minimum of $400 USD as tips to be distributed among the porters, guide, and other staff involved. And $800 USD to the basecamp and the high camp staffs. (Check the details below).