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MOUNT EVEREST ADVANCED BASE CAMP TREK
Hiking in Tibet to the North Side of the World's Highest Mountain
23 days - 21,000 feet without climbing - Visit Lhasa - Rongbuk Monastery
This truly is the highest trek in the world! After a stunning flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, we will spend several days in this ancient capital acclimatizing and visiting the Potala Palace, Sera and Drepung monasteries, Barkor Square and Jokhang Temple. Our overland journey to Base Camp includes stops in the frontier towns of Gyantse and Shigatse before we turn off onto the rough 4WD jeep road that leads to the Rongbuk Valley. At 17,000 feet on the north side of Everest sits the modern day base camp. After a couple of acclimatization and preparation days, we will begin our step by step plan of hiking to and sleeping at increasingly higher camps. The keys to reaching 21,000 feet are to pace yourself, stay well hydrated and stay warm in this cold and dry climate. This is your chance to get over the 6,000 meter mark in just your hiking boots. No climbing.
TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
The Mount Everest Advance Base Camp Trek is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series. Our Classic Treks are led by an experienced, English-speaking Sherpa Guide and full support crew. We are able to arrange this trek starting on any day of the week during the months of March through mid-October for groups of 2 to 12 people.
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2010 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
2 to 4 People: $6255.00
5 to 8 People: $5315.00
9 to 12 People: $4440.00
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $645.00 per person
TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 12 nights hotels and local lodges
Camping Trek: 10 nights camping
Trek Grade: 10 days EXTREME trekking
Max. altitude: 6400 meters / 20,992 feet at Everest Advance Base Camp
Extreme Trekking = very physically challenging hiking and sleeping at extreme altitudes for a sustained period of time. The distances between camps are not far, but made tough due to the altitude. We suggest that you have some prior trekking experience at altitude before considering this trip. Please call us for advice.
Price includes following services:
1. Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast only.
2. Airport transfers in Kathmandu & Lhasa.
3. Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, Lhasa & en route as per itinerary with applicable entrance fees.
4. Transportation by Land Cruiser for group members and a support truck for Nepalese crew.
5. Hotels in Lhasa & other en route hotels as per itinerary with all meals and all meals while on trek.
6. Flight Kathmandu to Lhasa.
7. Yak & Yakmen to carry loads between Base Camp & ABC.
8. Special permit to trek to Advance Base Camp.
9. Transportation from Zhangmu to Kathmandu.
10. Tibet Visa fee.
TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Met and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Half day guided sightseeing tour. Hotel.
Day 3: Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 4: Fly to Lhasa. Hotel Dhood Gu or similar.
Days 5-6: Guided sightseeing tours in Lhasa. Hotel.
Day 7: Drive Lhasa-Gyantse. Gyantse Hotel.
Day 8: Drive Gyantse-Shigatse. Shigatse or Woutse Hotel.
Day 9: Drive to Shegar/New Tingri. Hotel.
Day 10: Across the Pang La to Rongbuk.
Day 11: To Everest Base Camp. Camping.
Day 12: Acclimatization at Everest Base Camp.
Day 13: Trek to Camp I (5550m).
Day 14: Trek to Camp II (5840m).
Day 15: Rest and acclimatization at Camp II.
Day 16: Trek to ABC (Camp III) (6340m).
Day 17: Contingency day.
Day 18: Descend to Camp II. Camp.
Day 19: Return to Base Camp.
Day 20: Drive to Zhangmu. Hotel.
Day 21: Drive to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 22. Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 23. Depart Kathmandu.
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