Everest Tibet advanced trekking expedition: Less crowded Tibet. High altitude trek with the best views of Everest, much better than Nepal. 7 April to 2 May 2024. 21 Days in Tibet & Nepal. – Full Service Cost: $9,850 PRICE INCLUDES EVERYTHING FOR THE WALK TO BASECAMP: EXPERIENCED BRITISH, AMERICAN, AND EUROPEAN LEADERS, HELPFUL EXPERT SHERPAS, AND FREE HOTELS. Please join leader David Obrien and Dan Mazur (leader of 12 successful Everest expeditions_ for a good chance to see exotic Tibet. Made famous in 1924 by Mallory and Irvine. Choose our fixed dates or New Flexible Date Option: arrive anytime at your convenience during April.
Overview
Join us for a 21-day Everest Tibet advanced trekking expedition. A high altitude trekking on good, snow-free trails.
Itinerary
Everest Tibet advanced trekking expedition: Itinerary.
1) Arrive in Kathmandu, (1350 meters/4,429 feet). Stay at hotel.
2) Take passport to Chinese embassy and orientation meeting. Stay at hotel.
3) Drive to Rusuwaghadi (2557 meters/8389 feet). Stay at hotel.
4) Enter Tibet, drive to Gyirong at 2700 meters (8,858 feet).Stay at hotel.
5) Rest & acclimatization in Gyirong. Walk around the local hills. Stay at Hotel.
6) Drive to Tingri (4300 meters/14,107 feet). Stay at hotel.
7) Rest and acclimatization in Tingri. Stay at hotel.
8) Drive to Chinese basecamp (5200 meters/17,060 feet). Camp.
9) Rest and acclimatization in Chinese base. Chance to hike to the Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world. Meet the Lama and participate in a Puja ceremony. Camp.
10) Rest and acclimatization in Chinese base.
11) Rest and acclimatization in Chinese base.
12) Walk with the yaks halfway to advanced base to interim camp (5800 meters/19,000 feet). Camp.
13) Rest and acclimatization in interim camp.
14) Rest and acclimatization in interim camp.
15) Walk with the yaks to advanced base (ABC) at 6400 meters/20,997 feet. Camp.
16) Rest and acclimatization in advanced base.
17) Walk to Chinese Base Camp.
18) Drive to Gyirong. Stay at hotel.
19) Drive to Kathmandu.
20) Explore Kathmandu. Final packing, celebration, saying goodbye to new friends.
21) Fly home.
Provider Information
What's Included
- British, European, or American leader
- Expert climbing Sherpa
- Transport to base camp to/from Kathmandu, including accommodation
- Yak transport of all equipment to/from advanced base camp
- Skillful base camp cooks
- Three meals each day
- Group emergency equipment and satellite phone
- All permit fees and liaison officers
- Use of group gear and supplies
- Two nights stay in a Kathmandu hotel on arrival and two nights prior to departure in a double room. Private rooms are available for a small additional fee.
- Airport transfer
What's Not Included
- International flights to/from Kathmandu
- Mountain climbing rescue and travel insurance
- Personal trekking equipment and clothing
- Gratuities for staff
- Nepalese and Tibetan visas
- Cost of jeep transportation if leaving early
