Conquer the world's highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848m), and experience the triumph of standing on the rooftop of the world. Our expert guides and seasoned mountaineers ensure a safe and successful ascent, guiding you through the legendary South Col route.
Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain and one of the greatest mountaineering challenges on earth. Our expedition takes you from Kathmandu through the Khumbu Valley to Everest Base Camp, followed by the summit climbing period and return journey.
Explore our expedition itinerary and choose the level of service and support that best suits your Everest adventure.
Arrive in Kathmandu, meet the Trek and Beyond team and transfer to your hotel. Settle in, rest after your journey and prepare for the Everest expedition briefing.
Explore Kathmandu's major cultural sites, including Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Durbar Square. Meet the expedition team and organize personal climbing equipment.
Complete the expedition paperwork, climbing permits and final equipment checks with the Sherpa team. Attend the required Ministry of Tourism briefing before departing for the Khumbu.
Enter the Khumbu and continue along the Dudh Kosi River, crossing suspension bridges and passing Monjo before climbing steeply to Namche Bazaar, the trading center of the Everest region.
Spend a valuable acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Take a short hike, explore the Sherpa town and allow your body to adapt before continuing higher into the Khumbu.
Follow the trail high above the Dudh Kosi with views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Cross the river and climb through forest to Tengboche and its famous monastery.
Descend through rhododendron forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb through Pangboche toward Pheriche beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and Taboche.
Use Pheriche as the base for an acclimatization hike. The day supports health, fitness and adaptation before moving toward the Khumbu Glacier and higher elevations.
Continue through the broad valley below Cholatse and Taboche. Climb past Dughla and the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier before reaching Lobuche.
Follow the Khumbu Glacier over rocky moraine toward Gorak Shep. Enjoy increasingly dramatic views of Pumori, Nuptse and Everest, with Kala Patthar rising nearby.
Cross the glacial moraine and follow the route to Everest Base Camp. Establish the expedition beneath the Khumbu Icefall and prepare for the climbing period ahead.
Complete acclimatization rotations through the Khumbu Icefall, Western Cwm, Camp II and Camp III before establishing Camp IV at the South Col. Rest at Base Camp, wait for a safe weather window and begin the summit push to the highest point on Earth before withdrawing safely to Base Camp.
Begin acclimatization rotations through the Khumbu Icefall using fixed ropes and ladders across crevasses. Establish Camp I above the icefall.
Travel through the Western Cwm to Camp II, which becomes the Advanced Base Camp and the main operational base for the upper mountain.
Climb the steep, icy Lhotse Face on fixed lines and establish Camp III. Complete the required rotations before returning lower to recover.
Climb across the Yellow Band and Geneva Spur to the South Col. Establish Camp IV and make final oxygen, equipment and weather checks.
Leave Camp IV during the night and climb toward the Balcony, South Summit and final summit ridge to reach the highest point on Earth.
Descend carefully through the established camps, remove expedition loads where required and return safely to Everest Base Camp.
The exact climbing schedule depends on acclimatization, route conditions, team health and the summit weather window.
All expedition members regroup at Base Camp. Pack the expedition equipment, organize loads and clear the camping areas responsibly before beginning the return journey.
The Everest climbing expedition officially concludes. Complete the required cleanup, finalize packing and prepare to trek down through the Khumbu Valley.
Leave Everest Base Camp and retrace the glacier and valley trails toward Pheriche. Descend to thicker air and enjoy a well-earned night lower in the Khumbu.
Continue down the Khumbu Valley, passing through Pangboche and crossing the Imja Khola before returning through forest to Tengboche.
Retrace the trail to Namche Bazaar, with an optional route through Khumjung and Khunde from Shanasa. Celebrate the return to the main Sherpa town.
Follow the familiar trail toward Lukla, descending through forests, river valleys and Sherpa settlements. Reach Lukla and prepare for the flight to Kathmandu.
Take the morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy time to rest after completing the Everest expedition.
Enjoy last-minute shopping, sightseeing or quiet time at the hotel. In the evening, join a farewell gathering with the Sherpa team and expedition friends.
Recover from the demanding expedition and enjoy a relaxed final day in Kathmandu. Organize your belongings and prepare for the journey home.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure flight, bringing the 54-day Everest expedition to a close.
Prospective participants must have prior experience in high-altitude climbing, having successfully summited peaks above 6,000 meters (19,685 feet). This experience is essential for acclimatization, understanding the effects of altitude, and developing the necessary skills for an ascent of Mount Everest.
Proficiency in technical climbing skills, including the use of crampons, ice axes, fixed ropes, and other mountaineering equipment, is mandatory. Everest presents challenging sections that require a strong foundation in both basic and advanced climbing techniques.
Excellent physical fitness is a prerequisite for Everest expeditions. Participants should engage in a comprehensive training program focused on cardiovascular fitness, strength training, and endurance to withstand the demands of prolonged climbing at high altitudes.
