Everest Trails to Ama Dablam Base Camp
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Overview
Highlights
- Trek to the base of Ama Dablam, one of the world’s most beautiful mountains
- Take in a panoramic view of Everest and surrounding peaks
- Learn of Sherpa culture at its vibrant 'capital' Namche Bazaar
- Visit Sir Edmund Hillary's “Schoolhouse In the Clouds” and the famed Khunde hospital
- Explore at the stunningly situated monastery of Thyangboche
- Get a bird's eye view of the Himalaya on a mountain flight to Lukla
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- 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners including all meals on trek valued at US$550
- Airport transfers if arriving on day 1 and 14 or if you booked pre/post tour accommodation at the Radisson through World Expeditions
- Return flights to/from Lukla included
- an extra 5kg luggage allowance on Lukla flight, total 20kg
- expert bilingual guide
- group medical kit
- good quality accommodation in Kathmandu
- accommodation on trek in a combination of comfortable eco lodges, and our private eco-comfort camps with off the ground camp beds, mattresses and pillows
- the use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and sleeping bag liner (valued at over US$500)
- souvenir World Expeditions kit bag
- private transportation
- all park entrance fees and trekking permits
- porters to carry all personal and group equipment and porter's insurance
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Itinerary
You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the Radisson hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given around 4.30-5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag ...
Depending on the season, you will either have a free day to explore Kathmandu's bustling streets and significant landmarks or embark on a bus ride to Ramechap, a small town that operates flights to Lukla, the gate way trekking in the Everest region. Overnight: Radisso...
We have an early start with a short flight to STOL airstrip at Lukla. The Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla was established by Sir Edmund Hillary to help access the Everest region and the Sherpa people. It is a picturesque flight with marvelous views of the Eastern Him...
Today we cross and re-cross the thundering glacial river, named "Dudh" (milk) Kosi (river) because of its colour. Sections of today's walk are through pine forest and cleared areas reveal terraced fields and a variety of crops. We pass small groups of donkeys, yaks an...
This morning we cross the green/aqua waters of the Dudh Kosi and pass through the gates of the Sagamartha National Park. The establishment of this national park is a significant attempt to stem the use of fire-wood in the area. Self-contained trek groups must use only...
Our trek will start with an incline to Syangboche airstrip and along the ridgeline towards Everest View Hotel. We are welcomed with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains including Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Khangtega, Ama Dablam and many more. After a quick ...
The walk to Pangboche is one of the most spectacular trekking days in Nepal. The trail meanders easily around the ridges and Everest can be clearly seen on the horizon ahead before we descend through splendid rhododendron forests for lunch. After lunch we cross the D...
Leaving the main trail in favour of isolated trails we trek above Thyangboche and into the conifer forest. The views back to the monastery with Taboche rising beyond are excellent. We follow paths through the forest that lead above the tree line to summer yak pastures...
Today we make our way up the ridge high in a sheltered valley. We may see climbing expeditions on our arrival in the base camp as Ama Dablam is one of the world’s most beautiful mountains. It means “Mother’s necklace”; the long ridges on each side like the arms of a m...
If clear the mountain views from Thyangboche monastery on our way through are outstanding. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse are at the head of the valley, their line of sight flanked by Taweche on one side and Ama Dablam on the other. Almost directly above us are Kantega an...
We slowly return to civilization as we venture down the valley and return to Namche Bazaar. Remember to turn around and enamor at the snow capped peaks for one of the last times as we leave the heart of the Everest Region. Overnight: eco-lodge
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Leaving Namche we descend through the forest towards the Dudh Kosi, and continue our return journey crossing and re-crossing the river. It will seem like a long time since we ascended through the villages on our first days of the trek, as we have witnessed many stunni...
We start the day with a stunning morning flight over forests and villages to Kathmandu directly or to return via Ramechap. Upon arrival, you be will be transferred back to the Radisson Hotel and have the remainder of the afternoon free. There will be plenty of time to relax or do some last minute shopping/sightseeing. Overnight: Radisson Hotel or similar
meals : B
After breakfast arrangements cease unless further ones have been made. Those people departing by aircraft will be transferred to the airport and assisted with check-in procedures.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
In December our family of 5 (3 teenage boys) completed the Ama Dablam Basecamp trek
It was a wonderful experience for all of us. The trek itself was challenging but very achievable. Our guide Yanji was the most lovely Sherpa lady who shared so many ...
Didn't get prompt response from the World Expeditions Agent when we are require assistant
Specially when we are oversea on the trip which I felt not supportive/helpful at all. Also the same when we get back home and requesting some documents to be send ou...
Loved it! Loved it! Loved it!
A very challenging walk with many stairs and uphill climbing but we were surrounded by breathtaking scenery every step of the way. The combination of tent and tea ho...
The guides, cooks porters were all wonderful very caring and very good at their jobs
The scenery, the villages the mighty Himalayas were all wonderful but the staff is what made the trek special. Will always think of this trek with a special fondness...
This trip far exceeded my expectations
It was truly an adventure and a learning experience. Although I have travelled all over the world and done numerous mountain climbs and treks, I was really impressed...
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I had to leave the tour early because of illness
My tour guide, Tien, was wonderful. There was a tour participant from Australia who was a physician, and he acted like the tour medical director, demanding I leave...
An amazing experience that was made truly possible by booking through World Expeditions
. The team in Nepal went above and beyond to ensure our every requirement was met within their control.. The sherpas, guides, cook, and porters were exemplary, very ...
My wife and I had a wonderful trek in the Annapurna region
We are both 80 but fit and the route was designed to be less exacting than on our last visit to the same area. This allowed ample time to look at the flowering Rhodo...
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