Day by day
Altitude, rest days and a bit of ceremony. Mountain weather can shuffle the high days around, but the shape of the trip stays the same.
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where you will receive a private airport meet-and-assist service. Your dedicated representative will welcome you and escort you to your luxury 5-star hotel in a private luxury vehicle. After check-in, enjoy time to rest and recover from your journey. Your dedicated concierge will be available through WhatsApp for assistance throughout your stay. In the evening, enjoy a premium private welcome dinner, providing an introduction to Nepalese hospitality and cuisine.
- Welcome dinner
- Luxury 5-star hotel, Kathmandu
Kathmandu Heritage & Trek Preparation
After breakfast, enjoy a private guided Kathmandu heritage experience. Depending on time and operational arrangements, the experience may include important cultural and heritage sites such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath. Return to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day preparing for the Everest journey. Your private Sherpa guide will conduct a detailed trek briefing and check your trekking equipment and requirements. Your Platinum expedition kit will be prepared, including the trekking duffel, sleeping bag, down jacket, walking poles, water bottle and other trek essentials.
- Breakfast
- Luxury 5-star hotel, Kathmandu
Kathmandu to Lukla & Trek to Phakding
After an early breakfast, transfer privately to the airport for your flight towards Lukla. Enjoy spectacular Himalayan views during the flight. Upon arrival at Lukla, meet your dedicated senior Sherpa guide and personal porter before beginning your trek. The trail passes through traditional mountain settlements, forests and suspension bridges as you gradually enter the Khumbu region. Continue trekking towards Phakding. Your private Sherpa will manage the pace according to your condition and provide altitude and health monitoring throughout the journey.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Best available premium lodge, Phakding
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After breakfast, begin the scenic trek towards Namche Bazaar. The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River and crosses several suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. As you climb higher, the landscape becomes increasingly mountainous. Enter Sagarmatha National Park and continue towards the famous Namche Bazaar, the commercial and cultural centre of the Khumbu region. Your private Sherpa guide will monitor your oxygen saturation and overall condition after arrival.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Best available premium lodge, Namche Bazaar
Namche Acclimatisation & Everest View
Today is dedicated to acclimatisation. Take a gradual hike around the Namche area with your private Sherpa guide. Depending on conditions, visit the Everest View area for spectacular views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and surrounding peaks. A special Platinum experience includes lunch at Hotel Everest View, subject to operational availability. Return to Namche for a relaxed afternoon. This slower day allows your body to adjust to the increasing altitude.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Best available premium lodge, Namche Bazaar
- Everest View Hotel lunch, subject to availability
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
After breakfast, continue your journey towards Tengboche. The trail provides magnificent views of Ama Dablam and other Himalayan peaks. Continue through rhododendron and pine forests before reaching Tengboche. Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in the Everest region. Enjoy the peaceful mountain surroundings before settling into your premium lodge.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Best available premium lodge, Tengboche
- Highlight: Tengboche Monastery
Tengboche to Dingboche
After breakfast, descend through the forest before gradually climbing towards the higher Khumbu valley. Pass through traditional Sherpa settlements and enjoy spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse and other surrounding peaks. Continue towards Dingboche, an important acclimatisation settlement for trekkers heading towards Everest Base Camp. Your Sherpa guide will conduct the daily health and oxygen-saturation check and adjust the walking pace according to your condition.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Best available premium lodge, Dingboche
Dingboche Acclimatisation
Spend another important acclimatisation day in Dingboche. Your private Sherpa guide will arrange a gradual acclimatisation hike to a suitable viewpoint depending on weather and your physical condition. The objective is to gain altitude during the day and return to Dingboche to rest. Enjoy the spectacular Himalayan scenery and take time to recover before moving towards the higher elevations. Your team will continue daily SpO₂ monitoring, altitude-sickness observation and general health checks.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Best available premium lodge, Dingboche
- Health: Daily SpO₂ and altitude monitoring
Dingboche to Lobuche
After breakfast, begin the trek towards Lobuche. The landscape becomes increasingly rugged as you move deeper into the high Himalayas. Continue through the Khumbu valley and pass memorials dedicated to climbers and mountaineers who lost their lives in the Everest region. The surrounding mountains create an extraordinary high-altitude environment as you approach the Everest Base Camp area. Your private Sherpa will maintain a controlled pace with regular rest stops.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Best available premium lodge, Lobuche
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp & Gorak Shep
Today is one of the most important days of your Everest journey. After breakfast, trek towards Gorak Shep. After a short rest, continue towards Everest Base Camp. The trail follows the Khumbu Glacier and offers dramatic views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks and glacier landscape. Reach Everest Base Camp, the ultimate destination of the trek. Spend time exploring the area, taking photographs and celebrating this achievement with your private Sherpa team. After enjoying the Base Camp experience, return towards Gorak Shep for the night.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Best available premium lodge, Gorak Shep
- Highlight: Everest Base Camp
- This is the one you'll tell the grandkids about.
Kala Patthar Sunrise & Descent
Start early for the climb towards Kala Patthar, one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the Everest region. Depending on weather and conditions, enjoy sunrise views over Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori and the surrounding Himalayan range. After spending time at the viewpoint, descend back to Gorak Shep for breakfast. Continue trekking downhill towards the lower Khumbu region, where the altitude gradually decreases and the air becomes more comfortable.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Best available premium lodge
- Highlight: Kala Patthar sunrise
- Early start, cold fingers, best sunrise of your life.
Descent through the Khumbu
Continue your descent through the spectacular Everest landscape. The trail passes through traditional Sherpa villages and forests, offering a different perspective of the route you travelled during the ascent. Your personal porter continues to handle your main luggage while you carry only your daypack. Depending on the final operational arrangement, the Platinum package may include a premium helicopter return from the Everest region, subject to weather, aircraft availability, safety and operational conditions. If helicopter return is not operationally possible, the trek continues by the normal route.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Best available premium lodge
- Helicopter return subject to weather, aircraft, safety and operations
Return to Kathmandu & Recovery
After completing the return journey from the Everest region, transfer to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, enjoy a private luxury vehicle transfer to your 5-star hotel. The afternoon is dedicated to recovery. Enjoy a premium 90-minute spa and recovery treatment, allowing your body to relax after the trek. In the evening, enjoy a premium farewell dinner celebrating the completion of your Everest Base Camp journey.
- Breakfast and premium farewell dinner
- Luxury 5-star hotel, Kathmandu
- Included: 90-minute spa and recovery treatment
Kathmandu Experience & Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast in Nepal. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have free time for shopping, relaxation or a short private Kathmandu experience. Your Platinum concierge will coordinate your departure arrangements. A private luxury vehicle will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport with airport meet-and-assist service. Depart Nepal with your personalised Everest Base Camp certificate, expedition memories and Platinum souvenir kit.
- Breakfast
- Transport: Private luxury vehicle and airport meet-and-assist
What you're paying for
- Luxury 5-star Kathmandu accommodation (Dwarika's).
- Best available premium/luxury mountain lodges.
- Dedicated private senior Sherpa (Sirdar).
- 1 personal porter – 1:1.
- 1 butler.
- Full-board meals during the trek: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Tea, coffee, hot drinks and snacks.
- Premium welcome and farewell dinner.
- Private luxury airport and Kathmandu transfers.
- Kathmandu private guided experience.
- Trekking permits and required official fees.
- Daily SpO₂/health monitoring.
- Comprehensive first-aid and medical kit.
- Supplementary oxygen support.
- Emergency rescue coordination.
- Hot shower, Wi-Fi and charging where available.
- Everest View Hotel experience/lunch, subject to availability.
- Premium trekking kit: duffel, sleeping bag, down jacket, walking poles, water bottle, cap/beanie, T-shirt and luggage tag.
- Premium spa/recovery treatment.
- Kathmandu night out (casino optional) and private transfers.
- Dedicated 24/7 WhatsApp concierge.
- Personalised Everest Base Camp certificate.
What you'll need to cover
- International airfare.
- Nepal visa fees.
- Kathmandu – Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu flight/heli charges.
- Guide transportation charges.
- Travel and high-altitude insurance.
- Emergency helicopter evacuation and medical expenses.
- Personal expenses and shopping.
- Alcoholic beverages and personal beverages.
- Casino gambling expenses.
- Meals and drinks outside the specified package.
- Personal trekking equipment not listed in the package.
- Tips for guide, porter and other staff.
- Laundry and personal communication expenses.
- Extra hotel nights due to early arrival, late departure or itinerary changes.
- Expenses caused by weather, flight delays, cancellations or unforeseen circumstances.
- Any services not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
