ASF Trek 2023 Itinerary
April 18
Depart for Kathmandu
April 19
Arrive in Kathmandu - transfer to hotel
Hotel Manang
April 20
Kathmandu - trek briefing - sightseeing
Hotel Manang
April 21
Transfer to airport for international departure KTM-Lukla (9,337 ft-2,845m) - Ghat School - Phakding (8,660 ft-2,610m)
Hotel Sherpa
April 22
Phakding - Visit Monjo School - Namche (11,286 ft-3440m)
Camp de Base
April 23
Namche Acclimation Hike (12,434 ft-3,790m) - Show film
Camp de Base
April 24
Namche -Thame (12,441 ft-3,792m)
Everest Summiters Lodge (Apa’s)
April 25
Thame- visit school and monastery for acclimation day (12,441 ft-3,792m)
Everest Summiters Lodge (Apa’s)
April 26
Thame - Khumjung - Visit Hostel (12,434 ft-3,790m)
Lodge
April 27
Khumjung - Tengboche (12,687 ft-3,860m)
Trekkers Lodge
April 28
Tengboche - Dingboche (14,470 ft-4,410m)
Tashi Delek Hotel
April 29
Dingboche (acclimation hike) Show film
Tashi Delek Hotel
April 30
Dingboche - Lobuche (16,210 ft-4,940m)
Himalayan Eco Resort
May 1
Lobuche - EBC (17,594 ft-5,344 m) - Gorak Shep (16,942 ft-5,164m)
Himalayan Lodge
May 2
Gorak Shep - Kala Patar Summit (18,519 ft 5,645m) - Pangboche (13,074 ft-3985m)
May 3
Pangboche - Namche (11,286 ft-3440m)
Camp de Base
May 4
Namche - Phakding (8,660 ft-2,610m)
Hotel Sherpa
May 5
Phakding - Lukla - visit monastery - farewell party (8,660 ft-2,610m)
Paradise
May 6
Lukla - Fly to Kathmandu (weather permitted)
Fairfield Marriott Kathmandu
May 7
Kathmandu
Fairfield Marriott Kathmandu
May 8
Kathmandu - international departure
Apa Sherpa Trek Itinerary * www.apasherpafoundation.org * dates may vary +/- 2 days
Lodging Trek Costs $4,899
Kathmandu Hotel Costs: 5 hotel nights included in the price.
TREK COSTS INCLUSIVES:
- Trekking with Apa Sherpa, which is a once in a lifetime experience
- Special humanitarian experience at several of the schools we support
- Transfer from airport to hotel in Kathmandu
- Hotel in Kathmandu for 5 nights with breakfast
- Sightseeing entrance fees and cab fare in Kathmandu
- Round trip flights between Kathmandu and Lukla
- All necessary paperwork, trekking permits, government taxes and Everest National Park entry fees.
- An experienced English-speaking Sherpa, Govt. registered trekking guide
- Local porters to carry luggage
- Guide and porter salaries (excluding tip) which includes equipment, food and lodging
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner while trekking
- Accommodation in tea-houses while trekking
Trek Cost Exclusive: (not included in the price)
- International flight to Kathmandu
- Expenses of personal nature i.e. beverages, water, showers during the trek, snacks etc.
- Electronic device recharge
- Extra accommodations due to air flight changes, or layovers i.e. inclement weather
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Personal travel insurance *required and must include helicopter flight evacuation and medical insurance
- Any costs arising due to flight cancellation in case of bad weather or natural disaster
- Tourist visa for Nepal (upon arrival at airport)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Souvenirs