Mt. Everest South Face Expedition - 65 Days

Duration

65 Days

Age Range 10 - 70  years
Arrival City

Kathmandu

Accomodation

Hotels, Tea Houses and Camping

Best Season

October - December and March - May

Free Cancellation

30% Cancellation Charge (Personal Reason)

Guide

Guided Expedition

Insurance Coverage

Covered

Language

English, Deutsch

Maximum Altitude

8848 m

Meals

BLD

Transportation

Flight and Private Transport

Walking Hours

6-7 Hours Trek

Wifi

Available

Hotel Transfer

Available

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Introduction:

World’s highest the number one mountain Mt. Everest, at an altitude of 8,848m (29,028ft), straddles the border with Tibet and Nepal, although it is much safer to climb from the North face. The climb from the South is totally different, demanding a lifetime experience. There are a few routes that have been climbed with much difficulty, the Lho–la and Khangsung Face ( East Face). However, to make it accessible, we have set the expeditions from the South Face from the Nepal side.

The Great Adventure Treks & Expeditions to Mt.Everest details has been prepared on the experience of our involvement in major Mountaineering Expeditions to Mt. Everest, over the past and present years. GA experience on commercial mountaineering expeditions with support and service of  climbing Sherpas, High Altitude porters and by expert professional Mountain Guides to the world highest mountains and peaks, with an ultimate destination normal route in Nepal to the summit of Mt. Everest. 8,848m (29,028 ft.). The Great Adventure Treks & Expeditions will fully support with all the guidance and setting this eThis Itinerary has been prepared to give you an outline helping you design your own expedition schedule program with care. The Ice-fall is to be opened by a separate unit called ‘Advance Team’ before the final party arrives in the Base Camp, after several days of acclimatization; with practice climbing on Island Peak or Lobuche peak and resting few days at Dingboche or Pheriche. Then back at the base camp for the final summit bid with the team of The Great Adventure Treks & Expeditions.

Trip Highlights: “On top of the world, high spirit, breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality of the highlanders the Sherpa of Everest, traditional culture and religions, in the world heritage Sagarmatha National Park.”

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, Nepal and transfer to hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Preparation Day

Day 03: Prepared Expedition & Briefing in Ministry of Tourism

Day 04: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu & trek to Phakding (2640m)

Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3446m)

Day 06: Namche (3446m) & Acclimatization

Day 07: Namche – Thyanboche Monastery (3867m)

Day 08: Thyanboche – Pheriche (4243m)

Day 09: Pheriche – Lobuche (4930m) Lodge /camp

Day 10: Everest Base Camp (5400m) O/N Camp

Day 11 – 60: Climbing Period for Mt. Everest

Day 61: Base Camp – Pheriche (4371m)

Day 62: Pheriche – Namche (2860m)

Day 63: Namche – Lukla (2800m)

Day 64: Lukla – Kathmandu from flight.

Day 65: Final Departure

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu, Nepal and transfer to hotel.

Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport (KTM) you will be greeted by a representative from us. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a our company’s display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to your hotel. After check in, you will visit our office, meet your trekking guide as well as other participants and do final preparation for the trip. Later in the evening there will be a welcome dinner which will introduce you to the Nepalese food culture.

Day 2: Kathmandu Leisure day.

Sightseeing and Preparation for Everest Expedition. While the leader attends a formal briefing in the Ministry of Tourism, you will explore the fascinating city of Kathmandu. Take rest, familiarize, and make a sightseeing tour to Kathmandu’s World Heritage Sites. We make a guided tour to some of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu valley: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhu, and Boudhnath.

Day 3: Prepared Expedition & Briefing in Ministry of Tourism.

We will be for finalizing official procedure and other necessary arrangements. You will be also briefed on the nature of expedition, equipments and team composition. You can also make your last minute buying of personal items as you will be flying to the Himalayas tomorrow. In the late afternoon, the leader will check everyone’s equipment, as Kathmandu is the last opportunity to buy anything missing. You will also get introduced with fellow expedition members and guides.

Day 4: Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2640m).

Highest Altitude 2640 m

An early morning scenic flight to Lukla. The mountain flight over to Lukla is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. In Lukla, we will meet our camp staff and porters.After meeting our other crew members and with some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. Phakding lies on the main trade route through the area and there are a number of clean well-built lodges where we can spend the night.

Day 5: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3446m).

Highest Altitude 3446 m

Continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo where we will enter the Khumbu National Park. Cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region with genuine Tibetan artifacts.

Day 6: Namche (3446m) & Acclimatization.

Highest Altitude 3446 m

We spend a day in Namche Bazar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of 3,450m (11,300ft).Although a leisure day, it’s important not to remain idle. Health experts always recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest day too instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day hike to Thame or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazzar is the main centre of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. If we trek a few hundred vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize.

Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region.

Day 7: Namche – Thyanboche Monastery (3867m).

Highest Altitude 3867 m

The well worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley high above the Dudh Kosi. Follow the path, savoring the first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, cross the Dudh Kosi River and make a steep climb to Thyangboche, home of an impressive and newly rebuilt monastery.

Day 8: Thyanboche – Pheriche (4243m).

Highest Altitude 4234 m

We pass through several Chortens and Mani walls and small villages. We enjoy lunch with fantastic close-up views of Ama-Dablam.

Shaded by rhododendron trees, the path leads gradually down to the river once again to another airy suspension bridge. An hour’s walking from here brings us to Pangboche, an excellent viewpoint for Ama Dablam. Contouring up the valley side, re-cross the river and turn up the Imja valley to reach the picturesque farming village of Pheriche.

Day 9: Pheriche – Lobuche (4930m) Lodge /camp.

Highest Altitude 4930 m

Continuing up the trail towards base camp. Reach Dugla situated below the snout of the Khumbu Glacier, a convenient place for lunch. After lunch, the trail starts steeply to climb up beside the glacier moraine. After a couple of hours the track eventually leads to a small cluster of tea houses pleasantly situated at Lobuche.

Day 10: Everest Base Camp (5400m) O/N Camp.

Highest Altitude 5400 m

Contouring along the valley-side and looking down on the Khumbu Glacier, follow a reasonable trail to Gorak Shep. This was the site of the base camp in 1953 and now consists of a few small tea houses. Leaving Gorak Shep, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble and eventually reaching base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. This will be our home for the next six weeks.

Day 11-60: Climbing Period for Mt. Everest.

On 11th day, We prepare and start our climb to The Mount Everest (South Face). Total climbing period is 49 days including rest day before the climb.

Day 61: Base Camp – Pheriche (4371m).

Highest Altitude 4371 m

All team members return to base camp and assist with packing expedition stores and cleaning the base camp area and Trek down to Thyanboche.

Day 62: Pheriche – Namche (3440m).

Highest Altitude 3440 m

We Trek down to Namche from Thyanboche which takes aprox. 7 hrs.

Day 63: Namche – Lukla (2860m).

Highest Altitude 2860 m

On 63rd day, we trek down to Lukla from Namche which take aprox. 6 hrs.

Day 64: Lukla – Kathmandu.

We take an early flight to Kathmandu.

Day 65: Final Departure.

Our representative will drop you off at the airport for your flight back home.

Cost Includes

  • Pickup from the airport and drop off at the hotel.
  • 5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast (hotel 3 level star)
  • Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight tickets with 50 kg of cargo per member
  • Per member, get 2 porters for carrying 50 KG from Lukla to Base camp – Lukla
  • Fly ticket Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu
  • Trekking from Lukla to Base camp & back to Lukla with Lodge trek lodge or camping
  • Food for trekking & Expedition period in Everest Base Camp
  • Porter / Yak Lukla to Base Camp & back to Lukla (Porter transportation)
  • 1 tent for 1 person for the Expedition North Face brand V-25 or a Similar tent
  • Dining tent, toilet tent, table and chairs, Mattresses for expedition sharing with other members
  • Liaison officer’s allowances, equipment for the Expedition, flight ticket, insurance, and daily wages shared with other groups
  • Expedition Crew’s allowances for Expedition, flight ticket, insurance, and daily wages
  • Peak permit for the Everest South Face spring
  • Lukla – Kathmandu Flight Tickets
  • Pickup from the airport and drop off at the hotel.
  • Base camp Guide, Cook, Kitchen boy, and Kitchen helper sharing with other members
  • Emergency Oxygen- Mask and regulator (If used, pay it full cost)
  • Satellite phone (Pay call)
  • Gamo Bag (life-saving device in case of altitude sickness) sharing with group members
  • Solar panel for light and charge batteries
  • Company service charges
  • Emergency Rescue Help (covered by your travel insurance)
  • Final departure pickup from the hotel to the airport.

Cost Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • High altitude climbing food, fuel, Gas
  • Expedition personal climbing gears
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Emergency evacuation, Helicopter rescue if required
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal
  • Bar bills & beverage
  • Sherpa non-summit bonus
  • Sherpa summit bonus + climbing bonus
  • Air cargo customs clearance duty fee
  • Personal Satellite phone with e-mail & internet permit
  • Walkie-talkies permit
  • Extra expenses for personal
  • Filming permit
  • Oxygen and Mask regulator for member and Sherpa
  • Icefall fees
  • Garbage Deposit
  • WIFI
  • Any other special accommodation.

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Oilcut
Aug 25, 2025

Good experience in Buthan tour

I joined the tour of Buthan for 3 nights. Although the price is high because I am in a solo trip, the quality is good! Buthan is the cleanest country in the world! You don’t need to worry about anything just be happy and excited to join the tour! I just went for 3nights-tour, but I did visit Paro, Thimpu, Punakha ! Although not every sighting sites that would visit, the important sites would not miss! This is my second time join the tour in this travel agency, and I was satiated with it every time ! They will handle everything well.

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xing p
Aug 24, 2025

Amazing treking and very helpful s ta f f.

We finished 20 days ACt trekking it was amaging . The great adventure treks and expedition is really great. The owner is amazing ,He can speak Chinese very perfectly , He is very kind and polite . First I want to thanks him for amaging this trekking. The guide and potter they are very kind helpful. In 20 days they care us like family member. I will definetly come here next time to finish EBC. I am really excited for that.

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ZhengHeng W
Aug 23, 2025

Amazing trips in Nepal 🤩

It was our first time in Nepal, and we spent 7 wonderful days visiting Kathmandu and Pokhara. Sudam was an excellent guide — professional, friendly, and very thoughtful. He introduced us to local restaurants and unique spots, making the trip more authentic. Thanks to him, we enjoyed not only the amazing scenery but also the local lifestyle. Unforgettable memories! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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md prijom mia
Aug 26, 2025

it was fantastic trip in Nepal, we enjoyed ,thanks for all

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Derin Eriş
Aug 25, 2025

Çok güzeldi. Yapabileceğimiz her şeyi yaptık. Bize çok yardımcı oldular. Kesinlikle öneririm.

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J J WANG
Aug 23, 2025

Very nice 😍😍😍 The tour guide is very nice and considerate.

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