Our 3 Peaks expedition is one of our most popular programs. It offers incredible Himalayan climbing in a relatively condensed timeframe at a great price. It’s one of the best bang-for-buck trips you can take when it comes to climbing hours.

You start your adventure by meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal. Here, you will do thorough gear checks, have team briefings, and pack and organize our gear for the climbs head.

Following our time in Kathmandu, you will fly to Lukla to start the trek. You land at the Hillary runway at roughly 9,000ft/3,000m. From the moment you land in Lukla, you will be at altitude. It’s important to take it easy and let your body adjust to the altitude naturally.

You will love the famed Everest Base Camp trek, which is perhaps the best and most iconic trek in the world and should be on everyone’s bucket list. What makes the beauty and excitement of trekking in this majestic land even better is being part of the lovely and hospitable Sherpa culture. Sherpa are known the world over for their graciousness and generosity.

Enjoy spending time visiting famous cultural and religious sights on our way through this scenic valley in the shadow of the world’s highest mountains. Our slow acclimatization schedule means there is plenty of time to explore landmarks like the famous Tengboche Monastery, where you can stop by to visit a High Lama and receive a blessing, take time to explore the famous Namche Bazaar – the Sherpa capital or have a beer in the world’s highest pub. Passing by countless Tibetan Buddhist stupas and chortens, you will feel the rich culture of Tibetan Buddhism come alive.

We choose to implement a slow acclimatization schedule, not just so you can take in the sights and sounds of the valley but to ensure you enjoy your trek and climbs and feel great throughout.

Altitude isn’t something to be feared; it’s achievable for most people, but it is a process that can’t be rushed. Generic treks that move too quickly often produce disgruntled, unwell people because their bodies struggle to adjust.

You will likely be trekking alongside an actual Everest summit team and climbing your first peak, Lobuche. In fact, Lobuche is such a great, scenic climb (offering similar terrain and climbing to Everest, albeit at a lower altitude) that all of our Everest climbers make the ascent of Lobuche en route to Everest base camp as one of their acclimatization rotations.

From Lobuche, you continue your trek to Everest Base Camp, where you can celebrate with a two night visit to Base Camp Proper, staying at CTSS’ famed camp. Here you will also have the opportunity for additional training and ice climbing in the lower part of the Khumbu icefall and a free day to unwind and explore.

Leaving Base Camp, the action heats up as the climbing continues. Crossing the legendary Khumbu glacier, traverse into the remote Pokalde base camp – an awe-inspiring bowl of Himalayan expanse where you will prepare for and stage your next climb – Pokalde.

Following your ascent of Pokalde, you will cross into the Imja Tse valley for a climb of the world-famous Island Peak, the culmination of your 3 Peaks expedition and the highest altitude climb of the three.

Following your summits, enjoy the descent back down the valley, taking in your achievement in this remarkable corner of the world before flying back to Kathmandu and onward home.

All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our page on trip insurance and cancellation policy for more information.
All payments once submitted are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.