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Classic 3 Peaks Expedition

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Classic 3 Peaks Expedition

Team Departure: $9,995 USD

Departs Annually:

  • March 30 – April 25
  • October 15 – November 7

Our classic 3 Peaks expedition is one of our most popular programs with so much 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 we will do thorough gear checks, have team briefings, pack and organise our gear for the climbs head.

Following our time in Kathmandu we fly as a team to Lukla to start the trek. We 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 which can’t be rushed. Generic treks that move too quickly often have disgruntled, unwell people because their bodies are struggling to adjust.
You will trek alongside an actual Everest summit team who you will also climb your first peak of Lobuche with. In fact, Lobuche is such a great, scenic climb (offering similar terrain & climbing to Everest, albeit at 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 2x 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 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.

Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Team arrives in Kathmandu; check into hotel
  • Day 2: Gear checks and guide briefing; free afternoon in Kathmandu
  • Day 3: Fly to Lukla; trek to Phakding
  • Day 4: Trek to Namche
  • Day 5: Rest and acclimatization hike near Namche
  • Day 6: Trek to Tengboche
  • Day 7: Rest and acclimatization; visit Tengboche Monastery
  • Day 8: Trek to Pheriche
  • Day 9: Acclimatization hike near Pheriche; visit HRA medical outpost for talk on high altitude illness
  • Day 10: Trek to Lobuche Base Camp
  • Day 11: Trek to Lobuche High Camp; afternoon skills clinic
  • Day 12: Move to Lobuche High Camp
  • Day 13: Acclimatization and training at Lobuche High Camp
  • Day 14: Summit Lobuche and descend Lobuche Base Camp
  • Day 15: Trek to Everest Base Camp
  • Day 16: Ice climbing clinic; day in Everest Base Camp
  • Day 17: Down trek to Lobuche Village
  • Day 18: Trek to Pokalde High Camp via Kongma La Pass
  • Day 19: Climb Pokalde; descend to Chukhung
  • Day 20: Trek from Chukhung to Island Peak Base Camp
  • Day 21: Summit Island Peak; return to Chukhung
  • Day 22: Trek from Chukhung to Pangboche
  • Day 23: Trek from Pangboche to Namche
  • Day 24: Trek from Namche to Lukla
  • Day 25: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
  • Day 26: Contingency day
  • Day 27: Fly home

Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list so you know what to expect

Included in the 3 Peaks Expedition:

  • Leadership, strategy, climbing oversight including full support for a summit attempt
  • Climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
  • Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
  • Climbing permits for Lobuche, Pokalde & Island Peak
  • Training and skills refresher clinics at Lobuche &
  • Everest Base Camp
  • Domestic flights to and from Lukla
  • In country transport associated with the program itinerary
  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses (twin share)
  • 2x nights accommodation at Everest Base Camp proper
  • Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
  • Access to medical and communications gear
  • Mountain camp infrastructure and logistics including tents
  • On mountain meals

Excluded in the 3 Peaks Expedition:

  • International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Airport arrival or departure taxes
  • Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport,
  • Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
  • Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
  • Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
  • Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
  • Sherpa tip pool
  • Guide tip (customary but optional) Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
  • Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
  • Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.