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.