Lobuche East Climb
Everest Base Camp Trek + Lobuche East Climb: $6,995 USD
Annually: April 3rd – April 24th
Lobuche Peak is a jewel of the Himalaya and offers perhaps the best summit view in the world! Lobuche is surrounded by the tallest peaks on Earth, and the view from the summit extends to the Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse massif, Makalu, as well as Pumori, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Thamserku, and many others. This is a great first Himalayan climb and training peak for taller mountains such as Aconcagua, Ama Dablam, and Cho Oyu. Those considering an ascent of Lobuche East must be familiar with crampon and ice axe techniques and have used a harness before. We will run a training refresher at Lobuche Base Camp before the ascent, so if you are a little rusty, don’t worry, we will get you up to speed. If you’re unsure whether you have the experience for this climb, please ask us. If not, we can recommend additional training to prepare for an ascent of Lobuche East.
If you’re an Everest climber, your friends and family can join you on your acclimatization climb of Lobuche East en route to Everest and challenge themselves on steep fixed-line climbing up rock, snow, and ice.
CTSS provides guidance, leadership, and expedition oversight from renowned expedition leader Mike Hamill, along with expert guides, logistics, team gear, porters, food, and support for your summit attempt on Lobuche East and trek to Everest Base Camp.
All prices are in US Dollars.
CTSS requires clients to buy trip insurance for all expeditions. Please see our trip insurance and cancellation policy page for more information.
All payments, once submitted, are non-refundable and non-transferable. If balances are not received by the specified dates, the client forfeits their place on the program and any prior fees paid.
This itinerary is a rough estimate and will be adjusted according to weather and conditions. This is adventure travel, meaning things rarely go as planned, and this schedule will likely change. Climbers need to be adaptable and maintain a positive attitude.
We always recommend climbers arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. The client is responsible for the added expenses (hotel/food/sightseeing) of this extra day. Please let us know if we need to organize logistics for your early arrival or accommodation upgrades.
- Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, airport pick up and transfer to our hotel
- Day 2: Obtain climbing permits, free day in Kathmandu, team dinner
- Day 3: Fly to Lukla and begin trekking to Phakding
- Day 4: Trek to Namche
- Day 5: Rest day and acclimatization hike in Namche
- Day 6: Hike to Tengboche
- Day 7: Rest day and acclimatization hike in Tengboche. Visit the Tengboche Monastery
- Day 8: Hike to Pheriche
- Day 9: Rest day and acclimatization hike in Pheriche
- Day 10: Hike to Lobuche Base Camp, overnight in CTSS tented camp
- Day 11: Acclimatization hike to Lobuche High Camp, skills refresher, overnight in CTSS tented camp
- Day 12: Move to Lobuche High Camp, overnight in CTSS tented camp
- Day 13: Acclimatization hike above Lobuche High Camp, overnight in CTSS tented camp
- Day 14: Summit Lobuche and return to Lobuche Base Camp, overnight in CTSS tented camp
- Day 15: Trek to Everest Base Camp, overnight in CTSS tented camp
- Day 16: Explore at Everest Base Camp, overnight in CTSS tented camp
- Day 17: Trek to Pheriche
- Day 18: Trek to Namche
- Day 19: Trek to Lukla
- Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu
- Day 21: Fly Home
- Day 22: Contingency Day
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for certain services and personal items, such as flights, gear, and insurance.
We highly recommend adding contingency days to the end of your trip and booking a flexible fare for the return flight. Flights can sometimes be delayed out of the Khumbu due to mountain weather. Please note CTSS covers one night in Kathmandu at the end of your trip.
Included in the Everest Base Camp Trek + Lobuche East Climb:
- Professional mountain guides
- Professional Sherpa support staff and base camp support staff
- Leadership, strategy, logistics, and expedition oversight
- Airport transfers
- Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu, Nepal (double-occupancy)
- Transportation associated with the program itinerary
- Flights to and from Lukla
- Accommodation in lodges and teahouses in the Khumbu Valley (double-occupancy)
- CTSS Lobuchue Base Camp setup and tent accommodation (double-occupancy)
- 2x nights accommodation at Everest Base Camp proper (double-occupancy)
- Climbing permit for Lobuche East
- Training and skills refresher clinics at Lobuche & Everest Base Camp
- Breakfast and dinner during the expedition
- Group gear that is not included in the expedition gear list
Excluded from the Everest Base Camp Trek + Lobuche East Climb:
- International Flight to/from Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses (visas, passports, reciprocity fees, vaccination charges, excess baggage)
- Optional add-ons, excursions, or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- All costs incurred prior to the start date of the trip and after the end date
- Single-room accommodations, if desired and pre-booked
- All in-town restaurant meals (non-team meals in Kathmandu are your own responsibility)
- Bar tabs, minibars, hotel internet bills, laundry, etc.
- Personal climbing gear, equipment, and snacks (see Gear List for details)
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tips (customary but optional)
- Required trip insurance policy (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; additional nights are your responsibility)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS
- Expenses while on the expedition that are above and beyond the normal scope of the trip
- Rescue expenses or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs
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.