EBC Trek + Gokyo Lakes Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek + Gokyo Lakes Trek: $6,990 USD
- Annually: April 3rd – April 26nd
Once you’ve achieved your goal of Everest Base Camp, why not make your return a little different? Rather than retracing your footprints back down the Khumbu valley, instead spend a few days seeking some new scenery by visiting the Gokyo region. Gokyo itself is a small hamlet of stone houses and one of the highest settlements in the world, surrounded by truly breathtaking vistas, mountains, and glaciers.
You’ll see and experience more of these amazing, mighty Himalayan mountains, climb the famous Cho La Pass (5,420m) escape the madding crowd,s and view the stunning Gokyo Lakes before rejoining the main trail at Namche Bazaar for the final day’s trek back to Lukla.
This extension is best suited to experienced and fit trekkers who are keen to get off the beaten path and further challenge themselves
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: Team Arrives. Pick up from airport and transfer to hotel.
- Day 2: Gear Checks/Guide Briefing. Free afternoon in KTM
- Day 3: Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- Day 4: Trek to Namche
- Day 5: Rest/Acclimatize hike Namche
- Day 6: Trek to Tengboche
- Day 7: Rest/Acclimatize hike Tengboche. Visit Tengboche Monastery
- Day 8: Trek to Pheriche
- Day 9: Rest/Acclimatize hike Pheriche. Visit HRA
- Day 10: Trek to Lobuche Base Camp
- Day 11: Acclimatization Climb Lobuche High Camp, return to Base Camp
- Day 12: Trek to Gorak Shep
- Day 13: Climb Kalapattar - Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Day 14: Everest Base Camp Day (Climbing Clinic)
- Day 15: Everest Base Camp to Dzongla
- Day 16: Dzongla to Dragnag via Cho La Pass
- Day 17: Dragnag to Gokyo via the Ngozumpa Glacier
- Day 18: Explore the Gokyo Region with options to climb Gokyo Ri or trek further up valley to Gokyo Lakes Lakes and climb Gokyo Peak
- Day 19: Trek to Machermo
- Day 20: Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day 21: Trek to Lukla
- Day 22: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 23: Contingency Day
- Day 24: Fly home
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 + Gokyo Lakes Trek:
- Professional trek leaders
- Leadership, strategy, logistics, and expedition oversight
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Kathmandu (double-occupancy)
- Welcome dinner
- Transportation associated with the program itinerary
- Flights to and from Lukla
- Accommodation in lodges and teahouses in the Khumbu Valley (double-occupancy)
- 2x nights accommodation at Everest Base Camp Proper (double-occupancy)
- Tent accommodation at Lobuche Base Camp
- Breakfast and dinner during the expedition
- Park fees and trekking permits
- Porters to carry trekking duffels on the trek
- Mountain camp infrastructure and logistics
- Group gear that is not included in the expedition gear list
Excluded in the Everest Base Camp Trek + Gokyo Lakes Trek:
- 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 ($300 for trekkers)
- 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