$129,995 USD
Annually: April 1at – May 29th (58 Days)
1:1 Client to Guide Ratio
The Rolls-Royce of Everest programs!
If you want the very best in Everest climbing and the highest quality of guidance resulting in the best chance for success, then the Private Western Guided climb is the right choice.
We will pair you with one of our most sought-after, tenured Everest guides. (We will also arrange for you to speak with your private guide prior to your climb so you can get a good feel for each other before you meet—we know that you will be as impressed as we are!)
This option also includes a personal Sherpa to carry your oxygen and as a second set of hands on your summit day.
Your guide will meet you in Kathmandu for the trek in, your acclimatization climb of Lobuche East and be available at base camp for private training, expertise, advice and acclimatization hikes.
Throughout the entire expedition, a climbing Sherpa will also help you carry your personal gear from camp to camp, alleviating much of the weight burden of climbing Everest.
This option is for those who want unparalleled levels of safety and personal attention throughout their climb. Whether you’re a less experienced Himalayan climber or have climbed above 8000m many times before, our private climb with a 1:1 Western guide gives you the best chance at standing on top of Everest.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather, summit windows, etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- April 1: Team Arrives
- April 2: Kathmandu Day
- April 3: Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- April 4: Trek to Namche
- April 5: Rest Day
- April 6: Trek to Tengboche
- April 7: Rest Day
- April 8: Trek to Pheriche
- April 9: Rest Day
- April 10: Trek to Lobuche Base Camp
- April 11: Trek to Lobuche High Camp
- April 12: Move to Lobuche High Camp
- April 13: Acclimatization Hike
- April 14: Summit and descend Lobuche Base Camp
- April 15: Trek to Everest Base Camp
- April 16: Rest Day
- April 17: Rest Day
- April 18: Train and Acclimatization HIke
- April 19: Rest and Pack for First Rotation
- April 20: Climb to Camp 1
- April 21: Climb towards Camp 2, return to Camp 1
- April 22: Descend to Everest Base Camp
- April 23: Rest Day
- April 24: Hike to Pumori
- April 25: Rest Day
- April 26: Climb to Camp 1
- April 27: Climb to Camp 2
- April 28: Climb above Camp 2
- April 29: Climb to Camp 3 and descend to Camp 2
- April 30: Descend to Everest Base Camp
- May 1: Rest Day
- May 2: Rest Day
- May 3: Rest Day
- May 4: Rest Day
- May 5: Move to Camp 1
- May 6: Move to Camp 2
- May 7: Move to Camp 3
- May 8: Move to Camp 4
- May 9: Summit and descend to Camp 2
- May 10: Descend to Everest Base Camp
- May 11: Rest Day
- May 12: Pack Up at Everest Base Camp
- May 13: Trek to Pheriche
- May 14: Trek to Namche
- May 15: Trek to Lukla
- May 16: Fly to Kathmandu
- May 17: Fly Home
- May 18: Contingency Day
- May 19: Contingency Day
- May 20: Contingency Day
- May 21: Contingency Day
- May 22: Contingency Day
- May 23: Contingency Day
- May 24: Contingency Day
- May 25: Contingency Day
- May 26: Contingency Day
- May 27: Contingency Day
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature, like flights, gear, and insurance. Here’s a detailed list of inclusions and exclusions so you know what to expect.
Included in the Private Western Guided Everest Climb:
- 1:1 Private Western Climbing Guide with prior Everest summits (meets you in Kathmandu and guides you throughout the entire expedition)
- Leadership, strategy, and climbing oversight by our Everest Expedition Leader, including full support for a summit attempt
- A climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Everest climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In-country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal, including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
- Lobuche Base Camp and High Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Everest Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure and logistics (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the Private Western Guided Everest Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including visa, passport, reciprocity fees, vaccination charges, and 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 contingency 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.
