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Holi & Festival Cultural Tour
Celebrate the festival of colours across the living heritage cities of the Kathmandu Valley, with temples, palaces and local feasts.
- Duration
- 6 days
- Best time
- March, during Holi
- From
- $967
- Play Holi with local families
- UNESCO Durbar Squares tour
- Boudhanath & Pashupatinath temples
All treks
- Everest Base Camp16 days
- Annapurna Circuit14 days
- Manaslu Circuit15 days
- Upper Mustang20 days
- Langtang Valley10 days
- Kanchenjunga Trek
- Dolpo Region Trek
- Makalu Trek
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Classic Everest Base Camp Trek
Follow the legendary trail through Sherpa villages, glacial moraines and Buddhist monasteries to the foot of the world's highest mountain.
- Duration
- 16 days
- Best time
- Mar to May, Sep to Nov
- From
- $1,867
- Stand at Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
- Sunrise from Kala Patthar viewpoint
- Namche Bazaar & Tengboche Monastery
All expeditions
- Island Peak Climbing6,189 m
- Cho-Oyu Expedition8,188 m
- Mt Meru Climb
- Himchuli Peak6,441 m
- Chulu West Expedition
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Island Peak Climbing Expedition
An ideal introduction to Himalayan mountaineering - combine the Everest trail with a guided ascent of Imja Tse (Island Peak).
- Duration
- 20 days
- Best time
- Apr to May, Oct to Nov
- From
- $2,987
- Summit Island Peak (6,189 m)
- Full climbing & rope training
- Everest Base Camp acclimatisation
All destinations
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Upper Mustang - A Lost Tibetan Kingdom
Journey into the walled city of Lo Manthang, a preserved fragment of ancient Tibet with ochre cliffs, cave monasteries and living Buddhist tradition.
- Duration
- 20 days
- Best time
- Mar to Nov
- From
- $2,387
- Walled capital of Lo Manthang
- Ancient cave monasteries & gompas
- Trans-Himalayan desert scenery
Overview
An ideal introduction to Himalayan mountaineering - combine the Everest trail with a guided ascent of Imja Tse (Island Peak).
This journey is fully supported by an Earthbound ground team, licensed guides, comfortable lodging and all logistics arranged so you can focus on the experience. Trips run for groups as small as one or two people, and every itinerary can be tailored to your dates and pace.
Trip highlights
- Summit Island Peak (6,189 m)
- Full climbing & rope training
- Everest Base Camp acclimatisation
- IFMGA-certified climbing guides
What's included
Included in Standard
- Airport transfers & ground transport
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Accommodation throughout the trip
- All permits & national park fees
- Meals as per the itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Travel & rescue insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips & personal expenses
- Nepal entry visa (on arrival)
Itinerary
Day by day, with where you sleep and how far you walk.
Arrive in Kathmandu, where an Earthbound Expeditions representative meets and assists you. Transfer to a 3-star hotel.
A pre-trek briefing and guide introduction take place. Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of the World Heritage sites.
Take an early morning flight to Lukla with views of Himalayan peaks. Descend and trek to Phakding for the overnight stay.
The trail ascends to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region. A first glimpse of Everest is possible midway up the climb.
An acclimatization day with a hike toward Thame and Sangbuche. Enjoy superb views of the snow peaks before returning to Namche.
Trek through Khumjung to Tyangboche monastery. The site offers panoramic Himalayan views.
The trek crosses the Imja Khola on the way to Dingboche. The route passes terraced fields and rolling pastures where yaks graze.
An acclimatization day at Dingboche with optional hikes. Views include Lhotse and Ama Dablam.
The trail ascends through a grass-carpeted valley toward the Khumbu Glacier. Overnight at Lobuche.
An early start leads up to Kala Pattar for sweeping views of Everest and surrounding peaks. Return to Lobuche for the night.
Day trek from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp. Return to Lobuche afterward.
Trek through the Chhukhung Valley beneath the rock wall linking Nuptse with Lhotse. Overnight at Chhukung.
A roughly four-hour trek along the Imja Khola reaches Island Peak Base Camp. Prepare equipment for the climb.
An early summit attempt on Island Peak. Descend back to Chhukung afterward.
A contingency day in case the summit cannot be climbed on the scheduled day.
Begin the descent via Pheriche and Pangboche. Continue down to Tyangboche.
Continue descending through Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Monjo.
Trek onward to Lukla. Overnight stay in Lukla.
Fly back to Kathmandu. The evening features a cultural show and dinner.
Airport transfer for your onward departure.
Photos
A look at the trail, the villages and the mountains.
Reviews
5.0 6 reviews
The trip of a lifetime
Everything was handled for us from the moment we landed. Our guide read the group perfectly, slowed the pace when we needed it, and knew every village along the way. I never once worried about logistics.
Sarah M. AustraliaOctober 2025
Felt looked after the whole way
We travelled as a couple and the small group made all the difference. Comfortable lodges, honest advice about the altitude, and a team who clearly loved the mountains. Booking on our own dates was easy.
James & Kate United KingdomMay 2025
Well organised and genuinely local
You can tell this is run by people from here, not a call centre abroad. The itinerary had proper rest days built in, the food was better than I expected, and the whole thing ran to time.
Daniel R. CanadaMarch 2025
Common questions
We grade it Technical. You reach about 6,189 m, so the main challenge is the height rather than technical climbing. Rest days are built in to help you adjust, and a good level of everyday fitness is enough to enjoy it. Tell us about your experience when you enquire and we will be honest about the fit.
The best time to go is Spring & autumn (Apr–May, Oct–Nov), when the weather is most settled and the views are clearest. We also run the trip outside these months on request, ask us and we will tell you what to expect.
Small. Many of our trips run for just one or two people, and we keep group sizes low so the pace stays yours and your guide has time for everyone. You can also book the whole trip privately.
A 30% deposit, about $896 on this trip, holds your place, and the rest is due before you travel. You can change your dates for free up to 60 days out.
Yes, and yes. All the national park fees and trekking permits for this route are arranged by us and included in the price. You just need a valid passport and a Nepal entry visa, which you get on arrival.
Every itinerary can be adjusted around your dates, your pace and how long you have. If you want extra rest days, a different start, or to add another region, tell us and we will build it around you.
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