2008 Spring and Fall VIP Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek

For the true adventurer, there is no greater challenge than Mount Everest. The tallest mountain in the world and star of the Himalayas, Mount Everest remains the most irresistible lure to climbers from all over the world.

Stand beneath the towering monolith of the world's highest peak with Everest icons, Apa Sherpa and Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa. Apa "The tiger of the Himalayas", holds the World Record for for most summits reached with 17 ascents. At 10 hours 56 minutes, Lhakpa holds the World Record for the fastest summit of Everest.

APA'S 2008 CLIMBING DATES
March 10 - March 28
April 7 - April 25
May 5 - May 23
September 1 - September 19
September 24 - October 16
October 17 - November 4

LHAKPA'S 2008 CLIMBING DATES
March 17 - April 4
April 14 - May 2
May 12 - May 30
September 3 - September 22
October 4 - October 27
October 20 - November 7

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Itinerary
Day 01	Arrive in Kathmandu, the bustling capitol of Nepal, for a 2-night stay in four-star accommodations
Day 02	A guided sight-seeing tour in the morning leaves your afternoon free for individual exploration of this colorful city's narrow streets, carved temples and grand palaces.
Day 03	Depart Kathmandu for a 45-minute flight across some of the world's most breathtaking views into Lukla. Trek along steep sided valleys and beautiful rivers to Phakding.
Day 04	Depart Phakding. Trek across suspension bridges and exposed stone steps on your descent to Namche Bazaar, a charming village dotted with pastel painted roofs and busy shops.
Day 05	Depart Namche Bazaar. Trek to Apa's villiage of Thame and stay the night in his family's lodge.
Day 06	Depart Thame. Trek to Khunde where you will enjoy gorgeous vistas and a visit the hospital built by Sir Edmund Hilary, the only western medical clinic in the region.
Day 07	Depart Khunde. Trek to Thyangboche and visit the famous Thyangboche Monastery, where it is custom for all Everest expeditions to have candles lit and ask for blessings for their party before their ascent.
Day 08 - 09	Depart Thyangboche and trek to Dingboche for 2 nights. Aside from enjoying the beautiful scenery and seeing Buddhist stupas, prayer flags and mani stones that are scattered through the region, this is where you will begin altitude acclimatization. Acclimatization is crucial in avoiding altitude sickness and is a process of walking high and sleeping low to adjust to the decreasing oxygen levels you will experience.
Day 10 - 12	Depart Dingboche and ascend to Lobuche for the 2-nights and an additional acclimatization walk. Along the way, you will be able to pay your respects at memorials built to honor sherpa that have been killed in Himalayan climbing expeditions.
Day 13	The climax of your adventure. You will have the option of either ascending to the Base Camp of Mount Everest or climbing up Kala Patter to enjoy breathtaking views of Everest and Khumbu Glacier. Return to Lobuche for the night.
Day 14 - 17	Depart Lobuche and trek 4 days back to Lukla.
Day 17	Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 18	You have a free day in Kathmandu to either sightsee or just relax and recover from your adventure.
Day 19	Depart Kathmandu for your flight home.
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