About Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam

At 8,848m, Mt. Everest is the highest peak on Earth. Known locally by the name of Chomolungma, which means "Goddess Mother of The Earth ", Everest is located on the Nepal-Tibet border in the high Himalayan range.

Ama Dablam means "Mother and Pearl Necklace" and is an amazingly beautiful mountain that many consider the most stunning in the region. For several days, Ama Dablam will dominate the sky for anyone trekking to the Mount Everest region . The base camp below South West Face ranks among the most beautiful base camps in the Himalayas.

Field Touring & Mount Everest

Our treks to Everest base camp and climbs on Ama Dablam and our general operations here are well tried and tested. Our experience, combined with the best local support and organisation, ensures that members receive the absolute maximum of time in the areas which warrant it most.

Our Nepal trekking programs are designed to maximise your time in the mountains and to compliment that with ample opportunity for shopping and sightseeing in towns. We stay in the best tourist guest houses, and utilise high quality field tents and messing services on the trail.

Expedition Overview

Our 21 day program through the Khumbu will include a visit to the Ama Dablam base camp and trekking members will have a chance to observe first-hand the details of a major himalayan expedition.

Our trip will begin in Kathmandu with a day spent visiting the cities major religious and cultural. locations and an orientation to this fantastic city. With the significant political changes in the last year we are excited that the safety of tourism is once again on the rise in Nepal.

Our major effort gets under way the next morning with an early flight to Lukla and an easy walk down to the Dudh Khosi river and our first night at altitude. The next day the trek brings us along raging rivers, wilds bridge crossing and through pine forests to the bustling town of Namche Bazaar at 3450 meters. After a few days of acclimatizing walks to town of Kumjung and the Thame monastery we depart for the famed Thyngboche monastery and spend a quiet night among the Rhododendrons in Deboche. The next day brings us to Ama Dablam Base camp and up close views of one of the worlds most beautiful peaks. Members will have the opportunity to trek up towards C1 the following day for a view of the SW ridge rarely seen by trekkers. We will then make our way towards Everest by way of Dingboche, Lobuche and finally Gorak Shep. After a day trip to Kala Pattar and stunning views of Everest we will descend to Lobuche and begin the exciting crossing of the Cho La pass which will take us across to the Gokyo Valley before returing to Namche.

For members who would like to extend the trip by a few days it is possible to visit Gokyo, Gokyo Ri and the lakes above Gokyo as well. At the conclusion of the trip there will be an opportunity to climb Island peak (approx 650usd) or simply trek up to Chukung Ri. Please discuss the option with is us at any time.

Our Staff & Guides

All of our major expedition climbs (except for private groups we organize from time to time) are managed by a western Field Touring trip manager. Our lead guides are as experienced and knowledgeable as any in the business today. Just as importantly, they are enormously respected by their teams. Click here to read client testimonials. They also hold advanced wilderness first aid certification, and in many cases are qualified Emergency Medical Technicians.

Their expertise, which embraces dozens of years of climbing on peaks up to and in excess of 8000m, is at your complete disposal. Rather than push or drag you up a hill, they will show you the best way to achieve your goal, and in a fashion that will leave you with a very high degree of independence and self satisfaction. Staff arrangements on all trips is notified to team members around 6 weeks prior to departure. If you'd like to know earlier who is going to be running your climb, we can often advise this up to 3 months prior to departure.
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Included / Not Included

Included:
Airport transfers in private vehicles, four nights hotel accommodation in high quality (4 star) hotels in Kathmandu with breakfasts included, flights to and from Lukla, porters for 20kgs personal gear to basecamp, all trekking sleeping tents, all trekking messing and dining facilities, all food on trek, spares, back-up and support gear, (extra clothing, boots etc), western Field Touring staff/guides on the trek, all group technical gear, permit fees, National Park entry fees, all support staff, insurance, LO insurance and any costs.

Not included:
Coffee or cold drinks in cities, (coffee and cold drinks included on trail), lunches or dinners in cities, visa costs, international airfares , personal laundry, hotel mini bar, tips for local expedition staff (budget US$40)

Joining The Expedition & Further Information

If you are interested in joining our Mount Everest & Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek we invite you to send us an email with your contact details and/or any further questions you may have. Your application will be dealt with promptly and staff from our office will contact you with further information.

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Mt. Everest/Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek