Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek

13 days

Ama Dablam base camp is a perfect introduction to trekking in the Everest region in Nepal.

A 13 day itinerary has been devised for your Ama Dablam Base Camp trek that includes both your dates of arrival and departure and a one day tour around the Kathmandu valley. The trek, on the other hand, starts after a short flight to Lukla. We follow the classic route of Everest Base Camp until we reach Pangbuche village. We spend the night here and trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp the next day. We, then return to Pangbuche for an overnight stay, after which we travel the same trail to Lukla for a return flight to Kathmandu.

We stay in comfortable lodges during our tour. This trip also includes a 2 nights stay in Pangbuche, from where we can walk to and from Ama Dablam Base camp.

Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek Highlights

  • Visit Namche Bazaar.
  • Visit Tengbuche monestery.
  • Visit Pangbuche and Amadablam base camp.
  • Stunning Mountain views.
  • Visit UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu.

Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre

  • All the airport transfers by private vehicle.
  • Four nights’ hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
  • Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu as per the itinerary.
  • All necessary paper works, National park entry permits and TIMS permit.
  • Flight fare (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) with domestic airport tax.
  • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek on twin sharing basis.
  • An experienced, helpful and friendly guide and porters.
  • Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation and insurance for the guide and porters.
  • Arrangement of emergency helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance company.
  • Sleeping bag, down jackets and duffle bag and trekking map (return after the trek).
  • All government taxes, VAT and service charge.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu).
  • Your Travel insurance, (compulsory).
  • Food (lunch and dinner) while you are in Kathmandu (unless you have choose and booked the meals included package).
  • Your personal expenses, all the alcoholic, non alcoholic drinks and entrance fees when you do the tour in Kathmandu.
  • Sweet things like chocolate bar and hot Shower during the trek.
  • International airfare and airport departure tax.
  • Tips for the guide and staffs.

1. Trekking equipment

The Following information will give you some idea about that you need o bring for the trek as the back pack for the trekking in Nepal and the gear play vital role for the successful trip and we suggest you to have all the necessary gear for the trip and not to have unnecessary equipments/things that you will not be using for the trip and list of the gear you need for the trek are:

  • Four seasons Sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you do not have on your own and it is to be returned after the trek.
  • Duffel or Rucksack bag to keep your all the gear and this will be carried by the porters.
  • Daypack for yourself
  • A down Jacket
  • Shade hat
  • Warm wool hat to cover your ears
  • A pair light weight warm gloves.
  • T-shirts 2- 3 pieces
  • Light weight thermal tops.
  • Fleece jacket.
  • Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional).
  • A pair’s nylon hiking shorts quick drying one
  • Underwear
  • Two pairs lightweight long underwear.
  • Two pairs trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts
  • Four pairs of liner warm socks
  • A pair light to medium weight water proof hiking/trekking boots.
  • A pair light trekking shoes for camp/lodges
  • A pair sandal (Optional)
  • A water bottle.
  • Head/torch Light.

2. Medicines and First Aid Kits

  • Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches.
  • Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.
  • Immodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
  • Diamox 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness.
  • 1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as mole skin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc.

3. Miscellaneous but Important

  • Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies)
  • Durable wallet / pouch for travel documents, money & passport.
  • Lip balm. At least SPF 20, 2 sticks.
  • Sun’s cream with SPF 40 is recommended
  • Pocket knife.
  • Water purification Iodine tablets
  • Toiletry kit and be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.
  • Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel ( No meals):
  • Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (B):
  • Day 03: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (B, L, D):
  • Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (B, L, D):
  • Day 05: Today is a day for rest & chilling out at Namche Bazaar (B, L, D):
  • Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (B, L, D):
  • Day 07: Trek from Tengbuche to Pangboche (B, L, D):
  • Day 08: Hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp and back to Pangboche (B, L, D):
  • Day 09: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (B, L, D):
  • Day 10: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (B, L, D):
  • Day 11: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel (B):
  • Day 12: Leisure day in Kathmandu (B):
  • Day 13: Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure (B):

AU$ 1865

Trip Fact

  • Best Season: Apr - May and Sep - Oct
  • Level of difficulty: Moderate
  • Group Size: 1-14
  • Holidays: Nepal

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