EVEREST ADVANCED BASE CAMP TREK
Hiking to the Chinese/Tibet ABC of the World's Highest Mountain
23 days - Reach 21,000 feet without climbing - Visit Lhasa - Rongbuk Monastery

This truly is the highest trek in the world! After a stunning flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, we will spend several days in this ancient capital acclimatizing and visiting the Potala Palace, Sera and Drepung monasteries, Barkor Square and Jokhang Temple. Our overland journey to Base Camp includes stops in the frontier towns of Gyantse and Shigatse before we turn off onto the rough 4WD jeep road that leads to the Rongbuk Valley. At 17,000 feet on the north side of Everest sits the modern day base camp. After a couple of acclimatization and preparation days, we will begin our step by step plan of hiking to and sleeping at increasingly higher camps. The keys are to reaching 21,000 feet are to pace yourself, stay well hydrated and stay warm in this cold and dry climate. This is your chance to get over the 6,000 meter mark in just your hiking boots. No climbing required.

TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
The Mount Everest Advance Base Camp Trek is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series. We are able to arrange this trek starting on any day of the week during the months of March through mid-October for groups of 2 to 8 people.

2009 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
2 People: $6400.00
3 People: $6100.00
4 People: $5860.00
5 People: $5620.00
6 to 8 People: $5380.00
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $800.00 per person

TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 14 nights hotels and local lodges
Camping: 8 nights camping
Trek Grade: 8 days EXTREME trekking
Max. altitude: 6400 meters / 20,992 feet at Everest Advance Base Camp

Extreme Trekking = very physically challenging hiking and sleeping at extreme altitudes for a sustained period of time. The distances between camps are not far, but made tough due to the altitude. We suggest that you have some prior trekking experience at altitude before considering this trip. Please call us for advice.

Price includes following services:
1. Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast only.
2. Airport transfers in Kathmandu & Lhasa.
3. Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, Lhasa & en route as per itinerary with applicable entrance fees.
4. Transportation by Land Cruiser for group members and a support truck for Nepalese crew.
5. Hotels in Lhasa & other en route hotels as per itinerary with all meals and all meals while on trek.
6. Flight Kathmandu to Lhasa.
7. Yak & Yakmen to carry loads between Base Camp & ABC.
8. Special permit to trek to Advance Base Camp.
9. Transportation from Zhangmu to Kathmandu.
10. Tibet Visa fee.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Met upon arrival. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Half day guided sightseeing tour. Hotel.
Day 3: Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 4: Fly to Lhasa. Hotel Dhood Gu or similar.
Days 5-7: Guided sightseeing tours in Lhasa. Hotel.
Day 8: Drive Lhasa-Gyantse. Gyantse Hotel.
Day 9: Drive Gyantse-Shigatse. Shigatse or Woutse Hotel.
Day 10: Drive to Shegar/New Tingri. Hotel.
Day 11: Drive Shegar to Rongbuk. Guest House or camp.
Day 12: To Everest Base Camp. Camping.
Day 13: Acclimatization at Everest Base Camp.
Day 14: Trek to Camp 1 (5460m).
Day 15: Trek to Intermediate Camp (5760m).
Day 16: Rest and acclimatization at Intermediate Camp.
Day 17: Trek to Camp 2 (5970m).
Day 18: Trek to ABC (6340m) and return to Camp 2.
Day 19: Return to Base Camp.
Day 20: Drive to Nyalam. Hotel.
Day 21: Drive to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 22. Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 23. Depart Kathmandu.

Country Information: About Tibet
Mount Everest: About Mount Everest

Please contact us to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.

ONE WORLD TREKKING 1012 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Telephone: (970) 945-2601 Email: info@oneworldtrekking.com