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Royal Geographical Society : Sir Edmund Hillary Memorial Lecture
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Everest In Style - Luxury Lodge Trekking
THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO TREKKING IN THE EVEREST REGION
COMFORTABLE LUXURY LODGES ON TREK WITH PRIVATE FACILITIES
BUDDHIST MONASTERIES, MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN VIEWS & TRADITIONAL SHERPA HOSPITALITY
EXPERIENCE THE UNFORGETTABLE LUKLA FLIGHT
GUIDED SIGHTSEEING IN THE KATHMANDU VALLEY
This is an ideal trip for those wishing to experience the Everest regions spectacular landscape without going to altitude extremes and whilst maintaining home comforts. Our trek is a perfect introduction to the Everest Khumbu area, perhaps the most famous region in the entire Himalaya. We visit Sherpa villages and Thyangboche monastery, which offers views of Mt. Everest rising behind the Lhotse-Nuptse wall.
Flying in from Kathmandu we descend amid an incredible mountain landscape to the remote yet bustling mountain airstrip at Lukla. From here we spend nine days trekking from luxury lodge to luxury lodge.
This trek provides the highest standards of accommodation in the region, featuring electricity, comfortable rooms, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers and western styled flush toilets. We walk approximately six hours a day, visiting the main Sherpa villages and enjoying excellent views.
On our excursion to the famous Buddhist monastery, Thyangboche "The Great High Place", we will be treated to the most incredible views, Everest rising behind the Lhotse-Nuptse wall and the nearby Ama Dablam. At each lodge a warm welcome awaits us, our evenings are spent relaxing in pleasant lounges and enjoying the views while we eat delicious food in the dining areas.
On our return to Kathmandu we have time for sightseeing and shopping before our flight departure.
New Updated Itinerary
We have updated and improved our Everest Luxury Lodge itinerary. We now have 9 days on trek (instead of 8) and stay in Kathmandu both before and after the trek at the comfortable hotel Shanker.
Tailor-made Itinerary
This itinerary can also be operated for individuals, couples and small groups on a private tailor-made basis, starting on a date of your choice. The cost will be advised depending on group size and dates of departure. Please contact the Classic Journeys office to discuss your travel plans.
4 nights hotels, 9 nights comfortable "luxury" lodges, 9 days MODERATE trekking. Maximum altitude 3860 metres. Breakfast in Kathmandu & all meals elsewhere included
Group Size :Minimum 2, Maximum 12
Dates & PricesTo book please click on the relevant tour reference from the tours below
*Price excludes international flights. International flights from £650. Flight costs vary depending on airline & availability at the time of booking. Please contact the Classic Journeys office with your planned date of travel and we will advise on flight availability and costs.
Outline Itinerary
Days 1/2 - Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 3 - Kathmandu guided sightseeing
Day 4 - Fly To Lukla & trek to Monjo
Day 5 - Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 6 - Namche Bazaar acclimatisation day
Day 7 - Trek to Teshinga
Day 8 – Teshinga - day excursion to Thyangboche
Day 9 - Trek to Mende
Day 10 – Mende - day excursion to Thame
Day 11 - Return trek to Monjo
Day 12 – Trek to Lukla
Day 13 - Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 14 – Kathmandu
Day 15 - Transfer to airport for your flight departure
The Price Includes:
Hotel accommodation on a twin share basis (unless single has been requested) for the nights listed in the itinerary. All meals as specified. Airport Transfers. All internal transport as the itinerary. Sightseeing tours where specified. All trekking arrangements including trekking permits, National Park entrance fees, accommodation in luxury lodges (twin sharing unless single has been requested), duvet jackets, guides & porters. Trek leader. Cordura kit bag. Basic first aid kit carried by your guide.
The Price does not Include:
International flights from the UK. Airport Taxes. Visa fees. Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs. Personal expenditure, bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, etc. Porters, guides & other tips. Meals not specified. Personal clothing & equipment. Travel insurance. Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Classic Journeys control. Anything not specified in the Cost Includes section.
Insurance:
If you require travel insurance for your Classic Journeys holiday, you can get a quotation and book your travel insurance direct from the Campbell Irvine Ltd. website. Campbell Irvine is a specialist travel insurance broker. The comprehensive policy they issue provides 24-hour medical emergency assistance and covers altitude and all adventurous activities undertaken on our holidays. For single-trip policies, the insurance provides cover for both UK and worldwide residents at very competitive rates. In addition an annual policy is available to United Kingdom residents. To obtain insurance cover visit the Campbell Irvine Ltd. website. You may also telephone Campbell Irvine (020 7938 1734) to activate a policy.
Single Supplement:
£285 (Hotels & Lodges) If you are a single person booking this holiday you do not have to pay single supplements, if you are happy to share. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired with another single client of the same gender. However your booking is accepted only on the understanding that if no roommate is available then you accept a single supplement will be levied. Single supplements are payable if you specifically request to have single accommodation. If you have requested single accommodation we will do our best to secure this although this may not always be possible.
THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO TREKKING IN THE EVEREST REGION
