Relax in Lhasa at 3,600m/ 11,811 feet it is critical to rest, hydrate and get used to the lower levels of oxygen at this critical height. Excellent acclimatization means spending 4 nights in Lhasa at 3,600m/ 11,811 feet before moving higher.

Relax in Lhasa at 3,600m/ 11,811 feet We will do more sightseeing and continue to rest and make sure all equipment is ready for the next phase of the journey to Everest.

Our Everest North Col Expedition is under way. We will drive the 250km/ 155 miles to Shigatse at 3900m/ 12,795 feet and do some light hiking to get the body used to being at this new elevation.

Drive the 244km/ 152 miles to Shegar at 4,350m/ 14,271 feet. We will stop plenty of time for toilet breaks and try and get a little hiking in if possible.

We will have an acclimatization day here in Shegar 4,350m/ 14,271 feet and hike higher to gain additional acclimatization. We will get out and great some great Himalayan views from this point. We are now off the main road and getting closer to Everest. The raw rugged beauty of Tibet and the Himalaya’s are now on display.

Today we will drive to Everest Base Camp at 5,150m/ 16,896 feet we will set up camp and settle into your new home on Everest. We will be here for a few days so critical to get rest, stay well hydrated and get in some short hikes.

Rest at Everest Base Camp. We will get used to sleeping at the higher end of high altitude. High altitude is between 3,500m/ 11,500 ft. to 5,500m/ 18,000 ft. so it is critical to get the body used to being at this elevation. We will do a short hike only a few hundred meters above base camp.

Rest at Everest Base Camp and sort out your tent, equipment and sort out climbing gear. We will try and reach a new height of 5,600m/ 18,372 feet. and gain further acclimatization for moving higher on the mountain.

Rest at Everest Base Camp, we will make a short acclimatization hike for a couple of hours and enjoy this classic view of Everest, rest up and get to bed early before making the move higher.

Today we will trek to Interim Camp 5,760m/ 18,897 feet This is a 5 hour hike straight toward Everest and one of the famous treks towards Mt. Everest. It is a really special trek.

Interim Camp acclimatization 5,760m/ 18,897 feet up above 6,000m/ 19,685 feet

Today we will trek to Everest Advances Base Camp or ABC at 6,340m/ 20,800 feet. We are getting into the business end of our Everest North Col Expedition.

ABC acclimatizing.

ABC acclimatizing.

If everyone is feel good we will make an ascent to the North col and sleep there. An assessment of the team will be made. If this is not going to be possible we will ascent and return back to ABC.

Hopefully you will be treated to one of those great Everest views from the North Col of Mt. Everest. The awesome site of Everest’s North Face will leave you stunned. The view off the North Col of Everest is a truly amazing experience.

We have a Spare day for additional acclimatization if needed and this might be used lower down the trail on our Everest North Col Expedition.

We will be back in the vehicle and leave the Everest region and drive Nyalam 3,750m/ 12,139 feet. or if we can make Zhangmu 2400m/ 7,874 feet if we have time we will aim for Zhangmu as it will help us get closer to Kathmandu and a warm shower.

We will drive to Kathmandu aiming to be back early afternoon. We will head out for a team dinner and award you your Everest North Col Expedition certificates.

After a good nights rest in Kathmandu. We will take you out on a half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. Your Everest North Col Expedition is officially over.

Today we will transfer you from the hotel to Kathmandu international airport for your return flight home.