Embark on a 14-day odyssey through shimmering turquoise lakes, high mountain passes, and the legendary Everest Base Camp.
When you touch down on Lukla’s rugged airstrip (2,860 m / 9,383 ft), you step into a world of soaring peaks and winding trails. Over 14 days, this trek weaves together the serene turquoise of the Gokyo Lakes with the legendary Everest Base Camp at 5,364 m / 17,598 ft, giving you two iconic Himalayan experiences in one journey.
Across your first days, you’ll gain strength and altitude with full acclimatization stops in Namche Bazaar (3,440 m / 11,286 ft) and Dingboche (4,410 m / 14,468 ft). You’ll wander through rhododendron forests, cross suspension bridges above the Dudh Koshi River, and soak up Sherpa culture in teahouse villages where butter tea and dal bhat await.
Deep in the Gokyo Valley, you’ll explore six glacier-fed lakes, climbing Ngozumpa’s moraine ridge to reach the third lake at 4,790 m / 15,728 ft. A thrilling crossing of the Cho La Pass (5,420 m / 17,782 ft) then carries you onto the classic Khumbu trail, where ice-clad giants loom on every horizon.
On the final stretch, you’ll stand amid the world’s highest climbing hub at Everest Base Camp before making a dawn ascent of Kala Patthar (5,554 m / 18,208 ft) for a panoramic sunrise over Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. Throughout, expert Sherpa guides will handle permits, safety, and ethical practices, while family-run teahouses provide warm meals, cozy bunks, and the camaraderie that turns each trek into an unforgettable lifetime achievement.
