Ama Dablam + Lobuche East Peak + EBC Expedition

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Meet the GMT Adventures team and transfer to the hotel. Welcome briefing and rest after international travel.

Meet your expedition team for a comprehensive briefing covering the climbing itinerary, safety procedures, acclimatization plan, and weather conditions. Complete your equipment checks and final preparations with your guides and Sherpa team to ensure you are ready for the Ama Dablam expedition.Time for last-minute gear shopping if required.

Enjoy a scenic mountain flight to Lukla, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks and rugged landscapes. Upon arrival, begin your trek through charming Sherpa villages, pine forests, and alongside the Dudh Koshi River to reach Phakding.

Cross the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge, adorned with colourful prayer flags and suspended high above the rushing Dudh Koshi River, while enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding valleys. Continue ascending through forested trails and traditional Sherpa settlements to reach Namche Bazaar (3,440m), a lively mountain town nestled in the heart of the Khumbu region.

Spend the day acclimatizing in Namche Bazaar with a scenic hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880m), where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramas of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, and other Himalayan giants. Explore the local Sherpa culture, visit nearby viewpoints, and return to Namche for a restful evening to help your body adjust to the altitude.

Trek through scenic alpine forests and picturesque Sherpa villages, enjoying stunning views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and the surrounding Himalayan peaks along the way. Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery (3,867m), an important spiritual centre of the Khumbu region, before continuing to Debuche (3,700m) for an overnight stay.

Trek through the beautiful landscapes of the Khumbu Valley, passing traditional Sherpa settlements, stone-walled fields, and open alpine terrain with magnificent views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Island Peak. Continue to Dingboche (4,410m), a picturesque high-altitude village surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, where you will settle in for the night.

Spend the day acclimatizing in Dingboche with a hike toward Nangkartshang Peak (5,080m), offering spectacular panoramic views of Ama Dablam, Makalu, Lhotse, and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Return to Dingboche to rest, enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere, and prepare for the journey to higher elevations.

Trek through the rugged alpine landscapes toward Thukla Pass, where you’ll visit the moving Everest Memorials dedicated to climbers who lost their lives on the mountain, surrounded by breathtaking Himalayan views. Continue along the high-altitude trail to Lobuche Village (4,940m), enjoying dramatic views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.

Begin an early morning trek to Gorakshep through the rugged glacial terrain, surrounded by spectacular views of Everest, Nuptse, and the Khumbu Glacier. Continue to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) to experience the iconic mountaineering hub before returning to Lobuche Village for a well-earned rest.

Ascend toward Lobuche High Camp (5,400m) through rugged mountain terrain, enjoying impressive views of Lobuche East, surrounding glaciers, and the towering Himalayan peaks. Upon arrival, settle into camp with your climbing team, review the upcoming summit preparations, and rest in preparation for the climb ahead.

Begin your summit push in the early hours, ascending snow and ice slopes with your climbing guides toward Lobuche East Peak (6,119m), where clear conditions may reward you with breathtaking panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and the surrounding Himalayan giants. After celebrating your summit achievement, descend carefully through the mountain trails to Pheriche Village (4,370m) for a well-deserved rest.

Trek through the breathtaking Khumbu Valley toward Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,570m), surrounded by soaring Himalayan peaks, sweeping mountain vistas, and unforgettable views of the iconic Ama Dablam. Upon arrival, settle into your expedition home beneath the mountain’s dramatic ridgelines, where the excitement builds as you prepare for the climb of a lifetime.

Spend the day acclimatizing and preparing for the ascent, with 1–2 hours of technical climbing practice covering fixed-rope techniques, ascending and descending with a jumar and figure-eight descender, harness checks, and crampon handling. Under the guidance of your experienced climbing team, review essential safety procedures and refine your ropework skills before tackling Ama Dablam’s exposed ridges and steep alpine terrain.

Continue your technical preparation at Ama Dablam Base Camp with another 1–2-hour session focused on fixed-rope progression, jumaring, abseiling, crampon techniques, and safe movement on steep snow and ice. Work closely with your climbing guides to refine rope management, harness systems, and team communication while preparing for the challenging ascent toward the higher camps.

Begin your summit push with an exhilarating climb from Ama Dablam Base Camp to Camp 1 (5,700m), navigating steep rocky sections and exposed ridgelines using fixed ropes and technical climbing equipment. As you gain altitude, take in spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayan giants while your climbing team guides you through the demanding terrain toward the mountain’s higher camps.

Ascend from Camp 1 toward Camp 2 (6,000m) or Camp 3 (6,300m), depending on your acclimatization, physical condition, and the climbing team’s assessment of mountain conditions. Navigate exposed ridgelines, steep rock sections, and fixed-rope passages, experiencing the intensity of high-altitude mountaineering as Ama Dablam’s dramatic summit towers above you.

Set off in the darkness for the ultimate challenge of your expedition, climbing through steep snow and ice slopes, exposed ridgelines, and technical fixed-rope sections toward the spectacular summit of Ama Dablam (6,812m). Celebrate breathtaking panoramic views across the Himalayan giants before carefully descending to Camp 1, carrying the unforgettable achievement of standing atop one of the world’s most iconic mountains.

Descend from Camp 1 to Ama Dablam Base Camp, retracing the dramatic mountain route while enjoying your final views of the towering summit and the spectacular Khumbu landscape. Back at base camp, celebrate your climbing achievement with your guides and Sherpa team, sharing stories and reflecting on an unforgettable Himalayan adventure.

Leave Ama Dablam Base Camp behind and descend through picturesque Sherpa settlements, alpine forests, and winding trails, enjoying a final look at the magnificent mountain you have just climbed. Arrive in Namche Bazaar, where you can celebrate your expedition’s success, enjoy the lively mountain-town atmosphere, and relax with the comforts of a well-earned evening.

Descend through the beautiful Dudh Koshi Valley, crossing iconic suspension bridges draped in prayer flags and passing charming Sherpa villages surrounded by lush forests and mountain scenery. Arrive in Lukla, where you can celebrate the completion of your Himalayan journey with your expedition team and reflect on the incredible memories made along the way.

Enjoy a scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, taking in one last breathtaking aerial panorama of the Himalayan peaks and valleys. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and unwind in the comfort of the city, celebrating the successful completion of your Ama Dablam expedition and your remarkable mountaineering achievement.

Enjoy your final moments in Nepal before our team transfers you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international flight home. Depart with unforgettable memories of your Ama Dablam expedition, the warmth of Sherpa hospitality, and the extraordinary achievement of conquering one of the Himalayas’ most iconic peaks.