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12 Days Gokyo Lakes Trek from Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 12 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off
    • 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (twin-sharing)
    • Twin-sharing lodges along the trek
    • Three standard meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
    • Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and back
    • Experienced, knowledgeable, government-licensed, and high-altitude trained trek leader
    • 1 porter for every 2 trekkers (including their food, shelter, pay, and equipment)
    • Accident insurance for all staff and essential trekking gear
    • Trek maps, Sun hat, duffel bag, trekking pole, first aid kit, and oximeter
    • A certificate to commemorate your trek success
    • Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and TIMS Card
    • Local Government tax
    • Assistance with rescue and evacuation procedures (evacuation insurance is mandatory)
    • Walkie-talkies for group trekkers
    • Dinner (10)
      Dinner
    • Lunch (9)
      Lunch
    • Breakfast (11)
      Breakfast
    • Individual travel insurance
    • Airfare for international flights
    • Visa fees: Payable upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu
    • Personal expenditures: For snacks, beverages, and other items
    • Hot showers
    • Personal trekking equipment (e.g., hiking boots, Sleeping bag, down jacket).
    • Communication charges: For Internet and telephone usage.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Look for our representative at the airport exit holding a sign with your name. They'll guide you to our tourist vehicle, which will take you to your hotel.

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrival and Pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu

    1 Stop

    1

    Places Nepal Treks

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel, 3-star category

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu/Manthali and trek to Phakding (2,860 m / 9,383 ft)

    2 Stops

    1

    Tenzing-Hillary Airport

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    Phakding

    15 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Phakding guesthouse

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3

    Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft) 5-6 hours

    1 Stop

    1

    Namche Bazaar

    14 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Namche Bazaar guesthouse

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4

    Namche Bazaar Rest/ Acclimatization

    2 Stops

    1

    Syangboche Viewpoint

    3 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Sagarmatha National Park Museum

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at Namche Bazaar guesthouse

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 5

    Namche Bazaar to Dole (3,680 m / 12,073 ft) 5-6 hours

    1 Stop

    1

    Dole

    15 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Dole guesthouse

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 6

    Dole to Machhermo (3,870 m / 12,696 ft) 4-5 hours

    1 Stop

    1

    Machhermo

    15 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Machhermo guesthouse

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 7

    Machhermo to Gokyo (4,800 m / 15,748 ft) 4-5 hours

    2 Stops

    1

    Gokyo

    15 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Gokyo Ri

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at Gokyo guesthouse

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 8

    Morning hike to Gokyo 4th Lake and descend to Machhermo ( 5,357 m / 17,575 ft) 4-5 hours

    2 Stops

    1

    Gokyo IV - Tonak Pokhari

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Machhermo

    15 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Machhermo guesthouse

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 9

    Machhermo to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft) 5-6 hours

    1 Stop

    1

    Namche Bazaar

    15 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Namche Bazaar guesthouse

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 10

    Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m / 9318ft) 5-6 hours

    1 Stop

    1

    Lukla

    14 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Lukla guesthouse

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 11

    Lukla to Kathmandu/Manthali flight

    1 Stop

    1

    Kathmandu

    8 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel, 3-star category

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Day 12

    Departure

    1 Stop

    1

    Tribhuvan International Airport

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
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    From $1,699.00

    per person

    up to 3 days in advance

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