Everest Family Trek

“We had a great guide. Yumi looked after us very well throughout the tour. She also taught us how to take local transports which made our post-tour days so much easier. I had visited Japan 4 times previously. This tour is probably the best: an excellent mix of fast-paced modern cities and traditional, ancient regions. We were there at the perfect time and were rewarded with magnificent displays of cherry blossoms. We were so lucky to be able to share the enthusiasm and excitement the Japanese have for celebrating the cherry blossom season. Quite an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended.”

“Kathmandu Wow what a city. Crazy. Burial and cremation temple and Great Boudha Stupa. Short and scary flight to Lukla. 2800 meters. Nepalese walk is 30m up, 30m down and 2m flat. Not many flat bits. Bowl of warm water morning and night to wash. Ghat 2600m. 4.5hrs, 10km to Monjo. 2850m. Mount Kosiosco only 2200m. Crossed the Dudh Kosi (milk river) multiple times on suspension bridges. Very un-nerving. The peaks are getting higher off in the distance. Hoping to shed some weight but putting it on with all the good food. In bed at 8.30pm and awake at 3.00am. Woke to snow peaked hills as no clouds. Scenery is getting better. Glimpse of Everest thru the trees. Thru pine Forrest and small terraced fields & many stone carved rocks and pray wheels. Reached Namche Bazzar, the Sherpa Capital. 3500 meters. Namche, beautiful. Afternoon resting with a coffee in arvo. Went to bed listening to the bell chiming and the chorus of dogs barking. Glamping at its best. Debonche. Walk thru the pine and rhododendron forest. Visited a 3-400 year old monastery. 7.5 hrs hiking 3342m to 3880m. 15km. 197 floors up & 160 floors down. 24700 steps for the day. Knackered. Dingboche. 7 hrs. 14.7 km. Up to 4324m Alt. Stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam Yippee, rest day. 8.8km hike. Not complaining, MUCH. Photos taken everywhere, started snowing. Most spectacular views at night of of Mt Ama Dablam and surrounding.
The moonlight making them sparkle and millions of stars twinkling. Sleeping tough due to the altitude, hard to breath. Up to 4600m. Following Douglas ridge high above the river. Continuing on toward Khumbu Glacier with great views of Mt Nuptse & Pumori. Humbling passing Rock Cairns dedicated to those who have passed. Reached Lobuche and is it cold. Dawning every piece of clothing available. Restless sleep 3-4 hrs. Morning cardio workout packing up. Today is Base Camp, very excited. Traversed the valley beside the Khumbu glacier toward Everest, spectacular. No vegetation. Most physically and mentally challenging day ever. Absolutely exhausted at the end of it. 5360m. Awoke Gorak Shep tea house around 5am. -10 outside -15 inside.
Climbing Mt Kala Patar. Most exhausting so far. Cliff Young shuffle 10-15 steps at a time. Reached 5618m and fantastic 360 degree view. Could see the trekkers on Everest, almost summiting. Descending, arrived in Namche for lunch. Afternoon off. No traffic to worry about, only cow/yak, donkeys or their hot steamers. Ended up in the highest Irish pub in the world. Lukla to Kathmandu, a little bumpy thru the clouds and landed safely. What an adventure.”

“OMG....it really was a trip of a lifetime. I haven't shed so many tears in my whole life. The world expedition part of the trip was INCREDIBLE!!!!! everything was perfect and exceeding my expectations. Ever my guide is an amazing man who shared his knowledge, beliefs, religion and passion for the land with me and I soaked it all up and fell hook line and sinking in love with everything. The W.E crew whether they were the pick up crew or a guide did the company justice and I intend to do a lot more travelling with you guys. Thank you so much for such an amazing experience. I truly believe that my life will never be the same.”