Everest Expedition

Everest Expedition

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Expedition Overview

Envision yourself in a place where you can see where the Earth meets the sky, where you can see the world from a distance and know that you have achieved something that only a few of the world's inhabitants ever will. That is Mount Everest, a mountain that reaches 8,848.86 meters (29,032 ft) from sea level, the tallest mountain in the world. It is more than a mountain. It is a feeling, a moment when your whole world comes together in focus. 

The Mt. Everest Expedition with AltiPro Adventures is your ticket to experiencing that moment. From the colorful prayer flags of Namche Bazaar to the thundering ice of the Khumbu Icefall, from the burning legs of the trek to Everest to the tears of joy from reaching the summit, each step of this journey is one you will carry with you for the remainder of your days. 

This is not just a climb. It is a test of endurance, of commitment, of belief. 

This is the Roof of the World. And it is waiting for you.

Overview of Everest Expedition 2027

Peak Name Everest / Sagarmatha Service Full Board Service
Country Nepal Duration 50 Days
Route South Col Route Grade Extreme
Range Mahalangur Himal Best Season Spring (Apr–May)
Max Elevation 8,848.86 m / 29,032 ft Walking / Day 6–7 Hours
Accommodation Hotel / Lodge / Tent Group Size 2–15 Pax
Arrival 10 April 2027 Fixed Departure 12 April 2027
Trip Ends 29 May 2027    

Mount Everest, also known as Sagarmatha in the Nepalese mountains, is the highest mountain on our planet. Located at 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) from sea level, this famous Mount Everest peak is the dream destination of all mountaineers, adventurers, and explorers from across the globe. It is the objective of every mountaineer who is passionate about high-altitude mountaineering. The successful ascent of this highest mountain on Earth was achieved on 29th May, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, who took the South Col Route, the same route that the Everest Expedition follows today.

This Mt. Everest Expedition, organized by AltiPro Adventures, is a fully guided, fully inclusive, 55 to 65-day expedition program for mountaineers who are serious about making a real attempt on the roof of the world, not just a soft expedition to Everest Base Camp. From Kathmandu to the summit of Mt. Everest, from the summit to the airport, from the airport to home, everything is carefully planned, risks are fully mitigated, and each mountaineer is accompanied by a dedicated Climbing Sherpa at each step of the way.

Our Everest Expedition groups are small, limited to a maximum of 8 members per group, and each climber is accompanied by a ratio of 1:1 Climbing Sherpas. We deploy a qualified Expedition Doctor at Base Camp for the entire season. We don’t compromise on oxygen, equipment, or safety. It is Everest mountaineering the way it should be – safe, professional, and very personal.

Why Choose AltiPro Adventures for Everest 2027?

The 2027 Everest Spring Climbing Season

This climbing season, the 2027 Everest Spring, is one of the most well-supported climbing seasons in the history of the mountain. The weather, the route, the approach, and the overall culture surrounding the ascent of the mountain are all more supportive and conducive to a successful climb.

Sharper Weather Planning

With summit-specific weather forecasts, updated every six hours by a dedicated high-altitude weather service, the climber gets a significant advantage in planning the ascent to the summit of the mountain. The climber can now wait for a 48-hour weather window to begin the ascent, rather than risking the elements.

Advanced Oxygen Support

Each climber gets five 4-liter oxygen cylinders, a personally fitted summit mask, and a regulator. The climber also gets extra oxygen cylinders placed at each of the high camps, strategically positioned for the ascent to the summit. The climber uses the oxygen from Camp III and continues to use it on the descent.

Smaller, More Focused Climbing Teams

Unlike the mass-roster approach adopted by most climbing companies, the 2027 Everest Expedition focuses on a more safety-conscious approach, a more focused climbing team, and a more personalized sherpa support staff.

Safety-Forward Climbing Structure

An on-site expedition doctor will be at the Everest Base Camp for the entire climbing season. Oxygen Saturation Levels are checked on a daily basis, and a Hyperbaric Chamber Bag will also be on standby in case of altitude sickness. Every risk assessment and safety consideration will be accounted for and implemented on the mountain.

South Col Route - Everest via Khumbu Icefall

The South Col Route begins at the Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and rises through four high-altitude camps to the summit at 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft). First successfully climbed in 1953 by Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, this route is the most technically advanced and well-supported route on the Nepal side, and it’s the most popular and favored route for climbing the mighty Everest.

Khumbu Icefall Navigation - From Everest Base Camp to Camp I (5,364m or 17,598 ft – 6,050 m or 19,849 ft)

The Khumbu Icefall is the first and most objectively dangerous section of the South Col Route. It’s a huge glacier that flows from the Western Cwm down towards the Everest Base Camp, and it’s a chaotic tangle of ice spires, crevasses, and unstable seracs. Every year, the Icefall Doctors, a group of the most experienced and chosen Sherpa mountaineers, install the path using aluminum ladders and ropes, and the path shifts its location each day as the glacier advances. The crossings are carefully planned for the early morning hours, between 2 AM and 5 AM, when the temperatures are below freezing and the ice is more stable. Every climber gets a briefing and a practice run before attempting the Khumbu Icefall for the first time.

Acclimatization Rotations

1st Rotation: Khumbu Icefall - Camp I (6,050 m or 19,849 ft) overnight - Western Cwm - Camp II (6,400 m or 20,997 ft) - Return to Everest Base Camp.

2nd Rotation: Camp I - Camp II (overnight) - Lhotse Face - Camp III (7,100 m or 23,294 ft) - Return to Base Camp.
Use of supplemental oxygen begins from this rotation.

Camp Breakdown

Everest Expedition Route Map

Camp I - Western Cwm (6,050 m or 19,849 ft): First night away from Khumbu Ice Fall. Vast glacial valley surrounded by Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.

Camp II - Advanced Base Camp (6,400 m or 20,997 ft): The central hub for the upper mountain. Kitchen, dining tent, cook available. Your home while on the mountain.

Camp III - Lhotse Face (7,100 m or 23,293 ft): Very steep climb on fixed ropes up the glacier. Angle is 45-55 degrees. Oxygen is now essential from this point on.

Camp IV - South Col (7,900 m or 25,919 ft): The Death Zone. Last stop, rest for a few hours, then the climb to the summit begins.

Final Summit Attempt - Camp IV to 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft): Leaving Camp IV between 9 PM and midnight, the climb to the summit is under the cover of darkness. Climbing up the Southeast Ridge, the Balcony (8,400 m or 27,559 ft) is where oxygen bottles are changed, while the first signs of sunrise appear on the horizon over the country of Tibet. Next, the South Summit (8,748 m or 28,701 ft), the Hillary Step, and finally, the summit of Mt. Everest, the Roof of the World, at 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft). The return journey is between 12-14 hours, oxygen constantly flowing.

Explore Other 8000m Himalayan Expeditions

Climbers attempting to climb the legendary Mount Everest often try other 8000-meter peaks in the Himalayas. Altipro Adventures also offers expeditions to some of the toughest climbs in the world.

  • K2 Expedition (8,611m) – Attempt the second-highest mountain in the world in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range, which is considered one of the most technical and toughest 8000m climbs.
  • Kanchenjunga Expedition (8,586m) – Climb the third-highest mountain in the world on a remote and adventurous expedition in eastern Nepal.
  • Lhotse Expedition (8,516m) – A technical Himalayan climb that follows part of the famous Everest climb before diverging to a breathtaking Lhotse summit.
  • Makalu Expedition (8,485m) – A tough climb up a pyramid-shaped mountain that offers one of the most beautiful 8000m climbs in the world.
  • Manaslu Expedition (8,163m) – A famous 8000m climb that is known for its breathtaking beauty and is a great climb for beginners.

Detailed Itinerary

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Day Program Meals Accom.
1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m or 4,429 ft) and Transfer to Hotel Breakfast Hotel
2 Expedition briefing, gear check, last-minute shopping Breakfast Hotel
3 Fly to Lukla (2,840 m or 9,318 ft) & Trek to Phakding (2,610 m or 8,563) Breakfast Hotel
4 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m or 11,286 ft) B/L/D Lodge
5 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m or 11,286 ft) B/L/D Lodge
6 Trek to Debuche (3,800 m or 12,467 ft) B/L/D Lodge
7 Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m or 14,469 ft) B/L/D Lodge
8 Acclimatization in Dingboche (4,410 m or 14,469 ft) B/L/D Lodge
9 Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m or 16,109 ft) B/L/D Lodge
10 Trek to Gorak Shep (5,160 m or 16,929 ft) B/L/D Lodge
11 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m or 17,598 ft) & Settle B/L/D Box Tent
12 to 14 Puja ceremony & training at Everest Base Camp (5,364 m or 17,598 ft) B/L/D Box Tent
15 Hiking To Pumori Base Camp and Back to EBC B/L/D Box Tent
16 Short Hike round Khumbu Ice Fall & back to BC B/L/D Tent
17 Rest day at Base Camp and Preparation for 1st Rotation B/L/D Tent
18 to 19 1st Rotation B/L/D Tent
20 to 21 Rest day at Base Camp B/L/D Tent
22 to 25 2nd Rotation B/L/D Tent
26 to 30 Rest days at Base Camp (5,364 m or 17,598 ft) B/L/D Tent
31 Climb Base Camp to Camp 2 (6,400 m or 20,997 ft) B/L/D Tent
32 Rest Day at Camp 2 (6,400 m or 20,997 ft) B/L/D Tent
33 Climb Camp 2 to Camp 3 (7,100 m or 23,294 ft) B/L/D Tent
34 Climb Camp 3 to Camp 4 (7,900 m or 25,919 ft) Summit Push Early Evening B/L/D Tent
35 Summit Day (8848.86 m or 29,031.69 ft) and descend back to camp 2 or 3 B/L/D Tent
36 Descend Back to Base Camp (5,364 m or 17,598 ft) B/L/D Tent
37 Base Camp Cleanup Day and rest day B/L/D Tent
38 Trek down to Pheriche (4,240 m or 13,911 ft) B/L/D Tent
39 Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440 m or 11,286 ft) B/L/D Lodge
40 Trek to Lukla (2,840 m or 9,318 ft) B/L/D Lodge
41 Fly back to Kathmandu (1,350 m or 4,429 ft) B/L/D Hotel
42 Celebration Day B/L/D Hotel
43 - 49 Buffer day B/L/D Hotel
50 Final Departure B/L/D Hotel

Services

Includes

✅ Airport pick-up and drop for all international and domestic flights

✅ 4 nights 4-star hotel in Kathmandu (BB) — 2 nights pre-expedition, 2 nights after

✅ Welcome dinner and farewell dinner in Kathmandu

✅ Drive Kathmandu → Ramechhap → Kathmandu by private vehicle with guide

✅ Flights: Ramechhap ↔ Lukla for all team members and expedition staff

✅ Full board accommodation at all teahouses during the Nepal Everest Base Camp trek

✅ All expedition staff transport: Kathmandu – Base Camp – Kathmandu

✅ Personal climbing equipment transfer: Kathmandu – Everest Base Camp – Kathmandu (60 kg per member)

✅ Everest expedition royalty fee and all official government documentation

✅ Khumbu Icefall access and rope-fixing charges (Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee)

✅ Garbage management and environmental deposit fee

✅ One official Nepal Government Liaison Officer for the full expedition duration

✅ Nepal government taxes and company service charges

✅ Full expedition planning, coordination and on-ground management

✅ Experienced Base Camp Manager on-site for the full season

✅ Pre-expedition briefing in Kathmandu

✅ One walkie-talkie per climbing guide during climbing

✅ Daily weather forecast service throughout the expedition

✅ Satellite phone at Base Camp for emergency use (minimal per-call charge applies)

✅ Three freshly cooked meals per day (BLD) at Everest Base Camp with hot drinks — tea and coffee

✅ Fresh vegetables, meat, fruits, juice — helicoptered to Base Camp throughout the season

✅ Heated dining tent with tables and chairs

✅ Private sleeping tent with mattress and pillow for every climber, climbing Sherpa, BC staff and liaison officer

✅ Generator for charging electronic devices at Base Camp

✅ Internet service at Base Camp (minimal charge)

✅ AltiPro Café at Base Camp — coffee and bakery items served daily

✅ Camp II: dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent with cook and kitchen helpers

✅ Sleeping tents at all high camps (2 members per tent)

✅ High-altitude food at all camps: muesli, porridge, oats, noodles, rice, soups, dry fruits, chocolate, tea, coffee

✅ MSR stoves, cooking sets, EPI gas, shovels and extra ropes at all high camps

✅ Common climbing equipment: fixed ropes, ice bars, ice screws, etc.

✅ One experienced climbing Sherpa per client (1:1 ratio, guaranteed throughout)

✅ All climbing Sherpa, cook, kitchen helper and liaison officer wages and allowances

✅ 5 oxygen cylinders (4-litre) per member

✅ 2 oxygen cylinders (4-litre) per climbing Sherpa guide

✅ Summit mask and regulator set for every member and climbing Sherpa guide

✅ Insurance for all climbing Sherpas, cooks, liaison officer and local porters

✅ Emergency oxygen at Everest Base Camp and all high camps (extra charge if used beyond standard allocation)

✅ Backup Sherpas on standby for substitution if needed (extra charge if deployed)

✅ Helicopter and rescue team standby for the full expedition duration

Excludes

❌ International flight tickets to and from your home country are not included.

❌ Nepal entry visa fee for 90 days is not included and can be obtained on arrival at the airport.

❌ Travel, medical and emergency high altitude helicopter rescue insurance (Minimum coverage US $90,000). This is mandatory for all the participants.  

❌ Personal Climbing gears, clothing and footwear.

❌ Summit bonus of US $2,000 for each climbing guide and US $500 for kitchen helpers is not included. This must be handed over in cash at base camp after a successful ascent. Tips for the trek guide and porters are also not included.

❌ Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu are not included (except welcome and farewell dinners).

❌ Extra costs due to personal baggage exceeding 60 kilograms are not included.

❌ Drone and special filming permit fees are not included.

❌ Personal climbing equipment and personal expenses such as hard and soft drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, Wi-Fi, etc. are not included.

Departure

Departure

From

Apr 12, 2027

To

May 29, 2027

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Expedition Details

Peak Name

Everest Expedition

Duration

50 to 55 Days

Max Elevation

8,848.86 M / 29,031.69 ft

Best Seasons

Spring

Region

Mahalangur Range

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Route Map

Everest Expedition Route Map Route Map
Map view of Everest Expedition

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about this expedition

Yes, Sherpas are provided with the package and the ratio is 1:1. However additional Sherpas can be provided as well based on the request.

The Everest Expedition is an extremely demanding expedition. The level of physical fitness, mental strength, and experience of high-altitude climbing is necessary. Though the technical level is not so high, the extreme altitude, harsh weather conditions, long duration, and low levels of oxygen make the climb difficult. However, at AltiPro Adventures, we ensure the best possible experience for the climbers by ensuring safety, acclimatization, and the best possible assistance of the Sherpa team.
 

The Everest Expedition takes around 60-65 days in total, starting from the arrival in Nepal and ending with the return.

Everest climbing as a first 8000m peak is only suitable and achievable for very experienced and prepared climbers who are technically proficient and need prior experience on high-altitude mountains above 6,500m.

Yes, there is a requirement of prior climbing experience above an altitude of 6,500-7,000 meters. Skill in technical climbing, like crampons and ice axe, and high-altitude expeditions is of extreme importance.

The major risks while climbing Everest include altitude sickness, avalanches, crevasses, extreme cold temperatures, snowstorms, falling from the climbing routes, exhaustion from climbing high-altitude routes, and the absence of rescue chances due to extreme conditions.
 

The best time to attempt an Everest expedition with AltiPro Adventures is in the spring season, around April and May. Rope fixation starts around late March for the Khumbu Icefall, and the entire route is fixed by late April or early May. The main window for the summit is generally around mid-May (approximately around May 10th to 25th). Many expeditions aim for the summit around or after the 15th of May, keeping an eye on the latest updates regarding rope fixation.

Here are the main permit fees and required government permits if you want to climb Everest from Nepal:

1. Climbing Permit for Everest

This is the official permit issued by the Nepal Government to climb Everest. Permit fee for foreign climbers on South/Normal Route:

Spring Season (March to May): ~$15,000 USD/person (Most popular season to climb Everest)

Autumn Season (Sept to Nov): ~$7,500 USD/person

Winter/Monsoon Season: ~$3,750 USD/person

Please note: The permit fee is only a license or royalty to climb Everest. You must pay extra costs for the full Everest expedition.

2. Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park Entry Permit

This permit is required for anyone entering the Everest region of Nepal.

For Foreigners: NPR 3,000 (~$30 USD)

SAARC citizens pay a lesser amount.

3. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit

This is a permit to enter the Khumbu region of Nepal.

The safety and security of our climbers and staff remain our top priority. Mount Everest is a high-altitude expedition, and we ensure that internationally recognized safety standards, combined with local expertise, are implemented to minimize risks as much as possible. Some of the safety measures we implement include:

  • Experienced Leadership & Sherpa Support: Our Mount Everest expedition is led by highly experienced expedition leaders and certified Sherpa guides with multiple successful summits and extensive high-altitude experience.
  • Careful Acclimatization Schedule: The expedition follows a carefully planned acclimatization program that allows climbers to gradually adapt to high altitude, minimizing the risk of altitude sickness and other altitude-related health concerns.
  • Health Monitoring & Medical Support: Climbers undergo regular health checks and oxygen saturation tests at Base Camp and other high-altitude camps. A comprehensive medical kit and trained support staff accompany the team at all times.
  • Fixed Ropes & Route Preparation: Fixed ropes are installed by highly experienced teams in key sections such as the Khumbu Icefall, Lhotse Face, and Summit Ridge to ensure secure passage for climbers.
  • Supplemental Oxygen & Backup Systems: Supplemental oxygen requirements for climbers and guides are fully managed. Backup oxygen systems are also provided to address potential emergency situations at high altitude.
  • Weather Monitoring & Summit Timing: Professional weather forecasts are closely monitored, and summit attempts are made only during the most favorable weather windows.
  • Emergency & Evacuation Planning: Comprehensive emergency planning is in place. Helicopter evacuation from Base Camp can be arranged when weather conditions permit.
  • Strict Climbing Protocols: Strict climbing protocols are followed throughout the expedition. Summit success is always secondary to the safety and well-being of each climber.
  • Comprehensive Insurance & Permits: All required government permits are secured in advance, and necessary insurance coverage for staff members is arranged in compliance with Nepalese government regulations.

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