Description
Dates: 29 April – 15 May 2023
Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights
Price: Euro 3795 per person
Single Supplement: Euro 210 per person
Deposit: Euro 379.50 per person. The final balance is due 12-weeks before departure
The booking window closes 7 days before departure date.
You will pay a deposit of 10% to secure your spot. Once confirmed, your tour operator will charge the remaining amount.
Terrain: Trail Running
Average daily running distance: 10km
Longest running distance in a day: 20km
Group size: 6 to 12 participants
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What level of running is this trip suitable for?
Are there any alternatives for non-runners?
What’s NOT Included in the Price?
See Additional Information for more details on Payment Procedure and Cancellation Policy.
What Level of Running is this Trip suitable for?
Intermediate to Experienced
Are there any Alternatives for Non-runners?
No alternatives, but hikers are welcome
Accommodation
Twin or Double Share throughout
Single supplement available
Dietary Accommodation
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Halal
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know about them in a comment upon your booking.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
Arrival into Kathmandu
Group transfer to our hotel
Check-in and relax
Catch up with the rest of our team over fresh tea on the garden terrace
5-10Km City Run to explore this ancient city
Drinks on the balcony
Welcome Dinner Ceremony at one of Kathmandu’s best-kept secrets
DAY 2: EXPLORE KATHMANDU
Optional: Sunrise Yoga
Breakfast
Trail Running Sightseeing: Easy paced running through Thamel District – Durbar Square – Swayambhunath Monkey Temple
Group transfer back to the hotel with time to chill
Downtime to recheck our kit and prepare for the adventure
Local dinner in Thamel (Excluded)
DAY 3: FLY LUKLA – TRAIL RUN TO MONJO
Early Breakfast
Check-out and group transfer to the domestic airport
Domestic flight Kathmandu – Lukla
Arrival into Lukla
3 – 4 Hour Trail Run to Monjo
Arrival into Monjo Village, check into our tea house
Local village exploration and relax
Local Nepali dinner and a briefing on the day ahead
DAY 4: TRAIL RUN TO NAMCHE BAZAAR
Breakfast
Pack up our kit and prepare for our uphill day to Namche Bazaar
3 – 4 Hour Trail Run to Namche Bazaar following a glacial river trail, villages and over suspension bridges
Arrival into Sherpa settlement of Namche Bazaar, check-into our tea house and relax
Recovery stretching and taking in the mountain views over tea/coffee
Afternoon to relax and explore the town
Local dinner served in our guesthouse
DAY 5: NAMCHE BAZAAR
Rest day.
The altitude in Namche Bazaar is notable and as a result we use today as a rest day to help us acclimitise
Easy morning with local exploration to the Everest view point
Optional: Visit the Everest Mountaineering Museum and the Tenzing Norgay momoerial
Relax with the stunning Himalayan views
Local dinner served in our guesthouse
DAY 6: RUN NAMCHE TO THAME
Breakfast
3 – 4 Hour Trail Run to Thame
The trail splits from the popular base camp route and we head north west via the Nyangpala Pass
Explore the Tibetan & Nepali traditions in the villages we pass through
Arrive into Thame, check-in and relax
Local dinner served in our guesthouse
DAY 7: THAME TO LUMDE
Breakfast
Relaxing morning and an easy day with stretching
3 Hour Trail Run/Hike to the village of Lumde
Shorter day on the trail as we gain altitude, crossing the Bhote Koshi river and entering the Lumde Valley
Arrive into Lumde, check-in and relax
Local dinner served in our guesthouse
DAY 8: LUMDE
Rest day.
Full day set aside to relax and acclimitise to the rising altitude
Optional: radial hikes up to the summits of nearby hills to aid recovery and to help prepare for our mountain pass climb
Afternoon to relax
Local dinner served in our guesthouse
DAY 9: LUMDE TO GOKYO VIA THE RENJO-LA
Breakfast
Prepare our kit and depart early.
5 – 6 hour Hike/Trail Run to Gokyo via the Renjo-La pass
Magnificent day ahead making a crossing of the impressive Renjo-La, descending to the Gokyo Lakes and to the village of Gokyo
Check-into our tea house and relax
Optional: Climb a nearby ridge for dazzling views of the Lakes and to see the Himalayan mountain giants
Local dinner served in our guesthouse
DAY 10: FROM GOKYO TO ZONGLA VIA CHO-LA
Early Breakfast
6 – 7 Hours Hike/Trail Run to Taksindu Zongla via the Cho-La pass
Early start crossing the Ngozumpa Glacier and ascending the Cho-La (5,400m) mountain pass
Relax at the top taking in the breathtaking views. Descend to Zongla
Arrival into Zongla, check-in and relax
Local dinner served in our guesthouse
DAY 11: ZONGLA TO GORAK SHEP
Breakfast
5 – 6 Hour Hike to Gorak Shep
Easy pace as we continue to increase altitude, entering the Khumbu valley with outstanding views of the Himalayas surrounding us
Arrival into Gorak Shep, check-in and relax
Local dinner served in our guesthouse
DAY 12: EVEREST BASE CAMP – DINGBOCHE
Early start
2 – 3 Hour Hike to Everest Base Camp
Optional: Hike to the summit of Kala Patthar (5,545m) for the greatest views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse & Pumori
Return to our guesthouse for breakfast and relax
3 -4 Hour Hike/Trail Run downhill to the village of Dingboche
Arrival into Dingboche, check-in and relax
Local dinner served in our guesthouse
DAY 13: RUN DINGBOCHE TO NAMCHE
Easy Morning
Breakfast
4 – 5 Hour Trail Run downhill back to Namche Bazaar
The trail today is mostly downhill all the way, via the village of Pangboche with a visit of the Tengboche Monastery on our way through
Arrival into Namche Bazaar, check-in and relax
Local dinner served in our guesthouse
DAY 14: NAMCHE BACK TO LUKLA
Breakfast
3 – 4 Hour Trail Run downhill back to Lukla
Our final descent alongside the Dudh Kohsi valley passing the villages of Phakding, Gha, and Cheplung.
At Chaurikharka we climbe our final hill of the expedition to reax Lukla
Arrival into Lukla, check-in and relax
Rest of the day to relax, explore
Celebration dinner with local beer to toast the finish of our expedition
DAY 15: FLY LUKLA – KATHMANDU
Breakfast
Weather permitting we will take the morning flight back to Kathmandu
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Group transfer back to our hotel for check-in, relax
Rest of the day at leisure to explore, swim or use the SPA facilities
DAY 16: KATHMANDU
Full day at our own leisure to relax
Last minute shopping and sightseeing
Farewell dinner ceremony
DAY 17: HOMEWARD BOUND
Breakfast
Last minute shopping and exploring
Pack-up our gear and check-out
Group transfer to the airport for onward flight
Depart
What’s Included in the Price?
- 4 nights accommodation at the Hotel Mulberry in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast
- 12 nights accommodation in local tea houses (shared bathroom) when on the trail
- Fully-supported trail running expedition
- Full board throughout the trail run, including a team welcome dinner on the first night and celebratory meal on the last night
- All transfers
- 3:1 Runners to Guide Ratio
- 1:1 Runners to Porter Ratio
- Conservation and National Park Fees/Permits
- Local staff Insurance
- 12 Days of Trail Running on magnificent trails
- Comprehensive First Air Kit inclusive of oximeter and PAC Bag (Portable Altitude Chamber)
What’s NOT Included in the Price?
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International flights
- Single Room
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Lunches and some dinners in Kathmandu
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All beverages and snacks
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Personal equipment
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Personal bills
- Visa fee US$40 per person for 30 days multiple entry
- Travel Insurance (REQUIRED before trip departure – for cancellation, accidents, health, emergency evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage or personal effects)
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