16 Days of high-altitude Himalayan trekking, UNESCO cultural heritage in Kathmandu, a 1-day Hong Kong exploration, and the summit panorama from Kala Patthar (5,545m).
Season
Apr–May '27
Spring Climbing Window
Max Elevation
5,545m
Kala Patthar Summit
Trek Distance
~130 km
Roundtrip Lukla - EBC
Training Focus
12 lb Vest
5-6 Days/Wk Conditioning
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) ➔ Hong Kong (HKG) ➔ Kathmandu (KTM) via Cathay Pacific with a 24-Hour City Layover.
Cathay Pacific Long-Haul Direct Flight.
Full day city tour to rest and recharge before flying into Nepal.
Cathay Pacific Regional Connection into Tribhuvan Airport.
Ride the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak for panoramas of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island skyscrapers.
Ride the Mid-Levels Escalator down through SoHo. Visit historic Man Mo Temple and enjoy traditional Cantonese Dim Sum.
Cross Victoria Harbour on the legendary Star Ferry. Stroll along the Avenue of Stars for iconic skyline photos.
Explore Temple Street Night Market for street food before taking the Airport Express train back to HKG.
Complete day-by-day progression from Kathmandu culture to Kala Patthar summit.
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport via Cathay Pacific following your Hong Kong layover. Check into your Thamel hotel. Visit sacred Pashupatinath Temple along the Bagmati River, Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Final gear check and trek briefing.
Mountain flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. Begin trekking along the Dudh Koshi River through Sherpa villages to Phakding (3-4 hrs trek).
Cross the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge and climb steeply to Namche Bazaar. Acclimatize on Day 5 with a day hike to Everest View Hotel for first looks at Everest and Ama Dablam.
Trek through rhododendron forests to Tengboche Monastery. Continue upwards along the Imja Valley into the high-alpine village of Dingboche.
High-altitude acclimatization day. Hike up Nagarjun Hill for panoramas of Makalu, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam before returning down to sleep.
Pass the Everest Memorial at Thokla Pass. Push across glacial moraine to Lobuche and Gorak Shep—the final outpost before Base Camp.
Trek to Everest Base Camp along the Khumbu Glacier. Stand among expedition tents, then climb Kala Patthar for the iconic panoramic view of Mount Everest's South Face.
Descend down the Khumbu valley, retracing steps back through Namche Bazaar to Lukla for celebrations with your Sherpa team.
Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Free day for souvenir shopping in Thamel or visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square before departing back to Toronto (YYZ).
Major peaks visible from the highest elevation point of the trek.
Track your gear packing status with real-time saving.
Targeted upper body strength, leg endurance, and high-load aerobic conditioning tailored for Himalayan trekking.
Build pack-carrying posture and upper back resilience.
Strength conditioning for massive steep ascents and descents.
Simulates high-gradient elevation gain with load.
Overhead press, curls, lat pulls + 45 min StairMaster (12 lb vest).
Deadlifts, RDLs, goblet squats, plank holds.
60 Mins StairMaster with 12 lb vest (Zone 2 cardio control).
Back rows, shoulder press, bicep curls, core rotators.
Weighted lunges, step-ups, calf raises.
60-75 Mins StairMaster or incline outdoor hike (12 lb vest).
Foam rolling, mobility stretches, light walk.