Full acclimatization trek of Marathon route

The price is shown for 1 pax (the rate per person in 2 pax will be $2515).

This package is intended both for the Marathon runners and for spectators. It is the most recommended package as it includes long acclimatization period.

This package starts when you step on Nepali land and will include taking care of you in Kathmandu, then 2-week acclimatization in Everest region with exploring the Marathon route, running the Marathon or watching the Marathon runners from Namche (or Gokyo Ri of your choice), coming back to Kathmandu and taking you to the airport.

  • Duration: 21 days (20 Sep to 10 Oct)
  • Max elevation: 5340 m
  • Activity: trekking
  • Best time: 5 october!

Included

  • All airport transfers
  • Accommodation in KTM in Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa or Royal Penguin Boutique hotel on a double basis with breakfast
  • All sightseeing by deluxe vehicle with guide
  • Domestic flight tickets
  • National Park entry fee
  • Accommodation (in lodges along the way)
  • A good English speaking Sherpa guide & required porter/porters
  • Essential trekking equipment (trekking sticks, sleeping bags, dawn jackets, drinking water bottles, rain poncho)
  • Insurance

Not Included

  • Registration fee ($100)
  • Lunch & dinner during stay in Kathmandu
  • All bar bills, laundry, tips
  • Emergency rescue
  • Any extra cost due to weather or political problems

Brief Itinerary

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Day 1 (20 Sep):

Arrival in Kathmandu (1315m)

Day 2 (21 Sep):

Kathmandu city sightseeing, shopping (1315m)

Day 3 (22 Sep):

Flight Kathmandu - Lukla (2800m) then trek to Phakding (2610m), 2 hrs

Day 4 (23 Sep):

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m), 6-7 hrs

Day 5 (24 Sep):

Acclimatization trek from Namche to Khumjung (3800) and back

Day 6 (25 Sep):

Acclimatization trek from Namche to Mong (4000) and back

Day 7 (26 Sep):

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4110m), 6-7 hrs

Day 8 (27 Sep):

Trek from Dole to Gokyo (4790m), 5 hrs

Day 9 (28 Sep):

Ascent of GokyoRi (5360m) and rest

Day 10 (29 Sep):

Trek to Renjo Pass (5360) and back to Gokyo

Day 11 (30 Sep):

Rest / Explore day at Gokyo (4790m)

Day 12 (1 Oct):

Trek from Gokyo to Lungdhen (4380) through Renjo Pass, 7-8 hrs

Day 13 (2 Oct):

Trek from Lungden to Namche, 6 hrs

Day 14 (3 oct):

Rest in Namche Bazar

Day 15 (4 Oct):

Rest day, sleep

Day 16 (5 Oct):

03 am - start time, 10 pm - finish time (closing)

Day 17 (6 Oct):

Sleep, rest in Namche Bazaar

Day 18 (7 Oct):

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m): 6-7 hrs

Day 19 (8 Oct):

Lukla - Kathmandu (1300m): 30 min flight

Day 20 (9 Oct):

Day in Kathmandu (in case extra day is needed)

Day 21 (10 Oct):

Departure

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