After breakfast, we will visit Bouddhanath Stupa. We will visit around Pashupati Nath Temple before visiting  Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Today we will enjoy a local lunch at Kathmandu Durbar Square before returning to the hotel for some free time.  (B, L)

Today will present the optional opportunity to experience the Himalayas from the air (extra cost). For those interested, an early wake up call will get you to the airport for a flight to see Mount Everest, and any other of the mountain peaks. You will be back in time for breakfast before heading out to Soyambhunath (monkey temple). We will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square where we will have lunch at a local restaurant.  The balance of the day at your leisure. (B,L)

If you didn't do the optional Everest flight (extra cost) yesterday, you have an opportunity to do so this morning. (optional). After breakfast today we will make our way Patan. Here we will visit Krishna temple and Golden Temple. We will have lunch in Patan today before making our way to The Terraces Resort & Spa, our home for the next three nights. You will have the day to explore the property, book a spa treatment, and just relax. Tonight we will gather for our private pre-race dinner and race briefing. (B,L,D)

After an early breakfast (starting at 4:30am), make your way outside the front door to the start line. With a 7:00am start time and a five hour thirty minute (5 1/2 hour) time limit, you should be back to the hotel in time for lunch. The course is a mix of inclines and declines that will challenge you. Thie terrain is on local dirt roads and can best be described as a trail race. Shower up and enjoy a massage, soak in the jacuzzi or a swim the pool. Tonight, you enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner. (B, L, D)

There is a 5 1/2 hour time limit for the half marathon. 

Today is a free day to relax and savor the finish. Book and enjoy one of the many activities in the area, such a spa treatment, explore the area on a mountain bike, or book a ride on the local zipline. Tonight, you enjoy an al a carte dinner at the restaurant. (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will make our way to the airport for our 25 minute flight to Pokhara. A city famous for its natural beauty and views of stunning mountains, such as the revered peak,  Machapuchare (Fish Tail). We will experience a sightseeing tour that includes Davi's Fall, Gupteshower Cave, and Tibetan Camp. We will spend two nights at the Waterfront Resort. (B,L)

This morning we will have an early morning visit to Sarangkot for a sunrise and mountain view. The balance of the day is free to explore the area. Birding enthusiasts will find many species in the area. Adventure seekers will enjoy kayaking, paragliding, zip lining, hot air ballooning, or hiking. Consider a visit to White Peace Stupa for a mountain view, or Pumdi Ghumdi for the Shiva Statue. (B,L)

 After breakfast today we will fly back into the city of Kathmandu. We will check back into the Hotel Yak & Yeti. Lunch is on your own today. Perhaps a visit to Thamel for lunch and last minute shopping for trekking gear.

Tonight, we gather for our Farewell Dinner in Patan. . We will depart the hotel as a group. Enjoy a cultural show and entertainment. 

Reconfirm your flights today if you are departing for home. 

For those that have chosen to extend their stay, we will depart early tomorrow for the start of our trekking extension to Namche Bazar and Tengboche (also onward to Everest Base Camp). You may consider leaving some of your luggage behind that you will not need during the trek. We will return to the Hotel Yak & Yeti at the end of the trekking. (B,D)

For those that are doing the trek only, today will be your arrival day. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the Yak & Yeti. 

Today we bid you safe travels and send you off with memories of a lifetime OR we start creating new memories with an optional trek to Namche Bazar and Tengboche (onward to Everest Base Camp).

For those not on the Himalayan Trek Extension, you will be picked up at hotel and transported to the airport (expect 3 hours prior to departure). 

For those on the Himalayan Trek Extension, after breakfast today, we drive from Kathmandu to Mulkot Kwality Beach Resort. It is beautiful drive along the Sunkoshi River. We spend the night here before we make the final drive to the airport in the morning. (B,L)
 

 After breakfast we will drive the last one hour to Manthali Airport. Your early morning flight to Lukla takes about 25 minutes. At 2827 meters (9274 feet) you may start to feel the effects of altitude. You will be advised to take it slow. 

On arrival in Lukla our experienced, local porters will meet you. Heading down the trail to Phakding you will already notice the fluttering Tibetan prayer flags and meet local people reciting Tibetan mantras as they walk. You can expect a 3 hour trek  as you make your way towards your overnight lodging at Sunrise Lodge (or similar), in Phakding 2640 meters (8661 feet). (B,L,D)

After breakfast, our trail takes us through forests, traditional villages with their ploughed fields, and yak pastures. As we reach the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park we can see Thamserku rising above us.

After lunch, we continue on to Namche Bazaar. This is the largest Sherpa village in the Khumbu Region and is the starting point for expeditions and trekking groups.
Here you can purchase a few last minutes items (such as chocolate) should you have forgotten to do so in Kathmandu. (3440 meters (11286 feet). Today will be a test of your will. You can expect 6 - 7 hours of walking). We will spend two nights in Hotel Namche or Sherpa Village Lodge (or similar). (B,L,D)

Acclimatization day to allow our bodies to adjust to the high altitude.  Day hike to Everest View Hotel and back. Today's trek will take around three hours. It's the best way to acclimatize and still stay active.

This is what you came for. Today, you will have views of some of the most famous mountains in the Himalayas. (B,L,D)  

Kwangde (6,011m), Thamserku (6,623m), Kangtega (6,782m), Nuptse (7,861m), Lhotse (8,516m), Ama Dablam (6,812m) and, of course, Mount Everest (8,848m).
 

After breakfast we will continue our ascent. There are not too many ascents and descents today which allows for plenty of time to concentrate on photography! Stupas (Buddhist shrines), prayer flags, mani walls (walls with Buddhist prayers carved into them), such as Ama Dablam, and Tengboche Monastery are all worth photographing. The trail to Tengboche is a dusty switchback route but the panoramic views from the monastery make it all worthwhile. Tonight, we stay at the Himalayan Lodge Tengboche (or similar). (B,L,D)

*For those that will continue onward to Everest Base Camp, Tengboche is the last day with the group.

After breakfast, we pass through the forest, small settlement villages and make small ups and down to reach Khumjung which is a beautiful Sherpa village which is located inside the Sagarmatha National Park There is an opportunity  around the area or visiting Visit the school set by Sir Edmund Hillary in the Khumjung village as a thank you for all the assistance the Sherpa people gave him in his successful ascent of Mt Everest.  (B,L,D) 

 After breakfast , we will trek from Khumjung village to Monjo. The trail is not complicated. There are different landscapes and valleys along the way. You will reach the top of a hill after a few hours of hiking. From here you can capture the view of beautiful Namche from the top and incredible mountains at a distance. Stay overnight at Boudha Lodge in Monjo (or similar).  (B,L,D)
 

After breakfast today, we trek from Monjo back down to Lukla (4 ½ hours walking) The distance between Lukla and Monjo is 8.8 miles or 13 kilometers. Tonight, we will overnight at Himalaya Lodge (or similar).  (B,L,D) 

After breakfast, we will fly back to Manthali Ramechaap on a 25 minute flight.  We then make the 5 hour drive back to Kathmandu. Tonight, we will spend our last evening at the Hotel Yak & Yeti. (B,L)

Enjoy your last Nepalese breakfast before being picked up for your ride back to the airport. Grab your last minute gifts. Be sure you collected your passport. (B)

Safe travels! Namaste!