Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition 2026

Expedition Schedule

10 Oct – 04 Nov, 2025
20 Oct – 14 Nov, 2025
30 Oct – 24 Nov, 2025

Overview

Embark on the ultimate Himalayan climbing challenge with our meticulously planned 28-day expedition. This journey is designed for climbers seeking to summit two of Nepal’s most iconic peaks: Island Peak (6,189m) as a superb acclimatization climb, followed by the technical and majestic Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m).

It’s the perfect stepping stone to 8,000m peaks like Manaslu, Cho-Oyu, Everest or Lhotse. Success on Ama Dablam proves you have the technical ability, mental fortitude, and altitude tolerance for bigger objectives.

It’s a true alpine-style adventure involving rock, ice, and mixed climbing. You’ll use ropes, harnesses, and technical skills the entire way, offering a far more engaging and a challenge climb.

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Challenging

Country

Nepal / China

Duration

28 Days

Altitude

6812 M

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Climbing Route

South-Western Ridge

Longitude

87.28.13

Latitude

28.43.37

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m); transfer to your hotel.
Day 02:

In Kathmandu for official briefings, permit procedures, and gear preparation.
Day 03:

Drive to Ramechhap; fly to Lukla (2,860m); trek to Phakding (2,622m).
Day 04

Trek to the vibrant hub of Namche Bazaar (3,440m).
Day 05:

Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar with optional hike.
Day 06:

Trek to Tengboche (3,860m), home to a famous monastery.
Day 07:

Trek to Dingboche (4,410m).
Day 08:

Rest and acclimatization day in Dingboche.
Day 09:

Trek to Chhukung (4,730m).
Day 10:

Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,100m).
Day 11:

Ascend to High Camp (5,400m) and prepare for summit push.
Day 12:

Summit Island Peak! Return to Chhukung.
Day 13:

Trek to Pangboche (3,985m).
Day 14:

Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600m).
Day 15-23:

Climbing Period for Mt. Ama Dablam. This 10-day window is dedicated to establishing camps, acclimatizing, and waiting for the perfect weather window to make our summit attempt on one of the world’s most beautiful mountains.
Day 24:

Trek back to Namche Bazaar.
Day 25

Final trek to Lukla.
Day 26:

Fly from Lukla to Ramechhap; drive to Kathmandu.
Day 27:

Free day in Kathmandu for celebration and relaxation.
Day 28:

International departure.

Expedition Schedule

10 Oct – 04 Nov, 2025
20 Oct – 14 Nov, 2025
30 Oct – 24 Nov, 2025

Challenges

Camp 1 to Camp 2: The technical heart, featuring the famous Yellow Tower, a steep, technical rock step requiring jumaring.
The Grey Tower: Another rocky buttress requiring focus and skill.
Mushroom Ridge: A narrow, highly exposed snow ridge with immense drops on both sides—a true test of nerve.
The Summit Headwall: A final steep snow and ice slope leading to the small, spectacular summit.

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Transfer airport-hotel-airport for int. and domestic flights.
Accommodation in a standard hotel on room sharing in Kathmandu for 4 nights including breakfast.
Scheduled flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu via Ramechap airport.
Climbing permit for Mt. Ama Dablam and Island peak.
Porter age of member’s personal climbing equipment Kathmandu-BC-Kathmandu (1 porter for each client).
Transportation of food supply and equipment from Kathmandu-BC-Kathmandu (Cargo to Lukla and by porters to BC).
Fullboard at the local lodges and Ama dablam basecamp lodge.
Food and fuel for high camps during expedition.
Shared High altitude tents for member and climbing Sherpa.
Services of one high altitude Sherpa guide to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempts Island peak and Ama Dablam.
Insurance for climbing Sherpa including Heli evacuation, hospitalization, medical and life insurance.
Required common climbing equipment, rope, ice bar, ice screw, etc/costs contributions towards the rope fixing team.
Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for climbing Sherpa, and Liaison Officer.
Applicable National Park and entrance fee.
Garbage disposal charges payable to SPCC.(Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee).

Cost Excludes:

International flights to/from Nepal. Nepal entry visa fee.
Meals in Kathmandu. Expenses of personal nature, hot showers, alcoholic beverages, cold drinks and mineral water/boiled water, (snacks/coffee/tea, between breakfast, lunch and dinner at lodges).
Personal climbing gears. Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for drones and commercial filming.
Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all expedition goods arriving in Nepal as air/road cargo.
Personal solar pack for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera batteries etc).
Tips/gratitude for cooks and climbing Sherpa at the end of the trip.