TREKKING HIMALAYAS

EVEREST BASE CAMP 20 DAY TREK
This trek is designed to fulfill the dream of many trekkers to experience the historic route to the base of the worlds highest mountain. Our carefully devised itinerary provides a fine opportunity to visit both Base Camp and the nearby peak of Kala Pattar (5545m) where uninterrupted views of Everest are gained. We trek the more remote trails along the far side of the Khumbu valley, savouring the high mountain views from our selected campsites in the company of our Sherpa guides, whose knowledge and passion for trekking in the Khumbu add a further dimension to this memorable trek.

Brief Itinerary
DAY 1 Join Kathmandu
DAY 2 In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley
DAY 3/4 Fly to Lukla, commence trek through Sherpa villages
DAY 5/6 Arrive Namche Bazaar, rest and acclimatise
DAY 7 Trek to visit Thyangboche Monastery
DAY 8/10 Slowly ascend through villages and yak pastures to Khumbu Glacier
DAY 11 Ascend Kala Pattar (5545m) to gain uninterrupted views of Everest (8848m)
DAY 12 to Everest Base Camp
DAY 13/15 Trek via Khunde and Khumjung, visit Himalayan Trust projects
DAY 16/17 Return trek to Lukla
DAY 18 Fly Lukla to Kathmandu DAY 19 In Kathmandu
DAY 20 Trip concludes in Kathmandu

COST = $2490 USD

THAILAND AND LAOS CYCLE TOUR
World Expeditions expertise in organizing cycle trips is reflected in this freewheeling itinerary through Thailand and Laos. We gain our cycling legs along the mountain roads of northern Thailand - taking in the spectacular scenery, exploring village markets and staying in local guesthouses. Further immersing ourselves in the highland landscape we pedal to the remote town of Tha Ton and peer across the borders into Myanmar. The pace of our journey changes as we board our boat along the Mekong to Laos and Pakbeng before cycling to Luang Prabang and the nearby Kuang Si Falls, with it's impressive limestone cliffs and crystal clear pools. We complete our journey in the delightful Laotian capital of Vientiane with opportunities to discover the markets and boulevards from handle bar level.

Brief Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive Bangkok
DAY 2 Fly to Chiang Mai
DAY 3 Drive to Chiang Dao start cycle
DAY 4 Cycle to Tha Ton
DAY 5 Cycle to Chiang Rai
DAY 6 Drive to border, boat to Luang Prabang
DAY 7 Boat/cycle to Luang Prabang
DAY 8/9 Cycling in Luang Prabang
DAY 10 Cycle to Kuang Si Falls
DAY 11 Fly to Vientiane
DAY 12 Trip concludes In Vientiane

COST=$2290