AMA DABLAM EXPEDITION
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$15500
30/35
days
Deposit $1500 per person - paid at the time of signup; fully refundable up to 90 days prior to departure
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Mt. Ama Dablam, 22,479ft/6,812m, is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Located in Nepal almost due south of Everest and Lhotse in the Khumbu region, Ama Dablam is considered an ornament of the Himalayas. This expedition is a technical climb and requires climbing steep ice, rock and snow. An Ama Dablam Expedition is considered one of the more technically demanding summits in Nepal. Climbers need good skills on rock and ice and should be technically competent. Along most parts of the route there will be fixed rope, however, climbers should have skills climbing steep rock and hard ice and snow.
This expedition begins in Lukla (2,830m/9,339ft) and the initial days of the trek pass through the legendary Sherpa homeland of Nepal and up the spectacular high valley of the Khumbu Region. Most of the route during the actual climb is fixed with no icefall or glacier to negotiate. The climb is mostly along the crest of a ridge. Normally there are three camps set above the base camp of Ama Dablam (4,570m/15,081ft), however, only two camps are used for overnight. The most common route is along the southwest Ridge of Ama Dablam. The ascent from Ama Dablam base camp to camp I is considered one of the more difficult days during the expedition. Technical climbing experience is required.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal, transfer to hotel
Day 2 Today we explore some of Kathmandu’s famous sites
Day 3 Gear check and preparation for flight to Lukla
Day 4 Fly to Lukla (9,000 feet) trek to Phakding
Day 5 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 6 Rest day in Namche
Day 7 Trek to Thyangbuche
Day 8 Trek to Dingbouche
Day 9 Rest day, morning hike to summit of Chukkung Ri (18,238 ft)
Day 10 Today we trek to Ama Dablam base camp
Day 11 Rest day at base camp
Day 12 Acclimatization hike to interim camp (17,000 feet)
Day 13 Perform puja ceremony
Day 14 Climb to Camp 1 (18,500 feet)
Day 15 Rest day at base camp
Day 16 Return to Camp 1 (18,500 feet)
Day 17 Climb to Camp 2 (19,500 feet), return to Camp 1 to sleep
Day 18 Descend to base camp to rest, eat, and prepare for summit bid
Day 19 Rest day
Day 20 Climb to Camp 1
Day 21 Rest day if needed at Camp 1
Day 22 Climb to Camp 3
Day 23 Summit Day!
Day 24 Descend to base camp to celebrate
Day 25 Extra day to be used as needed during the climb
Day 26 Leave Base Camp, and trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 27 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 28 Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 29 Shopping and packing in Kathmandu
Day 30 Fly home
PLEASE NOTE: The above itinerary is a sample itinerary. Changes may be made to the itinerary in an effort to benefit the team members and promote success on the mountain.
TRIP COST:
GROUP SIZE: 1-2 $15,500
GROUP SIZE: 2-4 $12,500
GROUP SIZE: 4-8 $10,500
GROUP SIZE: 8 or more - please contact us
PRICE INCLUDES:
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All necessary transportation in Kathmandu for climbers and equipment
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5-star Hotel in Kathmandu for 5 nights, including breakfast
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Round trip Flight Kathmandu – Lukla for climbers and staff
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Everest National Park entrance fees
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Ama Dablam Group Climbing Permit for climbers
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Liaison officer's fee
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All necessary porters for carrying food, kitchen, dining and climbing equipment from Lukla to Base Camp and back
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Teahouse lodging on the way
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Acclimatization climb of Lobuche Peak (6,119m/20,192ft)
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All kitchen and dining equipment, tents and foam mattresses, toilet tent and shower tent at base camp
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Professional cook and kitchen staff at Base Camp, their equipment fees and salary
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1 climbing Sherpa guide per climber; salary and equipment fees for Sherpa guides
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All necessary group climbing equipment such as rope, snow pickets, etc.
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High-quality tents, high altitude food, Primus gas and cookstoves for high camps
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Insurance (including rescue) for all Nepali staff
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Oxygen for emergency use
PRICE EXCLUDES:
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All personal trekking and climbing equipment
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All necessary equipment and food above base camp
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Personal rescue and medical insurance for climbers
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Tips and bonus for staff
Please contact us for the Travel Application for this trip.
Imperial Expedition
218 S. Main Street,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Office: (734) 997-7229
Direct: (303) 834-5512
E-mail: info@imperialexpedition.com