Day-to-day Itinerary
Our expedition begins in Kathmandu, Nepal. We’ll spend a few days in Kathmandu checking gear, meeting the team, and preparing for our flight to Samagoan.
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu.
Day 2
Gear Check and short tour of Kathmandu.
Day 3
Fly to Samagoan (3360m) by helicopter.
Day 4
Rest day – acclimatization hikes exploring around lakes/monasteries near camp.
Day 5
Acclimatization hike to Samado (3780m), descend back to Samagoan.
Day 6
Move from Samagoan to Manaslu Basecamp.
Day 7
Training Day and skills review around Manaslu Basecamp.
Day 8
Puja Day.
Day 9
Climb to Camp 1 (5700m) and return to Base Camp.
Day 10
Rest day.
Day 11
Climb to Camp 1 and spend the night. Sleep at 5700m.
Day 12
Climb to Camp 2 (6350m) return to Base Camp.
Day 13 – 15
Rest and Acclimatize at Base Camp
Day 16
Climb to Camp 1 and spend the night. Sleep at 5700m.
Day 17
Climb to Camp 2 and spend the night. Sleep at 6350m.
Day 18
Climb to Camp 3 (6800m) and back to Base Camp.
Day 19 – 20
Rest and acclimatize at Base Camp.
Day 21
Climb to Camp 1, 5700m.
Day 22
Climb to Camp 2, 6350m.
Day 23
Climb to Camp 3, 6800m.
Day 24
Climb to Camp 4.
Day 25
Summit attempt and descend to Camp 2.
Day 26
Descend to Base Camp.
Day 27
Packing, celebration, and rest.
Day 28 – 32
Additional days for weather and rest.
Day 33
Descend from Basecamp to Samagoan.
Day 34
Fly from Samagoan to Kathmandu by helicopter, transfer to hotel.
Day 35
Free day in Kathmandu, farewell cultural dinner.
Day 36
Depart Kathmandu.
Please ensure that this departure date (Day 36) is flexible. Do not plan any important business for a week following the expedition, and ensure that your plane ticket is changeable.
Just a quick note to tell you what a wonderful time I had on the Mexican Volcanoes Expedition. The program was excellent throughout, and exceeded my expectations. Willi is a fine guide and leader, and I would not hesitate to climb with him again.
