Ama Dablam & Kyajo Ri Expedition
The tour operator designed the Kyajo Ri and Ama Dablam Combo Package primarily for experienced climbers. Looking for a challenge peaks in the breathtaking Himalayas. This trip begins at Kyajo Ri, which experts consider less challenging than Ama Dablam and has the highest success rate. Climbing Kyajo Ri is a good preparation for climbing Ama since it lets you to improve your abilities and achieve the necessary acclimatisation.
Difficulty Level
Hard
Best Season
Autumn & Spring
Duration
24 days
Elevation
6,812m
Group Size
1 - 4
Trip Type
6000M Expedition
2025
6000M Expedition
- Departs from Kathmandu, Nepal
Overview
The Kyajo Ri and Ama Dablam Combo Package is designed primarily for experienced climbers looking for a challenge in the breathtaking Himalayas. This trip starts at Kyajo Ri, which is regarded less challenging than Ama Dablam and has the lowest elevation. Climbing Kyajo Ri is a good preparation for climbing Ama since it lets you to improve your abilities and achieve the necessary acclimatisation.
With this solid foundation established on Kyajo Ri, attempting the Ama Dablam becomes easier and achievable. The progressive structure of our Combo Package guarantees that you have the necessary experience and acclimatisation, allowing you to enjoy the thrill and triumph of climbing the difficult Ama Dablam.
Itinerary
Day
Inclusions & Exclusions
The price of your trip includes the following:
- Kyajo Ri and Ama Dablam climbing royalty
- Certified IFMGA mountain guide with his daily wages and full insurance etc
- Sagarmatha national park entry fees
- Pasang Lhamu municipality entry fees
- Government liaison officer with his wages, Insurance, transportation, etc
- Hotel / Airport pick up and drop by private tourist vehicle
- 4-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast for 3 nights
- Kathmandu to Lukla Flight both way
- Alpinist Climber Expeditions duffle bag, Cap, and T-shirt per member
- Accommodation & food in the local lodge are on full board during the trip
- Medical kit during the trip
- Porters to carry expedition gear (1:1 ratios)
- High food for members and guides
- Base camp single tent each member
- Base camp dining tent and toilet tent
- High camp tents and Walkie Talkie radio
- Experienced Sherpa support with his wages, full insurance
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges
- Satellite Phone for emergency case
- All accommodation, wages, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff
- All official expenses
The price of your trip does not include:
- International flight tickets
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal clothing and climbing equipment
- Internet (WiFi)
- Personal travel insurance, medical and rescue insurance
- Special drone permit fees
- Tips for Guide, Sherpa, and porters
Cost Details
Details
Our budget cost option presents an affordable alternative for individuals seeking a mountaineering experience without the higher price tag of the regular and premium options. This package retains the same level of service as the regular option, including group guiding with a minimum of 5 people per group, offering the chance to share the journey with fellow adventurers. The budget cost package encompasses professional guidance from our skilled team, a well-structured itinerary, and accommodations in budget hotels and lodges throughout the trip.
Details
Our regular cost option offers an excellent value for adventurers seeking an unforgettable mountaineering experience. With this package, you’ll have the opportunity to attempt stunning peaks, receive professional guidance from our experienced team, and enjoy a well-planned itinerary. Designed for groups, the regular cost option requires a minimum of 3 members to join the expedition, ensuring a shared experience and camaraderie throughout the journey. It’s an affordable and exciting way to embark on a memorable mountaineering adventure.
Details
- Private 1:1 guiding service for each member.
- More flexibility.
- Travel consciously.
- Enjoy exclusive benefits.
For those seeking a truly personalised and flexible adventure, our premium cost option is the perfect choice. With the premium package, you’ll receive exclusive benefits such as 1:1 private guiding, allowing for a more personalised experience tailored to your specific goals and preferences. This option provides the utmost flexibility in scheduling and ensures that you receive dedicated attention from our expert guides throughout the expedition. Indulge in the luxury of private guiding and elevate your mountaineering experience with our premium cost option.
Payment Details
Account Information
- Bank Name: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd
- Account Holder Name: Alpinist Climber Expeditions Pvt. Ltd.
- Account No: 00101010343367
- Account Type: US Dollars
- Swift Code: NIBLNPKT
- Branch: Durbar Marg Kathmandu 44600
- Email. [email protected]
- Phone No: +977-9851364253
Why ACE ?
Alpinist Climber Expeditions is known for its expertise in leading pure alpine-style expeditions, as well as high-quality service throughout the expedition. Having more than a decade of years of experience in the planning and coordination of mountaineering expeditions, we achieve in ensuring each expedition is a successful one with the best possible experience for our climbers while focusing on our 3 primary goals which are, reaching the summit, returning safely, and having fun! Safety is always our number one priority.
Our IFMGA mountain guides are the best and most experienced in the guiding field. you’ll find having a strong grasp of technical climbing, expedition, and high-altitude experiences, along with strong interpersonal skills. Our teams offer the best support system available that ensures the highest chance of success.
Trip Notes
The best period to climb the Ama Dablam and Kyajo Ri is spring and autumn. The duration of the expedition is about 24 days. For most of the trip, you will stay in lodges and during the ascent we have to set up camping tents.
For the Combo Package of Ama Dablam and Kyajo Ri, we will take a minimum size of 1 member and 1 IFMGA Mountain Guide and a maximum size of 4 members, and 2 IFMGA Mountain Guides.
Prakash Sherpa (Pemba), CEO / IFMGA Mountain Guide.
Prakash Sherpa, the founder of Alpinist Climber Expeditions and a veteran of decades of high altitude expedition guiding and organizing the expedition. All of our trip guides have significant high-altitude experience and a track record of safety, success, and compatibility. The number of guides is determined by the size of the team, however the normal guide-to-member ratio is 1.2. Our guides are companionable and strong expedition members with significant power and a desire to see you succeed.
Support
A team of Assistant Sherpa Guides will help with load carrying on the mountain, and we will have a 1:1 Guide to climber ratio during the ascent.
Equipment
Bodywear
- Down suit
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket and over-trousers that goes over your alpine boot
- Balaclava – recommended BUFF or similar covering nose and face
- Long sleeve thermal shirt and trousers
- Fleece jacket and trousers
Handwear
- Liner gloves – thin and warm
- Down mitts
- Gore-Tex Primaloft glove.
- Mountain gloves – recommended water and windproof
- Smartwool mountaineering socks (2 pairs – new)
- Ultra-soft running / Hiking socks (2 pairs – new)
- Mountaineering boot – recommended La Sportive, etc.
- Alpine boot – recommended La Sportive and Scarpa, etc.
Climbing Equipment
- Climbing Helmet (UIAA tested)
- Harness – recommended Petzl or BD
- Goggles with UV protection and anti-fog system
- Sun glasses UV protection
- Headlamp – recommended Petzl or BD
- Spare batteries – recommended Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries
- Ascender (Jumer) – recommended Petzl or BD
- Abseiling device – recommended Petzl or BD ATC guide
- Screw gate carabiners (2 x large, 2 small sizes) recommended Petzl or BD
- Bent gate carabiners (2 medium sizes) – recommended Petzl or BD
- 6 mm rope – recommended 2 meters UIAA tested
- 6 mm rope – recommended 5 meters UIAA tested
- Dynamic 8 mm rope – recommended 2 meters UIAA tested
- Classical alpine ice-ax – recommended Petzl, Grivel, or BD
- Crampons that fit mountaineering boots – recommended Grivel, Petzl, or BD
Other equipment
- 45–75-liter Rucksack
- Base camp duffle bag – XXL
- Swiss army knife with a multi-tools system or Leatherman
- 1-liter stainless steel thermos – that works in extreme weather conditions
Headwear
- Sun hat or Normal Cap
- Fleece or woolen hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Buff scarf / thin face mask
Handwear
- Fleece or woolen thin gloves
- Gore-Tex mitten gloves
Bodywear
- Gore-Tex jacket
- Gore-Tex pant
- Hiking pant
- Fleece trousers and jacket or warm jumper – recommended not thick but warm enough that fits inside the Gore-Tex pant
- Anti-sweat T-shirt
- Thermal inner trouser
- Down jacket with hoodie
Footwear
- Trekking boots
- Slipper
- Trekking socks (4-5 pairs)
- Snow gaiter
Other equipment
- Sleeping bag (comfort rated – 20 degrees
- 45-liter rucksack with cover
- Large size duffle bag with padlock
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Water bottles 1 liter
- Thermos
- First aid kit
- Trekking poles
Washing kit & Toiletries
- Waterproof washing kit bag
- Towel – medium size
- Washing soap, towel, tooth pest, toothbrush, etc.
- Sun lotion enough +50SPF (including total bloc for lips, nose, etc.)
- Handwash & sanitizer
- Toilet paper (you can buy it in the Lodges)
- Wet tissues
Terms & Conditions
Please read carefully our terms and conditions. Terms and Conditions are a very important part of the trip for members who are willing to book Expedition, Peak climbing, or trekking with Alpinist Climber Expeditions.
The terms and conditions contain the information to the client regarding the procedures of Booking Confirmation, Payment and Refund System and Cancellation policy, and other important information about your trip. The Booking Terms and Conditions constitute a legally required contract between Alpinist Climber Expeditions along with you for the services to be provided. The details of our Terms and Conditions are listed below.
- Alpinist Climber Expeditions accepts payment in Euros (€) and US dollars (US$). The currency will be
applied based on the location of the client. Once the initial deposit/payment has been paid, all
subsequent fees will be applied in the same currency.
- When Alpinist Climber Expeditions issues the written confirmation receipt of your deposit amount the
existence of the booking will be confirmed. Alpinist Climber Expeditions kindly requests you to make a
deposit of 20% cost of your trip. You are supposed to pay the remaining amount upon your arrival in
Kathmandu. You need to send your deposit to the Company. In the case of the customized trip, you
should do a 50% deposit as it will cover all intensive details. We accept a last-minute booking with 100%
payment in some cases.
- If you wish to make amendments to your tour arrangements we require notification to Alpinist Climber
Expeditions in writing. If any government permits, flight tickets, or insurance has been issued and cannot be
revoked and refunded you will be liable for these costs. You may also be liable for the cancellation fee of
airfares purchased on your behalf.
The future is unpredictable. Notice of cancellation shall be submitted by the client in writing providing
a reason(s) for cancellation. The refund procedure will be as follows:
- Cancellation before 60 days of the trip, 20% cancellation will be charged.
- Cancellation Before 30 days of the trip 40% cancellation will be charged.
- Cancellation Before 15 days of the trip 60% cancellation will be charged.
- Cancellation Before 07 days of the trip 70% cancellation will be charged.
If cancellation is made within the week of the departure or upon arrival in Kathmandu no
refund shall be provided. Any remaining payment will be required at this time. The cost of
Climbing Permit/Insurance/Equipment allowance is not refundable in any period of cancellation.
- Travel insurance is not included in the tour price, but it is a required condition of booking a trip with
Alpinist Climber Expeditions and your responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the
full duration of the trip covering expenses against all possible risks including missed flights, canceled
trips, baggage loss, emergency medical evacuation, high altitude accidents, and other unforeseeable
events. All costs for emergency evacuation must be paid in cash in Nepal unless an insurance
company has agreed to pay the costs on your behalf. It is important to ensure that your personal
travel insurance covers all of the activities you participate in in the Himalayas.
- The client / You are responsible to insure yourself with an insurance policy that covers
medical expenses, flight cancellation, trip cancellation, emergency evacuation, and any other
unforeseeable events that may cause loss to you.
- The client is responsible to bear all expenses of personal nature and any extra cost resulted
due to extended stay because of natural calamities, political strikes, and any uncontrollable
events.
- The client is responsible to book the flight tickets with a flexible time frame as traveling in the
The Himalayas can be unpredictable. In case of missed flights, the client shall be solely
responsible to bear the loss.
- If you wish to add extra services mentioned by the company in the Cost Inclusions
section of each package, you shall be entitled to bear the extra costs.
- The company is fully responsible to provide all the services mentioned in the Cost Inclusions
section.
- The company is responsible to introduce all the team members to guides, Climbing
Sherpas, Staff, and manager.
- The company is fully responsible to make the best arrangements for food, lodging, and
accommodation during the trip.
- The company is responsible to hear out the concerns of the member in terms of safety.
- The company is responsible to make prompt arrangements in case of emergencies during the
trek and expeditions.
- The company is responsible to provide valuable service to the clients and deserves pay to
the staff.
- It is your responsibility that you carry a valid passport and have rightly obtained the appropriate
visas when traveling with Alpinist Climber Expeditions. Please ensure that your passport is valid for 6 months from the Nepal Visa validity date.
- As part of the booking and permit process, we will need to obtain personal information from each
client. Your personal will be kept by us in a secure way and none of your private or personal
information will be disclosed for any other purpose.
- This agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties will be construed and take effect in
accordance with and be governed by the laws of Nepal.
Wishing you the best time in Nepal, Come as a friend goes as a family….. The land of Adventure and Hospitality.