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Everest Region (Khumbu) · climb
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Reviewed by Blake Penson, Expedition Advisor. Two decades in the mountains, the Seven Summits, two Everest expeditions.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026
Guides listing a price: 3 of 5 (2 updated in the past 12 months, 1 may be out of date). Guide-listed "from" prices: $3,500–$9,900 USD.
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ERTI 4.62 overall
Based in United States
★ 4.9 · 6 reviews on Lobuche East
Last review: Dec 2023
Price: From $4,450–$8,350 USD · guide-listed package price (lowest of 4 packages) · last updated Jul 2026
ERTI 4.91 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 4 reviews on Lobuche East
Last review: May 2025
Price: From $6,995 USD · guide-listed package price · last updated Oct 2026
ERTI 4.01 overall
Based in Nepal
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Lobuche East
Last review: Nov 2026
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.83 overall
Based in New Zealand
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Lobuche East
Last review: Apr 2026
Price: From $9,900 USD · guide-listed package price (⚠ Price may be out of date · last updated Nov 2024 · the guide hasn't updated it since)
ERTI 4.26 overall
Based in Nepal
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Lobuche East
Last review: Mar 2023
Price: price not provided by guide
| # | Operator | Stars here | Reviews | Latest review | From price | Safety | Value | Food | Team spirit | Camps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summitclimb | 4.9★ | 6 | December 2023 | From $4,450–$8,350 USD · updated July 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| 2 | Climbing The Seven Summits | 5.0★ | 4 | May 2025 | From $6,995 USD · updated October 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 3 | Summit8000 | 5.0★ | 1 | November 2026 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Adventure Consultants | 5.0★ | 1 | April 2026 | From $9,900 USD · updated November 2024 Price may be out of date · last updated Nov 2024 · the guide hasn't updated it since | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 5 | Pioneer Adventure | 5.0★ | 1 | March 2023 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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ERTI 4.86 overall
Based in Nepal
ERTI 4.84 overall
Based in Austria
ERTI 3.78 overall
Based in United Kingdom
ERTI 3.75 overall
Based in Nepal
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Based in Nepal
Facts and information about climbing Lobuche, a popular trekking peak in Nepal. Compare prices, dates, itineraries and difficulty. Read verified reviews.
Any trip to Lobuche will begin with a flight into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), in Kathmandu. Most guides will opt to meet you here and arrange for transportation to Lukla. From Lukla, it takes about one week of trekking to reach the base camp. Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to the individual guides expeditions for more information.
Weather: During the climbing season, temperatures are warm to hot in the valley as the mountain is approached. Temperatures then drop rapidly as elevation is gained and are well below freezing at the summit. The spring climbing season generally means there is more snow on the mountain. Toward the end of the autumn climbing season, temperatures are the coldest., Best Time to Visit: April to May, September to October, Average Expedition Length 20 days
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Starting prices set by each operator. These are starting prices, not quotes.
| Guide | From | Listed up to | Source | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summitclimb | $4,450 USD | $8,350 USD | Guide-listed (package) | Jul 2026 |
| Climbing The Seven Summits | $6,995 USD | — | Guide-listed (package) | Oct 2026 |
| Adventure Consultants | $9,900 USD | — | Guide-listed (package) | Nov 2024 · Price may be out of date |
Summit8000
Lobuche East · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
An Unforgettable Lobuche Peak Climbing Experience. I successfully climbed Lobuche Peak (6,119m) on 14 October 2026, and it was an incredible experience. The journey was challenging but truly rewarding, with beautiful Himalayan scenery and an unforgettable summit experience. A…
By Anonymous
Adventure Consultants
Lobuche East · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I traveled to Nepal this year to join an expedition with Adventure Consultants, trekking to Everest Base Camp and then afterwards, on to summit Lobouche East. From first contact onwards I knew I was in safe and professional hands. I was very lucky and super privileged to have…
By Rach T.
Climbing The Seven Summits
Lobuche East · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The CTSS team did all + more; what an amazing trip!!! Since day one to a week after getting home. From Kathmandu Hotel to EBC trek tea houses, food, guides, safety...all you can expect from the best... CTSS made my trip unforgettable. We stayed in the best tea houses along the…
By carlos J.
Climbing The Seven Summits
Lobuche East · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I successfully trekked to Everest Base Camp and reached the summit safely on all 3 peaks with my climbing partner and 2 sherpas (new lifelong friends I met on the trip) so that speaks for itself. Everything, and I mean everything, I experienced with CTSS was 5 star. I had…
By Jeff M.
Climbing The Seven Summits
Lobuche East · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I've always wanted to do the EBC Trek, and researched many of the providers that offer it for years, but ended up going with CTSS for several reasons and it was the best decision ever. Not only are you able to actually camp at the real Base Camp with the Everest teams, but…
By Michael W.
Summitclimb
Lobuche East · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Had a fantastic time with the summit climb team. Our team leader Paul and Dorji Sherpa were incredibly knowledgeable and really set us up for success on the trip. I think the two things that really set summit climb apart as a company are 1: that they are focused on…
By William S.
Summitclimb
Lobuche East · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
We climbed Ama Dablam with Lobuche as acclimation in November 2021 with SummitClimb. Ama Dablam is a serious mountain and this was all around fantastic expedition with great organisation, safety, strong friendly sherpas and leadership by Dan. What we like about them that they…
By Igor S.
Summitclimb
Lobuche East · Rated 4.6/5 · Reviewed
It is 6 years since I completed this expedition and I am still totally positive on it. The views from the top of Labouche Peak are amazing. Summit were brilliant in getting me there. The organisation worked at every level from arriving until leaving. Training was good with good…
By Tony D.
Summitclimb
Lobuche East · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Summitclimb, in conjunction with the REDMed course, provides a topnotch trekking and mountaineering experience! As a beginner, my first foray into the Himalayas, complete with a Lobuche summit, was a huge success! The guides were fantastic, it was well organized, support was…
By Erin C.
Summitclimb
Lobuche East · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
We were A group of 8 and all had a delightful experience. We felt extremely well taken care of, always very safe and very friendly sherpas and guides. This group went out of their way to create a positive experience. We’ve already recommends this trek to some friends who have…
By Sophie J.
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Last updated 3 November 2026 (newest review or price update for this route).
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As of 5 November 2026, 5 operators have 13 verified client reviews for Lobuche East on ExpedReview.
Summitclimb is ranked first, with 4.9★ from 6 reviews (latest December 2023). The ranking is built from verified client reviews for Lobuche East, and recent reviews count more.
3 guides list a "from" price here. Guide-listed "from" prices run from $3,500 USD (updated February 2026) to $9,900 USD (Adventure Consultants, updated November 2024). These are starting prices supplied by the operators, not quotes; check the current price with the operator.
Every review is checked by hand by our team before it's published. Critical reviews stay up, and paying ExpedReview never changes the ranking.
The latest verified review for Lobuche East is from November 2026. 4 of 13 reviews were published in the last 24 months.