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: 5 of 11 (5 updated in the past 12 months). Guide-listed "from" prices: $41,000–$88,501 USD.
Ordered by each guide's verified reviews on South Col: the star rating, adjusted so one or two reviews, or only old ones, count for less than many recent ones. Ties go to the guide with more reviews on South Col. ERTI reflects a company's trustworthiness, reputation and ratings across the industry, and more. Out of 5, built from reviews we verify and many other factors. Not a rating for this place. Prices not updated in over a year are marked. These are starting prices, not quotes.
ERTI 4.90 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 14 reviews on South Col
Last review: Jun 2026
Price: From $54,995 USD · guide-listed price for this location · last updated Mar 2026
ERTI 4.76 overall
Based in Austria
★ 4.5 · 18 reviews on South Col
Last review: Jul 2026
Price: From $88,501 USD · guide-listed package price · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 4.39 overall · Unclaimed
Based in United States
★ 4.8 · 10 reviews on South Col
Last review: May 2022
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.85 overall
Based in Nepal
★ 5.0 · 5 reviews on South Col
Last review: Jun 2026
Price: From $41,000 USD · guide-listed package price · last updated Jan 2026
ERTI 4.82 overall
Based in New Zealand
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews on South Col
Last review: Sep 2026
Price: From $83,000 USD · guide-listed price for this location · last updated Jan 2026
ERTI 4.62 overall
Based in United States
★ 4.7 · 6 reviews on South Col
Last review: Oct 2023
Price: From $42,450 USD · guide-listed price for this location · listed up to $56,450 USD · last updated Sep 2026
ERTI 4.26 overall
Based in Nepal
★ 4.7 · 2 reviews on South Col
Last review: Oct 2021
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.61 overall
Based in United Kingdom
★ 5.0 · 1 review on South Col
Last review: Feb 2021
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 3.91 overall · Unclaimed
Based in Nepal
★ 4.8 · 1 review on South Col
Last review: Jun 2022
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.42 overall
Based in United Kingdom
★ 3.8 · 4 reviews on South Col
Last review: Jul 2020
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 3.95 overall
Based in Nepal
★ 3.6 · 2 reviews on South Col
Last review: May 2024
Price: No recent price listed
| # | Operator | Stars here | Reviews | Latest review | From price | Safety | Value | Food | Team spirit | Camps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Climbing The Seven Summits | 5.0★ | 14 | June 2026 | From $54,995 USD · updated March 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Furtenbach Adventures | 4.5★ | 18 | July 2026 | From $88,501 USD · updated June 2026 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| 3 | IMG International Mountain Guides Unclaimed | 4.8★ | 10 | May 2022 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| 4 | Dream Himalaya Adventures | 5.0★ | 5 | June 2026 | From $41,000 USD · updated January 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 5 | Adventure Consultants | 5.0★ | 3 | September 2026 | From $83,000 USD · updated January 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 6 | Summitclimb | 4.7★ | 6 | October 2023 | From $42,450 USD · updated September 2026 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| 7 | Pioneer Adventure | 4.7★ | 2 | October 2021 | – | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| 8 | 360 Expeditions | 5.0★ | 1 | February 2021 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 9 | Seven Summit Treks Unclaimed | 4.8★ | 1 | June 2022 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| 10 | Tim Mosedale | 3.8★ | 4 | July 2020 | – | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| 11 | Elite Exped | 3.6★ | 2 | May 2024 | – | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 |
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ERTI 4.93 overall
Based in United States
No ERTI yet
Based in Nepal
Compare prices and learn about the experience, main routes, equipment and other facts and information you need to climb Mount Everest from the South Col.
Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to individual guides expeditions for more information. The most common route to follow when approaching Mount Everest from the south involves following a trek from Lukla Airport. You will head down the Khumbu Valley via Lobuche to Everest Base Camp. You’ll find that the majority of Everest South Col expeditions will begin this way.
Weather: During April and May, the weather is warmer but cloudier; later in the year, there is less heat haze and clearer views, but the temperature can be crisper., Best Time to Visit: April-May, September-October, Average Expedition Length 50-60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Himalaya Adventures | $41,000 USD | — | Guide-listed (package) | Jan 2026 |
| Summitclimb | $42,450 USD | $56,450 USD | Guide-listed (location) | Sep 2026 |
| Climbing The Seven Summits | $54,995 USD | — | Guide-listed (location) | Mar 2026 |
| Adventure Consultants | $83,000 USD | — | Guide-listed (location) | Jan 2026 |
| Furtenbach Adventures | $88,501 USD | — | Guide-listed (package) | Jun 2026 |
Adventure Consultants
Everest via South Col · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I had complete confidence in Rob and the team to give us every chance of making the summit. With such a wealth of experience we were with the best team on the mountain. Kim, our Base Camp manager made our time in camp fun and was always coming up with great menu ideas for our…
By Stella H.
Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via South Col · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
An exceptional logistics and guiding team that I have worked with prior to this expedition. Lukas takes a lot of care and compassion with everything he does and I'm very glad I went with them - a trip of a lifetime. I cannot recommend them highly enough - organisation,…
By Sahil
Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via South Col · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Mount Everest Summit with Furtenbach adventures. I had, literally, the most incredible mountain experience of my life. I climbed with the Furtenbach Adventures group and summitted Everest via the south col on May 22, 2026. Our original intention was to climb the North side as…
By Dave M.
Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via South Col · Rated 4/5 · Reviewed
I had a good experience with Furtenbach at Everest in 2026. The base camp is as comfortable as it can be, and helps preserve your energy for climbing. I was impressed by all of the Furtenbach Sherpas, and believe they are well paid, supplied equipment, and well fed. Having a big…
By Keith N.
Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via South Col · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Top quality organization. Great guides, basecamp team, organization, Sherpas, oxygen, and everything else involved. I highly recommend.
By Harrison V.
Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via South Col · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The two most important aspects of climbing Everest to me were training like my life depended on it (which of course it did) and choosing the best guide company with the best safety record...which is why I chose Furtenbach Adventures. I had met the owner, Lukas Furtenbach, some…
By Frank F.
Climbing The Seven Summits
Everest via South Col · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
There are a lot of Everest companies to choose from, and before my expedition I spent countless months trying to determine who would give me the best chance of success, safety, and ultimately, a successful summit. Now, having successfully summited Everest and having seen the…
By Dawn A.
Climbing The Seven Summits
Everest via South Col · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
If you’re planning to climb a mountain, CTSS should be at the top of your list. From the beginning of the expedition to the very end, CTSS exceeded my expectations in every aspect of the climb. The food on the mountain was outstanding, and our Sherpa team was absolutely…
By Rahim C.
Dream Himalaya Adventures
Everest via South Col · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Thanks to Dream Himalaya Adventures I successfully completed an amazing experience by completing climbs on Amadablam, Lhotse and Everest. Plus not forgetting the amazing trekking. Thank you.
By Neil W.
Climbing The Seven Summits
Everest via South Col · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I wanted to express my appreciation and share the wonderful experience of climbing Everest with CTSS this 2026 season. Communication, logistics, facilities, and food were so well done. But of course the secret sauce is the quality of your team, and I was so impressed with little…
By Mitch V.
Rating: the average star rating of the guide's verified reviews for South Col, with the number of reviews. Order: by those reviews: the star rating, adjusted so one or two reviews, or only old ones, count for less than many recent ones; ties go to the guide with more reviews on South Col. Unclaimed: the company has not claimed its ExpedReview profile. Prices: starting prices set by each operator, with the date they were last updated. Each guide sets prices in their own currency. Prices not updated in over a year are marked. Every review is checked by our team before it's published, and guides cannot pay for a better rating.
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Last updated 23 September 2026 (newest review or price update for this route).
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As of 12 October 2026, 11 operators have 66 verified client reviews for Everest via South Col on ExpedReview.
Climbing The Seven Summits is ranked first, with 5.0★ from 14 reviews (latest June 2026). The ranking is built from verified client reviews for Everest via South Col, and recent reviews count more.
5 operators show "from" prices, from $41,000 USD (Dream Himalaya Adventures, updated January 2026) to $88,501 USD (Furtenbach Adventures, updated June 2026). 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 Everest via South Col is from September 2026. 19 of 66 reviews were published in the last 24 months.