KANCHENJUNGA EXPEDITION

SERVICES

Full Board Service Includes

• Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both domestic and international flights as per itinerary.
• Assistance at the International airport by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking while arriving and departing in Kathmandu.
• 4 Nights Yak and Yeti or similar hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis.
• Experienced and government licensed high altitude trekking guide during the trekking and climbing period.
• Private Bus or Jeep Transportation from Kathmandu-Teplejung (Khamdani)-Kathmandu sector to all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and kitchen staff.
• All trekking and mountaineering equipment: Kitchen tent, store tent, dining tent, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils for advance Base Camp and camp two.
• Common climbing equipment (necessary fixed and main rope, ice bars, ice screws, snow bar etc) 
• Services of chef and kitchen assistant at base camp.
• 3 meals a day: Breakfasts, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee)available at the tea house/hotel/lodge during the trekking period.
• 3 fresh meals a day: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served at advanced base camp.
• All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the expedition for both clients and staff.
• 50kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. This will be carried by porters.
• Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington based company.
• Trekking Permit (Kanchenjunga National Park entry fee)
• TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
• Expedition Royalty and climbing permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586M).
• Nepalese Government Royalty and fees.
• One experienced, trained, government licensed and 3x Kanchenjunga Submitter climbing/expedition Guide (Sherpa) per client.
• All wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved staff during the trekking and expedition period.
• Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpa's, chefs, kitchen assistants.
• Equipment allowances and wages for government liaison officer.
• First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
• Satellite phone carrying by guide for communication and available for members with the cost of $3USD per minute.
• Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required.
• Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period.
• The heater will be provided at base camp for heating the dining room.
• Emergency oxygen, mask, and regulator provided on the requirement of guests with appropriate charge.
• Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the ABC.
• Solar panel for light and battery charging.
• All tents for camps 1, 2, 3 and 4 for members and staff.
• Icefall charges by SPCC.
• Gamow Bags (Portable Altitude Chamber).
• 5 Bottles (28L) of Poisk Oxygen will be provided to each member (we use Poisk brands of the Oxygen).
• The latest model of Summit or Top out system mask and regulators. 
• Sherpas tents, food for climbing, and insurance for staff.
• Helicopter rescue insurance for high altitude climbing Sherpa guide, cook and staff.
• Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.
• Fresh cooked food and kitchen will be provided at camp II.
• Trekking and climbing map of the Mount Kanchenjunga region. 
• EPI Cooking gas, the stove will be provided in camps one, three and south col for cooking food, boiling water.
• The generator will be providing for back-up lighting power and charging electronic equipment.
• Transportation of food supply to base camp from Kathmandu (Cargo to Lukla and then by porter/Yaks to base camp).
• Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal.
• Complete pre-departure information.
• Flight ticket reconfirmation
• Visa extension procedure services (if necessary).
• Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a domestic culture show in Kathmandu.
• Sherpa ExpeditionT-shirt/Pashmina, brochure.

 Full board service Excludes

• Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner).
• Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars during the trekking.
• Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
• Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
• Extra transportation then displayed in the itinerary program.
• Any additional staff other than specified.
• Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
• Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
• Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
• Walkie-talkies
• Filming permit.
• Personal climbing gears.
• Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phone and internet expenses
• Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, camera/video fees or trekking gear.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
• Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa Guides as per Mountaineering Association rules. Minimum $1000.00USD per climbing Sherpa guide.
• Tips and gifts for base camp and high altitude trekking and climbing staff.
• Airfare of international flights.
• Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). $30 USD for 15-day, $50 USD for 30 Days, and $125 USD for 90 Days visa.
• Any extra services or products or offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any other item not included in the Cost Includ