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3-week trek in Nepal: Gokyo Valley & Khumbu Valley, near Mount Everest
Capture the striking landscapes of Nepal and trek within the Gokyo Valley and Khumbu Valley, close to Mount Everest, with mountain leader Gaston.
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Trek among the stunning Nepalese valleys of Gokyo and Khumbu.
Capture the supreme beauty of the world's tallest mountains.
Take advantage of trekking with a fully-qualified guide.
Description
Join me on a remarkable journey through the breathtaking terrain of Nepal on a 3-day trek among the valleys of Gokyo and Khumbu, where the ever-present Everest looms large.
The trails of the Himalayas will lead us to other prominent peaks such as Ama Dablam, with its striking 6,812-meter summit, and Lhotse, which at 8,516 meters is the third-highest summit in the world.
Resting in the shadows of the iconic Mount Everest are the ethnic Sherpa people who are indigenous to the region and have infused their culture into the mountains. Get to know their fascinating customs and traditions.
Wandering the winding trails in spring, we’ll witness the blooming flora that colours the valleys and slopes. While the beautiful Buddhist monasteries infuse the smell of incense into the air.
We will discover the Gokyo Valley, where lovely green pastures flourish for yaks to graze, and where pristine lakes rest. It also features thick oak forests and gushing waterfalls. At the end of this valley, we’ll also get to see the Cho Oyu mountain.
Then we’ll get to know the Khumbu Valley, which offers some of the best views of the tallest mountains on Earth, especially Everest.
Then we will have the chance to pass through the ancient streets of Kathmandu and explore this fascinating city.
In addition, during this trek, we’ll ascend to the summits of Kalhapathar (5,643 meters) and Gokyo Ri (5,357 meters).
Get in touch now to reserve your place in the majestic mountains of Nepal on a 3-week trek that includes the valleys of Gokyo and Khumbu.
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About the guide
Come and let me show you amazing views in the Andes mountain range. Get in touch with me, I can offer you unique experiences!
I'm an instructor, Mountain Guide and professional photographer. I have more than 35 years of professional experience in expeditions such as the Himalayas, the Alps, the Antarctic and the Andes. I've reached more than 300 summits, such as the Aconcagua South Wall, Gasherbrum ll in Pakistan, Pilar of the Brenva Mont Blanc, Mount Everest, Mount Shisapagma in the Tibet and the Aconcagua, between many others.
I was a founding member of the National Mountain School, member of the expeditions commission of the UIAA (based in Switzerland), member of ANENA (France) and founding member of the Chilean Exploration Association. I've published 6 books related to mountaineering and produced several TV documentary films.
I currently work as an independent mountain guide and I organize expeditions and treks in Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Nepal, Chilean Patagonia and Chilean Andes. I'm also teacher at the San Sebastián University.
What people are saying about Gastón Oyarzún
Biff Palmer
2.00
January 2020
5.00
May 2019
Gastón is incredible and so professional! He met with us before the trip to make sure we were prepared and to go over all the details which was extremely helpful. Dinners with his great cooking and good conversation were one of my favorite things. When we hiked, he set the perfect steady pace for acclimating to the altitude and not getting too tired. This trip wouldn\'t have been the same without Gastón. I wouldn\'t go with anyone else!
James Ryan
4.00
February 2019
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Nels Pederson
5.00
January 2019
We had an incredible time on our trip! Gaston was amazing, and we were very fortunate to have him as our guide. He has spent a lifetime hiking in Chile, and it reflected in his planning and preparation for the trip. With his help we were able to push to the top, and make awesome memories along the way!
Nicholas Francoeur
1.00
February 2018
Gaston Oyarzun is obviously an excellent climber/mountaineer, but he lacks a great deal of organization/logistics. This applies to all aspects of the expedition, from food to itinerary.
Kimmo Savolainen
5.00
March 2017
The trip to Aconcagua with Gastón was really nice. Gaston was a great guide and we all learned a lot from him. In addition to his mountaineering skills he is an excellent story teller and we enjoyed his company a lot. It was unfortunate that we were not able to summit, but I was expecting that may be the case with weather so I was not disappointed. All in all, I was really pleased of the service, food, wine, company, mountain. I can not think of anything bad to say.
Malcolm
5.00
February 2017
I recommend Gaston as an example of a first rate mountain guide. Very attentive to his clients and an excellent chef. I have never been so well looked after on an expedition. Thank you all very much.
Oleksii
5.00
March 2016
Gaston is the most experienced guide and trustworthy person that I\'ve ever met in my life. We summited Aconcagua in 9 days and it was the best adventure in my life. Definitely recommend!
Pierre
5.00
October 2014
Gaston is very a reliable and respected guide. He has a great experience to share. We climbed together Plomo from Santiago de Chile. It remains unforgettable.
Prices per person
Group of 1 | USD 4464 each |
Group of 2 | USD 4464 each |
Group of 3 | USD 4464 each |
Group of 4 | USD 4464 each |
Group of 5 | USD 4464 each |
Group of 6 | USD 4464 each |
Group of 7 | USD 4464 each |
Group of 8 | USD 4464 each |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Flight to the start of the trip
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Group porters (transport of tents, cooking equipment, etc. for the group)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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We loved Gaston - he was very nice - BUT - one of the team members was not prepared - at all - for this type of climb which significantly hampered the performance of the other team members. I would STRONGLY encourage a stronger process of weeding out those who have no business signing up for such a climb - I will admit, my entire experience was \'ruined\' because of the weak climber - we had to take long, long, long breaks in order for her to catch up making the rest of us extremely cold - it was so unfortunate - additionally, I would suggest a higher hiker to guide ratio - since we were required to carry our own gear to the high camp - and one of the members was not strong enough to pull their own weight - this added additional burden to the other climbers! I am so frustrated that due to the lack of training, responsibility, and knowledge of one climber it ruined the entire experience for the rest of us!