Cho Oyu Climb

Guided Cho Oyu climb with twenty year experience, high-altitude expertise, and premium expedition services.

Expedition Overview

Dates
Dates TBC
IFMGA-certified Guide
IFMGA
Duration
Difficulty
Level 3
Location
Nepal
Price
$45,000 USD

For over 20 years, Mountain Professionals has provided climbers with trusted leadership and exceptional logistics on the world’s highest peaks. Our Cho Oyu expedition offers a carefully organized journey to the top of the world’s fourth highest peak, guided on the mountain by our highly experienced team with 3 successful prior expeditions.

The expedition is overseen by Ryan Waters, who has climbed Cho Oyu two times without the use of supplemental oxygen and sixteen 8000 meter summits, ensuring every detail meets the highest professional standard. This program is ideal for climbers seeking a well-supported, expertly managed, and proven approach to reaching the summit of Cho Oyu.

What to Expect on the Cho Oyu Climb

Whether you’re striving for the summit of Cho Oyu or seeking the ultimate challenge in your mountaineering journey all the 8,000 meter peaks, this expedition provides the trusted support of our exceptional Sherpa guides and the oversight of veteran climber Ryan Waters. Join Mountain Professionals and experience why climbers worldwide have relied on us for two decades of world-class Himalayan expeditions.

Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to our comfortable luxury hotel in Thamel, the Aloft Hotel by Marriott, where the adventure begins.

Day 02 - Explore Kathmandu

Enjoy a day in Nepal’s vibrant capital, organize personal gear, and join the team for a welcome dinner and expedition briefing.

Day 03 - Internal flight to Lhasa

Take a flight to Lhasa, move into our comfortable hotel and get on the ground of the capital city of Tibet.

Day 04 - Sightseeing Tibet

On this day we take a tour of Lhasa and learn about the history, visit the Potala Palace, relax and prepare for the expedition.

Day 05 - Drive to Shigatse

Spend the day acclimatizing and driving up to Shigatse on our way overland to the mountain. 3,860m.

Day 06 - Drive to Tingri

Follow the road in the 4x4 Landcruisers up to the town of Tingri located at an elevation of 4,300m. Overnight in hotel.

Day 07 - Rest and Acclimatize

We will stay the day in Tingri in order to let the acclimatization set in at the high elevation.

Day 08 - Drive to Chinese Base Camp (5,000m)

We jump back into the 4x4 vehicles and get transported to the base camp area at 5,000m.

Day 09 - Rest Day

We spend the day at 5,000m in order to properly acclimated before ascending higher.

Day 10 - Rest Day (5,000m)

Potential additional rest day if needed at 5,000m. Depending on the group.

Day 11 - Trek to Mid Camp (5,300m)

We are finally on our way up on the trail toward the main base camp, stopping at the mid camp for proper rest and acclimatization.

Day 12 - Trek to Cho Oyu Advanced Base Camp (5,700m)

We arrive to the spot known as Advanced Base Camp, which will realistically serve as our Base Camp for the climb.

Day 13-35 - Climb Lobuche for First Rotation

Our Mt. Cho Oyu climb follows a standard high-altitude itinerary, ascending through three camps. We use each camp to acclimate, progressively carrying personal gear higher, with careful rotations between base camp and the summit.

Day 36 - Return to Cho Oyu Base Camp

Pack up our personal items and have one last celebration dinner cooked by our amazing kitchen staff.

Day 37 - Base Camp breakdown

Our team begins to dis-assemble the base camp area and personal team members relax for the day.

Day 38 - Trek to Trailhead

We wake up early to trek back down to the road at Chinese Base Camp and get a transfer in 4x4 vehicles to Tingri for the night.

Day 39 - Drive back to Nepal

Early morning Land Cruiser ride from Tingri on to Zhangmu for the night.

Day 40 - Drive to Kathmandu

We cross the friendship bridge into Nepal and head back to Kathmandu for a night in the Aloft hotel and celebration. End of services end the following morning with breakfast and a transport for your flight home.

Exped Destination Tibet, Himalaya

Rising from the heart of the Tibetan Plateau, the Himalaya here feel both sacred and immense. Ancient monasteries cling to high ridges, prayer flags ripple in the wind, and the vast landscape stretches toward horizons shaped by myth and sky. Shishapangma, Tibet’s great eight-thousander, stands serene and seldom visited—a mountain of quiet power and profound presence.

For mountaineers, this is a place where the journey becomes spiritual as much as physical. The thin air, the light, the silence—all conspire to remind you of scale and simplicity. Climbing here is not only a test of skill and endurance, but an immersion in a land where earth meets the heavens.

Average Summer Temperature:
0°C
Max Altitude:
8027m
Total Distance:
22km

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What's Included

Mountain Professionals Mountain guides

Experience unparalleled Sherpa guidance with a 1:2 guide-to-client ratio, ensuring personalized attention during the lower camp rotations and a safe, rewarding adventure

Transfers

We provide private airport transfers upon arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth, stress-free start and finish to your expedition. Our team will greet you at the airport and handle all transport to your hotel and return travel logistics.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable lodging in the 4-Star Aloft hotel in Kathmandu before and after the climb, Luxurious Base Camp set up with all the inclusions, Large Personal carpeted lighted with power personal tent, Dining Dome, etc. High quality mountain tents and dining domes at Camp Two and on the mountain.

All programmed transportation

All ground transportation to and from the the trip is included. Our private vehicles ensure a timely, comfortable ride as you begin and complete the mountain portion of your expedition.

Assistant Guides, Porters and Cooks

Our trusted Sherpa mountain crew includes licensed assistant guides, strong porters, and experienced base camp cooks who support every aspect of the climb — with high end service, professionalism, and local pride.

Premium Basecamp Amenities

Relax and recharge with full basecamp services, featuring a heated, carpeted dining dome and dedicated culinary staff to prepare your meals.

All meals and Dining on the Mountain

Nutritious, well-prepared meals are served throughout the climb, with attention to dietary needs and energy requirements. All cooking equipment and eating utensils are included at base camp for a clean and efficient camp experience. On mountain meals require your own personal cup, bowl, spoon setup as on other high altitude climbs.

Group & Camping equipment

Enjoy full mountain support, including meals, top-tier group equipment, and professional tents to enhance your comfort on the ascent.

Safety and First Aid

Our guides carry VHF radios, a satellite phone, and a comprehensive first aid kit equipped with high-altitude medications and emergency oxygen. Every expedition is led by a certified Wilderness First Responder (or higher), ensuring expert-level care and preparedness in any situation on the mountain.

Communications

Stay connected with solar panel access and satellite phone availability for emergencies. Enjoy free Wi-Fi at basecamp and at camps on the upper mountain, powered by Starlink.

Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa

We begin and end the trip in Kathmandu but include the internal flight to Lhasa as a start to the expedition.

Sherpa Guide Support

1:1 Nepali Sherpa climber to client ratio on Summit Day regardless of program.

Oxygen Included

We include Five bottles of oxygen per climber, allowing for O2 from Camp Two on the Summit Push at a high flow rate.

Mask and Regulator

We proved Summit Oxygen masks and regulators to all our climbers, high quality.

Weather Reports

Weather Reports provided by World Wide Weather Expeditions - Marc Dekyser.

Climbing Permit

Included in your expedition cost is the personal climbing permit.

What's Not Included

International flights to/from Kathmandu International Airport

The cost of your international flights to and from (KTM) Airport, is not included in the expedition price. This means you are responsible for researching, booking, and covering the expenses of your flights from your home country (or starting location) to Nepal and your return journey after the expedition concludes.

Alcoholic drinks and personal snacks on Trek

You are responsible for drinks or any personal snacks for the trek into base camp, we provide all main meals with hot drinks.

Personal Nepal Entry Visa

Cost of Tourist Visa upon arrival to Nepal.

Personal travel insurance

Team members on the Lhotse expedition are required to have rescue/evacuation insurance. Upon signing up, we provide a list of recommended insurance providers that specialize in covering climbing trips, ensuring you're fully protected for the journey.

Personal clothing & gear

Team members are responsible for arriving with the required personal clothing and equipment for the expedition. Upon signing up, we provide a detailed gear list and are always available to offer advice or answer any questions about what to bring, ensuring you're fully prepared for the journey.

Personal expenses

Personal expenses include any small purchases in Kathmandu or on the trek, such as extra snacks, supplies, or taxis.

Staff Gratuities

In your information PDF we will give recommendations for bringing money for tipping the trip staff, for a worry free planning.

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