Thule Expeditions
Greenland Trekking & Ski Expeditions
Norway Hiking & Ski Trips
Ama Dablam Expedition
Description
Climb one of the most beautiful mountains on earth!
This expedition aims at summiting the top of the iconic mountain Ama Dablam in Nepal, while acclimatizing by doing a beautiful trek and climbing the famous mountain Imja Tse (Island Peak).
The expedition is conducted in collaboration with highly experienced nepalese certified mountain guides and climbing sherpas, with very long and extensive experience from climbing the big mountains in Nepal!
Further there are a very experienced team of locals making sure that life in basecamp feels as pleasantly as possible.
Who is this trip for
This is an expedition for those who wants both a traditional Tea House trek in Nepal, as well as a true himalayan mountaineering expedition.
The climbing on Ama Dablam is gonna feel very demanding because of the extreme environment with cold temperatures, strong winds, steep cliffs and high altitude.
Therefore it is extremely important to prepare in the best way possible before a summit attempt on Ama Dablam.
This is done in an ingenius way by acclimatizing first by doing a superbly spectacular Tea House trek in the Khumbu valley, and a summit attempt on a "smaller" nearby mountain called Imja Tse (Island Peak 6189 masl).
Thus in this itenerary there are the possbility to reach the summit of two very famous mountains in Nepal, Imja Tse and Ama Dablam!
Pre - Expedition Course
The Expedition is divided into two parts. The Ama Dablam expedition is gonna take roughly a month to do. But in order to prepare all participants in the best way possible, all participants has to participate in a 5 day long expedition course, prior to going to Nepal.
The expedition course will be held in beautiful valley of "Jostedalen" in Norway, where the largest glacier in mainland europe exists!
Iteneraries
Itenerary for the Expedition course in Norway
During the 5 days in Jostedalen, we will work on all skills necessary to prepare you in the best way possible for the Ama Dablam expedition
Day 1
Arrival in Jostedalen during the afternoon/evening. Meeting at around 19.00 for introductions and adjusting of equipment
Day 2-6
5 days of expedition course, participants leaving in the afternoon on the last day of the course, or the following day
Itenerary for Ama Dablam expedition
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu. Pickup at airport and transfer to Bed & Breakfast.
Day 2
Flight to Lukla and start of the trek!
Day 3 - 14
Spectacualr trekking to Imja Tse (Island Peak) basecamp via Gokyo Ri.
Day 15
Summit day on Imja Tse (Island Peak)!
Day 16 -17
Trek to Ama Dablam Basecamp
Day 18 - 24
Ascent of Ama Dablam!
Day 25 - 26
Trek to Lukla
Day 27
Flight back to Kathmandu
Day 28
Kathmandu sightseeing and farewell dinner
Day 29
Flight back home
Dates & Price
Price:
Please contact me at thuleexpeditions@gmail.com for pricing
Dates for Expedition Course in Norway 2027:
5 days in June/July, dates will be published later
Dates for Ama Dablam Expedition:
20 October - 20 November 2027.
Dates above are rough dates and will be adjusted slightly.
If interested in booking, or having any further questions please contact me
Mail: thuleexpeditions@gmail.com
+45 52648187
Location & Transport
Norway:
Jostedalen lies the region called "Sogn & Fjordane" in Norway. It feels as it is a kind of "remote vally", but fear not there is both a camping ground and grocery store located in the valley.
During the course all participants has to book accomodation at "Jostedalen Camping".
It is possible to travel to either "Sogndal" or "Lom" with buss from either Bergen or Oslo.
And from either "Sogndal" or "Lom" you can travel with the local buss to "Gaupne", and from there to "Gjerde" in Jostedalen.
Link to Norwegian buss companies
Nepal:
There are many possibilities for travelling to the capitol city in Nepal Kathmandu.
You will be packed up upon arrival in the airport and tranferred to accomodation.
Overskrift 5
What is included for the expedition course Norway
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5 days of instruction from qualified Glacier/Climbing instructor
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All safery equipment including satellite phone and sattelite emergency beacons
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Transport during the course from camping ground to glaciers (only for up to 3 participants)
What is not included for the Expedition Course Norway
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Transport to/from "Jostedalen" in Norway
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Personal glacier/climbing equipment
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Accomodation at the Jostedal Camping
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All food (grocery store at camping ground)
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Personal clothing, must be able to keep warm and dry during long days on the glacier
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Personal backpack, minimum 45 litres
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Mountaineering boots
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Personal Travel insurance
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Any extra expenses due to unforeseen events and changes (delayed flights, extra logistics and accomodation)
What is included for Ama Dablam Expedition
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3 hotel nights in Kathmandu in Bed & Breakfast (single room)
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Flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and back
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Full board accomodation in Tea Houses during the trek
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Tents and food at basecamps and highcamps
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All necessary permits and fees
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All necessary local staff with insurance
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IFMGA certified Mountain Guides and highly experienced climbing sherpas with insurance
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Summit day 1:1 ratio between clients and climbing sherpas
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All group equipment: tents, cooking stoves, ropes, climbing equipment, radio communication and sleeping mats
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Satellite phone for emergency use only
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Oxygen for emergency medical purposes only (there is a cost for the participant if used)
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First aid equipment
What is not included for the Ama Dablam Expedition
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Flight to/from Kathmandu
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Lunch, Dinner, drinks and similar in Kathmandu
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Visa fee for entry into Nepal
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Personal climbing equipment
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Drinks, Laundy, Postage, Telephone calls, and all other similar needs that has a personal nature
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Any cost associated with you leaving the expedition earlier than planned
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Additional accomodation in Kathmandu associated with the group arriving back earlier than planned to Kathmandu, due to summiting Ama Dablam earlier than planned
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Personal clothing (must be able to cope with minus 30 celsius for multiple days
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Personal Hygenics
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Personal Medical/Travel/Cancellation insurance (must included emergency helicopter evacuation)
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Summit bonus for the personal mountain guide or climbing sherpa (800 usd minimum)
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Tips for basecamp crew (minimum 250 usd)
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Any extra expenses due to unforeseen events and changes (delayed flights, extra logistics and accomodation)