Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek
Trekking to Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular activities among people who visit Nepal for a holiday. A breath-taking flight to Lukla airport, stunning Himalayan scenery, the world’s biggest desert-like glaciers, high thrilling trekking passes and warm, hospitable Sherpa culture together with hundreds of years old monasteries are main attractions of Everest Base Camp Trekking.The trek starts after an adventurous and thrilling flight to Lukla. The flight itself gives an impressive impression of great mountain views (and heart-stopping approach and landing !) and the trek will take you through wide areas of stunning landscapes, ethnic settlements, years old Buddhist monasteries at Monjo, Namche, Tengboche and Panboche, and ultimately to the midst of towering peaks.This is moderate to difficult level trekking suitable for people above average fitness level.
Anyone who is able to walk about 6 - 7 hours each day is open to join this hike.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Kathmandu
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2860M / 30 minutes), trek to Phakding (2610M / 3-4 Hours)
30 minutesPhakding
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440M / 6-7 Hours)
4 hoursNamche Bazaar
Day 4: Rest and acclimatization day in Nepal (3440M), acclimatization hikes
Namche Bazaar
Day 5: Trek to Tengboche Village (3860M / 5-6 Hours) or Debuche (3790)
Tengboche
Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4410M / 6-7 Hours)
Dingboche
Day 7: Rest and acclimatization day in Dingboche (4410M)
Dingboche
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4910M / 5-6 Hours)
Lobuche
Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep (5130M / 3 Hours), hike to Everest Base Camp (5364M / 5 Hours with return)
Gorak Shep
Day 10: Hike to Kalapatthar (5545M / 4 Hours), Descend to Pangboche (3900M / 6 Hours)
Pangboche
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440M / 6-7 Hours)
Namche Bazaar
Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2860M / 7-8 Hours)
Lukla
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu (30 minutes / 1310M), drive to Hotel (30 minutes)
Kathmandu
Day 14: Rest and buffer day in Kathmandu (1310M)
Kathmandu
Day 15: Drive to airport, departure from Kathmandu (30 minutes)
Kathmandu
Accommodation included: No Accommodation Included
Included
- Airport pickup and drop services on a private vehicle including before and after the trek
- Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu domestic airline tickets including for the guide
- Everest National Park Entry Permit
- Trekkers Information Management System [TIMS] registration card
- Experienced English speaking, government licensed and ministry of tourism trained trekking guide
- Strong experienced Sherpa helpers [porters] with meals, accommodation, salary and insurance
- Assistant trekking guide for groups over 6 people with meals, accommodation, salary and insurance
- Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, duffel bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- Comprehensive first aid medical kit carried by the guide
- Necessary paper works, all government and local taxes, company service charges
- 14x Breakfast
- 12x Dinner
- 11x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 15 nights
Not Included
- International airfare, Nepal visa fees, travel and medical insurance, emergency evacuation
- Personal nature expenses ( bars and beverage bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, tidbits etc. )
- Costs arising from natural calamities, mishaps or anything beyond our control
- Services not mentioned in 'Services Includes' section
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.