Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Trek

The Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek will provide you with a natural thrill as it takes you through breath-taking high-altitude landscapes, esoteric Buddhist monasteries, traditional Sherpa villages, high-altitude flora and fauna, and snow-capped mountains. Climbing Mount Everest Base Camp is a milestone in mountaineering.

The most spectacular high-altitude trek in the mountains of Nepal - prepare for jaw-dropping scenery and a unique cultural experience exploring the challenging trekking routes,hiking on the Khumbu glacier through small villages over many suspension bridges looking at Mt. Everest and the Khumbu Valley, following in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary.  

The Everest Base Camp trek passes through the land of the Sherpas to the foot of the world’s highest mountain, Sagarmatha, Nepalese for Mount Everest.

Trek Details:

Name of Trek:​ ​Everest Base Camp Trek

Grade:​​​ Moderate

Duration: ​​16 Days

Max Altitude:​​ Base Camp 5360 m (Optional: 5500 M at Kalapatthar)

Walking Days:  ​11 days Lukla to Lukla

Meals: ​​​Full Board ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

Transfer to your hotel and rest.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Trek Preparation

Optional Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.

Trek briefing and gear check.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding

Early morning flight to Lukla (2,860m).

Trek to Phakding (2,610m) along the Dudh Koshi River.

Overnight in Phakding.

Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Trek through pine forests and ascend to Namche Bazaar (3,440m).

Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 5: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar

Explore Namche and hike to Everest View Hotel.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Trek to Tengboche (3,870m) and visit the monastery.

Overnight in Tengboche.

Day 7: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

Trek through forests to Dingboche (4,410m).

Overnight in Dingboche.

Day 8: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche

Short hike for acclimatization with stunning views.

Overnight in Dingboche.

Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

Trek to Lobuche (4,940m), visiting climber memorials.

Overnight in Lobuche.

Day 10: Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp

Hike to Gorak Shep (5,164m) and continue to Everest Base Camp (5,364m).

Return to Gorak Shep for the night.

Day 11: Hike to Kala Patthar & Trek to Pheriche

Early morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) for sunrise views.

Descend to Pheriche (4,371m).

Overnight in Pheriche.

Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

Retrace steps to Namche Bazaar.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 13: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Final trek back to Lukla and celebrate completion.

Overnight in Lukla.

Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Ramechhap; Drive to Kathmandu

Morning flight from Lukla to Ramechhap Airport.

Drive back to Kathmandu (approx. 4-5 hours).

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 15: Free Day in Kathmandu

Relax, shop, or explore more of Kathmandu.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu

Transfer to the airport for your departure.

Note: Depending on flight availability and aviation decisions, we may need to fly in and out from Ramechhap Airport.

Price:​​

£1389 per person with return Domestic flight (prices based on 10 + attending)​

With a mandatory cost of £200.00 TIP from each person to the Tour guide and staff.

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Cost include:

• All transfers – airport / hotel / trek / hotel / airport by a private vehicle.

• 5 Nights in Kathmandu - Twin Rooms.

• Full board basis – Breakfast, Lunch and dinner during hike, half board at hotels.

• Two qualified English-speaking Sherpa guides, staff, with suitable equipment - all insured.

• 11 nights local teahouse accommodation during the hike.

• Porter to carry your bags (1 porter to 2 Hiker, max weight 14 kilos each)

• Return Domestic flights ( Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) including Airport Taxes  

• Trekking permits

• Sleeping Bags and Duffel Bag (on loan)

• Complimentary farewell Cultural dinner

• Group medical kit.

• Government tax and VAT.

Cost Excluded

• Your Nepal Visa Fees £25 - £40 dependent on number of days - https://www.immigration.gov.np/page/visa-on-arrival

• Personal travel insurance, to include trekking and helicopter evacuation.

• Any additional accommodation / meals in the Mountains or City due to delayed departure/ early arrival.

• Any kind of Drinks/personal snacks on route including tea/Coffee/ Drinking water (these can be bought from the lodges to have with meals)

• Wi fi/ Hot Shower/ Phone Charging

• Lunch/dinner in Kathmandu

Accommodations during Trek

Hotel in Kathmandu: https://kantipurvillage.com.np/

During trek, you will be accommodated in Teahouse. Normally Teahouse are basic lodge with private room.  You may have to share with other people when there are limited spaces.

Meals

During your trek, you will be given a menu for you to order your meals from.

Any kind of drinks are not included in your price, but you can buy these directly from the Lodge and shops and cafes etc.

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is moderate trek, which is good for those who have hiking experience and good physical fitness, but special Training isn’t needed. Please do tell us if you have any pre-existing medical condition such as heart, lung, and blood diseases before you come to Nepal!

Important Information

• Visas are purchased upon arrival from most countries.

• Upon entry, you will need to have:

o Passport, which must be valid for at least another 6 months and have at least two blank visa pages.

o Photocopies of personal information on passport.

o 2 extra passport-size photos (1.5 in X 1.5 in with a white background).

o Airline tickets showing departure date.

o Completed and signed Nepal visa application form, which could be completed online before you travel.

o Proof of accommodation (we will supply).

o Proof of having paid Nepal visa fee (which you pay for in cash upon arrival).

o Proof of travel insurance (see below).

• Travel health insurance – All travelers into Nepal must provide proof of travel health insurance that covers emergency search, rescue, treatment, and other expenses (Costs between £50-£150)

• Bring dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa ($30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days) at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts.

• Bring Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (have a photo of your cards).

COVID-19 and other Vaccination Requirements for Nepal

• COVID-19 – As of 5/31/22, there is no requirement of COVID-19 vaccines to enter Nepal, but this could change. But we are asking all travelers to be fully vaccinated, including recent boosters, on our trek.

• There are no other vaccine requirements for Nepal, except for Yellow Fever if you are travelling from a country with high YF virus transmission. But the US Centers for Disease Control recommends that you are up-to-date on routine vaccines. It also recommends to receive Hepatitis A & B and Typhoid. We will not be an any areas that have malaria risks.