Everest Base Camp Trek

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Overview

  • Duration:13 days 12 nights
  • Travelers:1 - 15 guests
  • Tour Type:Group tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
The Everest Base Camp trek stands out from other treks because it combines extreme mountain scenery, living Himalayan culture, and the feeling of reaching a globally iconic destination.

The Everest Base Camp trek is one of the world’s most famous high-altitude hikes, taking you through the Himalayas to the foot of Mount Everest at 5,364 m (17,598 ft). It combines mountain scenery, Sherpa culture, suspension bridges, Buddhist monasteries, and glacier landscapes.
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Highlights

  • Stand at the base of Mt Everest Summit in awe of its majesty and size.
  • Witness the sun setting over Everest from Kalapatthar, known as the Everest viewpoint.
  • Fly into the high-altitude Hilary Tenzing Airport at Lukla, an experience in itself.
  • Visit Sherpa villages with their Tibetan-like peoples and yak herders.
  • Stay in Namche Bazaar, the starting point for all Everest expeditions.
  • Be stunned by the chilling beauty of the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefalls.
  • Use the essential acclimatization days to learn something about the lifestyle of the Sherpas.
  • Pass through Sagarmatha National Park with its unique flora and fauna.
  • Follow the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and many other famous mountaineers.
  • Visit Tengboche Monastery with its strong spiritual connection.

Includes/Excludes

  • Airport pickup and drop-off by private vehicle.
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • Round-trip domestic flights between Kathmandu (or Ramechhap, depending on the season) and Lukla.
  • Airport transfers for domestic flights.
  • Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit.
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit.
  • Experienced, government-licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • Guide's salary, meals, accommodation, transportation, insurance, and equipment.
  • Teahouse/lodge accommodation during the trek.
  • Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trekking period.
  • Seasonal fresh fruits after dinner during the trek.
  • First aid kit carried by the guide.
  • Trekking completion certificate.
  • All applicable government taxes and service charges.
  • International airfare to and from Nepal.
  • Nepal entry visa fee.
  • Travel and emergency helicopter rescue insurance (mandatory).
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except breakfast).
  • Personal expenses such as snacks, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, bottled water, hot showers, Wi-Fi, laundry, battery charging, and telephone calls.
  • Porter service (available on request at an additional cost).
  • Personal trekking equipment and clothing.
  • Tips and gratuities for the trekking guide, porter, and driver.
  • Additional accommodation, meals, transportation, or other expenses caused by flight delays, cancellations, bad weather, natural disasters, illness, or circumstances beyond our control.
  • Any costs arising from early return, itinerary changes, or evacuation not covered by travel insurance.
  • Any services not specifically mentioned under "Cost Includes."

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m) – Airport pickup and hotel transfer.

Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,860 m) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – Flight: 35–40 min | Trek: 3–4 hrs

Day 3: Trek from Phakding (2,610 m) to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) – 6–7 hrs

Day 4: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880 m) – 3–4 hrs

Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) to Tengboche (3,860 m) – 5–6 hrs

Day 6: Trek from Tengboche (3,860 m) to Dingboche (4,410 m) – 5–6 hrs

Day 7: Acclimatization at Dingboche (4,410 m), hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m) – 3–5 hrs

Day 8: Trek from Dingboche (4,410 m) to Lobuche (4,940 m) – 5–6 hrs

Day 9: Trek from Lobuche (4,940 m) to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) via Gorakshep (5,164 m), overnight at Gorakshep – 7–8 hrs

Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and trek to Pheriche (4,240 m) – 7–8 hrs

Day 11: Trek from Pheriche (4,240 m) to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) – 6–7 hrs

Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) to Lukla (2,860 m) – 6–7 hrs

Day 13: Fly from Lukla (2,860 m) to Kathmandu (1,350 m) – Flight: 35–40 min

Day 14: Final departure – Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What to bring

- Hat
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Passport, copy accepted

Not allowed

- Pets
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

- You cannot change the date of your visit due to poor weather conditions. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary will remain operational despite rain and other mild weather conditions

Customer reviews

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On July 9, 2025

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