Total 16 days 5550m Trek days 11 Moderate

Everest Base Camp Trek

Sagarmatha National Park

  • • Departures 

      • Autumn 2022: – 8th to 23rd October 2022. Price: 1490€

      • Spring 2023: – 24th de March to 8th de April 2023

      Other dates can be requested. In case you want to extend the stay in Nepal, do not hesitate to let us know and we will adapt to your adventure.

    Overview of the Great Everest Base Camp Trek

      • • Minimum 2 persons. Maximum: 12 persons.
      • • Price from 2 persons: 1554€*
      • Price from 4 persons: 1445€*
      • Price from 8 persons: 1299€*
      • Price from 12 persons: 1240€*
      • • Total: 16 days
      • • Trek days: 11
      • • Trek Difficulty: Moderate

* Prices are based on US Dollars. The conversion to € can change if there is a strong fluctuation. 

TREK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • This is one of our Nepal Treks of once in a lifetime experience.
  • Visit the Everest Base Camp where expeditions prepare to summit Mount Everest.
  • The best views of Mount Everest from Kala Pathar summit.
  • Unforgettable flight to Lukla airport (2800m high) surrounded by the hills of Solukhumbu Region. Spectacular panoramic views of Himalaya range from the plane during the flight.
  • Explore surroundings of Namche Bazar: first scenic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam from Everest View Hotel, and visit Khumjung village and the school supported by the Edmund Hillary Foundation.
  • Immersion into Sherpa culture (traditions, customs, and language)
  • Visit one of the highest Buddhist Monastery in the world, Tengboche (3867m) and the largest in the Khumbu Region. (We have a special itinerary dedicated to Tengboche Monastery Trek)
  • Walk through the highest suspension bridge above the river.

ABOUT EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

Discover the Land of the Sherpa. A trip that will transport you to the magic paths, mystic forests and legendary views surrounded by majestic peaks and some of the highest mountains in the world (Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Thamerseku…).

Trek in the shadows of the Yeti still present amongst the legends of the locals. Discover one of the highest Buddhist Monastery in the world: Tengboche. Mingle in the Sherpa culture as you walk through the nature of the Himalayas. Let yourself go and discover the living rocks, and enjoy the flora and fauna in one of the most astonishing treks you will ever do in your life…

During the acclimatization days, we organize different activities to visit the villages around.

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Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.

Did you know?
Everest is the name of the General Surveyor in India in 1830 – 1843 (Sir George Everest, 1790-1866). His successor A.S. Waugh suggested that the peak XV had his name.
The nepali local name of Mount Everest is Sagarmatha, meaning “Forehead in the sky”. And the Tibetan name Chomolungma meaning “the mother goddess of the earth”. Even though there are many other names and meanings given to the sacred mountain depending on different cultural regions and different local pronunciations.

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity…”
John Muir (“John of the Mountains”. naturalist and preservationist. 1838 – 1914)

What’s included:

  • Nepali Licenced Guide English fluent (from 4 persons an assistant guide will be added, from 10 persons 2 assistant guides will be added).
  • Porter (1 porter every 2 persons. Each porter will carry maximum 15Kg).
  • TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System): this is the trekking permit.
  • National Park Entrance fee.
  • All domestic flights.
  • All airport pickups and drop-offs.
  • High comfort Hotels before and after the trek with Breakfast included (4 nights in total).
  • A welcome dinner on the arrival day.
  • Accommodation during the trek in lodges/tea house.
  • Food during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
  • Cup of tea or coffee in every meal during the trek. 
  • Medical kit.
  • Staff insurance.
  • Taxes.

What’s not included

  • International flights.
  • Visa. Check our page About Nepal for Visa information.
  • Insurance with mountain rescue and repatriation compulsory. In case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask us when booking your trip and we will be happy to help you find the best option for you.
  • Meals before and after the trekking adventure (except breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner included)
  • Alcohol, soft drinks and snacks
  • Necessary trek equipment and personal material. See our list of things to bring to a trek to have an idea of what you need.
  • Personal medicines
  • Hot shower during the trek (often available in lodges under cost)
  • Electronic devices battery recharge (often available in lodges under cost). It is advisable to carry a portable charger if you have electronic devices to be charged during the trek.
  • Tips to Porters and Guides

Best time to trek: spring and autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.

*NOTE: The airport of Lukla has a very variable weather and sometimes flights get delayed or canceled. Please, be prepared for potential delays and to remain in Lukla extra nights. It is advisable that clients allow extra days when booking their return international flight.

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK MAP

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK ITINERARY, COST AND GALLERY

01Day One: Arrival Kathmandu

Airport pick up and transfer to Hotel. There will be a welcome dinner with your guide. First taste of the wonderful local food.

02Day Two: Kathmandu

Exploring day in the city. You will be able to explore the city as well as make the last preparation for the trek. We will provide you with all information you need to explore the most emblematic places in Kathmandu. If you wish to have a Guided City Tour, do not hesitate to request this service when booking with us.

03Day Three: Fly from Kathmandu (1400m) to Lukla (2840m) and walk to Monjo (2835m) / Time: 5 to 6 hours

We will wake up very early (around 04:30am) to be at the airport first thing in the morning and take the domestic flight to Lukla (2800m), where the trek starts. Be prepared for a true adventure flying with a small aircraft with astonishing views of the Himalayas on the left of the aircraft, and the infinite hills covered by rice field terraces on the left. Once we land we start trekking. We will stop to recharge batteries and have some food in Phakding. Our last destination will be Monjo, the last village before entering the Sagarmatha National Park. On our arrival to Monjo, we will be able to explore the village and check the Monastery and the School, and have our first Sherpa dinner. This time we sleep in a high altitude mountain lodge! The adventure has just started...

04Day Four: Monjo to Namche Bazar (3440m) / Time: 4 to 5 hours

During this journey we will be able to have the first views of Mount Everest just before arriving to Namche Bazar. This will be a short day trek, around 3 to 4 hours. The last 2 hours we will face a steep terrain after crossing one of the highest suspension bridge of the region to arrive to Namche Bazar. We will have time to walk around the village, taste delicious sweet caprices at the German Bakery, enjoy the paintings and the handicraft around the village or play pool at the bar!

05Day Five: Namche Bazar acclimatization day. Khumjung (3780m) / Time: 4 to 5 hours.

We will spend the day doing some treks and activities to explore the area and get immersed in the culture. A variety of options are available. Some of our favourite ones; trek to Everest View Hotel, astonishing trek with the best views of the range of Everest: Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest, Annapurna… Visit Khumjung, just at the bottom of Mount Khumbila (the sacred mountain). We see the Edmund Hillary Foundation school and come back through Yak farms. On our arrival back to Namche Bazar, we can enjoy a good movie or documentary at the coffee shop.

06Day Six: Namche Bazar to Deboche (3820m) (via Tengboche 3860m) / Time: 6 to 7 hours

After a nice flattish walk through a wide path for about an hour, we will descend to the Dudh Kosi river and cross a suspension bridge to go up again through a steep terrain for about 2 hours to arrive to the paradise called Tengboche; one of the highest Buddhist Monastery in the world. We sleep in Deboche, 20 min away from Tengboche downhill, to find more comfortable shelter. Due to the exposure of Tengboche location (on the very top of a hill), the winds can be more uncomfortable for our stay.

07Day Seven: Deboche to Dingboche (4410m) / Time: 6 to 7 hours

A wonderful trek day through the valley. We will be surrounded by the giants of the Himalayas. Everest will feel closer every time. And the splendorous views of Ama Dablam have no description; a must see.

08Day Eight: Dingboche acclimatization day. Nangkar Tshang (5616m) or Chhukhung (4730m) / Time: 5 to 6 hours

We will rest for an acclimatization day, with also various options of activities to do. Hike up to Nangkar Tshang peak and be overwhelmed by the astonishing panorama with views of Island Peak. Or visit Chhukhung, the last village of the valley before climbers start the ascend to Island Peak. We will start feeling the altitude in every step, slow steps and drinking many litters of water is the key for the success!

09Day Nine: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m) / Time: 6 to 7 hours

A journey where we will approach the Khumbu glacier. On our way to Lobuche we will go through a piece of land used as a memorial for the ones who lost their lives climbing the Everest summit. A sacred place where one must walk with respect. An intense experience where lots of questions will arise on us... Depending on the arrival time to Lobuche, we may have an opportunity to visit the Italian Camp in the afternoon (the highest Laboratory/observatory high altitude scientific research centre, 5050m, where data is collected for the purpose of the study of environment, climate, human physiology and geology).

010Day Ten: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5140m) and Everest Base Camp (5364m) / Time: 8 hours

If the conditions are good, we will visit Everest Base Camp in the afternoon (leaving the bag packs in Gorak Sherp lodge). Very special visit in which we are able to see where the expeditions prepare themselves to ascend the summit of the highest mountain in the world above the sea level.

011Day Eleven: Kala Pathar (5550m) and down to Pheriche (4240m) / Time: 6 to 7 hours

For the most astonishing views, we ascend Kala Pathar peak (5540m) in the morning without bag packs. And start our descent to Pheriche.

012Day Twelve: Pheriche to Namche Bazar / Time: 7 to 8 hours

We will return to Namche. We will feel more energetic; the more we descend, the more oxygen we inhale. And we will feel the great fitness level achieved throughout the trekking days in our strength. We walk now with the views of the descent.

013Day Thirteen: Namche Bazar to Lukla / Time: 6 to 7 hours

We will say good bye to Namche, not before a well deserved farewell in the German Bakery for the best coffee and the delicious sweet artisan biscuits. Lukla will be our last stop before taking the flight back to Kathmandu the next day.

014Day Fourteen: Lukla to Kathmandu

The flight will leave early in the morning*(see note above the map). And after landed in Kathmandu, our transport will drop you off at the Hotel in Kathmandu. The rest of the day is for you to rest and to enjoy the city! We will be available to do recommendations or help you in anything you need. If you wish, you can request a Guided Tour through the city if you haven't done it on the second day of your stay in Kathmandu.

015Day Fifteen: Kathmandu day

Last day to explore the city of Kathmandu or visit the surroundings (Bhaktapur, Nagarkot, Dhulikel and Namo Buddha...) and find special artisan crafts to take home as a memory of a Country that Inspired You.

016Day Sixteen: Transfer to the international Airport and end of our services unless arranged differently

We hope to see you again soon!

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*Our rates are established in US Dollar. The exchange to € is likely to be revised if there is a strong fluctuation. · All accommodations are based on twin room. It is possible to request single room in Kathmandu or Pokhara under supplement. During the trek accommodation is based on twin rooms. · Please, contact us and we will accommodate your needs as much as we can.

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