Everest Base Camp Trek
Breathtaking views await you at every turn
Lukla, Namche, Dingboche
18 days
£1265 per person
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Overview
Get close to the world’s highest mountain, Everest, on the Nepal side of the Himalayas. If you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime then look no further, this Everest Base Camp trek is for you, reach the high mountains of the Everest region from Lukla airstrip and walk at your own pace through Sherpa villages where breathtaking views await you at every turn. We help you acclimatise before reaching the utterly amazing high altitude scenery.
"My trek was an unforgettable one, the breathtaking landscape of the Khumbu region and the care of my guide Dawa who did everything in his power to make my trip memorable." Ruth Zandstra, Netherlands
Day 1 - Dinner
Kathmandu Airport | Kathmandu Hotel
Meet our representative waiting for you at the airport, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. In the evening enjoy a complimentary dinner, a chance to taste Nepalese cuisine, or taste one of a range of other dishes if you prefer.
Kathmandu Airport
Day 2 - Breakfast
Kathmandu
Morning: Enjoy a walk with your city guide from the hotel to Durbar Square. Kathmandu Durbar Square is listed as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. It is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets dating back to the 12th and 18th centuries.
Afternoon: Visit Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine, located on the banks of the Bagmati River and visit Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world. Compare and contrast the different religions, see how they overlap and exist in harmony.
Evening: Meet your trekking guide for a briefing about your trek.
Kathmandu
Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu | Lukla | Phakding
Morning: An early start for your 45 min flight to Lukla (2840m)
Afternoon: After lunch, start your trek with an afternoon’s walking to reach Phakding (2610m). At 3-4 hours in duration
Walking time: 3-4 hours
Lukla
Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Phakding | Namche
Morning & Afternoon: Continues the trail up the Dudh Kosi Valley entering the Sagarmatha National Park. The route from here is steep and long but eventually you reach the Sherpa capital, Namche (3450m).
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Namche
Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Namche
Morning & Afternoon: A rest day to acclimatise, take side trips to Thami or Khumjung and take it easy.
Walking time: 0 hours
Namche
Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Namche | Tengboche
Morning & Afternoon: Your trail heads northeast on a reasonably flat path after the village of Phunki Thanga it is a steep long climb up the side of the hill to Tengboche (3867m) that provides a beautiful panorama of the Himalayas.
Walking time: 6-7 hours
Tengboche
Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tengboche | Dingboche
Morning & Afternoon: Your route descends through to the settlement of Pangboche (3860m). After this point, the trail is relatively easy, with a gentle climb towards Dingboche (4410m).
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Dingboche
Day 8 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dingboche
Morning & Afternoon: A rest day to acclimatise, recommended side trip to Chhukung (4730m).
Walking time: 0-5 hours
Dingboche
Day 9 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dingboche | Lobuche
Morning & Afternoon: Your route ascends on a gentle sloping trail to the settlement of Duglha. Enter the Khumbu valley and eventually reach the Lobuche (4930m).
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Lobuche
Day 10 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lobuche | Gorak Shep
Morning: An early start on your route over rough ground to Gorak Shep (5184m). Rest of the day free to acclimatise.
Walking time: 2-3 hours
Gorak Shep
Day 11 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gorak Shep | Kala Patthar | Gorak Shep
Morning & Afternoon: Walk for an hour and a half to Kala Patthar (5545m), a small rocky peak, it’s a hard climb but well worth it because the views are magnificent. Return to Gorak Shep.
Walking time: 2-3 hours
Kala Patthar
Day 12 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Everest Base Camp
Morning & Afternoon: Your trail crosses a moraine wall and descends to the Khumbu glaciers, which you cross. Cairns mark the route to Everest Base Camp (5357m). Return to Gorak Shep.
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Gorak Shep
Day 13 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gorak Shep | Pangboche
Morning & Afternoon: Decend to Pheriche, have lunch, walk to Pangboche (3985m).
Walking time: 6-7 hours
Pangboche
Day 14 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pangboche | Namche Bazaar
Morning & Afternoon: Your trail descends through Tengboche returning you to Namche Bazaar.
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Namche Bazaar
Day 15 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Namche Bazaar | Lukla
Morning & Afternoon: Retrace your steps, cross the suspension bridge below Namche where you get your last chance to see Everest. Arrive at Lukla by mid-afternoon.
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Lukla
Day 16 - Breakfast, Dinner
Lukla | Kathmandu
Morning: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Afternoon: The rest of the day is free.
Kathmandu
Day 17 - Breakfast
Kathmandu Hotel | Kathmandu Airport
Departure day: We provide a complimentary transfer to Kathmandu International Airport where our representative will help you and bid you farewell.
Kathmandu Airport
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Our Prices
Are based on two people travelling together and sharing a room. We offer reasonable quotes for single travellers and can save money for groups of two or more people, we want to tailor your holiday to suit your budget.
- 2 People: £1254 per person
- 3 People: £1202 per person
- 4 People: £1141 per person
Included in your holiday
- All accommodation
- Local English speaking guides
- Experienced local mountain guide and porter
- Insurance for mountain guide and porter
- All activities as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- All transportation including Lukla flights
- All Meals
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 support from our local representatives
Excluded from your holiday
- International flights – read about our flight advice
- Travel insurance – read more
- Personal expenses e.g. gifts, alcohol
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas and Vaccinations
- Tips – read more
- Soft drinks
Value for Money
We believe that value for money is important, we want you to travel with us again. When comparing prices, ensure you are comparing like for like as often there may be a cheaper option, but there may be hidden extras, fewer services or the quality may not be as good.
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Day 1
Kathmandu Airport | Kathmandu Hotel -
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Kathmandu -
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Kathmandu | Lukla | Phakding -
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Phakding | Namche -
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Namche -
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Namche | Tengboche -
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Tengboche | Dingboche -
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Dingboche -
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Dingboche | Lobuche -
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Lobuche | Gorak Shep -
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Gorak Shep | Kala Patthar | Gorak Shep -
Day 12
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Gorak Shep | Pangboche -
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Pangboche | Namche Bazaar -
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Namche Bazaar | Lukla -
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Lukla | Kathmandu -
Day 17
Kathmandu Hotel | Kathmandu Airport
Everything You Need to Know
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Time Zone: GMT +5hr 45min
Language: Nepali
When to Go to Nepal
Our tailor made approach to your holiday offers you complete choice, for a rough guide of the typical temperature and rainfall see Weather and Climate.
- We can base your holiday to suit the dates you want to go.
- We can offer some fixed date departures for customers wanting to join a group.
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- We can help solve the age-old problem of booking a holiday to get away from the crowds.
Everest Base Camp Trek
The best time to go is March, April, May, September, October.
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