Kathmandu: 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek

Experience the mother of all trekking in Nepal Everest Base Camp Trek. In less than a fortnight you will witness the fantastic Sherpa culture along with views of the majestic Mount Everest range in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

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Duration 14 daysCheck availability to see starting times.

Live tour guideEnglish

Small group limited to 15 participants

Highlights

Walk the foothill of the world’s tallest mountain
Experience the world’s most extreme airport
Wander through the sherpa heartland of the Namche Bazaar

Full description

Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be met by your tour representative before being transferred to the hotel. The following day, you will fly to Lukla (2,850 meters) before trekking to Phakding (2,640 meters 4-5 hours). Your trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters will take between 6-7 hours). Your 4th day will consist of rest and acclimatization at the Namche Bazaar, where you will enjoy a 2 to 3-hour excursion. On day 5 you will trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870 meters) over the space of 5-6 hrs. Day 6 will involve you trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 meters) for 5-6 hours once more. You will continue to acclimatize further at Dingboche on day 7, before trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 meters) on day 8. On day 9, trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 meters) and hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters) before returning back to Gorak Shep. On day 10 you will hike to Kalapathar (5,545 meters) from where you will trek to Pheriche (4,371 meters). You will continue to descend for the next 3 days, before arriving back in Kathmandu on day 13 where you will spend a final evening before your departure the next day.

Includes

Airport pickup and drop-off by private car/van/bus
2 nights’ standard accommodation in Kathmandu (on arrival day and following the trekking)
Standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trekking
All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits
Domestic airport pickup and drop-off by car
Flight Ticket (LUK-KTM-LUK) including domestic airport tax
All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks
An experienced, helpful, and friendly Guide
Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for your guide
Arrangement of emergency helicopter service which will be paid for by your travel insurance company
Sagarmatha National Park entrance permit and fees
Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) card fees
Duffle bag, if necessary
All government taxes, VAT, official expenses, and service charges

Not Include

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu, you will require 2 passport-sized photos)
Personal travel insurance
Porter
Lunch and dinner while you are in Kathmandu
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Sweets such as chocolate
Hot showers during the trek
Gratuities (expected but not mandatory)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with heart problems
People with mobility impairments

Experience the mother of all trekking in Nepal. In less than a fortnight you will witness the fantastic Sherpa culture along with views of the majestic Mount Everest range in the Khumbu region of Nepal.