Everest Base Camp Trek

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4.9 Based on 25 Reviews
  • duration 16 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-7884
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Ends Kathmandu, Nepal
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • See the Khumbu Icefall from Everest Base Camp and take a picture at the Base Camp rock
  • Ascend Kala Pattar for unforgettable views of Mount Everest
  • Explore the bustling Namche Bazaar to soak up Sherpa culture
  • Visit the hilltop monastery at Thyangboche
  • Visit Sagarmatha Next and support the effort to keep Everest’s trails trash free
Start and end in Kathmandu, the "Everest Base Camp Trek" tour is a guided trekking and hiking tour that takes 16 days. You will travel through Phakding, Kyangjuma, Pheriche and 9 other destinations in Nepal. "Everest Base Camp Trek" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Retrace the steps of pioneering adventurers as you walk the classic trail to Everest Base Camp. Led by English-speaking mountain guides from the Himalaya region, we navigate the most illustrious range on the planet, staying in traditional teahouses and visiting atmospheric Sherpa villages. It’s a challenging trek but one made a little easier with our built-in acclimatisation day, our high staff-to-traveller ratio (1:4) and the never-forgotten reward of seeing Everest in all its glory.

Expedition departures: Spend two nights at Everest Base Camp in spring, when the climbing parties are preparing for their summit attempt. See Trip Code TNTA for further details.

Why trek with Exodus? Free four-season sleeping bag and down jacket hire, available on request One of the highest staff-to-traveller ratios on the trek with one staff member to every four travellers More than 30 years’ experience organising treks in Nepal Carefully planned ascent rates and itineraries with built-in acclimatisation and contingency days Established protocol for Lukla flight delays Exodus annually commissions independent air-safety audits on domestic carriers in Nepal and only use those approved as part of the audit Experienced English-speaking local leaders who are qualified in first aid and trained to recognise and deal with altitude sickness All staff (leaders, guides and porters) are fully insured and paid a fair wage Staff carry oxygen, a first-aid kit, and self-assessment acute mountain sickness cards, used to monitor every traveller at altitude Speak to Exodus office staff who have done the trek themselves
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
  • Day 2: Early morning transfer to Manthali for your flight to Lukla. Trek to Phakding
  • Day 3: Follow the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Namche Bazaar, with time to explore Sherpa villages
  • Day 4: Acclimatisation walk to Kunde and Khumjung; descend to Kyanjuma
  • Day 5: Trek through the Sherpa heartland to the monastery at Thyangboche for superb mountain views
  • Day 6: Continue up the Khumbu Valley and then the Imja Valley to Dingboche
  • Day 7: Spend the day at Dingboche for acclimatisation
  • Day 8: Continue the ascent to Lobuje
  • Day 9: Visit Everest Base Camp; overnight at Gorak Shep
  • Day 10: Climb Kala Pattar for classic mountain views of Everest; descend to Pheriche
  • Day 11: Retrace our steps to Kyanjuma
  • Day 12: Descend through Namche to Monzo
  • Day 13: Continue to Lukla
  • Day 14: Fly to Manthali; transfer to Kathmandu
  • Day 15: Free day in Kathmandu to explore the city
  • Day 16: End Kathmandu
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Three nights in standard hotels and 12 nights in teahouses
Meals
  • All breakfasts included
Transport
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout, plus local staff
Others
  • Morning bed tea on trek
  • Welcome drink at each overnight lodge
  • Full porterage throughout trek
  • Exodus kitbag
  • Four-season sleeping bag and down jacket hire, available on request
  • Trekking permit and national park fees
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request, Kathmandu only)
  • Visas and vaccination
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.9 - Excellent
Based on 25 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Dec 31 2019
5 - Excellent
Just amazing, and tough!
My wife and I had long wanted to do this trek and when the 45th anniversary deal came up we booked last Feb.We then had months of worrying if we would make it, training, more training, buying gear, more gear etc etc!We needn't... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Dec 06 2019
5 - Excellent
The most amazing trip I have ever taken with memories never forgotten.
If you wish to challenge yourself and witness some of the most amazing views on the face of this planet then this is the trek for you.Yes, you need to train, Yes you need to have a positive mind set, Yes, you will get cold, Yes... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Nov 22 2019
5 - Excellent
Trip of a lifetime!
What a truly amazing trip! The trip of a lifetime in fact. Stunning views, amazing camaraderie, almost to too many fantastic memories to process. Everything from the spectacular flight into Lukla, to crossing the stunning bridges... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Nov 17 2019
4 - Very Good
EBC is a sensational but tough trek
In common with other reviewers' comments, it should be noted that the landscape between Lukla and Dingboche is like an alpine paradise, unexpectedly beautiful valleys and rivers, criss-crossed with suspension bridges and dotted... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Everest Base Camp Trek tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Everest Base Camp Trek tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Everest Base Camp Trek tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this tour.
  • How much money do I need to bring with me?

    Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.

  • Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?

    There are no quarantine requirements in Nepal for arriving visitors at the moment.

  • How much should my backpack weigh?

    A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.  

  • Do I need a porter?

    The decision to hire a porter is up to you and usually based on your fitness level and/or budget. One porter can be shared between two people and can carry up to 25 kg. Many trekkers hire a porter to have a more comfortable trek.

  • Do I require a porter for carrying water?

    On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.

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