Everest Base Camp Trek - Expedition Departures
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- Trekking and Hiking
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- duration 18 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7885
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- Operated in English
- Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
- Ends Kathmandu, Nepal +12
- Two nights camping at Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu Ice Fall
- Soak up the atmosphere at Base Camp as expedition parties prepare for their summit attempt
- 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
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Take one of the world’s classic treks: to the most iconic base camp of all, at the foot of Mount Everest (29,029ft/8,848m). This special departure has the added excitement of camping at Base Camp for two nights, a magnificent setting near the Khumbu Ice Fall, at a time when it bustles with expedition parties preparing for their summit attempts. The journey to Base Camp passes through Sherpa country and allows time to acclimatise before reaching the spectacular high-altitude scenery: the incredible Thyangboche monastery, views of Ama Dablam, Everest and other mighty Himalayan peaks.
Valerie Parkinson, winner of the Wanderlust World Guide Awards 2021, is leading the 10 April 2025 departure.
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
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
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Day 2: Early morning transfer to Manthali for your flight to Lukla. Trek to Phakding
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Day 3: Follow the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Namche Bazaar, with time to explore Sherpa villages
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Day 4: Acclimatisation walk to Kunde and Khumjung; descend to Kyanjuma
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Day 5: Trek through the Sherpa heartland to the monastery at Thyangboche for superb mountain views
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Day 6: Continue up the Khumbu Valley and then the Imja Valley to Dingboche
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Day 7: Spend the day at Dingboche for acclimatisation
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Day 8: Continue the ascent to Lobuje
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Day 9: Follow the Khumbu Glacier to Gorak Shep
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Day 10: Continue along the lateral moraine to Everest Base Camp. Camp overnight
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Day 11: Explore the area around Everest Base Camp. Camp overnight
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Day 12: Long descent to Pheriche
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Day 13: Retrace our steps to Kyanjuma
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Day 14: Descend through Namche to Monzo
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Day 15: Continue to Lukla
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Day 16: Fly to Manthali; transfer to Kathmandu
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Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu to explore the city
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Day 18: End Kathmandu
- Three nights standard hotels, 12 nights teahouses and 2 nights full-service camping
- All breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners
- All transport and listed activities
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
- Tour leader throughout, plus local staff (staff to client ratio of 1:4 on trek)
- Morning bed-tea on trek
- Welcome drink at each overnight lodge
- Full porterage throughout trek
- Sleeping mattress while camping
- Exodus kitbag
- Four-season sleeping bag and down jacket hire, available on request
- Trekking permit and national park fees
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request, Kathmandu only)
- Visas and vaccinations
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Everest Base Camp Trek - Expedition Departures 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.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 27 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceEverest Base Camp Trek - Expedition Departures 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.
VisaFor this Everest Base Camp Trek - Expedition Departures 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 MeasuresThis 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.
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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.
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What is the weather going to be like when I travel to Everest Base Camp?
The weather in Nepal varies by season. For example, November to January is the dry season with sunny days, clear skies and usually no rain. However, on Everest Base Camp, the temperatures at this altitude will be cold, particularly at night. February to May and September to October is the most popular time to travel to EBC, with usually fairly dry and stable weather, although there may be the occasional shower. June to August is monsoon season in Nepal, but once you pass 3,000 meters altitude there is less and less rain. Check out our guide on the best time to visit Nepal for more on specific monthly climate and seasons.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
- Are there bag weight restrictions for the small aircraft flight from Kathmandu to Lukla?
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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.
