Everest Base Camp over 55's in Comfort

4.7Based on

Carbon neutral

21 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Savour this classic trek on a well paced itinerary with ample acclimatisation days

Gaze upon Mt Everest and surrounding peaks from Kala Pattar at 5545m

Experience the thriving Sherpa mountain village of Namche Bazaar

Immerse yourself in Buddhist culture at Thyangboche Monastery

Trek through sherpa villages including Khunde and Khumjung, the location of Sir Edmund Hillary's school and hospital

Enjoy a magnificent Himalayan mountain flight to Lukla

Immerse yourself in Kathmandu

Enjoy a magnificent Himalayan mountain flight to Lukla

Immerse yourself in Kathmandu

Itinerary

Imagine reaching Everest Base Camp at your own pace—without the rush. The "Everest Base Camp Over 55's in Comfort" tour is crafted specifically for travelers over 55 and experienced adventurers who value a well-paced journey and extra time to acclimatise. This 21-day trekking and hiking trip begins and ends in Kathmandu, guiding you through highlights such as Dingboche, Lukla, and the iconic trail to Everest Base Camp, with a memorable ascent of Kala Pattar.

This trip’s leisurely itinerary is its hallmark unique selling point, allowing you to savor often-overlooked villages like Khumjung, Khunde, and Pangboche, and to fully appreciate the beauty of the Khumbu without feeling rushed. Take time to explore the spiritual Thyangboche Monastery and descend through lush rhododendron forests, all while surrounded by the towering peaks of the Himalaya.

During the climbing season (March to May), witness mountaineering expeditions preparing for Everest—a truly inspiring sight. The tour also builds in extra acclimatisation days at higher altitudes, maximizing your chances of safely summiting Kala Pattar for unrivalled views of Everest and its neighboring giants.

Accommodations are chosen for comfort: stay in eco-lodges and exclusive private eco campsites, complete with off-the-ground camp beds and heated dining rooms—perfect for unwinding after a day of trekking. With all meals, transport, and support included, plus guidance from expert staff, this tour ensures a safe, comfortable, and deeply rewarding Himalayan experience.

For travelers who want to achieve the dream of Everest Base Camp with added comfort and a pace suited to mature adventurers, this tour is the ideal choice—an unforgettable journey marked by achievement, camaraderie, and stunning landscapes.

day 1 - Join Kathmandu

You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the Radisson hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given around 4.30-5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down/fibrefill jacket. This evening we will head out for dinner, this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members.

Overnight: Radisson Hotel

day 2 - Free day or drive to Ramechap (approx 5 hours)

After breakfast there will be an opportunity to pick up any last minute trekking items before departing to Ramechap. We will journey through foothills and valleys before stopping at Dhulikhel for lunch. After lunch we continue to Ramechap, a small town that operates flights to Lukla, the starting point of all treks in the Khumbu region. Our campsite will be in close proximity to the runway for our early morning flight to Lukla.

Overnight: Private eco-camp

*NB: Domestic flights to/from Lukla during Spring and Autumn trekking seasons (March-May and October-December) may operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechap. This is determined by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and dates are subject to change. Your leader will brief you on flight arrangements locally.

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Fly Lukla (2800m). Trek to Ghat (2530m). Walk approx 2 hours

We transfer to the airport for the 45 minute flight to the STOL airstrip at Lukla. This was the airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary and his friends to service the Everest Region when he began his work of building schools and hospitals for the Sherpa people. It is a memorable flight, with marvellous views of the Eastern Himalaya. At Lukla we are immediately impressed by the scale of the huge peaks that surround the village but this is only a foretaste of what is to come. Our crew assemble and we head downhill towards the Dudh Kosi, a raging river that flows from the highest peaks. The broad and well-marked trail meanders around fields of potatoes and buck-wheat and passes through small villages, as we pass rows of tree dahlia to make our way to our first overnight stop at our exclusive eco-comfort camp at Ghat.