Everest Base Camp Trek Tour with 1 Review by Intrepid Travel

15 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Strenuous

Highly demanding activities designed for individuals with excellent physical fitness.

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Kathmandu, Nepal

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Witness still alpine lakes, glacial plains, frothy rivers and valleys covered in pink blossoms, depending on the season.

Experience the camaraderie of trekking with a small group as you challenge yourself to reach new heights on one of the world’s greatest hikes.

Get your first glimpses of the mighty Himalayan range on the included flight from Kathmandu to Lukla – the famous airport in the sky.

Hike with an experienced and passionate locally-based leader as well as a team of guides and porters who will introduce you to rich Sherpa culture.

Travel knowing that our treks operate according to standards that provide respectful, safe and fair working conditions for your porters and guides.

Itinerary

The name says it all—'Everest Base Camp Trek' is the classic 15-day Himalayan experience for those who dream of standing at the base of the world’s highest peak. Starting and ending in Kathmandu, this strenuous trek challenges even seasoned hikers with its high passes, glaciers, and awe-inspiring vistas. Alongside the physical achievement, you’ll immerse yourself in Sherpa culture, rest in rustic yet welcoming teahouses, and trade digital connectivity for card games and mountain camaraderie. Uniquely, this trip is committed to ethical trekking practices, supporting local porter welfare programs for a responsible and rewarding journey. Accommodation, meals, transport, and expert guidance are fully included in this trekking tour package.

day 1Kathmandu

Namaste! Welcome to Kathmandu, the colourful capital of Nepal where ornately carved balconies mingle with beautiful shrines and temples. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 2 pm today. Tonight, enjoy an included welcome dinner and Nepalese cultural performance. If you arrive with time to spare, maybe check out the storied stupas and pagodas of Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) or take a walk around Durbar Square. If you’ve got limited time in the city, you might also like to consider an Urban Adventure.
ALTERNATIVE ITINERARY IN THE CASE OF FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS
Weather conditions in the Himalayas can change rapidly, leading to flight cancellations and varied on-ground conditions. This means you need to be prepared for possible changes to your itinerary while you’re travelling. Flights between Kathmandu/Ramechhap and Lukla are particularly prone to delays.
If bad weather prevents fixed-wing aircraft flights from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla, the itinerary will be as follows:
Day 2 – We will attempt to fly as planned. If this flight is cancelled, we will return to our hotel in Kathmandu/Ramechhap for an additional night.
Day 3 – We will again attempt to fly, but if this flight is cancelled, we will endeavour to charter a helicopter for the group to fly to Lukla. This is reliant on availability of safety audited helicopter operators and that the weather conditions don’t prevent helicopters taking off as well.
You will need to use your emergency funds to cover the cost of the chartered helicopter. The exact cost will depend on how many travellers are in your group and could be up to USD 500 per person. It is common practice for helicopter companies to charge varying prices, so you may pay different amounts to others on the flight.
If we reach Lukla on Day 3, we will pick up the planned itinerary to Everest Base Camp, but take one less day to descend so that we can fly from Lukla to Kathmandu/Ramechhap on Day 14.
Day 4 – If both fixed-wing planes and helicopters are unable to reach Lukla on the morning of Day 3, then on Day 4 we will drive back to Kathmandu. From there we will trek to Annapurna Basecamp. While this trek doesn’t reach Everest Base Camp, our travellers have found it a highly enjoyable trek, with scenery of glaciers, mountain pastures and the Himalayas.

accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

meals

1 Dinner

day 2Phakding (2610 m/8563 ft)

day 3Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,286 ft)

day 4Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,286 ft)

day 5Phortse Gaon (3810 m/12,500 ft)

day 6Dingboche (4410 m/14,469 ft)

day 7Dingboche (4410 m/14,469 ft)

day 8Lobuche (4910 m/16,109 ft)

day 9Gorak Shep/Everest Base Camp (5140 m/16,864 ft)

day 10Kala Pattar/Pheriche (4240 m/13,191 ft)

day 11Tengboche (3860 m/12,664 ft)

day 12Chumo (2860 m/9383 ft)

day 13Lukla (2840 m/9318 ft)

day 14Kathmandu

day 15Kathmandu

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nights), Teahouse (12 nights)

Meals

2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

Transport

Private vehicle, Plane

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Everest Base Camp – Porterage of One Bag (10kg/22lbs max)Everest Base Camp – 12D/11N TrekNamche Bazaar - Acclimatisation HikeSagarmatha Next - VisitDingboche - Acclimatisation HikeGorak Shep - Kala Patthar Sunrise TrekTengboche - Monastery Visit

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