Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Valley Trek Tour with 4 Reviews by Buddha Treks And Expedition

About the tour

Tour Type

Small Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

10 - 79 yrs

Operated In

English, Spanish

Max Altitude

5545 meters

Starts

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Trek to the Roof of the World, including the Khumbu and Gokyo Valley

On the way to Everest Base Camp, marvel at the incrediblly beautiful sacred lakes

Visit Kalapathar, home to the most incredible view of Mt. Everest anywhere on the planet

Explore Tyangboche Monastery with Mt. Ama Dablam for a backdrop

Itinerary

If summiting Everest isn’t on your bucket list, perhaps trekking to its base via the mesmerizing Gokyo Valley will be. This Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Valley trek is tailored for young adults and experienced travelers who crave more than the standard route. Explore sacred turquoise lakes, cross the high-altitude Gokyo Ri for jaw-dropping panoramas, and visit Namche Bazaar, the vibrant Sherpa hub. Experience spiritual moments at Tyangboche Monastery and push up to Kalapathar for the best views of Everest and neighboring giants like Lhotse and Makalu. The trip’s unique selling point is its circuit through Gokyo, offering secluded trails and extraordinary scenery missed by the classic route, making it a dream trek for those who want a deeper Himalayan adventure, complete with rich culture and unforgettable mountain vistas.

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2Free day in Kathmandu

Day 3Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding 2,610 m/8,563 ft.

Day 4Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m/11,286 ft.

Day 5Acclimatization day

Day 6Trek to Dole 4,038 m/13,248 ft.

Day 7Trek to Machhermo 4410 m/14,469 ft.

Day 8Trek to Gokyo Lake 4,750 m/15,584 ft.

Day 9Climb Gokyo Ri 5,360 m/17,585 ft.

Day 10Trek to Dragnag 5,170 m/16,962 ft.

Day 11Trek to Dzongla 4,730 m/15,518 ft.

Day 12Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m/16,175 ft.

Day 13Trek to Gorakshep 5,164 m/16,942 ft.

Day 14Climb Kalapatthar 5,545 m/18,514 ft.

Day 15Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m/14,469 ft.

Day 16Trek to Tyangboche 3,250 m/10,660 ft.

Day 17Trek to Namche Bazaar 3440 m/11,286 ft.

Day 18Trek to Lukla 2,845 m/9,334 ft.

Day 19Fly to Kathmandu, free day

Day 20Free day in Kathmandu

Day 21Departure from Kathmandu

Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Valley Trek

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What's Included

Airport pick-up and drop-off4 nights accommodation in standard Kathmandu hotel (breakfast included)Flight ticket Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu16 nights accommodation in basic teahouses during trekkingMeals during trekking: breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffeeProfessional English speaking trekking guideTrekking porter/s: 1 porter for 2 trekkersEquipment: sleeping bags and down jacketTrekking permit (TIMS, Entry Permit for Sagarmatha National Park)Personal insurance for Nepalese staff (guide and porters)

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