12 days tour

Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

$ 1,400 .00 USD

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Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

1 professional, licensed, English-speaking trekking guide. A well-experienced English-speaking assistant guide if the group size exceeds 5 people.

Transport

Airport to Hotel transportations. Round trip flight Kathmandu โ€“ Lukla and Lukla โ€“ Kathmandu including departure taxes.

Others

Airport pick-up and drop off. Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek. Guesthouse accommodation during the trek. Experienced, helpful and friendly guide. Round trip flight Kathmandu โ€“ Lukla and Lukla โ€“ Kathmandu including departure taxes. First aid medical kit. Sagarmatha National Park Permits fee. Sleeping bags and Down jackets for the trek (should be refunded after trek) Trekking map. Trekkersโ€™ information management system (TIMS) fee. Government taxes and office service charge. Seasonal fresh fruits

Accommodation

Two nights of accommodation in Kathmandu before and after the trip are included.

Insurance

Insurance coverage for staff members is included during this trek.

Flights

Round trip flight Kathmandu โ€“ Lukla and Lukla โ€“ Kathmandu including departure taxes.

Meals

Three meals during the trek (Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner)

Not included:

Others

International airfare to and from Kathmandu. Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Beverage bills, bar bills, telephone bills, and personal expenses. Extra-night accommodation and meals in Kathmandu because of late departure or early return from the mountain due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary. Travel and rescue insurance. Personal expenses. Tips for guides and porters. Optional trips and sightseeing if extended Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 10 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)

Optional

OPTIONAL ADDONS (Available during check-out) Porter Hotel in KTM Mountain Flight 1 Hour

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Itinerary of your trip Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kathmandu To Lukla (Flight) - Phakding 3.30 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kathmandu To Lukla (Flight) - Phakding 3.30 Hours Guest House

      We take an early morning flight to Lukla which is where all Everest treks begin. We meet the rest of our team in Lukla and start trekking from there. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From here, we gradually descend until Phakding.  

      Overnight in Phakding.


       Meals: (Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner)


  • Day 2 Day 2: Phakding - Namche Bazaar 5 - 6 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Phakding - Namche Bazaar 5 - 6 Hours Guest House

      Our trail passes through a pine forest and we continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages before reaching the entrance of the Everest National Park.  

      Then after crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region.  

      Overnight in Namche Bazaar. 


      MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


  • Day 3 Day 3: Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization) 4 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization) 4 Hours Guest House

      Today weโ€™ll tour Namche Bazaar, which is the primary town of the Everest or Khumbu region and has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market.  

      We can hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village.  

      Today we also visit the Hillary School and a monastery which houses a yeti scalp! Overnight in Namche Bazzar.

       MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


  • Day 4 Day 4: Namche Bazaar - Tyangboche 5 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Namche Bazaar - Tyangboche 5 Hours Guest House

      The trek to Phunki is an easy walk. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village which houses the very famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  

      The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00 pm, so if we reach there by 3 oโ€™clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony.  

      Overnight in Tengboche. 

      MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


  • Day 5 Day 5: Tyangboche - Dingboche 5.30 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Tyangboche - Dingboche 5.30 Hours Guest House

      Our trail descends and passes through lush forests of birch, conifer and rhododendron trees. While trekking, we can admire good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. We choose the upper Pangboche trail and admire the Himalayan vista and the Pangboche Monastery.  

      We continue our walk to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche. It is a picturesque village with beautiful barley, potato and buckwheat fields complete with grazing animals dotted along those fields.

       MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


  • Day 6 Day 6: Dingboche (Acclimatization Day) 5 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Dingboche (Acclimatization Day) 5 Hours Guest House

      Time to acclimatize yourself to the altitude. You can either explore Dingboche on your own or book one of our optional hikes to Chhukung (4,750m) or Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m). 

      MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


  • Day 7 Day 7: Dingboche To Lobuche (4940 M/16,207 Ft): 4 Km 5 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Dingboche To Lobuche (4940 M/16,207 Ft): 4 Km 5 Hours Guest House

      We ascend to the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The trail passes through boulder-strewn slopes as we ascend Chupki Lhara which is a ridge that provides spectacular mountain views. The top of the ridge is filled with prayer flags and stones which are memorial shrines for climbers who lost their lives on Mt. Everest.  

      As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we find ourselves facing several great peaks including Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. As we are crossing Khumbu Glacier we can also see Mt. Nuptse.  

      Overnight in Lobuche.

       

      MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


  • Day 8 Day 8: Lobuche To Gorak Shep (5170 M/16,961 Ft), Visit Everest 6 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Lobuche To Gorak Shep (5170 M/16,961 Ft), Visit Everest 6 Hours Guest House

      The trek to Everest Base Camp is not very difficult. However, we ascend and descend mostly on a glacier path. There is also a lot of meandering on rough terrains. As we reach the base camp, we enjoy the incredible melt patterns and admire the gently rounded ice towers on the upper part of the Khumbu glacier.  

      The Everest Base Camp is stunningly beautiful. We can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains from the base camp. After soaking in the beauty, we walk back towards Gorak Shep where we spend the night.  

      Overnight in Gorak Shep. 

      MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


  • Day 9 Day 9: Gorak Shep To Kala Patthar (5,545 M/18,192 Ft) To Pherice 7 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Gorak Shep To Kala Patthar (5,545 M/18,192 Ft) To Pherice 7 Hours Guest House

      We wake up early for the walk up to Kala Patthar. It is dark outside with cold temperature and most likely chilly winds. We walk on a fairly steep trail at a comfortable pace. As we are climbing up the hill we can see Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains. The view from the summit is outstanding. We can see the worldโ€™s tallest mountain Everest along other mighty Himalayan peaks. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, we walk back to Gorak Shep which is relatively easier than hiking up to Kala Pathhar. 

      Trekkers who visit the Everest Base Camp today will have an early breakfast as the hike up to the Everest base camp takes longer than the hike to Kala Patthar. After returning to Gorak Shep, the group will have lunch together. After lunch we descend to Pheriche to spend the night. Overnight in Pheriche. 

      MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


  • Day 10 Day 10: Pheriche To Namche Bazaar (3,440 M/11,280 Ft): 20 Km 7 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Pheriche To Namche Bazaar (3,440 M/11,280 Ft): 20 Km 7 Hours Guest House

      We lose approximately 2,000 feet in elevation today and walk on a trail with a lot of ups and downs. We descend through a hillside filled with rhododendron and juniper trees and cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. We descend rapidly through pine forest where we can easily spot mountains goats, pheasants and other wild animals and birds common to the area.  

      The path eventually reaches Sansa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. We walk on winding trails followed by another walk through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar.  

      Overnight in Namche Bazaar. 

      MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


  • Day 11 Day 11: Namche Bazaar To Lukla (2,860 M/9,186 Ft): 19 Km 7 Hours Guest House
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Namche Bazaar To Lukla (2,860 M/9,186 Ft): 19 Km 7 Hours Guest House


      We begin our trek to Namche Bazaar today on a rocky terrain. It is mostly a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. We cross several suspension bridges, pass by several monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla.  

      After reaching Lukla, we spend rest of the day taking rest as today will be our last day in the mountains. Overnight in Lukla.

       MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


  • Day 12 Day 12: Lukla To Kathmandu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Lukla To Kathmandu

      We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing. 


      Meals: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 14 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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