Flights

Round-trip airfare between Kathmandu/Manthali and Lukla

Others

Permits for Sagarmatha/Everest National Park and TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for all staff Filtered water in the trails using Katadyn Pocket Water Filter 1 Ace the Himalaya’s duffel/kit bag, trekking map, sun hat, and trip completion certificate All administrative expenses and government taxes

Accommodation

Twin-sharing/double accommodation in a 3-star hotel for 2 nights in Kathmandu for 4 nights including breakfast (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost) Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek for 11 nights in the Everest Region with attached toilets in Lukla, Phakding & Namche.

Meals

Breakfast in Kathmandu All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) including one hot drink and seasonal fruits A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal

Guide

Ace the Himalaya’s licensed and experienced English-speaking guide Porters during the trek for carrying luggage (1 porter for every 2 clients)

Transport

All airport transfers and guided city tours on a private tourist vehicle

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance along with high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu International flight fare and airport departure tax Any beverages including bottled and boiled water Tips to trekking staff and driver Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD 50 for 30 days visa and USD 125 for 90 days visa) Personal Trekking gear and equipment Any expenses other than the Price Include section

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Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,400 M/4,593 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,400 M/4,593 Ft)

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

Note: If you arrive after 4pm you would be briefed by our airport representative/guide about tomorrow’s (Day 02) sightseeing activities on the way to hotel and then the pre trip meeting would be held after the sightseeing tour next day. But if you arrive earlier than 4PM your pre trip meeting would be done on that very day either at our office or at your hotel as per your requirement. During your pre trip meeting we would introduce you to your leader/guide once you are back from the sightseeing. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trek. We will also supply you with our trek Duffel Bag, T-shirt and a Cap. For the meeting, please make sure you bring passport, three copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.

Overnight at a hotel.No meals included.
Day 2 Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley

After a hearty breakfast, at 8.30 am your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today we will visit some heritages listed below:

Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River.It is a square two tiered pagoda temple built on a single tier pinth which is famous all over the world.

Boudhanath: Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu.It was built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings.You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla,famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple,Bhairavnath temple,Duttatraya temple,Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.

The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area near by your hotel.

Overnight at a hotel.Breakfast included.
Day 3 Fly To Lukla (2,804 M/9,199 Ft) And Trek To Phakding (2610 M/8,563 Ft) - 3 To 4 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Lukla (2,804 M/9,199 Ft) And Trek To Phakding (2610 M/8,563 Ft) - 3 To 4 Hours

An early morning start takes us to Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla at 2,804 meters. Upon arrival at the airport, your guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding at 2,610 meters.

After landing we have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sorts and loads our trekking equipment. Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Koshi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2,713 meters). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m) it is a short walk to Phakding.

Overnight at a guesthouse.Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 4 Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,441 M/11,289 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,441 M/11,289 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest, is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchanges, internet cafes and a bakeries. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5 Acclimatization In Namche Bazaar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Acclimatization In Namche Bazaar

We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air, as well as a short trek where a museum is celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. Today we hike up the Syangboche Airport around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6 Trek To Tengboche Monastery (3,860 M/12,664 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Tengboche Monastery (3,860 M/12,664 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi with magnificent views of the mountains. We trek to an altitude of 3,860 meters today. On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the day’s trekking went.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7 Trek To Dingboche (4,350 M/14,272 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Dingboche (4,350 M/14,272 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

From Tengboche the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time so we avoid getting affected by the altitude.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 8 Trek To Chhukung (4,710 M/15,452 Ft) And Trek Back To Dingboche - 4 To 5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Chhukung (4,710 M/15,452 Ft) And Trek Back To Dingboche - 4 To 5 Hours

Today you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. We will have a trip to Chhukung valley via the Imja Khola valley to get a marvelous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse’s massive south wall, then return to Dingboche in the evening.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 9 Trek To Lobuche (4,910 M/16,109 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Lobuche (4,910 M/16,109 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. We continue to climb as we are heading to the altitude of 4910 meters at Lobuche which is really just a few huts at the foot of the giant Lobuche peak. Some breathing problems may arise today due to altitude.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 10 Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,365 M/17,602 Ft) And Back To Gorak Shep (5,180 M/16,995 Ft) - 8 To 9 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,365 M/17,602 Ft) And Back To Gorak Shep (5,180 M/16,995 Ft) - 8 To 9 Hours

This is another big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 meters, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. There will likely be a team about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from the Base Camp is spectacular. We return back to Gorak Shep for the night.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 11 Hike Up To Kala Patthar (5,555 M/18,225 Ft) And Trek Down To Periche (4,200 M/13,780 Ft) - 7 To 8 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike Up To Kala Patthar (5,555 M/18,225 Ft) And Trek Down To Periche (4,200 M/13,780 Ft) - 7 To 8 Hours

This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. Most of the morning on this day is spent climbing Kala Patthar, a small peak (by Himalayan standards) at 5,555 meters. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 29,028 ft or 8,848 meters, towers directly ahead, and on all sides loom the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep, a tiny hamlet at 5,180 meters then trek down to Periche.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 12 Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,441 M/11,289 Ft) - 7 To 8 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,441 M/11,289 Ft) - 7 To 8 Hours

From Periche we take a slightly different route down to Orsho, then to Pangboche village. Here is the oldest monastery in the region which contains what is said to be the scalp and bones of a ’Yeti’, or the abominable snowman. Leaving mountains behind us, our descent takes us through Tengboche Monastery at elevation of 3,860 meters before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar at 3,441 meters. We arrive back to Namche Bazaar in the afternoon.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 13 Trek To Lukla (2,804 M) - 6 To 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Lukla (2,804 M) - 6 To 7 Hours

Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago; enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part and also giving you time to explore the town.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 14 Morning Flight To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Morning Flight To Kathmandu

Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minute scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met and transferred back to our starting hotel.

Overnight at a hotel.Breakfast included.
Day 15 Leisure Time And Farewell Dinner In Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Leisure Time And Farewell Dinner In Kathmandu

It’s also a spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. If you are interested in continuing on to Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, or Kathmandu Shopping Tour you can start today. Please read our trip note about Lukla’s flight below.

In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.
Day 16 Depart From Nepal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Depart From Nepal

The trip ends. Our airport representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

Breakfast included.

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16 days tour

Everest Base Camp Trek 16 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Everest Base Camp Trek 16 Days

Arrival In Kathmandu Airport (1,400 M/4,593 Ft)

Pre-Trip Meeting And Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley

Fly To Lukla (2,804 M/9,199 Ft) And Trek To Phakding (2610 M/8,563 Ft) - 3 To 4 Hours

Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,441 M/11,289 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

Acclimatization In Namche Bazaar

Trek To Tengboche Monastery (3,860 M/12,664 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

Trek To Dingboche (4,350 M/14,272 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

Trek To Chhukung (4,710 M/15,452 Ft) And Trek Back To Dingboche - 4 To 5 Hours

Trek To Lobuche (4,910 M/16,109 Ft) - 5 To 6 Hours

Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,365 M/17,602 Ft) And Back To Gorak Shep (5,180 M/16,995 Ft) - 8 To 9 Hours

Hike Up To Kala Patthar (5,555 M/18,225 Ft) And Trek Down To Periche (4,200 M/13,780 Ft) - 7 To 8 Hours

Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,441 M/11,289 Ft) - 7 To 8 Hours

Trek To Lukla (2,804 M) - 6 To 7 Hours

Morning Flight To Kathmandu

Leisure Time And Farewell Dinner In Kathmandu

Depart From Nepal

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