Everest Base Camp Trek

The whole experience is at a high altitude so most of the time it is cold. From September to November, temperatures can be down to -7 C during the night. From March to May, they can be down to -4 C during the night. These are the best dates for the trek, other dates may be even colder. June, July, August and the beginning of September are hottest months and is a rainy season, Lukla flights only fly 65% of the time.

Lunch is not included, so daily you have to pay for your food, approx. 4 to 6 usd each meal. All the extra services have a cost of 1 to 3 usd, like charging your cell phone or camera, have a bath, paper roll, wi-fi. Another important expense is the water bottles, during the entire trek you have to buy your bottles that cost around 1 dollar for 750 ml, is recommended to buy at least 2 daily. This adventure does not include all the personal equipment, it is very important that you check the list of clothes and equipment because everything is essential, due to climate and terrain you cannot afford to miss something. Also, in Kathmandu there are many mountain equipment stores, from imitations to the original brand stores, you can buy everything there, but do not risk your flight is delayed and you do not have time to buy everything, take from your city the requested equipment minimum. Insurance: The Trek to Everest base camp is not an adventure or mountaineering expedition, however, it is at high altitudes and the body can react differently. It is mandatory that you come with medical insurance that includes evacuation by helicopter. We are sure that it will not be necessary but it is always good to be prepared to the maximum. (Not included) You can get it in: https://www.worldnomads.com/

Usually the guide speaks English or Spanish, the guide is flexible during the walk, with a sense of humor and is friendly. The carrier you are going to have, has experience in hiking at high altitudes, speaks a little English and is friendly. The tips for guides and carriers recommended is 150 usd for the guide and 80 usd for the carrier. (Tipping in Nepal is not mandatory but guides and porters always expect to get tips at the end of the trek, they try their best for this and make your trip to Nepal unforgettable)

Breakfast: Chapata or thin bread, Tibetan bread fried in oil, oats, potatoes, egg in different forms, tea or coffee etc. Dinner: Fried rice, natural rice with curry and vegetables, noodles, spring rolls of cheese, momo (steamed food), mashed potatoes, soup, sweets, tea or coffee. Nepali, Indian, Italian and continental meals are available. Meals in the mountain are simple.

During this walk you will stay in places called teahouses. Nepal is a simple and poor country; these places are very simple. Usually you will sleep in a private double room, but sometimes there are some places that you have to share the room with other travelers, in these places the bathroom is shared and if you want to take a shower they usually charge from $ 3 to $ 5 Dollars.

Most places have a hydroelectric plant, and some have solar panels. There are going to be places to charge batteries, but they will charge you around 1 dollar for doing it.

The flights are not guaranteed to be done daily, it always depends on the weather and only takes place between 7 in the morning and 10 in the morning. It is important to consider that the itinerary has some extra days in Kathmandu in case we have movements in the flights due to the weather. If you can, it is advisable to have more days available in Kathmandu upon return. In case the flight is canceled, there is the option of flying by helicopter, this with extra cost (Not included) and only done in emergency where you really need to return, if so, we will refund $ 163 dollars from the guides.

It is recommended to take dollars, in Kathmandu is easy to exchange dollars for rupees, the approximate exchange rate is 100 rupees for each dollar.

The backpack that is going to carry the carrier is between 60 and 70 liters. The one that you will carry daily can be from 20 to 30 liters. Is important to know that the maximum weight for the carrier is 25 - 30 Kg.

You can stay several days in the same town waiting for the group to down at the return. However, if the situation gets complicated, you may have to evacuate by helicopter, so it is very important to go well trained and get an insurance that includes evacuation by helicopter. We recommend World Nomads.

Train is what makes the trip worthwhile. For most people it is a much longer trek than any experience they have done before, it is 150 kilometers of walking at a great height, it wears you out a lot. If you are not well trained, you can have a bad time and you may not reach Everest base camp or it will be necessary to evacuate by helicopter.

Yes. The Trek to Everest base camp is not an adventure or mountaineering expedition, however, it is at high altitudes and the body can react differently. It is mandatory that you come with medical insurance that includes evacuation by helicopter. We are sure that it will not be necessary but it is always good to be prepared to the maximum. (Not included) You can get it in: https://www.worldnomads.com/

The best season to visit Nepal is Autumn (mid-September-November). The weather is highly pleasant and so are the mountain views with the clear sky. Spring season (March-May) is also considered a good season to visit, and Winter (January-February) is recommended for tours, safari.

No immunizations are required to visit Nepal. Important immunizations to get before trekking in Nepal are: Hepatitis A, Typhoid Fever, Chickenpox, Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Influenza, Tetanus, Rabies.

Obviously we hope this will not be necessary, but it is important you have some information on what to expect in the event of an evacuation. Any extra expense related to an accident should be covered by you or your insurance company (such as an extra porter, extra night hotel in Kathmandu, meals in Kathmandu, helicopter evacuation, etc). We recommend getting a complete travel insurance.

10 people group size is the standard. We guarantee operating the trip even with only 1 person. The maximum number of people allowed is 16 pax.

Lunch: minimum USD 6 a dish Water: you can bring with you a purifying tablet and drink tap water. Buy water in the mountain is expensive; it costs around USD 1 to 3 a liter, depending on how high you are. Dessert: costs around USD 3 Beverage (Hot drinks): Approximately USD 1 to 2 for a cup of tea/coffee

The minimum age required for this experience is 18 years old. It is necessary to have excellent physical condition.

In Kathmandu people can book additional night hotel accommodation with us; USD 60 a night for double bed / USD 55 a night for single bed room with breakfast.

Internet and Wifi is available during the trip; for the use of Wifi/internet in the trek you need to pay. The Internet package is available to buy in cities and during the trekking. At most places during the trek phone signal is available.

In Nepal the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Nepal, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa).

Hotel checkout time is at 12 pm. Regarding the trekking, the last day activities end after you have breakfast.

The amount of physical preparation necessary depends on the trek someone wants to do. The longer and higher the trek, generally the better shape that person should be in. For example: for 15-day, high altitude treks, like Everest Base Camp Trek or sections of the Annapurna Circuit, trekkers should be getting about 4-5 days a week of cardio exercise for at least a month beforehand. For lower-altitude and shorter treks near the Kathmandu valley being in good shape to walk for several hours should be enough.

Long Pants / Shorts Thermal tops/leggings Jerseys Jacket – water, wind proof – warm ( down or fibre fill ) Tramping Boots T-shirts, underwear. Trackpants – warm comfortable clothing for night Gloves – warm, wool Light shoes for night –sneakers or slippers/ug boots, etc Towel and personal toiletries Sleeping bag, warm to -20 degrees(down or fibrefill – or rent one in Kathmandu) Duffel bag (canvas or nylon, without a frame - for porters to carry); can get the one from Trekking Team office Daypack (small, waterproof, for you to carry) Water bottle 1 litre (can purchase in Kathmandu) Headlamp or flashlight

Nepal visa is easily available upon arrival in the entry places. Make the process easier by downloading & completing the application form, having the correct USD cash and two passport photographs. It is a multiple entry visa for 15 days and it costs US$ 30 or equivalent in Nepali currency. You can also get a 30 days visa that costs US$ 50 or equivalent in Nepali currency, or a 90 days visa that costs US$ 125 or equivalent in Nepali currency

You will be picked up on arrival at the Kathmandu airport.

Yes, you will have enough spare time

You can add extra activities, ask your guide for this info according to the places visited.

Sure! Just ask your sales agent about the info on the individual supplement.

The schedule is open, since you'll be picked upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport.

The check in is usually after 2 or 3 pm, this may vary from one place to another. If you get there before this schedule, we suggest leaving your luggage at reception and walking around the area until your room is ready. Check out is usually at 12 pm, but this also may vary from one place to another. We suggest asking for this information on arrival at the accommodation. It is important to follow this schedule; otherwise, additional charges may apply (to be paid on destination, not included).