12 days tour

12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

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12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

This tour includes:

Meals

3 meals a day ( Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek

Accommodation

Two nightsโ€™ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu. Best available twin sharing lodge for accommodation during the trek. Teahouse/guest house accommodation during the trek on a twin-sharing basis.

Transport

Airport and Hotel pick up and drop off with our private vehicle.

Others

Sagarmatha National Park permit that includes TIMS Card Inclusive of Government tax. Use of sleeping bag, down jacket and duffel bag (if you donโ€™t have your own, To be returned after trip completed).

Guide

An experienced, helpful, and friendly Government license holder trekking guide.

Flights

All domestic flights (From Kathmandu - Lukla, and Lukla to Kathmandu) including airport departure tax and transfers.

Not included:

Optional

Local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek.(1 porter = 2 trekkers) If required we will provide but the price will be extra USD 18 per day.

Insurance

Your travel insurance (compulsory).

Others

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch, and dinner. Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport โ€“ Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15-day visa. International airfare. Your personal expenses. All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic, soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cocoa, mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses) All desserts & sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding. Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses. Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected) Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight. NOTE: If you return earlier from the trek due to sickness or any problem, the money you paid for the flight, hotel, mountain room, food, etc. is nonrefundable, and you will need to bear the expenses for the hotel, food, etc. in Kathmandu yourself. Please be advised that if you need to return early from the trek due to reasons such as sickness, unfavorable weather conditions, personal issues, itinerary modifications, or any other unforeseen circumstances, the following conditions apply: - Any payments made for flights, hotel accommodations, mountain room bookings, meals, and related expenses are nonrefundable. - You will be required to cover the costs of hotel stays, meals, and other expenses in Kathmandu independently. Additionally, please note that during the months of March to May and September to November, all flights will depart from Ramechhap. It will be necessary for you to make a 4-5 hour drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap in order to catch your flight. Kindly consider these terms and arrangements carefully before commencing your trek. Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.

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Itinerary of your trip 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,300M/4,264Ft) & Transfer To Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,300M/4,264Ft) & Transfer To Hotel.

       Sherpa Expedition and Trekking staff will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. We will have a pre-trek briefing and give you a copy of the map showing the route we will take to EBC. You will also meet your trekking guide too. Please be sure to have your passport, three passport-size photos and a copy of your travel insurance policy. This is also the time to clear the balance of your trek. You will also be asked to sign a disclaimer form. 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Fly From Kathmandu To Lukla (2,804M) & Trek To Phakding (2,652M/8,700Ft) 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Fly From Kathmandu To Lukla (2,804M) & Trek To Phakding (2,652M/8,700Ft) 4-5 Hours.

      After landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla we get ready to hit the trail to Phakding Village. The first village on the trail we come to is Chaurikharka from where we head down to the Dudh Koshi (river) and the village of Ghat (2,530m). From here the next stop is Phakding Village where we can spend time acclimatizing. It is highly recommended that to better acclimatize you stay active, so we will wander around the village and visit the Rimishung Monastery. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M/11,283Ft) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M/11,283Ft) 5-6 Hours.

      We take the trail along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River and have to cross several suspension bridges, including the Hillary suspension bridge before arriving at the Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint where they check our permits. From here we climb through a thick forest that can be quite exhausting as we head higher. This is also where we get our first glimpse of Mt. Everest towering above us. A little further on we reach Namche Bazaar, an important village where trekkers gather before heading deeper into the mountains.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Exploration & Acclimatization At Namche Bazaar.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Exploration & Acclimatization At Namche Bazaar.

      This is a very important day. It is necessary to acclimatize before heading to higher altitudes. Health authorities highly recommend you stay active and keep on the move during this period. We will take a short trek to Thame or alternatively visit Khunde. We may wish to explore Namche Bazaar, the center of the Everest Khumbu region. If you arrive on either Friday evening or on Saturday you will have a chance to see the regular weekly market. Your guide may also take you higher up the mountain-side to the Tourist Visitor Centre close to the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park. It is an interesting place that has on display many pieces of equipment and relics from the early explorers. You can also learn more about the Sherpa people and the flora and fauna to be found in the region. 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Namche Bazaar To Pangboche (3930/12850Ft) 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Namche Bazaar To Pangboche (3930/12850Ft) 6-7 Hours.

      As we head toward Tengboche we are exposed to views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Khangtega, and Thamserku peaks. Further along the trail, we arrive at the army post at Phunke Tenga. The afternoon leaves us free to visit the Buddhist monastery at Tengboche. We can also trek up a steep hill to the Sagamartha National Park headquarters. There is also a Buddhist monastery here at Pangboche to visit. Tonight we will stay at a teahouse of the lodge with all meals included.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Pangboche To Thukla (4620M/15110Ft) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Pangboche To Thukla (4620M/15110Ft) 5-6 Hours.

      In the morning we head higher again up some stone steps and pass the villages of Horse, Sonora and Pheriche where we will stop for lunch. Along the trail we pass several tea houses before arriving at tonightโ€™s destination. We will stay at a teahouse or lodge with all meals included.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek From Thukla To Everest Base Camp (5364 M/17,594 Ft) & Back To Gorakshep (5,180M) 7-8 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek From Thukla To Everest Base Camp (5364 M/17,594 Ft) & Back To Gorakshep (5,180M) 7-8 Hours

      Today it is all uphill as we head to Everest Base Camp. We will come to Pyramid and then head through Lobuche Pass (5110m), and to Tsho Lake at Gorakshep. After lunch at Gorakshep we will continue on to Pumori B.C. and then on to EBC (5364). We will then descend back to Gorakshep for the night with all meals included.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Hiking Up Kalapatthar (5,555M) And Trek Back To Pheriche (5,644.5 M (18,519 Ft) 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Hiking Up Kalapatthar (5,555M) And Trek Back To Pheriche (5,644.5 M (18,519 Ft) 6-7 Hours.

      The trek up to Kalapathar (5550m) in the morning is a photographerโ€™s dream experience as the sun reflects off the snow-clad peaks of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and other peaks. We then descend towards Dingboche, via Lobuche, before arriving at  Pheriche. We will stay here the night at a teahouse or lodge with all meals included.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Pheriche To Namche Bazar (3,440M/11,283Ft) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Pheriche To Namche Bazar (3,440M/11,283Ft) 5-6 Hours.

      Descending is faster and less strenuous as we first head to Debouche and Tengboche before arriving at Phunke Tenga. Still heading down we come to the Dudh Koshi River and cross the suspension bridge. We then continue to Namche Bazaar. From Namche Bazaar we can see the stunning peaks of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawache and Lhotse. Tonight we will stay at a teahouse or lodge with all meals included.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Namche To Lukla (2,804M) 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Namche To Lukla (2,804M) 6-7 Hours.

      Our last day on the trail first takes us to the village of Monju. We take the same trail as before to Lukla via Phakding. Along the trail, we have expansive views down over the valleys inhabited by Sherpa. After arriving at Lukla we have some time to spare and can explore the village. In the evening we will have dinner with our guides to celebrate the successful completion of the EBC trek. We will stay in a hotel tonight with all meals included. 

  • Day 11 Day 11: Fly Back To Kathmandu (1,300M/4,264 Ft) 30 Minutes Flight.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Fly Back To Kathmandu (1,300M/4,264 Ft) 30 Minutes Flight.

      Today we take off on a 30 to 40-minute scenic flight back to Kathmandu, looking down over the vast Himalayan landscape. On arrival at Kathmandu, we will take you to your hotel. You will be staying at 3 star hotel.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure.

      Today we will take you to the airport at least three hours prior to your flight. You will leave with fond memories of your time in Nepal. On your flight home, you will have time to plan your next trek in Nepal to the fabulous Himalayas.

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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: 8 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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