9 days tour

9 Days Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return

$ 3,100 .00 USD

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9 Days Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return

This tour includes:

Guide

English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, Transport and insurance. Assistant guide group size above 6+ person.

Meals

Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) during trek. Fresh fruits every night after dinner.

Accommodation

Trekking lodge(Tea house)accommodations during the trek.

Transport

On foot

Flights

Flight Kathmandu โ€“ Lukla including airport transfer. Helicopter from Gorekshep -Lukla -Kathmandu. International flights are not included

Others

Sagarmatha National Park Permit and Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees. A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment including his meals,accommodation and insurance (one porter for two people). Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel insurance company). Use of sleeping bag, down Jacket, duffel and walking pole (if you donโ€™t have your own, to be return after trip completed). Nepal Eco Adventure T-shirt and Cap. Government taxes, service charge and official expenses. Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker.

Not included:

Insurance

Travel and medical insurance are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Airport pick up and drop with private vehicle. Your hotel room in Kathmandu. Meals whilst in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner. Nepal entry visa fee. Your personal expenses. Alcoholic and non alcoholic cold and hot drinks. All desserts and sweet things like,chocolate, cake, pie and pudding. ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the Tea Houses). Hot shower and battery charging during the trekking. Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected). Excess baggage more than 15kg for Lukla flight. ** Please note: Single trekker private trek cost $1850 USD extra.

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Itinerary of your trip 9 Days Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return

  • Day 1 Day 1: Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding

      Altitude: 2610 m, Phakding

      Distance:6.2 km

      Flight Distance: 138 km


      From Kathmandu, you will board a 45-minute flight to Lukla early in the morning. You can enjoy the views of magnificent mountain ranges during the flight.

      Once here, you will have a hearty breakfast and a short briefing on the trek to come.

      After this, your journey on foot begins. You will walk towards Phakding. Phakding is a beautiful village with around 30-40 houses.

      This 3-hour walk takes you along well-paved footpaths through Dudh Koshi valley.

      You will spend the night here.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3445M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3445M)

      Altitude: 3445 m, Namche Bazaar

      Distance: 7.4 km

      Time Taken: 4-6 hours


      You will continue your trek through the Valley of Dudh Kosi River. Once you reach Monjo, you will enter the Sagarmatha National Park. Here, you will need to verify your trekking permits.

      You cross the Dudh Kosi River five times today, through exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags.

      After a tough walk of around 2-3 hours of walking, you will reach Namche. From here, you get your first view of Everest and Lhotse.

      From here, you continue walking for around 2-3 more hours to reach the main trading center of Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar.

      Namche Bazaar is the unofficial capital of the Solukhumbu (Everest) region. Built on a steep mountain bowl, it has excellent views of high Himalaya on either side.

      Night at Namche Bazaar.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Acclimatization In Namche Bazaar (3445M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Acclimatization In Namche Bazaar (3445M)

      Today is an acclimatization day. Yet, it is not rest or idle day. For your body to acclimatize better, you should take a short hike to higher altitudes.

      There are beautiful, short, day hikes to choose from.


      Trek to Khumjung:

      Distance: 7.6 km

      Time Taken: 4 hours


      You can take a hike to the villages of Khunde and Khumjung. On the way, you can visit the local school and hospital. Else, you can visit the monastery and see the so-called skull of a Yeti.

      Else, visit the bakery here that sells freshly baked food items.


      Trek to the airstrip at Syanboche (3720m):

      Distance: 500m


      You begin with a trek to Everest View Hotel. This hotel provides impressive views of the surrounding mountains. It also serves great coffee and tea.

      From here, you trek upwards to the Syangboche airstrip. It is the worldโ€™s highest airport at 3780m. Here, you can take a detour to Khumjung village on the way back.

      Overnight at Namche Bazaar

  • Day 4 Day 4: Namche Bazaar To Tengboche (3860M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Namche Bazaar To Tengboche (3860M)

      Altitude: 3860 m, Tengboche

      Distance Covered:9.2 km

      Time Taken: 4-5 hours


      The trails for today has many little up, downs and weaves in out of valleys.

      From Kenjoma, the trails provide excellent views of Everest and Ama Dablam.

      You pass through small settlements like Sansa, Phunkithanga. You also pass through pine forests and Mani stones.

      From here, you reach the saddle on which the monastery of Tengboche sits at 3870m.

      Thyangboche village is a charming spot built around the main Tibetan monastery in the region, Thyangboche. You can enter and pay a visit to the monastery. During the mornings and evenings, you can listen to the monks chanting their mantras.

      One of the most unforgettable sceneries of this trek is from this place. You can see a panorama of some of the biggest mountain peaks. Kwangde (6187m), Tawachee (6542m), Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (8501m), Amadablam, Kantega, and Thamserku, to name a few.

      Night at Tengboche.



  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Dingboche (4360M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek To Dingboche (4360M)

      Altitude: 4360 m, Dingboche

      Distance Covered: 10.8km

      Time Taken: 3.5 hours -4 hours


      Your trek for today begins with a descent through a beautiful forest, along with the Imja Khola valley.

      From here, you gradually make your way to the village of Pangboche. This village is home to the oldest monastery in the region.

      The route continues through summer pastures on to Dingboche. Dingboche is a picturesque village with incredible views of Island Peak (6160m) and Ama Dablam.

      You will spend the night here.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Acclimatization In Dingboche (4360M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Acclimatization In Dingboche (4360M)

      This is another day for acclimatization. To acclimatize better, short hikes nearby are great.


      Some popular ones are:

      Trek to Chhukung (4750m) :

      Distance: 8 km

      Time Taken: 3-4 hours


      This is a nice and easy day hike. Chukung offers beautiful views of  Mt. Makalu (8463 meters), Island Peak, Peak 38 and several other Himalayan peaks.


      Trek to Nangkartshang Peak(5083m):

      Distance: approximately 6 km

      Time Taken: 5 hours


      A trek here offers magnificent views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Thamserku, and Mt. Kangtega.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Lobuche (4930M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek To Lobuche (4930M)

      Altitude: 4930m, Lobuche

      Distance: 8.4 km

      Duration: 4.5 hours to 6 hours


      You start with a climb to the chorten trail and onwards to Pheriche (4240m). Here, you will pass through the Trekkers Aid Post. Trekkers can get consultation and treatment here before continuing on the trek.

      After leaving Pheriche, you trek to Thulga (4600m). Here, the Gokyo trail joins with the Everest Base Camp trail.

      The valley becomes barren of vegetation and can be quite rocky in some places. Make sure to watch your step while enjoying fabulous views of snow-capped mountain peaks.

      After leaving the valley, you descend to the yak pastures at Lobuche.

      Overnight at a lodge in Lobuche. You get spectacular views of Mt. Tawache and Mt. Nuptse from the village.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Gorakshep (5160M) And Hiking To Everest Base Camp (5545M.), Back To Gorakshep.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek To Gorakshep (5160M) And Hiking To Everest Base Camp (5545M.), Back To Gorakshep.

      Altitude: 5160m, Gorak Shep. 5400m, Everest Base Camp

      Distance: 15 km

      Time Taken: 7-9 hours


      You will begin with a trek to Gorakshep (5160m). This is the worldโ€™s highest human settlement and the last one before Everest Base Camp. Hence, you return to spend the night here.

      The first half of the trek is nice and easy. The 2nd has a beautiful view of majestic walls formed by Everest, Nuptse, and many other mountains.

      After your lunch here, you will walk on a side ridge of the Khumbu glacier. From here, you cross the Glacier and reach the Everest Base Camp area.

      Everest Base Camp (5400m) is one of the main highlights of this trek. You get fabulous views of   Mt. Khutse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Changtse and the Khumbu Glacier and Ice Fall from here.

      After a good rest here, you start your trek back to Gorak Shep.

      Night at a tea house at Gorak Shep.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Early Morning Hike To Kalapathar (5545M) Fly To Lukla With Helicopter Then To Kathmandu.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Early Morning Hike To Kalapathar (5545M) Fly To Lukla With Helicopter Then To Kathmandu.

      Altitude: 5545m, Kala Patthar

      Distance: 3.5km

      Time Taken: 2-4 hours

      Helicopter ride Distance: approx.  km            

      Flight Duration:20 minutes Gorekshep Lukla and Lukla Kathmandu 30 minutes.


      The day begins early with a walk to Kalapathar from Gorakshep. You do this trek before the break of dawn. The chances of getting clear views are at their best in the morning.

      Kalapathar is the highest altitude of your entire trek. This thump in the landscape is the perfect vantage point. You get views of innumerable mountain peaks. Most of the world famous photographs of Everest are from here.

      You get a 360-degree panoramic view of some of the highest peaks in the world from here. Some of the world-famous ones include Mt. Pumori (7169 meters), Mt. Everest (8848 meters) and Lhotse (8516 meters), Mt. Changtse, Mt. Nuptse (7861 meters).

      After you get your fill of the place, you return to Gorak Shep for breakfast.

      After this, you take your helicopter ride back down to Lukla. Then you will take the next sharing basic helicopter flight to Kathmandu.

      The ride back provides you with an aerial view of the entire region. It is a remarkable way to end your journey to Everest Base Camp.

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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: 7 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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