Everest Base Camp trek - 18 days





The Everest region is famous not only for its home to the world’s highest mountain (8,848 m) but also for its Sherpa Villages, colourful Tibetan prayer flags, Mani walls, temples and Monasteries.
The trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) at 5,364m and ascent to Kala Pattar at 5,550m to view Mount Everest over looks base camp and the Khumbu icefall which is an awe-inspiring, emotional journey for many. The view is just MAGIC!!!!
We visit schools, Kunde hospital, Buddhist monasteries (including the famous Tengboche Monastery), the Himalayan rescue post at Pheriche, Italian research station.
Trekking Adventures has built in extra nights at Gorak Shep, which gives everyone the best opportunity to visit both Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar.
We will be starting our trip in Kathmandu (the capital of Nepal), taking in a day sightseeing to some of the historical sites in this bustling & colourful city, finishing the day with a traditional dinner and local dancing. We then fly to Lukla and start trekking up to Everest Base Camp.
This journey to Everest Base Camp gives you a real sense of achievement and the experience changes those who trek here for ever. AMAZING!!!!
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu – sightseeing
Day 2: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 3: Trek Phakding to Namache Bazzar
Day 4: Namache Bazzar (acclimatistaion /rest day)
Day 5: Trek Namache Bazzar to Khunde & Khumjung
Day 6: Trek Khumjung to Tengboche & Deboche
Day 7: Trek Deboche to Dingboche
Day 8: Dingboche (acclimatistaion /rest day / side trek)
Day 9: Trek Dingboche to Lobuche
Day 10: Trek Lobuche to Gorak Shep
Day 11: Trek Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorak Shep
Day 12 Trek Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar – Gorak Shep – Pheriche
Day 13: TrekPheriche to Phortse
Day 14: Trek Phortse to Namche Bazzar
Day 15: Trek Namche Bazzar to Phakding
Day 16: Trek Phakding to Lukla
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 18: Kathmandu
Group size: max 12
Trip Dates
Start: Kathmandu End: Kathmandu
Other dates available on request
Trip Pricing
Deposit: USD$500 (payable at the time of booking)
A further full payment is due 60 days before departure Priced from USD 1,890.00 to USD2,290.00 (depending on numbers in the group)
Single supplement: USD$120.00
Price Includes:
- Experienced English speaking local guide
- Ascend to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar (with two nights in Gorak Shep)
- Acclimatisation days in Namache, Khumjung, Dingboche
- Return flights from Kathmandu to Lukla, including transfers and departures taxes (value of USD$350.00)
- Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu including entrance fees (value of USD$40.00)
- Cultural dinner with local entertainment (value of USD$30.00)
- Porter to carry your large pack -Trekking Adventures policy of one porter = one pack policy (which means less weight for porters)
- Trekking Adventures T-Shirt (value of USD$75.00)
- Two x Hotel and fifteen nights x teahouse (lodge type with comfortable foam mattress and pillow) accommodation on twin shared basis
- Special Everest Base trekking permits & Tims Certificate