Everest Base Camp Trek
What’s Included:
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- Airport Pick up & drop, domestic / International by private vehicles
- 3 night’s Hotel in Kathmandu (three stars)
- Kathmandu Valley sightseeing (Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa)
- Flight Fare Kathmandu –Lukla- Kathmandu (Guest and Guide)
- 3 meals per day during the trek (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner) and one cup of tea or coffee per meal
- Seasonal fresh fruit after dinner
- Accommodation in Tea-houses (twin/treble sharing room) during the trekking
- An experienced English Speaking, Government licensed Guide
- Porter 1: 2 (one porter for two Guest), the porter will Carry 20/ 25 KG
- All applicable taxes as per the government rules and regulations
- Sagarmatha National Park Fees (trekking Permits)
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fees (trekking permits)
- First Aid medical kit, Oxymeter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude
- Guide and porters’ salary, food, accommodation and insurance during the trek
- All organisational requirements
- Tour Certificate, Company T-shirt as a Souvenir
- Farewell Dinner with Typical Nepali Restaurant
Not Included
- International Flights
- Nepal visa fee (approx €50)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Extra trekking days other than itinerary
- Travel insurance and Mountain rescue service (covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation)
- Personal expenses (phone, laundry, water, bar drinks, battery recharge, extra porters, hot shower etc.)
- Entrance fees for the Kathmandu Valley sightseeing, monasteries and museum along the trekking
- Tips to Trekking staff (Tips are expected)
- Any other expenses that aren’t mentioned above
*It is a condition of booking that you have adequate travel insurance – Your policy number and insurance company will be required.
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Here’s an outline itinerary of our Everest Base Camp Trek
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel by private vehicles (1350m) overnight at hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek Preparation day in Kathmandu (1350m). Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (45 minutes) and trek to Phakding (2,655m) 3/4 hrs walk. Overnight at Tea house
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5/6hrs walk. Overnight at Tea House
Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatisation
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3865m) 5hrs walk. Overnight at Tea House
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4400m) 5/6hrs walk. Overnight at Tea House
Day 08: Rest Day at Dingboche for Acclimatisation
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4900m) 5/6hrs walk. Overnight at Tea House
Day 10: Trek to Gorak Shep (5180m) – Everest Base Camp (5363m) and back to Gorak Shep. 7/8 hrs walk, Overnight at Tea house
Day 11: Hike to Kalapathar (5550m) and trek back to Pheriche (4240m) 7/8 hrs walk, Overnight at Tea House
Day 12: Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 7/8 hrs walk, Overnight at Tea House
Day 13: Trek back to Lukla (2800m) 7/8hrs walk, Overnight at Tea House
Day 14: Flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 15: Final departure to your next destination.
About Where You’ll Stay
When you’re trekking, you’ll stay in places called tea houses. Most tea houses offer private rooms for twin/treble share, but at higher altitudes, you might find dormitories instead. Think of them as a combination of a guest house, a restaurant, and a hangout spot.
These places are very basic. You’ll usually get a simple room with two beds and not much else. They’ll give you blankets, and you’ll likely share a bathroom, which might have either squat or regular toilets. Most tea houses have running water, but hot showers are rare and might cost extra.
Inside, there’s a large gathering area where everyone eats and hangs out. This area is kept warm by a stove. Sometimes, there won’t be electric lights in the rooms unless the village has its own power source. But you’ll usually find solar lighting in the dining area. Some tea houses will provide electricity for charging your phone or camera, usually for a small fee.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Avg 10 -12
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Prices
| Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | €2875 | On Request |
| 24 Mar 2026 | €2875 | Book Now |
| 12 Apr 2026 | €2975 | Enquire Now |
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Booking Remarks
In the Himalayas weather can disrupt the best laid plans. It is important to note that delays can be caused by low cloud cover and weather days should be expected, hopefully this will not be the case. However, you should hold an emergency fund in reserve to ensure you make your trek, or return from it, it may be necessary to make a flight by chartered helicopter. Helicopters may operate in some weather that aircraft cannot. Should a helicopter be needed, it will be at the expense of the travellers, and not something covered by Travel Escapes. Please keep approximately €500 (one way) accessible in case this situation presents itself. This suggested amount is in addition to any other emergency fund. Should the delays stretch into days and neither helicopter nor flight are a viable option, a collective decision will be made by the group on how to proceed. This is especially true if the delays are prior to the trek, as the original trek may no longer be feasible. Our experienced local guide will be there to help with this process.Deposit of €500pp required at time of booking. Full payment due 16 weeks before departure.
It is a condition of booking that you have adequate travel insurance - Your policy number and insurance company will be required.
Good to Know
Typically 14 nights in Nepal. Kathmandu Hotels/guesthouses (3 nights), Trekking and staying in teahouse lodges (11 nights)Itinerary
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Travel Escapes and their local representatives welcomes you to Nepal! Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, one of our staff members will be waiting for you outside the baggage hall. Look for your name and our company name. This person will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu from the airport. After checking in, take some rest, freshen up, and get ready for a meeting at our trekking office to discuss your program.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Good morning time to have breakfast and after we’ll set off for the Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek Preparation day in Kathmandu (1350m). Overnight at hotel
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, you will get ready for a Kathmandu Valley tour with an experienced tour guide. The tour includes visits to three out of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa. Transport will be by a comfortable private vehicle before starting a walking tour.
This tour offers fascinating insights into Buddhism, Hinduism, ancient art and historical architecture, as well as the lifestyle and culture of the people of Kathmandu Valley. After the tour, you will return to our office to finalise (If necessary) your trekking clothing and gear.
Lukla, Nepal
Phakding, Nepal
Fly to Lukla (35-45 minutes) and trekking to Phakding (2,655m) 3/4hrs walk. Overnight at guest house
Our trekking guide will transport you to the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport in a private vehicle for your flight to Lukla. Once you board the flight, you’ll enjoy a scenic 35-45 minute journey to Lukla with your trekking guide. Upon landing at Lukla airstrip (Tenzing-Hillary Airport), you will meet your trekking porter, who will be waiting for you at the airport.
The trek begins from Lukla, passing through the Pasang Lhamo Memorial Gate and the town of Lukla. The trail then descends to Phakding Village, passing through Chheplung, Thado Koshi, Ghat, and forests along the way. Along the trail, you’ll have wonderful views of mountains such as Kusum Kanguru and Kongde Peak.
Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5/6hrs walk. Overnight at Guest House
From Phakding, the Everest Base Camp trek continues northward. You’ll encounter a few uphill and downhill climbs, passing through forests of pine and rhododendron, as well as crossing suspension bridges and passing through local Sherpa villages. This path will lead you to Monjo, which serves as the gateway to Sagarmatha National Park for the Everest Base Camp Trek. Your trekking guide will manage the entrance fee for Sagarmatha National Park.
Continuing from the Manjo Gate, the trail descends to cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, leading you to Jorsalle village. The trek then continues north, following the river bank and crossing another bridge over the same river until you reach the large Dovan. Here, you’ll cross a very high bridge over the river and begin a climb into a forest of pine trees on a zigzagging trail until you reach Namche Bazaar. Before reaching Namche Bazaar, you’ll catch your first view of Mt. Everest and other magnificent mountains, offering a glimpse of the stunning scenery to come.
Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatisation
Namche Bazaar is a beautiful town situated at an elevation of 3440m. You’ll stay here for two nights to acclimatize to the altitude before continuing further. During the day, you’ll go for a hike to aid in acclimatization. There are two options for the hike: Thame village and Khumjung village. Your trekking guide will decide on the best plan for the hike.
After breakfast, you will visit either Thame Sherpa village or Khumjung Sherpa village. Both hikes offer panoramic mountain views, pine forests, mani walls, Gompas (Buddhist monasteries), and insight into Sherpa village life. You can also spend your time visiting the National Park Headquarters and Museum or simply relax at your hotel.
Tengboche, Nepal
Trek to Tengboche (3865m) 5hrs walk. Overnight at Guest House
After breakfast in Namche, you will follow the trail towards Chhorkang. Walking north, you will pass a memorial chorten dedicated to Tenzing Norgay. From there, you’ll be able to enjoy a beautiful panorama of peaks including Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Everest, Nuptse, and Taboche before reaching Kyanjuma.
From Kyanjuma, the trail descends to the bridge at Phunki Thanga. After crossing the bridge, the trail ascends to Tengboche. If you’re lucky, you may spot deer and pheasant birds along the way.
Dingboche, Nepal
Trek to Dingboche (4400m) 5/6hrs walk. Overnight at Guest House
After breakfast in Tengboche, you will visit the popular monastery and then continue walking towards Everest Base Camp. The trail descends for about 30 minutes through a green forest until you reach a bridge. After crossing the river, the trail gently ascends until you reach Deboche. Along the trail, you will enjoy wonderful mountain views.
Dingboche, Nepal
Rest Day at Dingboche for Acclimatisation
Acclimatisation is crucial before heading up to Everest Base Camp. After breakfast, your trekking guide will make a plan for the day. You will either go on a full-day hike to Nangkar Tsang Hill for views of Mt. Makalu (8516m), Lhotse (8556m), Baruntse (7245m), and other popular mountains, or you will go on a full-day hike to Chukung.
Lobuche, Nepal
.Trek to Lobuche (4900m) 5/6hrs walk. Overnight at Guest House
From Dingboche, the trail slowly climbs up to a long ridge through yak kharka, eventually leading you to Dughla. Along the ridge, you can enjoy views of Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche, Ama Dablam, and Kangtega. Before reaching Dughla, you will cross a glacial stream.
From Dughla, the trail continues to climb up to the Dughla Pass, where there are numerous memorials to lost climbers and Sherpas. After passing this memorial site, the trail becomes easier as you make your way to Lobuche. If you have extra time, you can either hike up the ridge for a view of the Khumbu Glacier or rest at the hotel.
Gorak Shep, Nepal
Everest Base Camp, Nepal
Trek to Gorak Shep (5180m) – Everest Base Camp (5363m) and back to Gorak Shep. 7/8 hrs walk, Overnight at Guest house
Today is the day you will accomplish your mission and reach Everest Base Camp. After breakfast, you will hurry to leave without wasting any time, continuing to walk to Gorak Shep through the Italian Pyramid side, beside the Khumbu Glacier, and along the terminal moraine.
After lunch in Gorak Shep, you will enjoy views of Nuptse, Khumbutse, Changtse, Pumori, and Lingtren mountains. You will then continue hiking to Everest Base Camp. Spend a few minutes enjoying your achievement, take pictures at Base Camp, and then return to Gorak Shep following the same trail.
Kala Patthar, Nepal
Pheriche, Nepal
Hike to Kalapathar (5550m) and trek back to Pheriche (4240m) 7/8 hrs walk, Overnight at Guest House
After reaching Everest Base Camp, Mount Everest is not visible, so you will hike to Kala Patthar for the best sunrise view of Mt. Everest and other mountains. It takes about 2 hours to reach the top of Kala Patthar. Your trekking guide will create a plan and inform you about the hike up. From the top, you will enjoy a golden-colored, 360-degree panoramic view of the mountains.
After enjoying the view, you will hike back down to Gorak Shep, have breakfast, pack your belongings, and head back the same way until you reach Dughla. From Dughla, the trail descends to a glacial stream, which you will cross. There are two trails to descend to Dingboche and Pheriche. Our guide will take you on the lower trail to Pheriche.
Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 7/8 hrs walk, Overnight at Guest House
You will have breakfast in Pheriche and then continue on the trail to Namche through Somare, Pangboche, Tengboche, Phungi Thanga, and Kyanjuma. These are the same parts of the trail that you walked on your way up to Dingboche.
Phakding, Nepal
Lukla, Nepal
After having breakfast in Namche, you will continue downhill to the large bridge from Namche. After crossing the large bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, you will follow the trail along the bank of the river until you reach Phakding, where you spent your first night on this trek. You will stop in Phakding for lunch. After lunch, you will ascend to Lukla.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Lukla, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Guest House
After enjoying your last breakfast in Lukla at the end of your Everest Base Camp trek, you will catch a morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla airport. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, your trekking guide will manage a private vehicle to transfer you to your hotel.
You will have the rest of the day to explore the markets in Kathmandu. In the evening, we will take you for a farewell dinner at a Nepali cultural kitchen.
Kathmandu, Nepal
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