Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

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Everest Base Camp Trek has been rated as one of the best adventures in the world by trekkers and travelers. If you’re planning trekking to Nepal, it is without a doubt one of the greatest adventures anyone could have in their lifetime. Trekking to the base camp of the world’s highest Mount Everest (8848m) is not just a simple trip, it is a dream of many, a ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Scenic flight to and from Lukla.
    • Get acquainted with Sherpa culture of the Everest region.
    • Visit Tengboche Monastery.
    • Remarkable views of the Khumbu Icefall.
    • Hike up to Kala Patthar (5,555m) & Nangkartshang Peak(5,083m).
    • Trek to Everest Base Camp and Khumbu Glacier.
    • Get close to the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest(8,848m).

What's this trip about?

    Everest Base Camp Trek has been rated as one of the best adventures in the world by trekkers and travelers. If you’re planning trekking to Nepal, it is without a doubt one of the greatest adventures anyone could have in their lifetime. Trekking to the base camp of the world’s highest Mount Everest (8848m) is not just a simple trip, it is a dream of many, a dream that every travel enthusiast wants to fulfill. Everest Base Camp Trek is famous for many aspects. It has everything an adventure could offer. The route and trails in this trip will make you walk up the hills and down past the winding trails, through green farmlands, Sherpa bazaars and villages, Buddhist monasteries and white rivers.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
    • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (2 nights).
    • Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (11 nights).
    • All standard meals during the trek (13 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches and 11 Dinners).
    • Local Ace the Himalaya licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
    • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. We assign one porter for every two guests.
    • Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
    • Everest National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
    • Airfare from Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airports.
    • Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sun hat (yours to keep).
    • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
    • Official expenses.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle....

Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) - 3 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

An early morning start takes us to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804 m). On arrival at the airport, the guide will brief you and int...

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) - 5.5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering the Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with ...

Day 4: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We will spend a day in Namche Bazaar in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning air. We will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. We wil...

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m) - 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi with magnificent views of the mountains. We’ll have trekked to an altitude of 3,860m upon reaching Tengboche. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wal...

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m) - 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

From Tengboche, the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional...

Day 7: Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m) - 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This day is planned as acclimatization day. We don’t make progress towards Everest Base Camp. Instead we will take a hike to Nangkartshang peak just above Dingboche. The peak is an excellent view point. Especially of the gorge...

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) - 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. We continue to climb as we are heading to the village of Lobuche which ...

Day 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) and then Back to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) - 8 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This is a big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 m, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. During spring, there will likely be expedition team...

Day 10: Hike Up to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) Early in the Morning and Trek Down to Pheriche (4,200 m) - 7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. Most of the morning is spent climbing Mt. Kala Patthar, a small peak at 5,555 m. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain...

Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) - 7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us away from the Everest Base Camp through Pangboche and Tengboche before continuing to the town of Namche Bazaar. We arrive back to Namche in the afternoon.

Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) - 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This is our last day of trekking in the Everest region as we return to Lukla where the trek began. We enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is ...

Day 13: Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoying the last glimpse of the mountains and the last morning in the Everest region we have recently visited, the 35 minutes scenic flight takes us back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met and transferred back to our starting ho...

Day 14: Transfer to the International Airport for your final departure

Meals: Breakfast

The Everest Base Camp trek concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,300
Price per day$93
Last Updated: 9/17/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Luke

Jul 2019

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Everest Base Camp Trek

One of the greatest experiences of my life! The Everest Base Camp Trek was truly amazing, the mountains of the Khumbu Valley are well worth making your way to Nepal ...

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Coops

Jun 2019

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Trip of a life time which could not have been better

Massive thanks to the whole Ace the Himalaya team who were just awesome. From start to finish they were gold. Madan our guide was with out a doubt the best guide i h...

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Noah

Jun 2019

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Exceptional Experience of Nepal

Completed the 15 day Experience Nepal tour. Rahm was an amazing guide who took me around the country. He had so much knowledge of the trekking routes, the local cult...

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Jon

Jun 2019

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Everest Base Camp-Gokyo Ri via Cho La Pass 19 Day Trip

My experience with Ace The Himalaya was a superb one! During the pre-trip briefing in Kathmandu, the company laid out all the possible scenarios and action plans for...

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Dylan

Jun 2019

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15 Day Everest Base Camp Trek

An adventure we will never forget! We had a great experience with Ace the Himalaya on our trek to EBC. Our Guide, Kris and our Assistant Guide Robbi and all of the p...

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Luke

Jul 2019

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Everest Base Camp Trek

One of the greatest experiences of my life! The Everest Base Camp Trek was truly amazing, the mountains of the Khumbu Valley are well worth making your way to Nepal ...

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Coops

Jun 2019

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Trip of a life time which could not have been better

Massive thanks to the whole Ace the Himalaya team who were just awesome. From start to finish they were gold. Madan our guide was with out a doubt the best guide i h...

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Noah

Jun 2019

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Completed the 15 day Experience Nepal tour. Rahm was an amazing guide who took me around the country. He had so much knowledge of the trekking routes, the local cult...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
    • Travel Insurance(compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (See the travel insurance page.)
    • International airfare and airport departure tax (See the international flights page.)
    • Nepal entry visa - You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
    • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
    • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
    • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
    • Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section.

Accommodation

Standard twin-share/double accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu and Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation notice is required, minimum of 20 days prior to trip departure. If the reason is valid the Trip shall then be termed as cancelled and the cancellation charge of 30% of the trip amount would be deducted from the advance paid.

If you do not cancel your trip prior to 20 days due to whatsoever reasons, you must be aware that the trip you’ve already bought is completely non-refundable as per our terms and conditions. If you cancel the trip and need to submit a claim to your insurance company, we can help with the supporting documentation such as a receipt for monies paid. If your trip is cut short due to weather/illness/personal reasons, there is no refund for accommodations unused.

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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