Everest Base Camp Trek 13D/12N

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Trek to the legendary Everest Base Camp, see extraordinary sights, explore picturesque towns, and challenge yourself on this unforgettable 13-day Himalayam adventure!
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Walk through remote Sherpa villages Conquer high passes, glaciers and valleys Enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets over the Himalayas Trek to the renowned Everest Base Camp

What's this trip about?

    Trek to the legendary Everest Base Camp, see extraordinary sights, explore picturesque towns, and challenge yourself on this unforgettable 13-day Himalayam adventure!

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeGroup - max of 99 people
Age range3 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPhakding
End CityKathmandu

Destinations

Attractions

  • Kathmandu

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 3

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 99

Trip includes

    • Luggage porters during trek
    • Entry, porters, medical kit
    • First aid medical kits
    • All national park permits and entrance fees
    • All permits
    • Airport transfers by private car
    • Flights, airport transfers
    • Flights Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu with 15kg luggage (total - checked & carry-on)
    • Government-licensed English speaking guide
    • Budget guesthouse accommodation

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Phakding, Nepal

Flight Kathmandu to Lukla (2860m), Trek to Phakding (2886m) approx. 3 hours Begin your exciting 12-day Himalayan adventure with a 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a small mountain town with an airport, a few tea shops, lodges, hotels and general stores Your ...

Day 2: Namche, Nepal

Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m) approx. 6.5 hours Today you begin by crossing the river on high suspension bridges to reach Monjo village (2800m) nearby the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park, which was established in order to protect and preserve this fragil...

Day 3: Namche, Nepal

Namche Bazaar acclimatization and excursions Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops as well as a magnificent outlook It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for accli...

Day 4:

Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3867m) approx. 5 hours From Namche, the trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Koshi Now you have your first glimpse of incredible views of the great Khumbu peaks including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam,...

Day 5: Diṅboche, Nepal

Tengboche to Dingboche (4260m) approx. 5 hours Gradually descend through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb steadily up to the village of Pangboche This is directly opposite to Ama Dablam [6,856m], and has exceptional views of the mountain, with the Gompa, mani...

Day 6: Diṅboche, Nepal

Dingboche acclimatization and excursions Take a rest day to acclimatize to the high altitude and enjoy a day of local excursions Choose to climb steeply to Nakartsang Gompa for the rare outstanding view of Mount Makalu (8463m) along with Lhotse, Island Peak, Baruntse...

Day 7: Lobuche, Nepal

Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m) via Dongla (4620m) approx 6.5 hours Now you begin your trek to Lobuche via Dongla which offers you panoramic views of the mountains along the way The teahouse at Dongla is a good spot to have lunch (not included), before zigzagging up thr...

Day 8:

Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180m), to Everest Base Camp (5380m) and back; approx. 3.5 hours Today we will make the ascent from Lobuche to Gorakshep carefully traversing glaciers and snow-capped rocks arriving in time for lunch (not included) If everyone is feeling well, w...

Day 9: Pheriche, Nepal

Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and back to Pheriche (4243m) approx. 6 hours Head off on an early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545m) for a beautiful view of the sunrise with panoramic views of Mt Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt Pumori, Mt Lingtre...

Day 10:

Pheriche to Tengboche (3867m) approx. 6 hours Descend from Pheriche (4243m) through agricultural terraces where local Sherpa people are tending to their crops and walk among thorny juniper bushes in dense forests as you make your way towards the village of Tengboche, ...

Day 11: Nanche Bazar, Nepal

Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m) approx. 5.5 hours Depart Tengboche passing by several villages with their quaint tea shops and cross the Dudh Koshi River at Phunki Tenga (3250m) Descend along a trail that contours the valley with incredible views of impressive Khumbu peaks including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru to reach Namche Bazaar (3440m).

Day 12: Lukla, Nepal

Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2860m) approx. 7 hours Depart the main trading village of the Everest region and your last glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance towards Lukla passing by the Sagarmatha National Park near the Monjo village (2800m) Cross the Dudh Koshi River on suspension bridges as you make your descent along a gentle sloping mountainside to Lukla where your trek began.

Day 13: Kathmandu, Nepal

Morning flight back to Kathmandu Say goodbye to the Himalayas after an incredible trek to Mt Everest Base Camp with a feeling of pride and accomplishment after reaching a stunning 5545 meters! Return to Kathmandu filled with unforgettable memories of the authentic villages, unbelievable mountain views and pristine natural landscapes you experienced on this once-in-a-lifetime trek.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,822
Price per day$140
Last Updated: 12/7/2024

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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.

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Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of Bamba, the tour operator.

Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by Travelstride in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by Travelstride will determine the cancellation fees applicable.

Cancellation for Bamba.

The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance. Cancellation fees for all Bamba products may vary without prior notice.

General cancelations by trip category (for Machu Picchu tours/treks see separate section below)

Cancellation by Client – Travel Passes:

  • Cancellation before requesting any transfer/activity - Full Refund
  • Cancellation after requesting any transfer/activity - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Day Trips (except Machu Picchu)

  • 7+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 6 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Independent, Self-Guided Trips & Tailor-Made Trips*:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 30% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

*Except Welcome Packages, Voluntour Trips, Air-Expeditions

Cancellation by Client – Welcome Packages, Private Tours & General Adventure Trips**:

  • 90+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 30 and 89 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

**Except Galapagos Trips, Brazil Carnival Tours, Machu Picchu Tours/Treks

Cancellation by Client – bamba Authentic Adventures:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 20% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Galapagos Trips & Voluntour Trips:

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Air-Expeditions:

  • 365+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 90 and 364 days prior to trip departure - Charged 70% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 89 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Brazil Carnival Tours:

  • 120+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 25% of total booking price
  • Between 61 and 119 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 60 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Specific Cancellations & Changes For Machy Picchu Tours/Treks
Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change (subject to availability of permits)

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days - Date changes cannot be made

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Other Treks to Machu Picchu (Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle, Inca Quarry, Sacred Valley, Choquequirao)

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Full Refund
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $70 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made (20% discount on booking another trek)

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $50 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Machu Picchu by Train Tours

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged 80% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged $75 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Bamba at the following web address: https://bambatravel.com/terms-conditions/5c78342ec23e0e17d1092e9f.

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