Everest Base Camp - 15 days

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Rise to the challenge and follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary with this adventurous trek to Everest Base Camp. Take in Sherpa villages, monasteries, magnificent glaciers and the world's most majestic mountains.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Trek to Everest Base Camp - Discover 8000 metre peaks, rhododendron forests, mountain villages and glaciers in the Everest region
    • Namche Bazaar - Gateway for all Himalayan expeditions
    • Chukkung Valley - See the beautiful great fluted walls of the Amphu Laptsa Pass
    • Stay in the traditional Sherpa village of Phortse and meet local people
    • Spectacular views of Everest from Kala Patter
    • Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Valley - Enjoy two free days to spend at leisure exploring, shopping or simply relaxing after your trek

What's this trip about?

    Rise to the challenge and follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary with this adventurous trek to Everest Base Camp. Take in Sherpa villages, monasteries, magnificent glaciers and the world's most majestic mountains.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 15

Trip includes

    • 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
    • 3 nights - 4 star hotels with private ensuite, 11 nights simple tea houses (shared bathroom facilities)
    • Airport arrival and departure transfers any day, any time
    • Return flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
    • Escorted by licensed English-speaking local guides
    • Trek to Everest base camp with licensed trekking guide and porters
    • Everest National park fees
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private air conditioned vehicles
    • Personal insurance for trekking guide & porters during the trip
    • Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Kathmandu

Welcome to Nepal and the start of your Everest adventure! Arrive into Kathmandu Airport and included transfer to your hotel. This evening have a welcome drink and attend a briefing about your trek.

Day : 2 Kathmandu

Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding. This morning we take a scenic flight to Lukla, gateway to the Everest region flying over the Langtang and Jugal ranges that surround the Kathmandu basin and the Rolwaling Himal. After lunch at the riverside village of Ghat, we begin our e...

Day : 3 Namche Bazaar

Phakding – Namche. Crossing the river on a large suspension bridge we head over to Jorsale and continue trekking along the river today. The trail climbs out of the valley to Monjo where we enter the Everest National Park. Continuing, we make a steep ascent to reach Namche Bazaar, our resting place for the night. Namche Bazaar is the gateway to the Himalayas and a famous trading place.

Day : 4 Khumjung

Namche Bazaar – Khumjung. Today we set off on a steep climb to the Shyangboche airstrip which services the famous Hotel Everest View, before following the trail down to the Khumjung Village at the foot of the Sacred Mountain Khumbila. The panoramic mountain views en route today are superb!

Day : 5 Phortse

Khumjung – Phortse. A steep walk takes us to the Mong La pass today with spectacular views of Ama Dablam and Khumbila mountains. Our camp for the night is in the very traditional Sherpa village of Phortse, where we may spot mountain goats or danphe, the national bird of Nepal.

Day : 6 Dingboche

Phortse - Dingboche. Enjoy wonderful views of Tengboche and Ama Dablam mountain during this morning’s ridge climb up the Imja Khola Valley to the village of Upper Pangboche with its ancient monastery. After lunch, we continue up the glacial valley to Dingboche, passing some of Khumbu’s beautifully carved prayer stones.

Day : 7 The Chukkung Valley

Dingboche - Chukkung Valley - Dingboche. Today we’ll experience one of the highlights of the trek with an excursion to the incredible Chukkung Valley, flanked by Lhotse Mountain to the north, Ama Dablam to the south and the great fluted ice walls of the Amphu Laptsa Pass. We trek back to Dingboche where there is the option to spend a second night or trek on to Duglha if we’re not too tired.

Day : 8 Lobuche

Dingboche - Lobuche. Continuing our journey, the trail gradually climbs to the tiny settlement of Duglha, nestled below the terminal morraine of the humbu Glacier. From here there’s the option to take a side trip to a breathtaking viewpoint overlooking Tshola Tsho gla...

Day : 9-10 Everest Base Camp

Lobuche – Gorakshep – Everest Base Camp - Gorakshep - Pheriche. Continuing along the main trail to Everest, we hike to Gorakshep. This is a short distance but somewhat challenging at the present altitude. From here we can follow in the footsteps of the late, great Sir...

Day : 11 Everest Base Camp

Pheriche – Namche Bazaar. Our route today starts back through the long walled paths of the Pheriche Village and a gradual ascent along the flanks of the hills below the village before a drop to the Duh Koshi. A little further the route joins the main trail coming from...

Day : 12 The Final Descent!

Namche Bazaar – Lukla. This morning, we retrace our steps down hill through the beautiful forest landscapes, continuing back to Jorsale where we leave the national park before stopping for a rest in Monjo. We further re-trace our steps along the Dudh Kosi, crossing to...

Day : 13-14 Kathmandu

Lukla – Kathmandu. We fly back to Kathmandu to spend our final days at leisure. Sightsee, shop or simply relax after our exhausting but momentous adventure – the choice is yours!

Day : 15 Kathmandu

Hotel check-out and included transfer to airport for your onward travel.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,695
Price per day$180
Last Updated: 6/24/2020

Departure dates noted with a 'G' are guaranteed to operate. All other departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Per Person' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged provided there is another single traveller booked on the tour date of your choosing. If a roommate cannot be found the single room supplement will apply.

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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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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings

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Bill Chang

Jul 2017

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The trek was physically challenging but it was definitely worth the effort

The scenery was amazing. The guide was knowledgeable and v...

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Joy Leonte

Nov 2016

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Hi Charlie, I am back in the office now and the whole ordeal have been a positive experience

From the moment of pickup from the airport, to the coordination to the hospital, your staff have made my experience seamless. Your local office in Nepal definitely h...

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Robert, Mary, Cass and Paul Stewart

Oct 2016

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Hi Ryan, Wow! What a wonderful time we had and the care taken by your guides of us was very warm and assuring, certainly not sterile

From day 1 we felt part of the family. The lodges and camping en route were all that we expected. The extra information you gave was spot on. Thank you for a brillia...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visa
    • Tipping - refer the 'Tipping' paragraph in the trip notes for a recommended guideline.
    • Entrance Fees: USD$30-40pp, paid in local currency

Accommodation

4 star & simple tea houses
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Children aged 12 and over can travel on our Himalayas tours but we don't recommend the treks for children under 15. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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