Everest Base Camp

Price: 2 990 USD
Duration: 16 days · 15 nights
Available dates: 25/02 to 08/03
Group size: Small group of 12
Difficulty: 4/4

Itinerary

The journey, day by day

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu. Immigration formalities (visa on arrival and customs). Welcome, transfer and check-in at the hotel. Free afternoon to buy trekking equipment. Free evening to discover Kathmandu at your own pace. Transfer: private vehicle. Meals: dinner.
Altitude: 1,300 m
Day 2
Road to Ramechhap
Transfer by private vehicle to Ramechhap. Free evening to prepare for the trek. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
3 to 4 hours by private vehicle · 1,218 m
Day 3
Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Early-morning flight to Lukla, the trek's starting point. Walking through Sherpa villages and along the Dudh Koshi river to Phakding. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
20 min flight + 3 hrs trekking · 2,625 m
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Day 4
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
A steady walk up the valley across spectacular suspension bridges before reaching Namche Bazaar, the heart of Sherpa country. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
5 – 6 hrs trekking · 3,440 m
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Day 5
Acclimatisation in Namche Bazaar
An acclimatisation day with a hike to Kumjung to explore the local culture and take in the views of Everest. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Hike to Kumjung (3 hrs) · 3,440 m
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Day 6
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche
Hike to Thyangboche with a visit to its famous Buddhist monastery. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
6 hrs trekking · 3,860 m
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Day 7
Trek from Thyangboche to Dingboche
A steady climb to Dingboche, with incredible views of Ama Dablam and Everest. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
5 – 6 hrs trekking · 4,360 m
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Day 8
Acclimatisation in Dingboche
An acclimatisation day with an optional hike to Chhukung. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Hike to Chhukung (3 hrs) · 4,360 m
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Day 9
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Trekking over the Thokla pass and its memorials to the climbers of Everest. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
6 – 7 hrs trekking · 4,925 m
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Day 10
Trek to Everest Base Camp & back to Gorakshep
The high point of the trek: reaching Everest Base Camp before descending to Gorakshep. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
8 hrs trekking · 5,360 m (EBC) / 5,160 m (Gorakshep)
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Day 11
Climb to Kala Patthar & trek to Pheriche
An early start to watch the sun rise over Everest from Kala Patthar, then the descent to Pheriche. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
8 – 9 hrs trekking · 5,526 m (Kala Patthar) / 4,370 m (Pheriche)
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Day 12
Trek from Pheriche to Namche
A gradual return to Namche Bazaar. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
5 – 6 hrs trekking · 3,500 m
Day 13
Trek from Namche to Lukla
The last day of walking before the return flight. Accommodation: simple lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
7 – 8 hrs trekking · 2,860 m
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Day 14
Lukla – Ramechhap flight & road to Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4* hotel. Meals: breakfast.
20 min flight + 3 hrs by road
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Day 15
Discovering Kathmandu
Visits: Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath. Accommodation: hotel. Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Altitude: 1,300 m
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Day 16
Departure from Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport for your return flight. End of the trip after an unforgettable adventure! Meals: breakfast.
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