15 days/14 nights
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
Guide Price €1,183 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Everest is more than a mountain and the journey to its base camp is more than just a trek. Along a route dubbed by some as "the steps to heaven," every bend in the trail provides another photo opportunity, beautiful forests, Sherpa villages, glacial moraines, and foothills. For active adventurers not afraid to break a sweat, our full trekking support staff will bring you close to local cultures before opening a window to the top of the world.
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Conquer high passes and glaciers
- Experience Sherpa villages and panoramic views
- Meet locals during tea house stays
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Itinerary
Day 1 Kathmandu
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Kathmandu to Phakding
Catch the mountain flight to Lukla, enjoying stunning views of the Himalayas. Meet the Sherpas and begin the trek to Phakding.
Day 3 Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Hike to Namche Bazaar, gateway to Everest Base Camp and spend two nights acclimatising for the trek.
Day 4 Namche Bazaar
An acclimatisation day allows for an excursion to Thame and Khumjung, the green village.
Day 5 Namche Bazaar to Thyāngboche
Set out on a 6-7 hour trek through woods and rhododendron forests before arriving in Tengboche.
Day 6 Thyāngboche to Dingboche
Trek to Dingboche, crossing bridges and rivers with sweeping views of the Himalayan region. Spend 2 nights here to acclimatise.
Day 7 Dingboche
Today is an acclimatisation day. Opt to hike to Chhukung or Nagarzhang Peak.
Day 8 Dingboche to Lobuche
Hike through alpine meadows and summer yak pastures towards the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche, which has spectacular views of Nuptse.
Day 9 Everest Base Camp
Today includes a challenging climb past the Khumbu Glacier, arriving in Nuptse. Cross the Changri Glacier to Gorakshep, and then enjoy the highlight of reaching Everest Base Camp.
Day 10 Gorak Shep to Pheriche
Enjoy an early morning trek to Kala Pattar for stunning sunrise views of Everest and surrounding vistas. Later, descend to Pheriche
Day 11 Pheriche to Kyangjuma
Descend through Pangboche, with its great gompa, to Kyangjuma.
Day 12 Kyangjuma to Monjo
Continue our descent, staying in the small village of Monjo for the evening.
Day 13 Monjo to Lukla
The final day of our trek takes us back to Lukla, where we have a chance to relax after the rigorous adventure we just undertook.
Day 14 Lukla to Kathmandu
Catch the short flight back to Kathmandu, where the rest of the day is free for shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing in one of the many rooftop cafés.
Day 15 Kathmandu
Depart at any time.
Departs: Selected departures, Jan - Dec
Price & Inclusions
- 2 nights hotels/guesthouses & 12 nights teahouse lodges
- Journey by plane, bus & on foot
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/03/2023 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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