Mount Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek
Why this trip is different than all the rest?

• You will actually get to spend the night at base camp! Not just hike there and leave. We have almost 2 days at camp scheduled.
• We take a Helicopter ride down from base camp. You don’t have to spend the next 3-4 days retracing your steps.
• We have someone else carry all of your gear on the mountain. You just carry your day pack with an extra layer, water and snacks.
• We have 2 rest days scheduled for the trek to help with acclimatization.
• We use experienced local guides from Nepal.

Your trek takes you to the foothills of the mightiest of mountains in the world. You will traverse through rhododendrons, pine forests, rivers, Sherpa villages, and Buddhist Monasteries. The Himalayas are best seen on this trek as we trace the main route through the Khumbu region from the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. Trekkers get a close view of the world's greatest mountains, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Tawache, and others.
The route also lies in the highest wildlife reserve in the world, the Sagarmatha National Park. It covers an area of 1,148 sq. km. of the Himalayan ecological zone. The park’s altitudes range from about 9,000 feet at Monju to the top of the world. UNESCO listed the park as a World Heritage Site in 1979 for its unique natural, cultural, and landscape characteristics.
The name Khumbu comes from its guardian deity Khumbila Tetsan Gelbu. The literal translation is "Khumbu country god." The teachings of Sherpa Buddhism talk of a spiritual understanding between all beings. This is probably why the level of hospitality and acceptance of Westerners comes naturally to the Sherpa.
Ready to start your journey to see the roof of the world?
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu AM, transfer to hotel, Pre-briefing about trek & gear check
Day 02: Sightseeing tour with guide, shopping – get ready for the trek
Day 03: Flight to Lukla. (35minutes) start trek to Monjo 5hrs.
Day 04: Trek to -Namche Bazar 11,500’ 6-7hrs slow walk (Elevation gain 1800’)
Day 05: Namche Bazar - Rest Day & hike 5hrs
Day 06: Namche Bazar to Debuche via Tangboche 12,725’ 6hrs (Elevation gain 1200’)
Day 07: Debuche to Dingboche 14,275’ 6-7hrs (Elevation gain 1550’)
Day 08: Dingboche -rest day for acclimatization – few hours hike
Day 09: Dingboche to Lobuche 16,175’ - 7hrs (Elevation gain 1900’)
Day 10: Lobuche-Kalapather to- Ghorekshep 16,765’ (Elevation Gain 2000’ Elevation Drop 1400’)
Day 11: Ghorekshep-Everest Base Camp 17,585’ – Overnight in tented camp
Day 12: Explore Everest BC- fly to Kathmandu by Helicopter via Lukla
Day 13: Free day in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 14: Free day in Kathmandu / shopping souvenirs, Departure flight home
Trek Grade: C-D
C Fairly vigorous hill walking
D Strenuous trekking involving altitudes up to 18000ft, not always on established trails
Cost is: $5495 per person based on double occupancy
INCLUDED IN COST:

• Airfare (Round trip) from Kathmandu to Lukla by plane and EBC-KTM by Helicopter
• 4 Scheduled hotel nights in Kathmandu
• Selected sightseeing in Kathmandu – visit multiple World Heritage Sites
• Professionally Guided trek with English speaking guide from Lukla to Everest Base Camp
• Porters, and yaks to carry your gear on the trek
• All accommodation & meals while on the trek
• Domestic ground transportation (airport pick up/drop/city tour)
• 33 total cover pounds of personal items/gear to fly to and from Lukla by plane/helicopter
  NOT INCLUDED IN COST:
• International airfare to/from Kathmandu
• Travel Insurance, Cancellation Insurance, Medical or Rescue Insurance
• Meals while in Kathmandu
• Any entry visas for the trip required
• Personal expenses – Wi-Fi, Charging stations, etc.
• Tips for local staff and Get Outside Staff