Mount Everest Base Camp: 14-Day All-Inclusive Trek
ID: GYG120581-176297
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
14 days
Description
On this 14-day Everest Base Camp trek, see incredible scenery and meet the local Sherpa people as you climb to the base camp of Everest.
Travel to the white Himalayas as you begin your trek to the pinnacle of the world. A famous adventure trekking destination, Mount Everest is also the home of many Sherpa people. Enjoy the serene environment in this region decorated by beautiful monasteries and Gumbas on the trail.
After arriving in Kathmandu, take a domestic flight to Lukla, a town in the Kumbu ice region below the beautiful peaks of the mountains. Lukla lies at an altitude of 2,860 meters and is the start towards the Everest Base Camp.
Keep your eyes peeled for musk deer, blue sheep, snow leopards as well as different birds like the kalij pheasant and Himalayan monal.
Everest base camp trek itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding, 35-minute flight and roughly 3-hour walk
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,450 meters), roughly 6-hour walk
Day 05: Rest day (acclimatization day) in Namche Bazaar; hike to Everest View Hotel and area
Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche (3,864 meters), roughly 5-hour walk
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,415 meters), roughly 5-hour walk
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4,930 meters), roughly 4 hour walk
Day 09: Trek to Everest base camp (5,345 meters) via Gorak Shep and back to Gorak Shep (5,184 meters), roughly 4-hour walk
Day 10: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545 meters) and trek down to Pheriche (4,371 meters), roughly 8-hour walk
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,450 meters), roughly 6-hour walk
Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,900 meters), roughly 6-hour walk
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu (trek ends), 35-minute flight
Day 14: Transport to airport by private vehicle
Highlights
- Admire fantastic aerial views of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayas
- Enjoy a private, all-inclusive 14-day tour with a professional guide
- Stay in quaint tea houses and learn about the local culture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The minimum age for this trek is 8 years
• You must confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing
• All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
• Due to uneven surfaces, this trek is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
• This trek is not recommended for pregnant women
• Maximum of 12 people per booking
• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Travel insurance that covers medical expenses, including emergency repatriation, is required to participate on this trek
• Proof of insurance must be shown to the tour leader on the first day
• For your permit, you will need to provide a clear and colored passport photocopy, a passport with a validity of at least 6 months, 2 passport-size photos, your occupation and your home address
Kathmandu Airport
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
