From KTM: 7 day Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter tour From KTM: 7 day Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Tour
ID: GYG391409-709908
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
7 days
Description
Tick Everest off your bucket list with an incredible 7 day trek in the mountains of Nepal. Take a helicopter flight over Everest base camp.
Experience the magnitude of Mount Everest on a 7 day trip to base camp. Let the local supplier take care of the planning, and concentrate on trekking the routes of the area. Take helicopter flights in the area, and walk part of the way up Everest.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport and be transferred to your hotel. Listen to an orientation in the evening, then enjoy a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel
Meal: Dinner
Activity: Orientation Program
Day 2: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Take an early morning flight to Lukla, the gateway to Khumbu region and start the trek. The trek continues uphill up-to Phakding and takes 3 or 4 hours. You will stop at Phakding and stay overnight at Sherpa Shangrila Resort.
Accommodation: Sherpa Shnagrila Resort
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Trekking (3-4hrs)
Altitude: 2600 meters
Day 3: Trek to Namche
After breakfast, start a journey through a pine forest and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi river. Ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar (5-6 hours), probably the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight at Hotel Sherpaland.
Accommodation: Hotel Sherpaland
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Trekking (5-6 hrs)
Altitude: 3535 meters
Day 4: Acclimatization at Namche
To avoid altitude sickness, acclimatize in Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the most beautiful town of the Everest region. The place is occupied by a colorful market with ATMs, government offices, shops, and restaurants. Overnight at Hotel Sherpaland.
Accommodation: Hotel Sherpaland
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Acclimatization
Altitude: 3535 meters
Day 5: Helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar
Start the day early to fully relish the magnificence of Mount Everest. Fly from Namche Bazaar over Everest Base Camp, Khubmu Glacier, and Kalapatthar with a helicopter and then head back to Lukla
Accommodation: Hotel Mera
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 2860 meters
Day 6: Fly back to Kathmandu and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
After breakfast, catch the early morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. Take a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley and visit various sites. Overnight at Hotel Aloft.
Accommodation: Hotel Aloft
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Sightseeing tour
Day 7: Departure from Kathmandu
Have your breakfast in the morning before the airport representative drops you back at Kathmandu International Airport.
Meal: Breakfast
Highlights
- Take on challenging treks in the Himalayas
- Experience breathtaking trip to Everest Base Camp by helicopter
- Admire the majestic Khumbu Glacier, the highest glacier in the world
- Get to know the Sherpa community's history and lifestyles
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.