Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar Trek - 16 Days
Everest Base Camp Trekking Highlights:
- One of the most famous - and greatest - treks in the world.
- Follow in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's footsteps up to the legendary Everest base camp.
- Breathtaking vistas and spectacular views of Mt. Everest (highest mountain in the world), Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Pumori and many other Himalayan peaks.
- Immerse yourself in the Sherpa culture and sleep in local tea houses.
- Impressive suspension bridges swinging high over rivers.
- Explore the authentic Sherpa villages of the Khumbu region.
- Climb Kala Pattar (5644m) and witness the stunning panoramic view of the Himalayan giants and Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
- Scenic flight to Lukla.
Note: Our expert local guides are professional license holder Trekking Guides and have years of trekking experience. They are highly trained, uphold the highest safety standards and have an excellent knowledge of the Himalayan mountains. You can rest assured that you will be in safe hands.
Day 01. WELCOME TO NEPAL
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your hotel.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are free to relax or explore the city.
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel.
Day 02. KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING AND TREK BRIEFING
After breakfast, we will take you on a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with our private city guide - by private car or van. We will visit:
After the sightseeing tour, we will conduct a pre-departure briefing.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel.
Day 03. SCENIC FLIGHT TO LUKLA (2860m)* / TREK TO PHAKDING (2610m) | ≈ 3 hours
Day 04. TREK FROM PHAKDING TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3440m) | ≈ 5-6 hours trek
After breakfast, we will continue our trek while enjoying an excellent panorama of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kantega and Kusum Khangaru. After a steep climb, we will go down to the river and arrive at Phunki Tenga. Then, we will climb through the rhododendron forest to Tengboche. We will visit the famous monastery (the largest gompa in the Khumbu region).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel.
*The mountain weather in Nepal is always unpredictable and the flights from/to Lukla may be delayed or canceled due to the bad weather. We advise allowing 2 extra days should our flights from/to Lukla be cancelled or delayed due to bad weather.
After a fun-filled trekking holiday, our journey ends. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your trip. We will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. If you have time and would like to extend your stay in Nepal, we would be happy to offer our recommendations.
Meals: Breakfast.
- Rucksack or duffle bag.
- Daypack.
- Outdoor clothing: Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable. Wearing several thin layers is better than a few thick layers.
- Mountaineering/ trekking boots, trainers & sport sandals. Lightweight socks & med-heavy wool socks.
- Gaiters.
- Crampons.
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder with Water Purification Tablets. We recommend LifeStraw, an advanced water filter bottle.
- Trekking Pants & Shorts.
- Trekking shirts.
- Lightweight thermal pants.
- Breathable underwear.
- Fleece jacket.
- Down jacket.
- 1 waterproof jacket.
- Gloves.
- Scarf.
- Sun hat and knit cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Trekking poles.
- Sunscreen.
- Flashlight.
- Sleeping bag.
- Wash kit & Travel towel.
- Medicine (in particular, diarrhea medication): Isotonic Powder/ Basic First Aid Kit/ Diamox/ Oximeter / Ibuprofen for general aches and pains/ Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Copies of important documents (passport, vaccination certificates, travel insurance), air tickets & extra passport photos.
- Power adapters.
- Padlocks.
- Camera with extra cards and extra batteries.
- Little trash bags to carry your waste during your trek.
*THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport pick-up & drop-off (private vehicle).
- Experienced and government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
- Porter service (2 members : 1 porter).
- All ground transportation.
- 2 Flight tickets: Kathmandu to Lukla & Lukla to Kathmandu.
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu, and tea houses during the trek.
- Meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan).
- Trekking permits.
- Kathmandu sightseeing tour on day 2 (including entrance fees).
- First aid kit/s including a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen during your trek.
- Trekking map for the group.
- Little trash bags to carry your waste during your trek.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights.
- Excess baggage fees (domestic flights).
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
- Tips for porters, guides & others.
- Personal climbing boots, clothing & equipment.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, nutri-bars, etc.
- Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs.
- Visa fees.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Accommodation:
Kathmandu: 3-Star Hotel.
During trek: Tea houses.
The rooms in the tea houses (or guest houses) on the Everest Base camp trek are simple; the quality varies and the comfort becomes more basic as you ascend in altitude. Hot water for showers are sometimes available at an additional cost. At high altitude, hot showers sometimes mean a bucket of warm water. Most of the tea houses have basic access to electricity (power outages are common at high altitudes) and WiFi is not always available (you'll have to pay a fee to have access to the WiFi and plug your devices). The rooms do not have heaters; bring a sleeping bag with you for the nights at high altitudes. Toilets (often squat toilets) are most of the time outside the rooms; tea houses do not always provide toilet paper (at least, not for free); do not forget to bring a couple of rolls with you.
Meals:
Kathmandu: Breakfasts & Farewell Dinner.
During the trek: Breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners.
Health:
Excellent level of fitness.
Very active walker-climber in good health.
Experience:
You should be able to walk for 5 to 9 hours in a day.
You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate travel insurance.
Please note: Before your arrival, we will send you a complete detailed brochure regarding Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and how to prevent it. Please read this brochure carefully.
Our local trekking guides are highly experienced in preventing, recognizing and treating altitude sickness. They will monitor your health closely during your trek. A proper acclimatization is not only essential but also a necessary life-saving measure.
