Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek

Overview

Everest, the tallest mountain on the planet has a romantic and tragic mountaineering history with the Mallory and Irvine story, the ‘Into Thin Air’ tragedy, Messener’s epic solo and supplementary oxygen free ascent and the ascent of the mighty South West Face being just a few of the legends surrounding this majestic mountain. The trek to Everest Base Camp is among the most dramatic and picturesque in the Himalaya. The scenery is varied and spectacular, the lodgings and tracks are of a very high standard, and the interaction with the local Sherpa people is truly memorable, and always accompanied by some of the most spectacular Himalayan peaks.

Duration: 14 trek days | Max Elevation: 5550m | Style of Trek: Teahouse | Trek Grade: Streneous | Accommodation lodges on B&B basis | Price 2,160 US $ per person (based on 2 people)

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 02: Sightseeing and trek preparation

Day 03: Kathmandu, fly to Lukla 2743m and then trek to Phakding 3-4 hrs

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3440m 5 hrs

Day 05: Acclimatization Day Namche Bazaar

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Deboche 3870m 6 hrs

Day 07: Deboche to Dingboche 4410m 6 hours

Day 08: Acclimatisation Day in Dingboche

Day 09: Trek Dingboche to Lobuche 4910m 6-7 hrs

Day 10: Trek Lobuche to Gorak Shep 5140m 3-4 hrs. Then onto Everest Base Camp 5364m and return to Gorak Shep

Day 11: Ascend Kala Pattar for the spectacular sun-rise on Everest and then descend to Pheriche 8 hrs

Day 12: Trek to Tengboche Monastery 5 hrs

Day 13: Trek to Mondo 5 hrs

Day 14: Trek from Mondo to Lukla 6 hrs

Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu

Services

In principle the costs stated above will cover the following options

Includes

  • All airport/hotel transfers
  • The appropriate number of nights’ accommodation in 4-star hotel in Kathmandu/Pokhara or in other locations as identified in the itinerary, nights in guest house in Nepalgunj/Jupal and tented accommodation in mountain
  • All domestic flights as identified either in the itinerary or as discussed with clients
  • Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
  • Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals and boiled water in mountain
  • All ground transportation as per the itinerary program by private vehicles
  • All necessary qualified English speaking guide and climbing leader other staff to include cook, assistant trekking leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter), other helpers (1 trekker: 2 helpers) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
  • All necessary qualified English speaking guide and climbing leader other staff to include cook, assistant trekking leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter), other helpers (1 trekker: 2 helpers) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
  • Off the Wall Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map
  • Camping equipment North Face Client tents, kitchen, dining, toilet tents, mattresses, and kitchen equipments
  • Travel and rescue arrangements (client insurance is not included)
  • Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
  • All government and local taxes

Excludes

  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary (or in other appropriate destinations due to weather caused delays)
  • Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen where appropriate
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the trek than the scheduled itinerary)
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled water, shower, heater, etc.)
  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
  • Tips for guides and porters

Accommodations

Accommodation is included in the trip cost in good best value hotels where appropriate. Tented accommodation will include a foam mattress and dining equipment, just bring your own personal gear. We aim to provide a good standard of comfort based on the conditions enforced on the trek in terms of the weather and local conditions. All hotel and camping accommodation is on twin sharing basis, however, we can provide you single supplement or if there is different sex pairing we will provide this without extra charge. Single supplement is 350 US$.

Meals

You will be provided with freshly cooked hygienic and nutritious meals on a full board basis while on trek this will consist of typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of continental cuisine. If you have a vegetarian request please indicate that when booking your trek.

Inspiration

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Ian and Sarita arrange a trek in the Helambu area of Nepal for us in 2009, we had a great time on trek and were particularly well looked after by their guide Pemba.

alun-davis

While leading an expedition on Kyajo Ri, Nepal in 2011 it was good to know that Ian and Sarita were backing us up in Kathmandu when things got difficult due to bad weather.

adele-pennington

Ian and Sarita provided full logistical support for our exploratory expedition to Jobo Rinjang in 2011, everything ran really smoothly and the clients who accompanied our team to base camp with Sarita had a brilliant time. The experience and support Ian and Sarita provide always exceeded my expectations. Their flexibility and organisational skills overcome even the most complex of problems which allowed my team and clients to get the best experience out of their expedition and trek.

steve-holmes

I have known Ian as a friend for many years and now that he lives in Nepal I have found him to be a really good source for peak information. This helps inspire me to do more interesting routes, usually solo, but knowing both Ian and Sarita are there with all their skills, connections and ability to deal with logistics is very reassuring. Ian has an excellent knowledge, and an eye for the mountains that few other agents have; he actually goes into the hills!Ian and Sarita are good friends and always provide a welcoming haven after what is often a long and arduous trip in Nepal.

andy-parkin,-chamonix

Ian and Sarita's help and knowledge was invaluable, they really smoothed the way, and Ian was fantastic company and a great guide on my first trip to Nepal and trek through the simply beautiful Helambu region. Unforgettable!

tim-hall

In 2010 I planned a trip to Nepal and through mutual friends I met Ian and Sarita. I was going over to run the Everest Ultra Marathon but found out 2 days before I left home that the race had been canceled. I decided to continue with my visit as Ian and Sarita had planned a 24 day trek in the Everest region for our group. Once in Nepal Ian and Sarita met with us in person, they explained how everything would work and what to expect and they introduced us to our guide and porter. Ian also went over all the safety stuff and what gear to take. The airline lost my luggage so Sarita took me to a local place to buy all new gear including running shoes; she brokered a deal and set me up. It was incredible how far they went to help us out and make us happy. Once we were on the Everest Trek and we did every- thing one could do in the Everest region... three passes, Kala Pattar, Everest base camp, Gokyo Ri, it was amazing. We met other organized trekking groups, but we had way more fun and did way more stuff. Ian...

sean-run-bum-blanton,-usa

I visited Nepal as a solo trekker and enlisted the expertise of Ian and Sarita to help me plan my trip.  Ian gave me lots of practical advice regarding the different treks that I wanted to do and helped me to decide on the perfect itinerary.  Ian and Sarita's assistance was invaluable - they organised everything from my airport transfer and guesthouse in Kathmandu when I first arrived to my guide and porter on the trek, my flights, insurance, permits, the lot.  Sarita's help in getting my trekking permits was particularly useful as it meant I didn't have to travel all the way across town to the permit office and queue for hours! Ian and Sarita continued to look after me throughout my trip and it was great to have someone always looking out for me.  It ended up being the trip of a lifetime and I could not have done it without them.

rachel-botterill