Destination

Everest Base Camp
Trip Duration

12 Days/ 11 Nights
Trekking Grade

Challenging
Max. Altitude

5,545m/17,594ft.
Trip Start Point

Kathmandu
Trip Ending Point

Kathmandu
Best Season

Spring & Autumn
Group Type

Individual or group
Min. Group Size

2 - Max 12
Accommodation

5* Hotel/ Luxury Lodge
Meal

Meals Included
Trip Activity

Trekking in Nepal

Highlights of Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

Explore UNESCO world Heritage sites in Kathmandu valley
Enjoy a scenic 35 minutes mountain flight to Lukla
Experience Everest luxury lodges in style and comfort
Tailored Itinerary with a slow approach and more acclimatization
Explore the naturally blessed city Namche Bazaar
Visit the Sherpa museum and discover their amazing culture and traditions
Stunning views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse many others
Reach EBC and observe the 360-degree views including Everest
Scenic Helicopter flight from Kalapathar/Gorkashep to Kathmandu with panoramic views of Himalayan peaks

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek offers an opportunity to experience more luxury while trekking to Everest Base Camp. Stay in 5 Star hotels in Kathmandu, comfortable luxury lodges during the trek, and return to Kathmandu by helicopter after the trek.

Our Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is the ultimate luxury holiday offering the best highlights of the Everest region, fully guided and supported trekking to base camp, and excellent accommodation throughout the journey.

Your stay in Kathmandu will be in a 5 star hotel and 3 nights in a luxurious lodge and a cozy high altitude tea house. After reaching the base camp, you will return to Kathmandu by helicopter, looking back at the route you just trekked and enjoying the views from the air.

Trek to Everest base camp following standard itinerary with careful approach and proper adaptation. Two fun and friendly days at Namche and Dingboche are scheduled in the itinerary for a suitable environment. You will be guided by an experienced leader with a high staff ratio and each group will be backed up with a comprehensive medical kit.

This 12-day adventure is perfect for people who want a little more luxury while ticking off their bucket list of reaching Everest Base Camp.

The luxury Everest base camp trek begins with your arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal. Your tour leader will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Your tour leader will inform you of briefing and sightseeing times for tomorrow.

The next morning, your day starts with a tour of the highlights of Kathmandu and in the afternoon, there will be a trip briefing covering all the important aspects of the trek. A trip briefing is a great way to get to know fellow travelers, meet your guides and most importantly learn more about the trip and the area you’ll be stepping into. This way it ensures that you are fully prepared, informed and ready to start the trek the next day.

Your trek starts on day 03 when you fly to Lukla, Kathmandu to Lukla flight time is around 35 minutes and your journey starts from here. We will follow the standard route to base camp with careful approach and proper adaptation. Two major adaptation days are scheduled in Namche and Dingboche. Both days you’ll climb higher and sleep less, adjusting to the increased altitude. We trek to Everest base camp and return to Gorkshep for the last night of the trek. Instead of going downhill from Gorkshep, we will return to Kathmandu by helicopter.

Depending on the size of your group an experienced leader with a high staff ratio will accompany you and guide you on the trek.

Service is paramount and we do not compromise on the services you deserve. We have prepared a planned itinerary with two favorable days and a well-paced itinerary.

What makes our Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek different?

For those looking for an extra layer of comfort and opulence amid the rugged grandeur of the Himalayas, the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return is an attractive option. Picture yourself enjoying the best services while being surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Khumbu region. This high-end experience combines the excitement of a helicopter ride with the ultimate in luxury, ensuring that every part of your adventure feels beautiful.

Super comfortable stay, high staff to client ratio, experienced trek leader, all inclusive travel, this special trek gives a new meaning to high altitude luxury. If you’re looking for a mix of adventure and indulgence, a luxury Everest base camp trek with helicopter return is the way to go – offering a unique journey that goes beyond the ordinary.

Our luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

Our luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is an all-inclusive trip. Includes accommodation and trekking in Kathmandu. All meals are included and all ground transfers, trekking permits, and airfare during the trek are included. We also include a helicopter ride back to Kathmandu at the end of the trek.

This trip is suitable for people with no previous experience of high altitude trekking. Safety is paramount when traveling with AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions and on this trip, you will have a safety backup, Oximeter, and First Aid Kit. We also offer a high staff ratio, there will be 1 assistant guide for every 3 participants.

AVAILABILITY

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Day 01 :

Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. After completing visa formalities and collecting your luggage at the airport, please exit the arrival hall. Your tour leader will be waiting for you just outside the arrival hall and will take you to hotel in Kathmandu. Please look for a placard with your name on it at the exit of the arrival hall. Then depending on the time, you will have time to walk around the hotel and familiarize yourself near hotel.

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency
Max - Elevation: 1,350m/4,455ft.

Day 02 :

In Kathmandu, sightseeing and trek preparation

Today is a full-day Kathmandu tour; in which you will explore various UNESCO sites in Kathmandu. We will start our tour with a visit to Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu temple in Nepal. We will witness the Hindu cremation ceremony at Aryaghat, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. And we will visit Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. We can see the rich Tibetan culture at Boudhanath. Similarly, we will end the day’s tour by visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old royal residence of Nepal.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency
Max - Elevation: 1,350m/4,455ft.

Day 03 :

Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu/Ramechhap

Depending on the month of your trip, your flight to Lukla will depart from Kathmandu or Ramechhap Airport. During high season, flights to Lukla usually operate from Ramechhap, which is 130 km east of Kathmandu, requiring a 4-hour drive. If your flight departs from Ramechhap, you will need to wake up at 2:00 AM to start the drive, and the flight itself takes only 15 minutes. Upon arrival in Lukla, you will begin your trek up the Dudhkoshi Valley on a well-marked trail, making your way to Phakading for the night.

Lukla Flights: The approximate dates for Ramechhap Airport operations are March 25 to May and September 20 to November. During other months, flights depart from Kathmandu Airport.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge
Duration: 3-4 Hrs
Max- Elevation: 2,600m/8,530ft.

Day 04 :

Trek to Namche Bazaar from Phakding

We will continue our journey along the banks of the Dudhkoshi River which will take us through pine forests. After crossing suspension bridges at several places, we will reach Monjo. In front of Monjo is the entrance to the Everest National Park, which is planned to care for and protect the fragile mountain environment. Descending from the park, crossing another suspension bridge, we will proceed towards the high Hillary Bridge located at the foot of the mountain. Crossing this bridge, we will climb to Namche Bazaar. If the weather is clear, we can get a view of the Thamserku mountain range. We can also see the first views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Kusum Khangru mountains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge
Duration: 6-7 Hrs
Max- Elevation: 3,440m/11,286ft.

Day 05 :

Acclimatization Day and O/N at Namche Bazaar

We will stay an extra night in Namche to ensure proper environmental acclimatization to the altitude. Namche, a thriving village nestled in a large protected hollow, offers an opportunity to adjust to the high altitude. After breakfast, you have a few options: you can trek to Everest View Hotel or explore nearby villages such as Khumjung and Khunde.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge
Duration: 3-4 Hrs
Max- Elevation: 3,440m/11,286ft.

Day 06 :

Trek to Deboche from Namche Bazaar

We will walk along the glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi River. The route offers views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Thamserku and Ama Dablam. Our journey continues through colorful forests of blooming rhododendrons to Sanasa. The area is teeming with wildlife, including musk deer and colorful pheasants. We will make a steep climb to Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. The trek offers us close-up views of many of the surrounding mountains. We will visit the monastery and walk through birch and rhododendron forests to Deboche where we will spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Premium Lodge
Duration: 6-7 Hrs
Max- Elevation: 3720 m/12,205ft.

Day 07 :

Trek to Dingboche from Deboche

We hike past some chortens, money walls and some small villages, then we go up for some hay, and while enjoying a meal we enjoy some further views of the upper Amadablam; we hike through Pangboche, the highest of the real permanent settlements in the valley, and reach the last steep climb of the day, a regular settlement on the way to Dingboche. Where we can see the fields surrounded by stone walls in Dingboche. Cereals, potatoes and barley are the main crops.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Premium Lodge
Duration: 5-6 Hrs
Max- Elevation: 4,412m/14,475ft.

Day 08 :

Rest & Acclimatization day at Dingboche

Today is a day to relax in Dingboche, but not for the lazy. We spend our second day here focusing on acclimatization, with a hike to the village of Nagarstang Chuchung or Chukung. These acclimatization days are essential as they help our bodies adjust to the increasing altitude. The goal is to “climb higher, sleep lower,” meaning we climb to a higher altitude, allow our bodies to acclimatize, and then return to Dingboche for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Premium Lodge
Duration: 3-4 Hrs
Max- Elevation: 5,083m/16,625ft.
O/N- Elevation: 4,412m/14,475ft.

Day 09 :

Trek to Lobuche from Dingboche

From Thugla, we ascended the treacherous gorges of the Khumbu Glacier, passing a series of stone monuments built to commemorate Sherpas who died on Everest expeditions. From here, the trail descends and follows the west side of the valley to Lobuche.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Lodge
Duration: 5-6 Hrs
Max- Elevation: 4,910m/16,109ft.

Day 10 :

Trek to Everest Base Camp and retrace to Gorakshep

Today is the day we reach Everest Base Camp! It is an early start as we embark on an 8-10 hour trek. The route passes through icy peaks and passes through the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. From Lobuche, it is a 3 hour trek to Gorekshep. After a short lunch and rest, we proceed on the final leg of the Everest Base Camp trek, crossing the once vast Gorekshep Lake. The final leg from Gorakshep to the base camp takes about 2-3 hours. Once we reach Everest Base Camp, we will return to Gorakshep for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Lodge
Duration: 8-9 Hrs
Max- Elevation: 5,364m/17,600ft.
O/N- Elevation: 5,140m/16,865ft.

Day 11 :

Hike up to Kala Patter and fly back to Kathmandu

Today we will hike to Kala Patthar early in the morning for amazing panoramic views of Everest and surrounding peaks.

We will start early in the morning to witness the first light of day shining on Everest and enjoy the dramatic views from Kala Patthar. Be prepared for a chilly morning with temperatures ranging from -5 to -10 degrees Celsius. From Gorekshep, it takes 2-3 hours of hiking to reach the top of Kala Patthar. To the east are familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse Tower, with Everest majestically appearing between its western shoulder peak and Nuptse. We will spend some time at the top taking as many photos as possible before returning to Gorekshep for breakfast.

After breakfast, we will return to Kathmandu by helicopter. Flights usually depart between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. First, we will fly from Gorakshep to Lukla, and then from Lukla to Kathmandu. Expect some waiting time in Lukla. The flight time from Gorakshep to Lukla will be approximately 12 minutes and from Lukla to Kathmandu is 45 minutes. The helicopter flight from Gorakshep offers incredible views of the trail you just walked and the surrounding mountains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency
Duration: 2-3 Hrs
Max- Elevation: 5,545m/18,193ft.
O/N- Elevation: 1,350m/4,412ft.

Day 12 :

International Departure

After breakfast and on our last day in Kathmandu, our vehicle and escorts will be ready to take you to the international airport three hours before your scheduled flight. It has been a great honor to meet you in the glorious Himalayas, and we pray for your safe journey home. We will remember the wonderful times we spent together. Have a nice trip!!! We hope to see you again someday. Safe travels!

Meals: Breakfast

INFO RELATED TO THIS TRIP

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How Hard is it to trek to Everest Base Camp?

The Everest Base Camp trek is a moderate/demanding trek that does not require any technical expertise in mountaineering. It is basically long trek up to an altitude of 5,364m/17,598ft. The trek is only difficult because the path goes up and down through various terrains. Therefore, you should be moderately fit and enjoy walking and acclimatizing to high altitude conditions. Having previous experience to participate in this trek is definitely beneficial but not mandatory. All travelers need to be in good physical health to fully participate in this trek. We advise you to prepare for your trek by exercising regularly, walking, running or going to the gym. The fitter you are, the more enjoyable the trekking experience will be. All our itineraries are prepared with every aspect in mind and allow ample time for weather acclimatization.

What is the best time to trek to Everest Base Camp?

The best time to trek Everest Base Camp is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) months when the weather is favorable and suitable for climbing at high altitudes. These seasons offer crystal-clear mountain views with clear skies. The trek can also be done in February and early September but the trek is best done during the above months. The temperature during Autumn varies from lowest -10 degree Celsius at Gorekshep to warmest 25 degree Celsius at Lukla/Phakding. Read more about the best time to visit Nepal

Who Are my Guide to Everest Base Camp Trek?

You will be led by our highly experienced and dedicated Everest Base Camp Trekking Leaders, who have years of experience having visited Everest Base Camp multiple times. All of our guides are full-time employees, not freelancers, and are local experts fluent in English. They will be led by guides with extensive knowledge of the mountain, its people, culture, health, hygiene, and most importantly, your safety.

Will I have to carry my own stuff for trekking?

You will only carry your day pack which will contain the essentials you will need during the hike (water, camera, extra fleece, rain jacket, sunscreen, snacks, valuables, etc.). The rest of your luggage will be carried by a porter. We provide 1 porter for every 2 participants.

What Kinds of gear are needed to Everest Base Camp trek?

Everest Base Camp trek is a teahouse/lodge trek. Unlike the peak climb, you will not be sleeping in tents but at teahouses or lodges. Although it may not be as cold an experience as in peak climbing but again, you need to be prepared with the right clothes. Please visit our gear packing lists for Everest Base Camp trek.

Is my Everest Base Camp trek Guaranteed to operate?

Absolutely yes! Our book trips are guaranteed to run. We are a tailor-made company so, don’t hesitate to reach out to us to help you with your travel decisions. Unless there are circumstances beyond our control such as political unrest, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics or weather disasters, our trips are 100% guaranteed to operate.

Is there an age limit for Everest Base Camp?

No, there is no age limit for the Everest Base Camp trek, however, you must be in good physical health and have a positive attitude. We recommend that you visit your doctor before your visit and obtain the necessary permission and advice, as well as take medications when traveling at high altitudes. Learn more about medications

How we communication in case of emergency?

Land-line and mobile phone services are available in Nepal. Network covers Kathmandu, major cities and towns and most of Nepal, except some rural Himalayan places. Nepal Telecommunications Corporation is the national service supplier. There are also private service suppliers such as Hotels and private communication centers also provide long distance telephone, internet and fax facilities. For calling from outside, country code for Nepal is “977” and the area code for Kathmandu is “1”. To call Nepal from other countries: 00 + country code (977) + city code + telephone number….etc.

Do I need travel insurance for Nepal Trekking?

Yes: We advise all our clients to get travel insurance that covers up emergency evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) or any other reasons in high altitudes where there are no other means of transportation available. It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverages before making the final decision. Carry proof of your insurance with you on the holiday and you must ensure that your insurance provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved. More information: Travel Insurance

What if I cancel the trip, do I get my refund?

We offer a lifetime deposit policy which gives you the flexibility to transfer your deposit to anyone or any other trip. If you wish to cancel your booked trips, certain cancellation fees apply. Please see our booking terms and conditions for detailed information.

What kind of service can you provide in Nepal?

Our services are intended to offer quality and value for money, together with a rich, varied and a rewarding experience. We have built our reputation as the best travel agent in the country for the best service provider. Our prices of all the tours are highly competitive and unmatched with any other local tour operators. We operate trekking with three different kinds.

Like; Full organizes service – you want to be free from all concerns to enjoy this experience to the fullest.
Guide and documentation only – you prefer to carry your own pack but want to benefit from the guide’s experience & knowledge and documentation.
Porter(s) service only – you know where you are going & no additional information is desired but you need to helping for carry and documentation.

How can I book trip for Luxury Everest Base Camp?

All bookings are made through AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. based at Boudha-6, Kathmandu, Nepal. To book your holiday you need to send us a completed booking (enquiry) form or email us directly with details. For more information. Learn more about our book with confidence.