Trip overview
All about this trip
Conquering the height of Mt. Everest might not be possible for everyone. However, trekking to its base camp can still be an epic adventure. The trek, from Lukla Airport to Everest Base Camp is one heck of a challenge but more than achievable with the right physical and mental preparation. This trip provides some EPIC views of some the tallest peaks in the world, including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Not only this but experience the unique culture, traditions, rituals and the lifestyle of the Sherpa people firsthand whilst following in famous mountaineering footsteps.
A great trekking route, offering plenty of accommodation facilities with the special Sherpa hospitality making you feel well looked after. This trek is a serious and difficult challenge and upon reaching the end goal of Everest Base camp, it will be an emotional and satisfying experience. Take it all in and savour the moment. All of this makes the Everest Base Camp trek the next thing to tick off your list.
FREE equipment hire on all of our treks!
Already booked on this trip? Or looking to book on one of our departures in 2019, 2020 or even 2021? ALL EverTrekkers have free hire of our winter sleeping bags and 800 fill North Face down jacket worth £110 – Just let us know when you book and we can get these reserved for you.
You also get a FREE 80 Ltr EverTrek duffel bag to keep when you arrive in Kathmandu!
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The 15 Day Everest Base Camp trek is a full board package that includes all meals and accommodation during the trek with bed and breakfast also included in Kathmandu. You will also be guides by one of our experienced English speaking Sherpa guides and have porters to carry your gear. This package also includes a fantastic tour of Kathmandu before heading off into the mountains.
The trip starts with an amazing 30-35 minute flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. The journey then takes you through mountain valleys, passing through Sherpa Villages, across windy mountain ridges until you reach the base camp of the highest mountain in the world, Mt Everest. If you are looking to spend more time in this amazing place why not book onto the Everest 3 Peaks 3 Passes 19 day Trek or even the 18 day Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lake and Chola Pass.
Join us on the Everest Base Camp trek
- Our Everest Base Camp includes 2 rest days, giving you more time to acclimatise. We have a 95% success rate on this route!
- Our Team in Nepal have been guiding to Everest since 2001. In the spring season, you can meet climbers at base camp.
- You stay in comfortable lodges (or “Tea Houses”) rather than camping & at the fantastic Hotel Manang in Kathmandu
- We take special care of our porters & guides. They are probably the best equipped in Nepal.
- Your kit bag is carried for you, so you only need to carry a daypack
- You get a FREE EverTrek 80 ltr duffel bag plus free hire of a down jacket and sleeping bag for the trek.
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Experience Required
The Everest Base Camp Trek is suitable for keen walkers/trekkers who are able to walk for 4 – 5 hours in a day, with a light rucksack. Ideally, you will be able to walk for consecutive days for this length of time.
Equipment
We can forward a detailed equipment list upon booking. However, you can also view our Recommended Equipment for this trip »
Over the years, we have gained an incredible amount of experience and expertise in outdoor equipment and clothing. We have applied this to each trip that we offer and recommend what we believe to be the most suitable items for your trip.
What's included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of the tour price
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Full day guided city tour
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants with some traditional Nepalese dancing and music
- Airport transfers for domestic flight
- All Trekking permits
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All accommodation whilst on trek (Lodge/Tea house) or Tent on request
- Fresh fruit after dinner
- Tea/Coffee
- Purified water on the entire trek (Saves on plastic bottles)
- Experienced Fully licensed English speaking guide and his entire expenses
- Porters (One porter for each 2 members) and his entire expenses
- Insurance of Guide and Porter
- All required local and government taxes
- 800 fill North Face down jacket and winter sleeping bag (if required)
- FREE 80ltr EverTrek duffel bag
- EverTrek Trip Planner & Access to online programme
- EverTrekker T shirt & Neck Buff
- Oximeter & Heart Rate Monitor– To calculate Oxygen Levels and Heart rate to help with Altitude
- 15% discount with Cotswold Outdoor
What's not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of the tour price
- International flights to Kathmandu
- Nepal arrival Visa ($40)
- Meals in the city except for breakfast and welcome/leaving dinner
- Personal expenses including mineral water, and alcoholic drinks and beverages
- Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter Evacuation
- Any Staff Tips (Recommended £70-£100)
- Additional Airline baggage costs for return flights to Lukla (only 15 kg included)
- Any trip add on's or additional nights accommodation