Experience the mother of all the trekking in Nepal. In less than a fortnight you will witness the fantastic sherpa culture along with views of the majestic Mount Everest range in the Khumbu region of Nepal.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Walk the foothill of the world’s tallest mountain
- Experience the world's most-extreme airport
- Wander through the sherpa heartland of the Namche Bazaar
Full description
Upon your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be met by your tour representative before being transferred to hotel. The following day, you will fly to Lukla (2,850 meters) before trekking to Phakding (2,640 meters 4-5 hours). Your trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters will take between 6-7 hours).
Your 4th day will consist of rest and acclimatization at the Namche Bazaar, where you will enjoy a 2 to 3-hour excursion. On day 5 you will trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870 meters) over the space of 5-6 hrs. Day 6 will involve you trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 meters) for 5-6 hours once more.
You will continue to acclimatize further at Dingboche on day 7, before trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 meters) on day 8. On day 9, trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 meters) and hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters) before returning back to Gorak Shep. On day 10 you will hike to Kalapathar (5,545 meters) from where you will trek to Pheriche (4,371 meters). You will continue to descend for the next 3 days, before arriving back in Kathmandu on day 13 where you will spend a final evening before your departure the next day.
Includes
- Airport pickup and drop-off by private car/van/bus
- 2 nights' standard accommodation in Kathmandu (on arrival day and following the trekking)
- Standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trekking
- All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits
- Domestic airport pickup and drop-off by car
- Flight Ticket (LUK-KTM-LUK) including domestic airport tax
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks
- An experienced, helpful, and friendly Guide
- Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for your guide
- Arrangement of emergency helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance company
- Sagarmatha National Park entrance permit and fees
- Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees
- Duffle bag, if necessary
- All government taxes, VAT, official expenses, and service charges
- Bring 2 t-shirts, long pants, shorts, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, mosquito repellent, toilet paper, trekking shoes, and socks
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu, you will require 2 passport-sized photos)
- Personal travel insurance
- Porter
- Lunch and dinner while you are in Kathmandu
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Sweets such as chocolate
- Hot showers during the trek
- Gratuities (expected but not mandatory)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with heart problems
- People with mobility impairments
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Tribhuvan International Airport.
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