Everest Base Camp Experience

Step into the Khumbu with veteran expedition leaders

Everest Base Camp Experience

Designed for trekkers seeking comfort without compromising authenticity, this itinerary leverages acclimatisation profiles refined over a decade. Explore Sherpa monasteries, taste Himalayan cuisine, and wake up to dawn vistas of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.

Duration13 days / 12 nights
DifficultyModerate to challenging
Group sizeMax 10
Best seasonMarch – May & October – November

Highlights

  • Panorama flight to Lukla and scenic helicopter flight back to Kathmandu
  • Two acclimatisation nights in Namche Bazaar with local coffee tasting
  • Private puja ceremony at Tengboche monastery

Itinerary

Day 2

Fly Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding

Start the Khumbu journey with a gentle riverside walk to settle into trail life.

Day 5

Acclimatise in Namche Bazaar

Visit the Sherpa museum, Everest viewpoints, and support local artisan cooperatives.

Day 9

Arrive at Everest Base Camp

Walk alongside the Khumbu Glacier to reach base camp before sunset tea with the team.

Day 10

Kala Patthar sunrise & helicopter exit

Optional sunrise summit and scenic flight back to Kathmandu for a celebratory dinner.

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Included

  • Expert Sherpa guide team with high-altitude safety certification
  • Round-trip domestic flights and helicopter exit from Gorak Shep
  • Premium eco-lodges with heated dining rooms and ensuite upgrades
  • Three thoughtfully prepared meals daily and filtered drinking water
  • Down jacket, sleeping bag rental, and duffel for porterage

Not included

  • Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking
  • Personal expenses, beverages, and snacks
  • Tips for guides, porters, and lodge staff