Walk the Khumbu to the foot of the world's highest peak
Everest Base Camp Trek
The classic 14-day trek through Sherpa villages and glacial valleys to Everest Base Camp, finishing with a sunrise climb of Kala Patthar.
14 days / 13 nights, privately guided
Share your dates and we’ll shape this itinerary around your pace, interests, and comfort level — usually within one working day.
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The journey
Overview
This is the Khumbu at a pace that lets you enjoy it. Two full acclimatisation days — at Namche and again at Dingboche — give your body time to adjust while you explore Sherpa markets, monasteries, and viewpoints. From Gorak Shep you walk the glacier moraine to Base Camp, then rise before dawn for the view from Kala Patthar that most travellers only ever see in photographs.
What stays with you
Highlights
- Mountain flight into Lukla and the classic trail through Namche Bazaar
- Two full acclimatisation days at Namche (3,440 m) and Dingboche (4,410 m)
- Afternoon prayers at Tengboche Monastery, with Ama Dablam framing the courtyard
- Everest Base Camp and a sunrise climb of Kala Patthar (5,545 m)
- Optional helicopter return from Gorak Shep instead of walking out
Up and over
The climb
| Day | Place | Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m |
| 2 | Phakding | 2,610 m |
| 3 | Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m |
| 4 | Everest View Hotel | 3,880 m |
| 6 | Tengboche | 3,867 m |
| 8 | Nangkartshang | 5,083 m |
| 11 | Everest Base Camp | 5,364 m |
| 12 | Kala Patthar | 5,545 m |
| 14 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m |
Day by day
Itinerary
9 days mapped out — every one of them adjustable.
- 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
1,400 mAirport transfer, equipment check with your Sherpa guide, and an evening trip briefing over dinner in Thamel.
- 2
Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
2,610 mEarly mountain flight into the Khumbu, then a gentle riverside walk through pine forest to Phakding (2,610 m).
- 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
3,440 mCross the Hillary Suspension Bridge and climb into Sagarmatha National Park for your first glimpse of Everest.
- 4
Acclimatisation day in Namche
3,880 mHike to the Everest View Hotel, then visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and the Saturday trading market.
- 6
Tengboche Monastery
3,867 mDrop to the Dudh Koshi and climb to Tengboche in time for afternoon prayers at the spiritual heart of the Khumbu.
- 8
Acclimatisation day in Dingboche
5,083 mRidge hike towards Nangkartshang for views of Makalu and Lhotse, then an easy afternoon at the lodge.
- 11
Everest Base Camp
5,364 mFollow the Khumbu Glacier moraine from Gorak Shep to Base Camp, then return for celebration tea with the crew.
- 12
Kala Patthar sunrise, descend to Pheriche
5,545 mPre-dawn climb to 5,545 m for the finest view of Everest's south face, then begin the walk back down the valley.
- 14
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
1,400 mMorning flight back to the capital, free afternoon, and a farewell dinner with your guide team.
What’s included
- Round-trip Kathmandu–Lukla flights and all airport transfers
- Government-licensed Sherpa guide and porter support (one porter per two trekkers)
- Sagarmatha National Park entry and Khumbu rural municipality permits
- Teahouse accommodation on the trail with three meals daily while trekking
- Down jacket and sleeping bag hire, plus a trekking duffel
- First-aid kit, pulse oximeter monitoring, and evacuation coordination
Not included
- International flights, Nepal visa, and insurance covering trekking above 5,000 m
- Helicopter return from Gorak Shep (available as an upgrade)
- Hot showers, device charging, Wi-Fi, and bottled drinks on the trail
- Tips for your guide, porters, and lodge staff
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