Most commonly visited as a two week trek starting and finishing at Lukla. After a thirty five minute flight from Kathmandu landing at Lukla’s tiny airstrip, the adventure really begins. We spend the next few days trekking and interacting amongst the mountain people also known as Shepra’s staying at local lodges and trek into the heartland of their villages. Everything is organized in conjunction with local Sherpa guides.
While passing Buddhist monasteries views of Everest get closer every day. Acclimatizing is very important so we will have rest days in the villages of Namche and Dingboche that will allow us to explore the region and acclimatize. Although this trek is called Everest Base Camp Trek, our goal is the summit of Kalapattar at an elevation of 5555 meters, which is higher than Everest Base Camp. After trekking to Kalapattar we return at our leisurely pace back to Namche and Lukla for our return flight to Kathmandu. For the more adventurous trekkers you have the option of returning over the Cho La pass to the Gokyo valley, and then ascending Gokyo Ri. Or if you are really fit, you can attempt the summit of Island Peak.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters). There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel with breakfast included.
Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9AM in the morning after the breakfast. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. Places we visit are Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Monkey temple, Bhaktpur durbar square and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trek. Overnight at hotel with breakfast included.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2804 meters) trek to Phakding (2610 meters) 3 hours. An early morning start takes us to Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minute scenic flight to Lukla at 2804meters. On arrival at the airport guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding at 2610meters. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5.30 hours. Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest which is home to many good hotels and lodges here, along the whole Everest trail this is quite a big village. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. As well as a short trek where a museum is celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. Today we hike up the Syangboche Airport around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours. We trek to an altitude of 3860 meters today. On reaching Tengboche your guide will tell you about the local monastery situated here. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the days trekking went. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 7: Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters) 5.30 hours. We continue to climb as we head to the altitude of 4350 meters taking our time so we avoid getting affected by the thinning of the air. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 8: Trek to Chhukung (4710 meters) and trek back to Dingboche. 4.30 hours. Today you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. We will have trip to Chhukung valley, then return to Dingboche in the evening. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4910 meters) 5 hours. Today, we continue to climb as we are heading to the altitude of 4910 meters, some breathing problems may arise today due to the altitude. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) then trek back to Gorak Shep (5180 meters) 7 hours. Leaving Loubuche early in the morning, we head up to Everest Base camp (5365meters), and return to Ghorakshep at elevation of 5180 meters at noon for our overnight stay. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 11: Trek to Kalapattar (5555 meters) then trek down to Pheriche (4200 meters) 6 hours. After reaching Base camp of Everest our aim today is to trek Kalapattar (5555meters). Starting early to reach the best viewpoint of Mount Everest along with other surrounding mountains. We then descend to Pheriche at elevation of 4200 meters. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5.30 hours. Leaving the mountains behind us our descent takes us through Tengboche Monastery at elevation of 3860 meters before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar at 3441 meters. We arrive back into Namche Bazaar in the afternoon. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 13: Trek to Lukla (3404 meters) 6 hours. Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Also giving you time to explore the town. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 14: Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel with breakfast included.
Day 15: Leisure day in Kathmandu. It's also spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla, If you are interested in continuing on to the Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours you can start today.
Day 16: Transfer for your final flight departure. The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
Price Includes:
* Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus.
* Standard accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (Four nights)
* Kathmandu City Tours by professional tour guide and private car/van/bus.
* All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
* All hot drinks such as tea, coffee (Four times a day)
* Tea Houses/Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek.
* A local government license holder Trekking Guide during the trek.
* The required number of trekking staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
* Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments, medicine for all trekking staffs.
* Everest National Park permits.
* Down Jacket and duffel/kit bag by Ace the Himalaya (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
* Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airport.
* Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
* All our government taxes.
* Official expanse.
Please Note:
*US$80 per person per night if you need extra accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
Price Excludes:
* Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
* Your travel insurance (compulsory).
* International airfare and airport departure tax.
* Nepal entry visa fee (US$ Thirty per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu for sixty days from date of issue. You will require two passport size photos.
* Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
* Personal trekking Equipments.
* Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected).
* Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices remain valid till December 2009. Group and Travel Agent discount available as per request.
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