Everest Base Camp Trek – 12 Days with Flights & Guide

What's included

• Dedicated trip coordination support in Kathmandu from booking to completion
• Meet and assist by your guide upon arrival at Lukla Airport
• Licensed English-speaking Himalayan trekking guide (salary, meals, and accommodation included)
• Twin-sharing accommodation in local teahouses/lodges during the trek
• Three standard meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Morning and evening tea or coffee on trekking days
• Round-trip Lukla flights (from Kathmandu or Ramechhap, depending on season)
• Round-trip domestic airport transfers
• All required trekking permits (Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit & Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit)
• Stand at Everest Base Camp and enjoy sunrise views from Kala Patthar
• Experience a thrilling Himalayan flight to Lukla
• Trek with a carefully paced itinerary including acclimatization days
• Led by an experienced, licensed trekking guide
• Comfortable teahouse stays with full meals throughout the trek

What's not included

• Nepal entry visa fees
• Travel insurance (mandatory for high-altitude trekking)
• Personal trekking gear and equipment
• Porter service
• Personal expenses (soft drinks, bottled water, Wi-Fi, charging, hot showers, snacks)
• Meals and Accommodation in Kathmandu
• Tips for guide
• Any additional expenses due to delays, weather, or unforeseen events beyond our control

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · Fly to Lukla. (2,860 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) Walking: 3–4 hours Scenic flight to Lukla. Meet your guide and begin a gradual trek along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding.
2. Day 2 · Phakding to Namche Bazaar. (3,440 m) Walking: 5–6 hours Cross suspension bridges and enter Sagarmatha National Park. Continue with a steady ascent to Namche Bazaar.
3. Day 3 · Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar. Walking: 2–4 hours (short hike) Short hike to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung village for mountain views. Return to Namche for rest and altitude adjustment.
4. Day 4 · Namche Bazaar to Tengboche. (3,860 m) Walking: 5–6 hours Follow a ridge trail with views of Ama Dablam before descending and ascending to Tengboche. Visit Tengboche Monastery.
5. Day 5 · Tengboche to Dingboche. (4,410 m) Walking: 5–6 hours Descend through forested trails, cross the Imja River, and continue gradually uphill to Dingboche.
6. Day 6 · Acclimatization Day in Dingboche. Walking: 3–4 hours (optional hike) Optional hike to Nangkartsang viewpoint for altitude adjustment. Return to Dingboche for rest.
7. Day 7 · Dingboche to Lobuche. (4,940 m) Walking: 5–6 hours Trek along alpine terrain, passing Thukla and memorial sites dedicated to Everest climbers, before reaching Lobuche.
8. Day 8 · Lobuche to Gorakshep. (5,164 m) and Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) Walking: 7–8 hours Trek to Gorakshep, continue to Everest Base Camp, then return to Gorakshep for overnight.
9. Day 9 · Kala Patthar. (5,545 m) and Trek to Pheriche (4,240 m) Walking: 6–7 hours Early morning hike to Kala Patthar for panoramic views. Descend to Pheriche.
10. Day 10 · Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. Walking: 6–7 hours Retrace the route through Pangboche and Tengboche back to Namche Bazaar.
11. Day 11 · Namche Bazaar to Lukla. Walking: 6–7 hours Descend along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing suspension bridges before reaching Lukla.
12. Day 12 · Fly to Kathmandu. Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival.