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Walking & Trekking
Everest Base Camp & Annapurna Circuit Trek
30 days • 5
5
Excellent
1 reviews
30 days
Start
Kathmandu, Nepal
Finish
Pokhara, Nepal
Trip Code
HNXAC
Min Age
16
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Bus, Plane
Accommodation
Guesthouse (5 nights), Teahouse (22 nights), Hotel (2 nights)
From £2,033(30 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Experience breathtaking scenery and the comradery of trekking with a small group as you challenge yourself to reach new heights on two of the world’s greatest hikes.
Get your first glimpse of the mighty Himalayan range on the included flight from Kathmandu to Lukla – surely one of the most dramatically located airports in the world.
Feel safe as you walk with an experienced trek leader, assistant guides and porters, who will not only give you all the support and guidance you need along the way, but also introduce you to the local Sherpa culture.
Witness everything from still alpine lakes and glacial plains to frothy rivers and valleys covered in pink blossoms, depending on the season.
Take a few days to unwind and reminisce among the temples and pagodas of Pokhara and Kathmandu after your hikes.
Is this trip right for you?
In the case of poor weather conditions leading to the cancellation or delay of included flights, this trip will operate on an alternate itinerary. Please see Day 1 of the itinerary for more details.
This trip involves a 12 day trek to Everest Base Camp at high altitude followed by an 11 day trek in the Annapurnas at high altitude (both up to and above 5000 m). We can’t stress enough how important it is to have an excellent level of health and fitness, which means training in the lead up to your trip. Here's a guide for how to best prepare: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/trekking-training-guide-tips/ https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/trekking-training-guide-tips/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/trekking-training-guide-tips/)
The weather can be unpredictable in the Himalayas and every year a significant number of trips have flights to or from Lukla delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions. See Day 1 of the itinerary for the alternative plans should this happen on your trip. Thorong La pass is occasionally closed in winter months due to heavy snowfall.
The trekking lodges, known as teahouses, that you stay in on the trek are very simple with only basic facilities. Hot water may not always be available and may cost extra, as will access to electricity points for charging devices. Wi-Fi is available at some locations, but connections may be poor.
What you need to take will vary depending on the season you’re trekking in. See some tips for what to pack here:
https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/packing-guide-for-trekking-in-nepal/ https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/packing-guide-for-trekking-in-nepal/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/packing-guide-for-trekking-in-nepal/)
https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/everest-base-camp-packing-guide/ https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/everest-base-camp-packing-guide/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/everest-base-camp-packing-guide/)
The Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit treks are very popular, so you’ll encounter many other trekkers on your trip. If you’re after a route that’s more off the beaten track, see our Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trek (HNXV).
Tuuur operates these treks according to standards that provide respectful, safe and fair working conditions, not only in Nepal, but on all our trips globally. For more information on porter welfare, read: https://www.tuuur.com/purpose/porter-policy https://www.tuuur.com/purpose/porter-policy (https://www.tuuur.com/purpose/porter-policy)
Itinerary
Travel from Kathmandu to some of the world’s highest mountains
Experience Nepal’s major mountains on this challenging 30-day trekking adventure. Conquer Everest Base Camp, a holy grail for mountaineers, and tick the iconic Annapurna Circuit off your hiking wish list. Take in the stunning scenery and soak up the rich Sherpa culture and traditions of this beautiful country, exploring tiny villages and meeting friendly locals along the way. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the wind-swept peak of Everest, traversing high passes and crossing blue-white glaciers, this trip is the one for you. ALTERNATE ITINERARY: In case of weather conditions leading to cancellations or delays of included flights, this trip will operate on an alternate itinerary. Please see Day 1 of the itinerary for more details.
Inclusions
Meals
1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Bus, Plane
Accommodation
Guesthouse (5 nights), Teahouse (22 nights), Hotel (2 nights)
Included activities
Everest Base Camp – Porterage of One Bag (10kg/22lbs max)
Everest Base Camp – 12D/11N Trek
Namche Bazaar - Acclimatisation Hike
Sagarmatha Next visit
Thyangboche - Thyangboche Monastery
Dingboche - Acclimatisation Hike
Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar Sunrise Trek
Tengboche - Monastery
Annapurna Circuit - Porterage of One Bag (10kg/22lbs max)
Annapurna Circuit - 11D/10N Trek
Annapurna - Octopus Waterfall
Manang - Acclimatisation Hike
Marpha Village walk
Optional activities
Kathmandu - Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure - USD49
Kathmandu - Spiritual Nepal Experience Urban Adventure - USD59
Kathmandu - Home Cooking Class Urban Adventure - USD60
Kathmandu - Panorama Hike Urban Adventure - USD76
Kathmandu - In Focus: Handmade Kathmandu - USD93
Kathmandu - Explore Patan & Bhaktapur Urban Adventure - USD108
Kathmandu - Everest Scenic Flight - USD240
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Important notes
This trip is a combination of Everest Base Camp Trek (HNXE, group size max 16) and Annapurna Circuit Trek (HNXR, group size max 12). As such the makeup of your group and your tour leader may change on Day 16
1. This trip starts in Kathmandu on Day 1 at 2pm.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement will only be included on Days 1,28,29 (Hotel) and Days 14,15,16, (Guesthouse) and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. You may be asked to provide 4 passport size photographs for your trekking permit.
4. In case of weather conditions leading to cancellations or delays in flights, this trip will operate on an alternate itinerary. Please see Day 1 of the itinerary for more details.
5. Due to climate change, weather on the Annapurna Circuit is becoming less predictable. High-risk weather conditions can cause significant damage to the trail even outside the rainy season. If trekking conditions are unsafe, alternative arrangements will be made by your group leader, and you might switch to the Annapurna Base Camp itinerary instead, details of which can be found by searching our website for Annapurna Base Camp. In this instance, a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu on Day 30 will also be included.
6. Ensure you have access to an extra US$500 for emergencies (e.g. severe weather, natural disasters, civil unrest) or other events that result in unavoidable changes to the itinerary (e.g. transport strikes or cancellations, airport closures).  Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Tuuur does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Tuuur and have not passed our internal safety auditing.
7. There is a dirt road that stretches from Muktinath to Jomsom and Tatpaoni (Days 14-17). When weather conditions allow, we use an alternate track for this portion of the trek to avoid the road as much as possible.
8. As this trip ends in Pokhara, if you wish to transfer your stored luggage from Kathmandu to Pokhara, we can arrange this by a private vehicle. Additional cost is 100 USD. This cost is divided among the interested participants.
9.Your health and safety is our priority. Your leader may delay or stop your ascent based on your medical conditions and AMS symptoms. Please ensure your insurance includes coverage for activities above 6000m, mountain rescue, and helicopter evacuation costs. Without adequate insurance cover, helicopter evacuation requires upfront payment.
Reviews (1)
5 stars
1
Alexa
Dec 06, 2024
I took the Everest Base Camp and Annapurna circuit trip. It was incredible and I highly recommend. My guides Lapka and Phurba were the best of the best. The assistant guides and porters were also incredible and friendly. I couldn’t recommend this trip more!
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