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Everest Base Camp Trek
15 days • 4.9
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Start
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Trip Code
HNXE
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Transport
Private vehicle, Plane
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Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Teahouse (12 nights)
From £1,023(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Witness still alpine lakes, glacial plains, frothy rivers and valleys covered in pink blossoms, depending on the season.
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Experience the comradery of trekking with a small group as you challenge yourself to reach new heights on one of the world’s greatest hikes.
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Get your first glimpses of the mighty Himalayan range on the included flight from Kathmandu to Lukla – the famous airport in the sky.
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Hike with an experienced and passionate locally-based leader as well as a team of guides and porters who will introduce you to rich Sherpa culture.
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Travel knowing that our treks operate according to standards that provide respectful, safe and fair working conditions for your porters and guides.
Is this trip right for you?
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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.
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Hiking the Himalayas is no walk in the park. But seriously, this trip includes 12 days of trekking for up to eight hours per day, reaching altitudes of over 5500 metres. Depending on the time of year, the weather can be harsh. Ask anyone who has done it and they will say the rewards are worth it, but we can’t stress enough that you must be in excellent health to participate. Think you’re up for it? Find our step-by-step training guide here: 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/)
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The trekking lodges, known as teahouses, that we stay in on the trek are very simple with only basic facilities. Access to electricity points for charging devices will cost extra. Wi-Fi is available at some locations, but connections may be poor.
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The scenery and conditions vary between seasons. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to trek in and consult this packing guide 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/)
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The Everest Base Camp trek is a very popular route and you will encounter many other trekkers and groups on the trail and at the teahouses. If you are after a trek that sees less travellers and spends more time trekking through communities rather than on a more established route, see our Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trek (HNXV).
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This trip includes one or more overnight stays over 3500 metres (11500 ft) where there is a genuine risk of being affected by Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). If left untreated AMS can be life-threatening. While the vast majority will only feel discomfort, it is not uncommon for a small number of people to need extra care which will be provided by our leaders and local staff. All our trips that spend time at high altitude follow our standard altitude safety measures. A number of medical conditions and medications can also reduce your body's ability to acclimatise, and thus will affect your performance at altitude and make you more susceptible to AMS. If you are worried about any pre-existing condition (e.g. heart problems), or unsure of your physical ability, you must seek medical advice prior to booking. You may also wish to discuss medication such as Diamox that may help aid acclimatisation. Read more about AMS here: https://www.tuuur.com/altitude-sickness https://www.tuuur.com/altitude-sickness (https://www.tuuur.com/altitude-sickness)
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Kathmandu
- DAY 2Day 2 • Phakding (2610 m/8563 ft)
- DAY 3Day 3 • Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,286 ft)
- DAY 4Day 4 • Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,286 ft)
- DAY 5Day 5 • Phortse Gaon (3810 m/12,500 ft)
- DAY 6Day 6 • Dingboche (4410 m/14,469 ft)
- DAY 7Day 7 • Dingboche (4410 m/14,469 ft)
- DAY 8Day 8 • Lobuche (4910 m/16,109 ft)
- DAY 9Day 9 • Gorak Shep/Everest Base Camp (5140 m/16,864 ft)
- DAY 10Day 10 • Kala Pattar/Pheriche (4240 m/13,191 ft)
- DAY 11Day 11 • Tengboche (3860 m/12,664 ft)
- DAY 12Day 12 • Chumo (2860 m/9383 ft)
- DAY 13Day 13 • Lukla (2840 m/9318 ft)
- DAY 14Day 14 • Kathmandu
- DAY 15Day 15 • Kathmandu
Inclusions
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Private vehicle, Plane
bed Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Teahouse (12 nights)
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£1,436
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£1,381£1,311
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£1,397£1,257
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£1,364£1,023
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£1,381£1,173
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Important notes
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1. This trip starts in Kathmandu on Day 1 at 2 pm. This allows time after the joining meeting to explore Kathmandu.
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2. Due to the demands of travelling at high altitudes a Passenger Self Assessment Form is required for this trip. You will be trekking on hilly terrain, generally on well-defined paths, walking anywhere between 2–7 hours per day, on average about 5 hours a day. Altitude may exceed 5545 metres.
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3. 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 1,14 (Hotel) and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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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.
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5. 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.
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6. We advise allowing a few extra days in Kathmandu at the end of your trip should your return flights from Lukla be delayed due to weather conditions.
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7. The minimum age for this trip is 15 at time of travel.
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8. 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 3000m, mountain rescue, and helicopter evacuation costs. Without adequate insurance cover, helicopter evacuation requires upfront payment.
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9. You may be asked to provide 2 passport size photographs for your trekking permit.
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10. Please provide your full name and nationality exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 30 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
Reviews (608)
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Jimmy
Jan 10, 2025
You could not ask for a better EBC experience. Phurba Sherpa, Tenzing Sherpa, Ashish Rai and Yoges Rai are all guides of the highest calibre and led us extremely well. Book this tour!
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Eban
Jan 10, 2025
Cheers
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Jordan
Jan 10, 2025
This trip has been amazing thanks to the best guides and assisting guides in the world
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Kenneth
Jan 10, 2025
Excellent way to experience the Himalayas, with knowledgeable and experienced guides. Everest Base Camp trek in winter was both gruelling and ultimately, rewarding.
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Nicholas
Jan 10, 2025
Our guide Phurba Sherpa was absolutely amazing. He was assisted by Tenzing, Yoges and Ashish who were always positive and greatly assisted my brother and myself to get through this difficult trip. Ask for Phurba, you won’t regret it!
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Megan
Jan 10, 2025
This trek will push you to your limits, but the scenery, guides and camaraderie you develop with the other trekkers will make it worthwhile.
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Kevin
Dec 31, 2024
As stated in the previous comments.
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Lucy
Dec 31, 2024
I would highly recommend intrepid to do Everest Base Camp. The guides were brilliant and really supportive. And made the trip really fun!
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Emma
Dec 31, 2024
Life changing trip! Couldn’t have asked for a better crew to have trekked Everest base camp with.
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Jayne
Dec 31, 2024
Our guide Niroj and three assistant guides Joshi, Naresh and Sandip made this trip the trek of a lifetime. It’s a challenging itinerary, but 1000% worth the effort. Thanks again Intrepid!