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Walking & Trekking
Everest Base Camp Trek
15 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
749 reviews
15 days
Start
Kathmandu, Nepal
Finish
Kathmandu, Nepal
Trip Code
HNXE
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Teahouse (12 nights)
From £1,052(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Witness still alpine lakes, glacial plains, frothy rivers and valleys covered in pink blossoms, depending on the season.
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.
Get your first glimpses of the mighty Himalayan range on the included flight from Kathmandu to Lukla – the famous airport in the sky.
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.
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?
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.
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/)
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.
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/)
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).
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
Walk among giants, test your limits and discover your strength
Base Camp. Two little syllables that conjure up dreams as immense and powerful as the Himalayas themselves. This 15-day trekking trip is your chance to take on the challenge of reaching the mountaineer's base camp and gain an insight into the world-renowned Sherpa culture. You’ll cross glaciers and broad plains, traverse valleys and climb high passes – discovering both the majesty of the mountains and your own potential. Embrace the sense of freedom that comes with leaving cell service behind for card games in basic (but cosy) teahouses. Plus, Tuuur partners with local mountaineering and porter welfare programs, so you can trek easier knowing that while our porters are taking care of you, there’s someone looking out for them. This is a challenging trip and involves difficult trekking at high altitudes, but the whole experience can summed up in two syllables – worth it. ALTERNATE ITINERARY: In case of weather conditions leading to cancellations or delays in included flights, this trip will operate on an alternate itinerary. Please see day 1 of the itinerary for more details.
Inclusions
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Teahouse (12 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
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
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Important notes
1. This trip starts in Kathmandu on Day 1 at 2 pm. This allows time after the joining meeting to explore Kathmandu.
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 1,14 (Hotel) and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. The minimum age for this trip is 15 at time of travel.
7. 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.
8. You may be asked to provide 2 passport size photographs for your trekking permit.
9. 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 (694)
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Julie
May 17, 2025
Couldn’t recommend this enough. Bichitra, Sonam and Naresh were amazing. I went as a solo female and I felt so safe and my group were amazing. We defo pushed ourselves but it was so worth it.
John
May 16, 2025
Intrepid made a life time dream of mine come true. At 71 I was never made to feel old or inadequate. There attend to safety was outstanding Would recommend to anyone
Nigel
May 15, 2025
I would highly recommend Intrepid for the very professional manner in which they run their treks to EBC. It is by no means guaranteed you will get to EBC but you can be assured intrepid well maximise your chances
John
May 13, 2025
What an amazing, awesome adventure Stunning scenery, amazing team especially Pemba and Sabi and of course including the porters. Couldn’t fault any part of the trip. Once in a lifetime opportunity and one I will never forget. Would highly recommend and would do it all again in a heartbeat.
Chrystal
May 13, 2025
An incredible trek made unforgettable by our amazing team! Our Lead - Hem Raj, Assistant Guides Ramish and Maya, and hardworking Porters who ensured our gear was safe and delivered on time. Their dedication and care made the experience smooth, enriching, and truly memorable. Highly recommend!
Megan
May 10, 2025
I would thoroughly recommend the trip. Pemba was a great guide, as were the assistant guides and porters. He was super knowledgeable and took care to make sure we were safe at all times.
Caroline
May 10, 2025
The EBC trek was definitely hard but 100% worth it. I’ve been wanting to hike to EBC for years now and looked at a number of companies before choosing intrepid which I’m so glad I did. The views are out of this world and the sense of achievement you get once you’ve completed it is unmatched. I highly recommend.
Jon
May 09, 2025
The trip was everything I wanted it to be. Challenging. Fun. Informative. Made great friends. Had a great intrepid team.
Luke
May 09, 2025
intrepid was amazing. the care & knowledge shown by the company & its locally employed leaders was amazing. would definitely go with intrepid again!
Claire
May 08, 2025
What an amazing experience. It is very challenging but worth every step. Our guides Lakpa, Mingma, Karma & Bhakta were the dream team. We could not have done it without their enthusiasm, helpfulness & guidance :) just amazing!
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