Epic Everest Base Camp Trek

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This 15-day trip is unlike any other as you journey through the Himalayas to Everest Base Camp. Walk among giants and tick off a once in a lifetime experience making new friends and unforgettable memories along the way. Surrounded by (literally) breathtaking scenery, you’ll step foot in hilltop monasteries, eat your weight in dahl baht and momos, sip tea in N...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Tick off a colossal bucket list opportunity and take on the bonding experience of a lifetime. This trip gives you the chance to do Everest with like-minded travellers your own age.
    • It’s not (just) about the mountains on this Everest Base Camp trip – you’ll hike past everything from alpine lakes and glacial plains to frothy rivers and valleys covered in pink blossoms.
    • Hike with an experienced and passionate English-speaking local leader as well as a team of guides and porters who will introduce you to incredible Sherpa culture and history along the way.
    • Travel with a company that partners with local mountaineering and porter welfare programs, so you can trek easier knowing that while your porters are taking care of you, someone is looking out for them.
    • Soak up loads of free time to mingle with the locals and find the perfect keepsake. Use the time in between treks to play games with your new friends, explore Namche Bazaar and toast to an unforgettable adventure.
    • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Sagarmatha Next. Donations help them remove waste responsibly and turn rubbish into art in the Everest region.

What's this trip about?

    This 15-day trip is unlike any other as you journey through the Himalayas to Everest Base Camp. Walk among giants and tick off a once in a lifetime experience making new friends and unforgettable memories along the way. Surrounded by (literally) breathtaking scenery, you’ll step foot in hilltop monasteries, eat your weight in dahl baht and momos, sip tea in Namche Bazaar and feel the huge sense of accomplishment when you reach the colourful flags of camp. Take on the challenge that many have taken before you and walk in the footsteps of champions. Plus, you’ll be choosing a company with a strong commitment to the rights and fair treatment of porters and trekking guides, meaning you can hike with a clear conscience, knowing you’re doing the trek of a lifetime the ethical way. 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.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • 18 - 30's
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Everest Base Camp
  • Himalayas
  • Kathmandu
  • Tibet

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Trekking

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Kathmandu

Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. Your adventure begins in Kathmandu – the colourful capital where ornately carved balconies mingle with beautiful shrines and temples. You have a welcome meeting at 2pm today but if you arrive with time to spare, maybe check out the storied s...

Day 2 Lukla (2840m / 9318ft) - Phakding (2610m / 8700ft)

Early this morning, you’ll jump on a plane from Kathmandu to Lukla. You’ll be flying parallel to the giants of the Himalayas, so if you can, grab a seat on the left and stick your face up against the window for some amazing views of the mountains bordering Nepal and C...

Day 3 Namche Bazaar (3440m / 11286ft)

Today, trek to the picturesque Namche Bazaar, where you’ll spend a couple of days acclimatising to the altitude. From Phakding, cross the river and head up the valley, following in the footsteps of the porters. The trail, lined with blue pine forest, follows the river...

Day 4 Namche Bazaar (3440m / 11286ft)

One of the best ways to acclimatise today is to walk up to a high-altitude point, and then come back down to sleep. Remember, it doesn't matter how fit you are, anyone can be affected by the altitude! Maybe take an optional hike, visiting Sagarmatha Next along the way...

Day 5 Khumjung (3780m / 12402ft)

Today will be a short walking day, headed for Khumjung – the largest village in the region. Stop by the National Park Museum and take a walk along the route marked by well-laid stone steps to the Everest View Hotel (at one time this was said to be the highest hotel in...

Day 6 Thyangboche (3860m / 12664ft)

Hit the Everest trail again today and keep your eyes peeled for the Danphe pheasant and Himalayan tahr. Push on to super-chill Thyangboche – as far as monasteries go, this one takes the cake! Feel an encompassing sense of calm while you sit at 3860 m (12,664 ft) in Ne...

Day 7 Dingboche (4410m / 14469ft)

Today, Everest will look so close you could almost touch it. On your trek this morning, you’ll rise above the tree line and gradually climb to the village of Pangboche, indulging in lunch where the peak of Ama Dablam dominates the skyline. Follow the trail, passing th...

Day 8 Dingboche (4410m / 14469ft)

Today is another acclimatisation day. There are a couple of different trails that you can hike today –  Nagarjun Hill and The Chukkhung (this walk might be a short one, but it’s the views of surrounding peaks and snowy terrain that’ll have you short of breath). Tonigh...

Day 9 Lobuche (4910m / 16109ft)

This morning, you’ll ascend the small ridge above Pheriche Valley. From the stupa at the top, Taweche and Cholatse make for a pretty striking scene – they seem to lean forward from across the valley in the west. To the north, Lobuje Peak and the snowfields of the Cho ...

Day 10 Everest Base Camp (5364m / 17598ft) – Gorak Shep (5140m / 16864ft)

Wake up to the excitement and buzz of Everest – this is the day! First, you’ll trek to Gorak Shep (where you’ll start the round trip to Base Camp). Follow the broad valley that runs parallel to Khumbu Glacier, with a gradual ascent to build the slow, steady rhythm req...

Day 11 Kala Patthar (5545m / 18192ft) – Pheriche (4240m / 13911ft)

Wake up super early this morning for the trek to Kala Patthar where you’ll experience sensational sunrise views from a once-in-a-lifetime vantage point. Don’t be surprised if you get a little tear in your eye when you soak up the views of Everest. Embrace the emotion ...

Day 12 Namche Bazaar (3440m / 11286ft)

This morning, you’ll cross the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River, where there’ll be great views of the Imja Valley, Ama Dablam and Kantega. Re-trace your steps to Thyangboche, then descend steeply through a beautiful forest of juniper, rhododendron and fir. ...

Day 13 Lukla (2840m / 9318ft)

You’ve done it! Today is your last day of trekking and you’ll first descend steeply down to the large suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River. Then you’ll follow the trail back to Monjo. Walk through blue pine and rhododendron forest, with great views of Kusum Kang...

Day 14 Kathmandu

Take the short flight from Lukla to Kathmandu this morning. When you arrive, return to your accommodation and then enjoy some free time in the afternoon for further sightseeing or shopping. Before dinner, your leader will take you on a walking tour to the colourful As...

Day 15 Kathmandu

With no further activities planned, your trip ends this morning. There's plenty more to see in Kathmandu for those who wish to stay, just speak to your booking agent. If you do, you might like to check out an Urban Adventures tour, like the Rickshaw Night Explorer: www.urbanadventures.com/en/kathmandu/kathmandu-rickshaw-night-explorer

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Travel insurance is compulsory on all our trips for those travelling internationally. We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. If you are travelling within your home country or region please confirm before travel that you are entitled to access the public medical system easily should an accident occur. We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. For international trips, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number has been sighted by your group leader or local representative. If you have credit card insurance your group leader or local representative will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. For travellers who reside within the European Union, Switzerland or USA the requirement to purchase travel insurance cannot be compulsory. However the purchase of travel insurance is still highly recommended, and travellers from these regions who decline travel insurance when travelling outside of their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form at the Group Meeting, recognizing personal responsibility for emergency medical and repatriation costs should they arise. For assistance with travel insurance or other services, please visit the link below: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/booking-resources/our-services
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Most national governments provide regularly updated foreign travel advice on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all destinations and activities on your trip. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trips here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/travel-alerts We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, flight tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. Your group leader or local representative will accompany you on all included activities, however, during your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests or relax and take it easy. While your group leader or local representative will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your group leader or local representative has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Intrepid's operational safety policies can be viewed on our website at the link below. We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how safety is being managed on our trips. https://www.intrepidtravel.com/safety-guidelines STRIKES: Demonstrations and protests are common in Nepal, with strikes regularly occurring that may result in curfews or roadblocks being enforced at short notice. At these times, businesses may close and vehicles may not be allowed on the roads. You should avoid any demonstrations or political gatherings and follow local advice, including that of your group leader or local representative in the event of any disruptions. PETTY THEFT & CRIME: Pickpocketing and other petty theft is common, especially in places where tourists or foreigners frequent. Take care when walking around at night. Avoid walking on your own and don’t carry large sums of cash. Keep valuables in a hotel safe if possible. Bars and restaurants now close at midnight as part of a government crackdown on illegal activities. Foreigners remaining in bars and clubs after hours have been detained by the police. Police have increased their presence in Thamel and Durbar Marg, popular tourist districts in Kathmandu, in an effort to reduce crime in these areas. You should seek out police if you have been robbed or affected by any crime. ALTITUDE: Altitude sickness is a risk, including on the Annapurna, Langtang and Everest Base Camp treks. Please make sure you familiarise yourself with signs and symptoms before you depart and monitor your own health during your trek. INSURANCE: Make sure your insurance covers you for your intended activities, including travel and trekking above 3000m if this is included on your itinerary, mountain rescue services and helicopter evacuation costs. If your insurer does not provide this level of cover, helicopter evacuation will not be possible without upfront payment. FESTIVALS: Travelling in Nepal during Holi Festival (23-25 March 2024), can at times be dangerous due to revellers consuming intoxicating substances. The day is often associated with physical violence and danger. Your group leader or local representative will advise you and your group on what places to avoid on this day and it may even be necessary for us to alter your itinerary for the day to avoid putting you or your group leader or local representative in a high-risk situation. Travelling during the Hindu festival Diwali (12 Nov 2023, 1 Nov 2024) can also be dangerous. During this time there are many displays of fireworks in the streets. It can be very noisy for several days and there is also a lot of pollution caused by the fireworks. As there are no restrictions on buying fireworks there are often injuries caused by people exploding them inappropriately. During this festival, your group leader or local representative may be required to alter your itinerary to avoid any dangerous areas to avoid putting the group at risk. INTERNAL FLIGHTS: There have been a number of air accidents in Nepal. We only use airlines that have passed strict safety audits for included internal flights in Nepal, including Buddha Air, Summit Air.
Age Requirements
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Finish point

  • Mandala Heritage Inn
  • Mandala Street, Thamel
  • Kathmandu
  • 44600
  • NEPAL
  • Phone: +977 15919611
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