Nepal
The Everest Base Camp trek is the classic trail encircling the majestic Everest. The trail offers a wonderful experience of the world’s highest peak and the local Sherpa community, which has lived there for centuries.
Begin in Kathmandu’s timeless valleys: ancient temples, prayer flags, and the quiet rhythm of Himalayan life. Then ascend toward Everest Base Camp, trading city streets for mountain trails, Sherpa villages, suspension bridges, prayer wheels, and dramatic Himalayan horizons beneath the world’s highest peak. The journey brings together Nepal’s spiritual heritage and raw mountain adventure in one unforgettable experience.
DAY 1
Our representative will be waiting for you in the Tribhuwan International Airport to welcome and help you to make the transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. You will get some refreshment time which will be then followed by the welcome dinner in one of the traditional Nepalese restaurants in the center of Kathmandu. You will be given short details about the trip and then again taken back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Kathmandu
DAY 2
An early mountain flight lands on Lukla’s famous airstrip. Meet the crew, then follow the Dudh Koshi river past mani walls and prayer wheels to Phakding.
Overnight: Phakding
DAY 3
Cross the high suspension bridges into Sagarmatha National Park and climb to Namche, the Sherpa capital, with your first views of Everest on a clear day.
Overnight: Namche Bazaar
DAY 4
After acclimatisation days in Namche and Dingboche, follow the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp, beneath the icefall that leads to the summit.
Overnight: Gorak Shep
Plan your Everest Base Camp adventure with clear dates and pricing designed around your journey. Choose the season and departure that suits you best, with all essential costs explained upfront so you can prepare confidently for the trail ahead.
Review important information about your destination(s) including passport, visa and vaccination requirements.
Valid for 6+ months beyond entry, with one blank page. Carry a few passport-size photos for permits.
Visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport for most nationalities, or apply in advance at an embassy.
Sagarmatha National Park permit and local area permit, we arrange both before departure.
Weather-dependent and often delayed. Keep a buffer day in your itinerary.
Must cover trekking up to 5,600m and helicopter evacuation.
See your doctor before departure, especially with pre-existing conditions.
Gradual ascent with rest days built in. Tell your guide immediately if symptoms appear.
Helicopter evacuation is the standard response for serious altitude sickness.
Warm layers, waterproof shell, broken-in boots, gloves and sun protection.
Temperatures drop well below freezing at night, a four-season sleeping bag is essential.
Review documents, insurance and equipment, and carry physical and digital copies.
Keep passport, permits, insurance and emergency contacts with you at all times.
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