Everest Base Camp Trek
This inspirational corner of the world simply has to be on your list of places to go. From the welcoming nature of the Sherpa to the panoramic vistas for miles around The Everest region offers something for everyone. Mount Everest is in the Sagarmatha National Park which is part of the sacred Himalayan Landscape.
The trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar is a popular trek but by no means does that make it easy. Altitude sickness is a serious obstacle and this 12-day trek incorporates acclimatisation days and excursions to help assist with the acclimatisation process to high altitudes. The air is thinner at high altitudes which makes physical activity harder. Thankfully, as well as being supported by our UK leaders we have enlisted the support of local Sherpa and porters and their expertise and experience give us the best chance of achieving our goal.
With the highest mountain in the world always just around the corner, it’s hard not to get excited when ascending towards Everest Base Camp. In every direction, the mountains of the high Himalaya can be seen and it is simply breathtaking. Stop along the trail for a cup of tea on the terrace of a teahouse while relaxing and taking in all that Nepal has to offer will make you wish you had visited sooner and make you never want to leave.
During the Everest Base Camp Trek, our team of Porters will carry your kit, leaving you with just a light daypack to carry, allowing you to focus on the trek and enjoy your surroundings. The Sherpa and assistant guides will support you with their extensive mountaineering experience and knowledge throughout each day and guide you from teahouse to teahouse, where you can rest for the night.
Here at Mountaineerin, we pride ourselves on having tried and tested each of our events before offering them to our clients. That way we can advise you from personal experience and support you in the planning process from the very first time you contact us. We believe our events provide a quality experience at a competitive rate and we trust you won’t be disappointed.
For more information on our Everest Base Camp trek please take a look at our detailed itinerary below. For dates and prices of our treks please see below. Finally, if you have any questions on any of our treks please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on 01925 812 928.
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- Vacation Style Holiday TypeDiscovery, Trekking
- Activity Level Extreme
- Group Size Medium Group
Why Book With Us?
Mountaineerin is a growing outdoor company focusing on walking and trekking events. All of our staff are either outdoor professionals or experienced enthusiasts who regularly spend their personal time in the mountains walking, climbing, trekking and camping.
All of our events have been tried and tested by ourselves so we know how good they really are. This also means we can talk to you and advise you from our own experience. We aim to provide an excellent service at an affordable and competitive price without compromising on quality. The same member of our team will deal with your booking from start to finish and will be available to answer any questions you might have and support you in the build-up to your trip.
All of our events are fully insured for the level of activity taking place and we have financial failure protection in place so your money is protected in the event the company should fail to deliver through insolvency. Above all, we love what we do and hope you will love travelling with Mountaineerin too.
Where our events and treks use local porters and guides we ensure they are paid and treated fairly. We value the time and effort our local teams put in and they are an integral part of the Mountaineerin team. Their welfare is our top priority.
- 4 nights stay in a hotel in Kathmandu (2 nights before the trek and 2 nights after)
- 11 nights stay in a local Nepalese teahouse accommodation
- All airport transfers
- Domestic airfares (Kathmandu to Lukla airport and the return flight from Lukla airport to Kathmandu)
- All the Porters and guides salaries
- All Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees including TIMS card and permits
- All meals whilst trekking (breakfast, lunch, dinner and hot drinks)
- All Sherpa staff insurance, including porters
- First Aid bag including Oxygen and Gamow Bag (Portable Altitude Chamber)
- An experienced and professional UK mountain leader
- A gift from our Sherpa partners
- Last night celebration dinner party with a Nepalese cultural dance show
- 2 Day, 1 night UK based training weekend
- Large duffel bag for all your kit
- Flights to and from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
- Visas
- Personal trip travel insurance
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal trekking equipment
- Alcoholic and energy drinks
- Bottled and boiled water
- Personal snacks
- Hotel meals unless stated
- Day1 Arrive at Kathmandu Airport
- Day2 Sightseeing around Kathmandu
- Day3 Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport (also known as Tenzing–Hillary Airport)
- Day4 Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day5 Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
- Day6 Trek to Tengboche Monastery (also known as Thyangboche Monastery)
- Day7 Trek to Dingboche
- Day8 Day trip to Chhukung Valley
- Day9 Trek to Lobuche
- Day10 Trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC)
- Day11 Hike up Kala Patthar
- Day12 Return trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day13 Return trek to Lukla Airport
- Day14 Return flight from Lukla Airport to Kathmandu
- Day15 Leisure day in Kathmandu
- Day16 Transfer at Kathmandu Airport
B&B accommodation is normally in twin rooms. Single rooms are available on request at a supplement. At altitude accommodation is normally strictly twin rooms to ensure the safety and welfare of each participant.
The Everest Base Camp trek might sound daunting, but it isn’t one of the more difficult treks than you can take part in here at Mountaineerin. In fact, we have seen people of all ages and fitness levels complete the trek to Everest Base Camp over the years. Check out our blog post for more information.
The effects of altitude vary massively from person to person, however, most people improve with time spent at altitude. This is why acclimatisation is important while trekking at altitude. Symptoms of altitude sickness could include: headaches, loss of appetite, fatigue and more.
During the trek, your guides will keep a close eye on the group to ensure any altitude sickness is managed appropriately. It should be noted that if they decide the best solution is to descend then they will support you in doing so. The British Mountaineering Council has some good advice and tips on mountain sickness. See – https://www.thebmc.co.uk/hill-skills-an-introduction-to-altitude
A full kit list will be provided to you upon booking. You may already have many of the items needed, however, there will be a few items of specialist kit. Some of these kit items can be hired if you do not want to purchase your own. Get in contact with us if you have any questions once you have received your kit list.
Paying by direct debit is very simple. We set up the plan and email you the link to fill in your bank details. Once completed an agreed set number of payments will be taken from your account for the set amount. The direct debit can be stopped, amended or cancelled at any time by contacting us. When paying by direct debit there is no deposit to pay. There is no extra charge for paying in this way.
Unless booking a private event, groups are kept to a maximum of 12 participants.
B&B accommodation is normally in twin rooms. Where tents are used participants will be paired up so share a tent between two. We do offer single supplements if required. please ask for details.