Everest Base Camp Trek- 2023
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Trek to an Everest Base Camp in only 11 days with panoramic views of the Himalayas, and enjoy a great view of Mt Everest at Kala Patthar.
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
- Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation.
- Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2,826m, 30 min), then start trekking to Phakding (2,610m, 3 to 4 hours)
- Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,444m, 5 to 6 hours)
- Day 5: Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization Day. Optional hike to Everest View Hotel (3,865m) to take the first peek of Mt Everest (2 to 3 hours)
- Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m, 5 to 6 hours)
- Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m, 5 to 6 hours)
- Day 8: Dingboche - Acclimatization Day. Optional hike to Nagajung Peak (4,600m, 3 to 4 hours)
- Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,920m, 5 to 6 hours)
- Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,160m, 3 to 4 hours), then to Everest Base Camp (5,365m) and back to Gorakshep (3 to 4 hours)
- Day 11: Optional hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) for a great view of Mt Everest and back to Gorakshep in the early morning (3 hours), then trek to Pheriche (4,200m, 4 to 5 hours)
- Day 12: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,444m, 6 to 7 hours)
- Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,826m, 6 to 7 hours)
- Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu in the early morning. Free time to explore Thamel
- Day 15: Depart or extend your trip
Price: USD $1450/- Per Person
Price Includes
- - Airport / hotel transfers
- - Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu flights
- - Private vehicle between other destinations for the activities included in the itinerary
- - All accommodation on a double occupancy basis
- - Trekking Permit and TIMS fees
- - All meals during trekking, all breakfasts in Kathmandu, one welcome dinner and one farewell dinner
- - Duffle bag for trekking (to be returned after the trip)
- - Experienced English-speaking trekking guide and a team of porters (one for every two clients) and assistants during trekking
- - Entrance fees and an English-speaking guide for the Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- - Insurance for the trekking guide and porters
- - First aid kit (carried by the trekking guide)
Price Excludes
- - International flight, travel insurance, visitor visa fee
- - All optional activities
- - Meals not mentioned (please allow for $80-120 USD for meals not included)
- - Personal trekking gear (available for rent)
- - Personal expenses
- - Drinking water, snacks, hot shower and WIFI during trekking
- - Tips for guides and porters
- - Charges for excessive luggage
- - Any other extra costs due to unforeseen circumstances
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