Day 01
Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu (1345 m) and transfer to the hotel.
Nepal · Trekking
18-Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with Sherpa Villages
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Trek to the foot of breathtaking Everest
- 02 Visit villages with the snowy background of Everest
- 03 Mingle with the Sherpa community
- 04 Explore remote mountain monasteries
The trek to the foot of breathtaking Everest, the world's highest mountain, is quite possibly the most popular yet challenging trek in Nepal, offering dramatic and picturesque views throughout the journey. Get to know the unique culture of the Sherpas as you walk along trails lined with mani stones engraved with Tibetan Buddhist prayers. Discover remote mountain monasteries and learn about the Sherpas' spiritual perspective in their homeland.
Get to know the unique culture of the Sherpas as you walk along trails lined with mani stones engraved with Tibetan Buddhist prayers.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
18 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Hard
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Cities
Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Dingboche, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, Gorakshep, Sagarmatha National Park, Pheriche
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Visit all the popular sites in the city.
Day 03
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Begin the Everest Base Camp trek with a flight into the airstrip of Lukla (2804 m).
Trek for 3 hours to Phakding, a small town located by the river (2610 m).
Day 04
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Hike to Namche Bazaar (3441 m), a small town nestled on a hillside with major mountains all around and the trading hub of the region, through Everest National Park.
Day 05
Acclimatization Day
The day is mainly for acclimatization, but if you wish, you can explore the surrounding area.
Day 06
Trek to Tengboche Monastery
Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 m), a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sherpa community. Situated at 3,867 metres, the monastery is the largest gompa in the Khumbu region of Nepal.
Day 07
Trek to Dingboche
Head to Dingboche (4350 m), a Sherpa village in the Khumbu region of northeastern Nepal in the Chukhung Valley.
Day 08
Acclimatization Day
The day is mainly for acclimatization, but if you wish, you can explore the surrounding area.
Day 09
Trek to Lobuche
Proceed to Lobuche (4910 m), a small settlement near Mount Everest in the Khumbu region of Nepal.
Day 10
Everest Base Camp and Gorak Shep
Trek to South Everest Base Camp (5365 m).
Return to Gorak Shep (5180 m), a small settlement that sits on the edge of a frozen lakebed covered with sand in Nepal with the same name.
Day 11
Kala Patthar Sunrise and Pheriche
Optional hike to Kala Patthar (5545 m) to see the sunrise and panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, including Everest.
Trek down to Pheriche (4200 m).
Day 12
Visit Phortse
Go to Phortse (3900 m), a farming village located in the Khumbu Valley in Nepal. It is off the main trekking circuit and therefore more closely resembles an authentic Sherpa village.
Day 13
Return to Namche Bazaar
Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3441 m).
Day 14
Travel to Phakding
Travel to Phakding (2610 m), a small village in the Khumbu region of Nepal and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Day 15
Trek to Lukla
Trek to Lukla (2804 m), a small town in the Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality of the Solukhumbu District in Province No. 1 of northeastern Nepal.
Day 16
Fly Back to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu in the morning and transfer to the hotel.
Day 17
Kathmandu Backup Day
Extra day in Kathmandu as a backup in case of weather delays to the flight from Lukla.
Day 18
Departure from Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport for your journey back home.
Where this trip takes you
South Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar sunrise, Tengboche Monastery, Namche Bazaar
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
English-speaking Nepali tour guide
All airport transfers
Four nights' hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis
Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea and coffee) during the trek
TIMS card and national park entry permit
Airfare for the Nepali guide, including airport taxes
Domestic flight (LUK-KTM-LUK), including airport taxes
All accommodation for clients in lodges/tea houses during the trek on a twin-sharing basis
Porter(s) on a 1 porter for 2 clients basis
Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide and porter(s)
First aid kit
All government taxes
Land transportation for porters and other staff
What's Not Included
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Nepal entry visa fee
Travel and medical insurance
International airfare
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Personal expenses
All alcoholic and soft drinks such as Coke, Sprite, mineral water, etc.
Hot showers during the trek
Tips for the guide and porter
Emergency evacuation by helicopter in case of need, which will be paid for by the client's travel insurance company
Battery charging
Know before you go
- Note: The above itinerary is just a guideline and can be customized according to the client's interest and timeframe.
- Full camping gear and staff are provided only if the trek is operated as a camping trek.
- Sleeping bags are available if needed.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 18 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.
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