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Luxurious Everest Base Camp Trek with Heli Ride

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Start and end in Kathmandu
5.0 (1 review)

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with cultural program featuring traditional dances and singing from different ethnic groups and castes of Nepalese community with Nepalese dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation session
    • Welcome dinner with cultural program featuring traditional dances and singing
  3. Day 2

    Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding

    Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Lukla to Phakding (3-4 hours)
    Landmarks
    Lukla Airport
  4. Day 3

    Phakding to Namche Bazaar

    Phakding to Namche Bazaar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar through pine forests (5-6 hours)
    • Walk alongside Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers
    Landmarks
    Namche Bazaar
  5. Day 4

    Namche Bazaar

    Namche Bazaar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
    • Explore colorful market and town
    Landmarks
    Namche Bazaar
  6. Day 5

    Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

    Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche village (5-6 hours)
    • Visit Tengboche Monastery
    Landmarks
    Tengboche Monastery
  7. Day 6

    Tengboche to Dingboche

    Tengboche to Dingboche
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (5-6 hours)
    • Walk through lush forests of birch, conifer, and rhododendron trees
    • View Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam
    Landmarks
    Imja Khola Valley
    Lobuche River
    Mount Everest
    Lhotse
    Ama Dablam
  8. Day 7

    Dingboche

    Dingboche
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Acclimatization day in Dingboche
    • Explore Imja Khola Valley and Dingboche village
    Landmarks
    Imja Khola Valley
  9. Day 8

    Dingboche to Lobuche

    Dingboche to Lobuche
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Khumbu Glacier terminal moraine (5-6 hours)
    • View Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal peaks
    Landmarks
    Khumbu Glacier
    Khumbutse
    Lingtren
    Pumori
    Mahalangur Himal
  10. Day 9

    Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep

    Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Everest Base Camp (mostly on glacier path)
    • View Nuptse, Khumbutse, and Pumori mountains
    • Trek from Everest Base Camp back to Gorak Shep
    Landmarks
    Everest Base Camp
    Nuptse
    Khumbutse
    Pumori
  11. Day 10

    Gorakshep to Lukla

    Gorakshep to Lukla
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing of Nuptse, Cholatse, and Lhotse
    • Trek from Gorakshep down to helicopter pickup point (2-3 hours)
    • Helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla with mountain views
    Landmarks
    Nuptse
    Cholatse
    Lhotse
  12. Day 11

    Lukla to Kathmandu

    Lukla to Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
    • Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley UNESCO sites
    • Visit Pashupatinath Temple or Kapan Monastery
    • Visit Boudhanath
    • Visit Swayambhu
    • Visit Patan Durbar Square
    • 30-minute body massage at hotel
    Landmarks
    Pashupatinath Temple
    Kapan Monastery
    Boudhanath
    Swayambhu
    Patan Durbar Square
  13. Day 12

    Kathmandu to Airport

    Kathmandu to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Join another tour in Nepal

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    From start to finish our experience with Himalayan social journey was excellent. Our guide Mingmar Sherpa was the...
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  • J

    Joy

    Asked on January 3rd, 2024

    Could I enquire about Luxurious Everest Base Camp Trek with Heli Ride, 12 days?

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    • Himalayan Social JourneyOperator•Written January 2024

      We can offer this trip on US $1225pp on twin sharing basis. If you do not require 2 days accommodation in Kathmandu and you are just looking for the trek, we can arrange it.

    • J

      Joy

      Traveler•Written January 2024

      Is the return Heli ride to KTM included?

    • Himalayan Social JourneyOperator•Written January 2024

      Regular airplane flight to and from Lukla is included. Optional helicopter ride to or from Lukla costs additional US $250 per person per way.

    • J

      Joy

      Traveler•Written January 2024

      Trip title states EBC Trek with Heli ride so assumed this was included in the price. This seems like false advertising.

    • Himalayan Social JourneyOperator•Written January 2024

      Heli ride from Pheriche to Lukla is included in the trip cost. Optional Helicopter ride to and from Lukla costs additional US $250 per person per way.

    • J
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