Everest Base Camp Trek

19 days

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Start and end in Kathmandu

4.7

106 traveler reviews

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The thing you were least impressed about on your Everest Base Camp Hike was actually seeing Mt. Everest.
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Operator: Active Adventures
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 10
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kathmandu
Start point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (On the first day of the trip we can either pick you up from the Kathmandu airport (KTM))
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant - Nepalese cuisine with influences from China, India and Europe)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu's back streets, courtyards and market stalls
- Visit ancient temples
Day 2
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath Temple
- Hike on ancient stone pilgrim stairway
Landmarks
Swayambhunath Temple
Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Lukla
- Local hike around Lukla
- Gear check with guides
Day 4
Lukla to Phakding
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Phakding village
Day 5
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park
- Hike to Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (Himalayan tahr, musk deer, Himalayan monals)
Landmarks
Sagarmatha National Park
Thamserku
Kangtega
Day 6
Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Namche Bazaar monasteries and tea houses
- Visit local market
Optional Activities
- Hike to Deboche for panoramic views (5 kilometres, 2-4 hours, steep trail)
Landmarks
Kongde Ri
Day 7
Namche Bazaar to Deboche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local Sherpa tea house), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Deboche
- Stop at local Sherpa tea house for lunch
Landmarks
Ama Dablam
Nuptse
Day 8
Deboche to Dingboche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Dingboche
Day 9
Dingboche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Nangkartshang peak (5.6 kilometres, 4-5 hours, steep climb with 700 metres elevation gain)
Landmarks
Makalu
Lhotse
Cho Oyo
Day 10
Dingboche to Lobuche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Lobuche
- Cross Thokla Pass
Landmarks
Taboche
Cholatse
Arakam Tse
Day 11
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorak Shep
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gorak Shep), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Hike through Khumbu glacial moraine
Landmarks
Everest Base Camp
Khumbu Glacier
Khumbu Icefall
Day 12
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Lobuche), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Kala Patthar summit
- Descent to Pheriche
Landmarks
Kala Patthar
Day 13
Pheriche to Deboche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Deboche
Day 14
Deboche to Khumjung
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Khumjung
- Visit local monastery
Day 15
Khumjung to Jorsalle
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Jorsalle
- Pass Syangboche Airport
Landmarks
Syangboche Airport
Day 16
Jorsalle to Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Tea stop in Phakding village), Dinner (Final meal with local porters and cooks - celebration dinner)
Included Activities
- Hike to Lukla
- Final celebratory meal with local team
Day 17
Lukla to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Walk to Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu restaurants for dinner
Landmarks
Durbar Square
Day 18
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Final celebration dinner with group at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Final celebration dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu's winding streets
- Visit atmospheric temples
- Visit markets
Day 19
Kathmandu
End point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (On the last day of the trip we can drop you off at the Kathmandu Airport )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Swayambhunath Temple

Landmarks
Sagarmatha National Park
Thamserku
Kangtega

Landmarks
Kongde Ri

Landmarks
Ama Dablam
Nuptse

Landmarks
Makalu
Lhotse
Cho Oyo

Landmarks
Taboche
Cholatse
Arakam Tse

Landmarks
Everest Base Camp
Khumbu Glacier
Khumbu Icefall

Landmarks
Kala Patthar

Landmarks
Syangboche Airport

Landmarks
Durbar Square

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Optional
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Transport

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Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 106 Reviews

Transport
4.4
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.9

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Patricia
June 11th, 2013
3.0
The trip to Everest Base Camp was awesome. The trek was challenging but our guides - Kate and Suideep - gave all of...
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Zachary
June 11th, 2013
5.0
This trip to EBC was very rewarding and full of new views every step of the way to Kala Patthar summit. Seeing...
This trip to EBC was very rewarding and full of new views every step of the way to Kala Patthar summit. Seeing Everest as the sun came up with a clear sky, and the sun rising behind all the peaks was the best part of the trip. EBC and every peak was a sight that most see on a picture, map, or on the web. Being in person seeing the views took your breath away at 5550 meters you don’t need much help on that one as your standing around the ridge celebrating with those of the team that came to the summit with you. The leaders Kate, Sudip, and Babeek did a great job every step of the way through the whole trip! The food and tea houses were well chosen were much nicer than I thought we would be staying at on this trip. If I could have washed my clothing and grabbed a few treats, I would have done the trek again to EBC.Show more
Traveled in October 2013
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Gyan
November 13th, 2013
5.0
Really handsome tour guides and local tour guide Gokul had a superb mustache. My impression was that relative to...
Really handsome tour guides and local tour guide Gokul had a superb mustache. My impression was that relative to other guides DK has a much more solid understanding of the culture, local history, trekking, and appreciation of the local flair than other foreign guides. In addition, his relationship with local guide Gokul was first class. You will obviously have to cope with long hikes, cold, and altitude but I thought the Active team did a great job of making everything they could as easy as possible and keeping the attitude optimistic. All-in-all really enjoyed the trip. From what I understand, DK also has a vision to continue to improve the trip so that future participants should be even safer, learn even more about the local flora, fauna, and people through iPads etc.Show more
Traveled in October 2013
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Sandra
November 17th, 2013
5.0
Breathtaking beauty with every steep step!
Traveled in October 2013
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Jerrel
November 18th, 2013
5.0
This being my third trip with Active again proved to be what I had expected. Well organized, satisfactory...
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Traveled in October 2013
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Kathleen
November 18th, 2013
5.0
I enjoyed the trip and glad we did it, but it was much more difficult than I thought it would be - physically and...
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Traveled in October 2013
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Kathryn
November 18th, 2013
4.0
The EBC trip was awesome! To walk among the Himalayan mountains with fresh snow on them was simply breathtaking. It...
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Traveled in October 2013
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Monica
November 22nd, 2013
5.0
I was telling one of my co-workers before I left on the trip that it was going to be a challenging trip both mentally...
I was telling one of my co-workers before I left on the trip that it was going to be a challenging trip both mentally and physically and how rewarding it would feel when completed. The trip lived up to my expectations. Everything from the guides, local people, and the scenery were all fantastic. The unexpected snow only made it better by enhancing the beautiful mountains. Our guides Kate and Sudip were awesome.Show more
Traveled in October 2013
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Corinne
November 23rd, 2013
5.0
It really was the trip of a lifetime, and a dream come true for me. A epic experience in every way! It was my first...
It really was the trip of a lifetime, and a dream come true for me. A epic experience in every way! It was my first time in Nepal, really my first time in a developing country. As I had arrived early and already trekked Annapurna Sanctuary, I was up for the challenge of EBC. We had really great guides...Katie and Sudip...they were very attentive to our needs, professional, very informative and knowledgeable, personable and a lot of fun to be with! Bibek our assistant guide was always there to lend a hand and make the trip easier. And our porters continued to entertain us and provide much needed transport support, always with a big smile:))) The trekking terrain in the Himalayas is stellar! Every day provides new vistas, new experiences, more cultural awareness. The camera was always on duty! And never bored! The experience of being at such altitude...(which our guides prepared us for very well), in such a remote area of the world despite the hordes of people...the trekking culture...life in the tea houses..local people and their daily life and work...the hill country, forests, different vegetation...all made for such a rich and life changing adventure. I loved every aspect of life on the trail and experiencing all that Nepal had to offer. It was not always easy, it had its own challenges and hardships..but was worth every moment. I can't wait to go back......!Show more
Traveled in October 2013
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Gary
November 23rd, 2013
5.0
What an incredible trip. With every step and turn a new photo framed itself ready to shoot. The scenery is...
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Traveled in October 2013

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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