What immunizations will I need?

No vaccinations are compulsory in Himalaya, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. We also recommend: A dental check-up prior to traveling. That you know your blood group in case of emergency. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.

Do you guys have a PAC Portable Altitude Chamber?

Yes, we do have PAC but we don’t use it for this trek since you only have to stay a night above 5000 meters. We will surely provide one if required.

What is the temperature rating of the sleeping bag that you lend to trekkers?

The temperature rating of the sleeping bags we provide are about -10 deg C, we can provide liner or extra blanket if the sleeping bag is not warm enough for you.

Will there be a place to store items/clothing not required for the trek?

The hotel in Kathmandu does provide the free storage services. So you can leave all your items that are not required for the trekking at your hotel.

Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?

Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc.

Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?

Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.

Where do we toilet along the trail? Is it similar to Kilimanjaro and just wherever we can find privacy?

At most cases you can use the toilet provided by the tea houses/lodges on the trail but normally in case of emergency, you just do toilet along the trail wherever you find privacy.

Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?

Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.

What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?

In major places (Namche Bazar, Lukla), we arrange guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hotel water in bucket will be provided for shower; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.

Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?

This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek

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Operator: Ace the Himalaya
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 14
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu
Start point
त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Our airport representative will be outside the terminal building holdng Ace the Himalaya signboard.)
Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel area
Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Boudhanath Stupa
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Nyatapola Temple
Day 3
Kathmandu to Jiri
Kathmandu to Jiri
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Jiri Trek: Ridge-Top Ascent to Bhandar
Jiri Trek: Ridge-Top Ascent to Bhandar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Detour to Thodung at 3,090m
Day 5
Bhandar to Lamjura: River Crossing and Mountain Ascent
Bhandar to Lamjura: River Crossing and Mountain Ascent
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Lamjura Pass to Junbesi
Lamjura Pass to Junbesi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Lamjura Pass
Day 7
Junbesi to Nuntala: Pass and Monastery Route
Junbesi to Nuntala: Pass and Monastery Route
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the Apple House at Ringmo for refreshments
Landmarks
Trakshindo Monastery
Day 8
Nuntala to Khari Khola: Dudh Koshi Descent
Nuntala to Khari Khola: Dudh Koshi Descent
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
Khari Khola to Puiyan: Sherpa Villages Trek
Khari Khola to Puiyan: Sherpa Villages Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Puiyan to Surke: Ridge Climb to Phakding Route
Puiyan to Surke: Ridge Climb to Phakding Route
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11
Surke to Namche Bazaar: Suspension Bridges and Gateway to Everest
Surke to Namche Bazaar: Suspension Bridges and Gateway to Everest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Sagamartha National Park
Day 12
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sherpa Museum
- Hike to Syangboche Airport near Everest View Hotel
Landmarks
Everest View Hotel
Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Higher Elevation: Rhododendron Forest Trek
Namche Bazaar to Higher Elevation: Rhododendron Forest Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14
Higher Elevation to Machhermo: Glacier Views
Higher Elevation to Machhermo: Glacier Views
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Ngozumpz Glacier
Day 15
Machhermo to Gokyo: Base Camp Arrival
Machhermo to Gokyo: Base Camp Arrival
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Gokyo
Day 16
Gokyo Ri Summit: Himalayan Panorama
Gokyo Ri Summit: Himalayan Panorama
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Gokyo Ri at 5,483m for panoramic Himalayan views
Landmarks
Gokyo Ri
Day 17
Gokyo to Thangna: Cho La Pass Approach
Gokyo to Thangna: Cho La Pass Approach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Cho La Pass
Day 18
Cho La Pass Crossing: Dzongla
Cho La Pass Crossing: Dzongla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Cho La Pass at 5,300m
Day 19
Dzongla to Lobuche: Mountain Descent
Dzongla to Lobuche: Mountain Descent
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 20
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and Gorakshep
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and Gorakshep
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp at 5,365m
Landmarks
Everest Base Camp
Khumbu Glacier
Day 21
Kala Patthar Summit and Descent to Periche
Kala Patthar Summit and Descent to Periche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Mt. Kala Patthar at 5,555m for Everest views
Landmarks
Kala Patthar
Day 22
Periche to Namche Bazaar: Monastery Trail Descent
Periche to Namche Bazaar: Monastery Trail Descent
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pangboche Monastery
Optional Activities
- View Yeti relics at Pangboche Monastery
Landmarks
Pangboche Monastery
Tengboche Monastery
Day 23
Namche Bazaar to Lukla: Trek Conclusion
Namche Bazaar to Lukla: Trek Conclusion
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla town
Day 24
Lukla to Kathmandu
Lukla to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Day 25
Kathmandu Rest and Farewell
Kathmandu Rest and Farewell
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances)
Optional Activities
- Chitwan jungle safari
- Rafting adventure
- Kathmandu valley shopping tour
- Scenic Everest flight
- Mountain biking
Day 26
Departure from Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu
End point
त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you off to the internatonal airport three hours before the flight time.)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Boudhanath Stupa
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Nyatapola Temple

Landmarks
Lamjura Pass

Landmarks
Trakshindo Monastery

Landmarks
Sagamartha National Park

Landmarks
Everest View Hotel

Landmarks
Ngozumpz Glacier

Landmarks
Gokyo

Landmarks
Gokyo Ri

Landmarks
Cho La Pass

Landmarks
Everest Base Camp
Khumbu Glacier

Landmarks
Kala Patthar

Landmarks
Pangboche Monastery
Tengboche Monastery

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Rating: 4.6 (163 reviews)
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Tour Operator
4.6

Aerin5.0•September 2025
Honestly I was a bit sceptical given all the glowing reviews and all the fake reviews that seem to be out there these...
Honestly I was a bit sceptical given all the glowing reviews and all the fake reviews that seem to be out there these days, but ACE were truely fantastic. I arrived in Nepal just after the riots during the final day of lockdown and it was very calm and peaceful. Everyone was very happy to see tourists and the place was very clean. I was supposed to do the Everest Base Camp trek but bad weather cancelled all flights including helicpoters to Lukla, so our group decided to do ABC instead. Throughout the process both Sujan in the office and our guide Ram were very professional and made sure we understood all the options. They picked me up from the airport even though I arrived early and was staying at a different hotel, and then picked me up again to transfer me to the group trek hotel. What I really liked about ACE, and the main reasons I chose them was that they are a local company with extremely experienced guides (15+ years), but also they actually include things that many of the other big operators like Intrepid and G do not, like nearly all meals, as much filtered water as we wanted as well as hot drinks. This to me made a huge difference overall. The food was also varied and actually very good at all the teahouses. It certainly wasnt Dal Bhat every meal. It was at times even too much food. I think I actually put on weight during the trek. The porters were also always friendly and smiling, helping out with food and filtered water. The trek itself was more geueling than I anticipated with a lot of stairs and a lot of up and down compared to Everest, but we had clear days and excellent mountain views at the top. Seriously, if you are looking for value for money and a professional local operator you will not go wrong choosing ACE.Show more
Anonymous5.0•January 2023
Once in a lifetime experience! Went in April and the weather was sunny with temperatures dropping as we got higher....
Once in a lifetime experience! Went in April and the weather was sunny with temperatures dropping as we got higher. The organisation right from the start was excellent. Everything worked like clockwork throughout. The pre-trek briefing prepared us for the trip and the Kathmandu hotel was first class. The Porters actually did the hard work and seemed to make it look easy! For me though the guy who really made it an extraordinary adventure was our Guide: Milan. Nothing was too much trouble, he coaxed and cajoled us when the going was tougher and set a pace that meant that we all made Base Camp. Absolutely one of the nice guys! Fab company and fab crew!Show more
Anonymous5.0•January 2023
Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man! By: Larry C In completing the challenging trek to Mt. Everest Base...
Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man! By: Larry C In completing the challenging trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp in October 2022 with Ace the Himalaya, we were so blessed to have Pasang Dawa Sherpa as our guide! Pasang was absolutely amazing! He not only led us every step of the way, but he was always so positive and encouraging. Pasang literally guided us from our hotel in Katmandu, riding with us on the long, winding road to Manthali for the flight to Lukla, then following our trek to Everest Base Camp, and Mt. Kalapathar, he remained with us all the way back to Kathmandu. The following day, we met with him for a celebratory dinner, and he presented us with special certificates for completing the trek successfully. During the trek, Pasang took care of all arrangements, even helping serve our meals and making sure we all remained healthy and acclimatized to the high altitude trekking. Pasang is such a friendly, humble man, but he always took charge of everything, and every village we came to he was so well known and respected by everyone. Pasang had a great sense of humor and an unlimited knowledge of the mountains, the cultures, the religions, and the history of the Khumbu Region we were hiking through. He was such a great guide in every way, and I would feel so privileged to follow his lead again when I make my next trip to Nepal. Larry ComptonShow more

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Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
What immunizations will I need?
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  No vaccinations are compulsory in Himalaya, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus.
  
  We also recommend:
  
  A dental check-up prior to traveling.
  That you know your blood group in case of emergency.
  If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Do you guys have a PAC Portable Altitude Chamber?
Other
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Yes, we do have PAC but we don’t use it for this trek since you only have to stay a night above 5000 meters. We will surely provide one if required.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
What is the temperature rating of the sleeping bag that you lend to trekkers?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  The temperature rating of the sleeping bags we provide are about -10 deg C, we can provide liner or extra blanket if the sleeping bag is not warm enough for you.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Will there be a place to store items/clothing not required for the trek?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  The hotel in Kathmandu does provide the free storage services. So you can leave all your items that are not required for the trekking at your hotel.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Do you use yaks/porters on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?
Transport
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Can I add extra days to my trekking trip?
Tour Details
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Where do we toilet along the trail? Is it similar to Kilimanjaro and just wherever we can find privacy?
Tour Details
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  At most cases you can use the toilet provided by the tea houses/lodges on the trail but normally in case of emergency, you just do toilet along the trail wherever you find privacy.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Is Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?
Operator
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
What opportunities will I have for shower along the trek?
Accommodation
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  In major places (Namche Bazar, Lukla), we arrange guesthouse with hot shower. And in rest of the places, hotel water in bucket will be provided for shower; it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.
D
Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
Do I need to tip my guide and porters? How much would that be?
Travel Support
- D
  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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