What is the difference between the luxury tour and the trekking tour (not just in terms of price)?

The main difference between standard and luxury trek is accommodation standard. The standard trek includes 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and best available guesthouse accommodation in the mountain under standard category. On the other hand, the luxury one includes 5-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and the best available hotels/guesthouses accommodation in each town the mountain.

What immunizations will I need?

No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Bhutan, 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 travelling. · 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 Everest Base camp 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 only.

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.

Everest Base Camp Trek 16 Days

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Start and end in Kathmandu

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Operator: Ace the Himalaya
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 2 - 14
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kathmandu
Start point
त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Our airport representative will be outside the airport terminal holding Ace the Himalaya signboard.)
Day 2
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour visiting Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square including Nyatapola temple, Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth, and Palace of 55 windows
Optional Activities
- Shopping and exploration in Thamel area
Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Boudhanath Stupa
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Nyatapola Temple
Day 3
Kathmandu to Phakding
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (35 minutes)
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding via Ghat
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla village
Landmarks
Tenzing and Hillary Airport
Dudh Koshi River
Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar with suspension bridge crossings
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks
Sagarmatha National Park
Day 5
Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike to Syangboche Airport and Everest View Hotel area
- Visit museum celebrating Sherpa customs
Landmarks
Everest View Hotel
Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Monastery with ornate wall hangings and Buddha sculpture
- Observe prayer ceremony at Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks
Tengboche Monastery
Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche via Debuche and Pangboche
Landmarks
Debuche
Pangboche
Day 8
Dingboche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization trek to Chhukung valley via Imja Khola valley
Landmarks
Chhukung Valley
Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche along Khumbu Glacier moraine
Landmarks
Khumbu Glacier
Day 10
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and Gorak Shep
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365m)
- View Khumbu Icefall from Everest Base Camp
- Trek from Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
Landmarks
Everest Base Camp
Khumbu Icefall
Day 11
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and Periche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Kala Patthar (5,555m)
- Trek from Kala Patthar and Gorak Shep to Periche
Landmarks
Kala Patthar
Mount Everest
Day 12
Periche to Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Periche to Pangboche via Orsho
- Visit Pangboche Monastery (oldest in the region)
- Trek through Tengboche Monastery
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks
Pangboche Monastery
Tengboche Monastery
Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla town
Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (35 minutes)
Day 15
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner in traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances
Optional Activities
- Chitwan Jungle Safari
- River Rafting Adventure
- Kathmandu Shopping Tour
Day 16
Kathmandu Departure
End point
त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you off at the international airport three hours before the flight time.)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Boudhanath Stupa
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Nyatapola Temple

Landmarks
Tenzing and Hillary Airport
Dudh Koshi River

Landmarks
Sagarmatha National Park

Landmarks
Everest View Hotel

Landmarks
Tengboche Monastery

Landmarks
Debuche
Pangboche

Landmarks
Chhukung Valley

Landmarks
Khumbu Glacier

Landmarks
Everest Base Camp
Khumbu Icefall

Landmarks
Kala Patthar
Mount Everest

Landmarks
Pangboche Monastery
Tengboche Monastery

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Overall rating based on 72 Reviews

Itinerary
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4.6
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.2
Food
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Anonymous
January 21st, 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
Traveled in April 2022
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Anonymous
January 19th, 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
Traveled in October 2022
David
March 31st, 2020
I loved the trip. It was very well organised and the people who were running the company were very caring. The guide...
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Traveled in March 2020
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Brian
March 25th, 2020
Attention to formalities and any personal preferences throughout the trek was very professional. Enjoyed every moment...
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Traveled in March 2020
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Michelle
January 17th, 2020
From pick up at the airport by our head guide, Pasang, to the final departure with Pasang, Ace the Himalaya proved to...
From pick up at the airport by our head guide, Pasang, to the final departure with Pasang, Ace the Himalaya proved to be a very professional and well run tour company. 10 of the 12 from our group managed to reach Lukla to commence our hike on time, while 1 flight cancellation caused two to catch a flight the following day. This can be a problem, sadly, but the two girls were well looked after with Pasang staying behind to ensure they could catch us on the next available flight. The rest of us were also well taken care of by our assistant guide, Kalika (also known as Legend). Kalika stepped up to fill Pasang's shoes very nicely, and despite his more limited English skills, Kalika still managed to organise the porters, our rooms, meals and trekking for 2 days before the rest of the group could catch up. He was exemplary, hence being called the Legend! Pasang encouraged Kalika to keep being the main guide for the trek, taking on more of a mentor role, but was always on hand should there be any queries or issues that needed extra care, and was continually asking after our health and fortitude for the 14 days. Due to the fantastic guidance, and the fact that we were lucky enough to have a great group from varying countries, all 12 of us reached EBC with only minimal effects from the altitude. My particular favourite moment was Kala Patthar at 5555m above sea level. I would definitely recommend Ace the Himalaya to anyone wishing to head to EBC, or any of the other destinations offered by the company. Professional, safe and caring all the way.Show more
Traveled in November 2019
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petra
January 17th, 2020
Everest Base Camp I usually don’t write reviews but in this case I felt that everyone should know what a world class...
Everest Base Camp I usually don’t write reviews but in this case I felt that everyone should know what a world class company Ace really is. From the very first email until even now after the trek is done, they have never failed to keep me in the loop with info, changes and updates regarding my personal questions or anything related to the trip. They are a fast, sufficient and caring company with their hearts in the right place. I felt very much prepared to embark this journey with Ace and I’m happy I did. I did the EBC trek in October 2019. Our guides Madan (Lead Guide) and Rupesh (Assistance Guide) where the best guides I could ever wished for. They both made sure that we were doing fine throughout the trek. Every evening they would inform us of what was going to happen the next day and if there was any concerns or worries Madan had this gift of making us feel better. His positive attitude was very helpful and he made us feel that we could succeed in anything if we put our positive mind to it. Unfortunately I became sick on part of the trek. Rupesh would always come and check on me a few times a day. Even when the doctor came around for me it was Rupesh who stayed with me. I thought that was very kind of him. Madan at the other hand was very caring and made sure that I did what I needed to do. He would check up on me all the time, making sure that I drank enough fluid, ate the correct food and take my medicine. He would ask me a few times a day how I was feeling and made sure I was sleeping well. At one point I became very tired and weak. Madan would walk with me, he would never rush me into anything and even carried my bag for me for the last 3 days. He was patient, professional, showed a strong leadership presence, very funny, uplifted, knowledgeable and has a kind heart. Qualities which will take you far in life but certainly something what is needed as a guide on a challenging trek like EBC. I believe that if it was not for Madan and Rupesh to be so supportive and caring I might not of made it all the way up to EBC. For this I’m forever grateful. The porters were young boys with great strength. Our bags were picked up in the morning and dropped off at our next destination before we would arrived without fail. They were always happy and polity. If you can live without internet, hot water and luxuries for some time, if you love mountains and are open for different food and culture. If you dare to jump right out of your comfort zone then definitely this is the thing to do. No regrets at all. Thank you Ace, Madan, Rupesh and porters for this incredible experience. I definitely will recommend you all to my friends and who knows I might even come back one day. Petra xShow more
Traveled in September 2019
Sarah
December 23rd, 2019
This was by far one of the coolest things i've done in my entire life. Super challenging and super rewarding all at...
This was by far one of the coolest things i've done in my entire life. Super challenging and super rewarding all at once! Madan and Rupesh were some of the greatest trek guides that I've ever had on any continent - they were so knowledgeable about the history of the trek and they ensured that we were deeply rooted in the cultural experience along the trek. They were also incredibly caring - which is important when you are trekking to new altitudes that you have never been before. They would always be asking us how we felt and if they could get us anything at all. Overall, I would recommend this company to anyone who wanted to trek to EBC - and if you want to have the best experience, try to get a trek led by Madan & Rupesh! :)Show more
Traveled in October 2019
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Teguh
November 6th, 2019
The guide and the assistance are very friendly. And they are doing very good job from the start to the end.
Traveled in October 2019
Reply from: Ace the Himalaya
Hi Teguh, We had a great time arranging your trip and guiding you to Everest Base Camp. Thank you for such a good review. We hope to you see you again in the Himalayas.
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Jamie
June 11th, 2019
Ace the Himalaya was an excellent choice. I did a lot of research before and saw that overall they had the best...
Ace the Himalaya was an excellent choice. I did a lot of research before and saw that overall they had the best reviews and feedback. Our guide Dipesh and assistant guide Rabi were amazing. They made the trip even better than it was. They were caring and helpful and we didnt have to worry about where to stay, what to eat, and where to go. I highly recommend Ace and will hopefully get a chance to use them again! Overall, the trip was exactly what I knew it would be-a trip of a lifetime and Ace is definitely the main reason why...oh yeah and those amazing Himalayas :)Show more
Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Ace the Himalaya
Hi Jamie, thank you for the wonderful review. We along with Dipesh and Rabi loved to guide you to EBC. Thank you for recommending us. As others' reviews were important to you to decide to go with us, we believe your review will be important to future travelers. We hope to see you again in the Himalayas.
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Jamie
May 25th, 2019
Ace the Himalaya did an amazing job! Our guides were fantastic! I would highly recommend anyone thinking of doing...
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Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Ace the Himalaya
Hi Jamie, thank you for your review. It means a lot to use. We hope to see you again in the Himalayas.
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Lee
Asked on June 12th, 2024
What is the difference between the luxury tour and the trekking tour (not just in terms of price)?
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- Ace the HimalayaOperator•Written June 2024
  The main difference between standard and luxury trek is accommodation standard. The standard trek includes 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and best available guesthouse accommodation in the mountain under standard category. On the other hand, the luxury one includes 5-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and the best available hotels/guesthouses accommodation in each town the mountain.
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Dale
Asked on May 25th, 2017
What immunizations will I need?
Other
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  Dale
  Traveler•Written May 2017
  No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Bhutan, 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 travelling.
  · 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 Everest Base camp 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 only.
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?
Other
- 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.

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