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 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.

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

The hotel in Kathmandu does provide the free storage services. Inform the hotel reception and leave all your items that are not required for the trekking to them.

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

While on the trek, our porter will carry your gear and stuff. In a pre-trek meeting in Kathmandu, we will provide you Ace the Himalaya duffel bag to keep your stuff. 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 you can add days with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food.

Where do we toilet along the trail?

You can use the toilets of the lodges on the trail but in case there is no lodge in sight and you really want to piss or poop, you just do it 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 all the hotels and lodges you stay, you will have an attached bathroom.

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 mandatory, but it is 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.

How much additional money do I need per day?

It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 15 for a lunch and a dinner. USD 10 to USD 15 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, pay for the hot shower and a few drinks during the trekking.

Can I use credit cards in the places I visit on the trek?

In the most parts of Kathmandu, you can use your credit cards. But, on the trek, all you need is cash. Please change the currency in local Nepali Rupees before you go to the mountains.

Everest Base Camp Heli Trek

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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 4
All Ages Welcome

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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 terminal building holding Ace the Himlaya signboard.)
Day 2
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site) - observe from eastern bank
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa (World Heritage Site)
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site) including Nyatapola Temple, Batsala Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Duttatraya Temple, Pujari Muth, and Palace of 55 Windows
Optional Activities
- Shopping and exploration in Thamel
Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Boudhanath Stupa
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Nyatapola Temple
Batsala Temple
Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding via Dudh Kosi River and Ghat
Landmarks
Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Dudh Kosi River
Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar via Dudh Kosi River crossing suspension bridges
Landmarks
Sagarmatha National Park
Mount Everest
Day 5
Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (At Everest View Hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike around Namche Bazaar
- Lunch at Everest View Hotel
- Visit Sherpa Culture Museum
- Hike to Syangboche Airstrip
Landmarks
Everest View Hotel
Sherpa Culture Museum
Syangboche Airstrip
Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Lukla (Helicopter Tour)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Helicopter sightseeing tour over Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier, Icefall, Kalapatthar, and Khumbu Valley peaks
Landmarks
Everest Base Camp
Khumbu Glacier
Kalapatthar
Ama Dablam
Lhotse
Nuptse
Day 7
Lukla to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Traditional Nepali Restaurant with cultural performances)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at Traditional Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance performance
Optional Activities
- Walking and shopping in Thamel
- Optional extension to Chitwan National Park for wildlife viewing
- Optional extension to Pokhara
- Optional extension to Tibet, India, or Bhutan
Day 8
Kathmandu
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
Batsala Temple

Landmarks
Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Dudh Kosi River

Landmarks
Sagarmatha National Park
Mount Everest

Landmarks
Everest View Hotel
Sherpa Culture Museum
Syangboche Airstrip

Landmarks
Everest Base Camp
Khumbu Glacier
Kalapatthar
Ama Dablam
Lhotse
Nuptse

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4.6

Aerin
September 30th, 2025
5
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
Anonymous
January 21st, 2023
5
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
Anonymous
January 19th, 2023
5
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