- 11 days
- 4,130 m
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Into the Annapurna Sanctuary via Poon Hill sunrise and Gurung villages.
From US$ 890 per person Moderate
Everest Base Camp Trek
Walk through Sherpa villages to the foot of Everest, with sunrise from Kala Patthar.
Overview
The classic route through the Khumbu to the foot of Everest. Two acclimatisation days are built in, and the climb to Kala Patthar gives the best view of the summit on the whole trek.
Suitable for fit walkers with no climbing experience. Expect five to seven hours on the trail each day.
Highlights
- Stand at Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
- Sunrise over Everest from Kala Patthar
- Tengboche monastery
- Sherpa culture in Namche Bazaar
Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu 1,400 m
Pick-up from the airport and trip briefing at the hotel.
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Day 2 Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding 2,610 m
A 35-minute mountain flight, then an easy three-hour walk down the Dudh Koshi valley.
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Day 3 Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m
Cross the Hillary suspension bridge and climb to the Sherpa capital.
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Day 4 Acclimatisation day in Namche 3,440 m
A short hike to the Everest View Hotel for the first view of Everest.
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Day 5 Trek to Tengboche 3,860 m
Visit the monastery in the afternoon.
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Day 6 Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m
Leave the tree line behind for the Imja valley.
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Day 7 Acclimatisation day in Dingboche 4,410 m
Hike up Nangkartshang ridge for views of Makalu.
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Day 8 Trek to Lobuche 4,940 m
Pass the climbers' memorials at Thukla.
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Day 9 Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp 5,164 m
Walk along the Khumbu glacier to base camp and back.
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Day 10 Kala Patthar, descend to Pheriche 4,240 m
Early climb to 5,545 m for sunrise, then a long descent.
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Day 11 Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m
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Day 12 Trek to Lukla 2,860 m
Last evening with the trekking crew.
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Day 13 Fly to Kathmandu 1,400 m
Free afternoon in Thamel.
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Day 14 Departure 1,400 m
Transfer to the airport.
What the price covers
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- All permits and park fees
- Teahouse accommodation on the trek
- Three meals a day on the trek
- Porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
- Kathmandu–Lukla return flights
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance with helicopter rescue
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Drinks, hot showers and Wi-Fi on the trek
- Tips for guide and porter