This trip travels along an iconic trekking route where you will walk through high passes, see glaciers, visit remote Sherpa villages and visit local communities. On this holiday you will face challenging climbs and the undoubted highlight of the trip will be reaching the iconic Everest Base Camp.

You will need to be in good physical shape to join this trip, alongside you will be an experienced support team whilst there will be lots of time to acclimatize.

 

Itinerary

Day 1 Kathmandu
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Kathmandu/Phakding
Mountain flight to Lukla, trek to Phakding.

Day 3 Phakding/Namche Bazaar
Spend two nights in Namche acclimatising for the trek.

Day 4 Namche Bazaar
An acclimatisation day allows for an excursion to Thame and Khumjung, the green village.

Day 5 Namche Bazaar/Thyāngboche
Set out on a 6–7 hr trek through woods and rhododendron forests before arriving in Tengboche.

Day 6 Thyāngboche/Dingboche
Trek to Dingboche where we have time to acclimatize.

Day 7 Dingboche
This is an acclimatisation day. Opt to hike to Chhukung or Nagarzhang Peak.

Day 8 Dingboche/Lobuche
Hike along the Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche, which has spectacular views of Nuptse.

Day 9 Lobuche/Gorak Shep
Today includes a challenging climb past the Khumbu Glacier, arriving in Nuptse. We'll cross the Changri Glacier to Gorakshep, and then enjoy the highlight of reaching Everest Base Camp.

Day 10 Gorak Shep/Pheriche
Enjoy an early morning trek to Kala Pattar for sunrise views of Everest. Descend to Pheriche.

Day 11 Pheriche/Thyāngboche
Descend through Pangboche, with its great gompa, to Tengboche.

Day 12 Thyāngboche/Monjo
Continue our descent, staying in the small village of Monjo for the evening.

Day 13 Monjo/Lukla
The final day of our trek takes us back to Lukla, where we have a chance to relax after the rigorous adventure we just undertook.

Day 14 Lukla/Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu.

Day 15 Kathmandu
Depart at any time.

 

Trip Specifics

  • Departures: Most months
  • Length: 15 Days
  • Start/Finish: Kathmandu
  • Prices: From £892
  • Trip Code: ANEA