Everest Base Camp Trek

What makes our Everest trek different?
- More emphasis on discovering the amazing Sherpa culture of the Solu Khumbu
-Side trek to Ama Dablam base camp for acclimatization
- Truly personal care & attention from your own private guides / porters
- Flexibility - your trek can be adjusted to your ability as you go
- Daily departures, you choose when to trek
- Sufficient Acclimatization days built in to ensure success
- two guides minimum ( even with 2 walkers) for safety & flexibility
- Sunset over Everest from Kala Pattar at 5545m

The world's most awe inspiring mountain trek? It has to be the trail to Everest base camp. Although Everest has received a lot of press in the last decade don't believe that this is still anything but an outstanding experience - the trek to base camp should still figure on any serous adventure travellers bucket list. Pick the right time of year outside the busy months of October and March and you can often have the trail to yourself, bar the ubiquitous porters of course!

Your first stop is the Kathmandu valley and ancient streets of Bhaktapur, a world heritage site. You have time to wander the narrow streets here and will be able to discover the beautiful temples, squares and stupas that have made this fascinating city a world heritage site. It's a great, chilled out introduction to the Kathmandu valley.

After exploring Kathmandu you take what is one of the most amazing flights on board a small plane to Lukla, gateway to the Solu Khumbu, from where your trek to Everest commences. The EBC trail follows the course of the Dudh Kosi, the "River of Milk", gradually climbing through forests of rhododendron and magnolia.It's the forested lower reaches of the trail that often come as such a pleasant surprise to people, trekking past waterfalls, raging rivers and verdant alpine scenery and wildlife.

There are rest days at Namche Bazaar - the cobble stoned, quaint Sherpa capital - which is a wonderful town in it's own right but offers some beautiful side treks down quiet valleys. We also rest at Dingboche village for further acclimatisation (Dingboche sits below the famously distinct peak of Ama Dablam) to help you adjust to the increasing altitude. All the while as you are trekking, the peaks of the Himalaya will tower above you, providing truly outstanding views as you walk. We have allowed for upto two days acclimatisation here, there is the option of a side trip to the spectacular Ama Dablam base camp, in the shadow of one of the world's most beautiful mountains.

Approaching Base Camp & Kalar Patar the dramatic landscape around you changes as you continue to climb higher and higher. By the time you reach Lobuche, the temperature has dropped and you'll be walking among frozen rivers in an icy wilderness. From here you make the trek to base camp itself in its dramatic location at the foot of the world's highest peak. The next day it's on to the final highlight - Kalar Patar (5545m), with stunning views of Everest and the Khumbu Glacier cascading below. From here you descend to Lukla again, marvelling at what you have experienced and achieved, all the while with stunning views and fantastic scenery all around you!

Our base camp trek can depart any day within the trekking season with just two people, so you can have total flexibility with your plans. If you'd also like to change the itinerary and take in Gokyo lakes / Chola pass then this is easily arranged as well.
Best season: Feb - May, Sep - Nov
Hours per day walking: 5-6

We allow for two guides even with just two people trekking to give you maximum safety and flexibility.

Just call us and talk over your plans 1 300 208 245 or drop us a line in the enquiry box.

RAW Travel does not require single travellers pay a surcharge for travelling alone. On all of our adventures we will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same sex and if we can not match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a room then just pay a single supplement to guarantee your own room.

Itinerary

• Day 1:
  In Kathmandu
• Day 2:
  Kathmandu sightseeing
• Day 3:
  Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2610m)
• Day 4:
  Trek to Namche Bazaar (3340m)
• Day 5:
  Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
• Day 6:
  Trek to Thyangboche (3640m)
• Day 7:
  Trek to Ding Boche (4360m)
• Day 8:
  Acclimatization day In Ding Boche
• Day 9:
  Acclimatization / Return Trek to Ama Dablam base camp
• Day 10:
  Trek to Lobuche (4930m)
• Day 11:
  To Everest Base camp (5367m) & Gorakshep. (Altitude 5160m)
• Day 12:
  To Kala Pataar (5545m) & Pheriche. (Altitude 4240m/6hrs approx)
• Day 13:
  To Tyangboche. (Altitude 3860m/4hrs approx)
• Day 14:
  To Monjo. (Altitude 2700m/6hrs approx)
• Day 15:
  To Lukla. (Altitude 2820m)
• Day 16:
  Fly to Kathmandu
• Day 17:
  In Kathmandu.
• Day 18:
  Depart Kathmandu.

Whats Included?

• Return Air fare (Ktm/Lukla/Ktm)
• Two experienced Sherpa Guides
• Guides / Porters to carry all personal equipment
• Porter's insurance
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu & site entry fees
• All Meals during trek
• Trekking permit & park entry fees
• Transport to and from the airport
• All Accommodation during the trek
• 3 nights comfortable accommodation in Kathmandu (3 star hotel - or higher on request)
• Donation to Sherpa memorial fund

Other Trekking trips in Nepal

• Everest Explorer in Style - 13 days
• Annapurna and Everest in style - 17 days
• Mera Peak Expedition - 20 days
• Trekking in Nepal - School project & Helambu trek - 14 days
• Private trips Nepal - 7 days