The Everest base camp trek is widely heralded as the best trek in the world, and for good reason.
This trek takes you from Kathmandu by plane to Lukla at the head of the Khumbu valley. From there, you trek roughly 40 miles/70 km through the lush green pastures and blossoming Rhododendron forests up into the most precipitous mountain terrain one can imagine. En route to Everest base Camp, you get to experience the famous Sherpa culture and hospitality while taking in the views of literally the tallest mountains on earth.
At Everest Base Camp Proper, you will spend 2x nights in our Expedition Camp, with the opportunity to do a beginner-friendly ice climbing/mountaineering skills clinic in the lower part of the Khumbu Glacier, time to hang out in the famed ‘Big House’ Dome complete with unlimited cappuccinos from the world’s highest cafe, play a game of the world’s highest ping pong table! and relax, taking in vistas over the icefall.
After your unique stay at Base Camp, you will retrace your steps back down the valley before flying back to Kathmandu and onward home.
Itinerary
Inclusion
- Return airport transfers
- 3x nights of twin share accommdation in Kathmandu
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- Twin share tea house accommodation on the trek
- Full expedition logistics and in country transport
- Professional trek guide/s
- Porter & Yak support
- Park Fees and trekking permits
- Breakfast daily
- All meals while in the Khumbu valley
- 2x nights camping at Lobuche Base Camp
- 2x nights camping at Everest Base Camp Proper
Exclusions
Our treks are fully inclusive except for items/services of a personal nature. Please take note that the following is not included:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport, Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- In town (Kathmandu) meals
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program including helicopter departures
- Single supplement rooming (available on request)
- Personal trekking equipment, clothing, toiletries, snack food, etc.
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, third party internet, medical expenses, gratuities, email or phone charges, bottled water and boiled water, specialty coffees and bakery items, showers at teahouses
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tips (customary but optional)
- Satellite telephone air charges & 3rd party base camp Wi-Fi
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required travel insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation etc.)
- Unused contingency days at the end of your program (CTSS covers 2x nights in Kathmandu at the beginning of your expedition and 1x night at the end)