We encourage you to research your many options when it comes to picking a guide service for your dream Everest Base Camp trek. As a popular trek, we know that there is a huge variety of operators to chose from who offer different trek styles and therefore prices. A few ways in which we differ and add value to our trips are:
- You will be welcomed into an actual Everest climbing team and trek alongside mountaineers who are attempting to scale the world's tallest peak.
- An Everest summiteer will be your trekking guide, sharing their own stories from the top of the world along with the history of the mountain and be available to answer all your climbing questions.
- You will be invited to stay in a tent on the Khumbu glacier inside Base Camp proper rather than down valley in a teahouse far away from the action. (Most trekking companies that aren't affiliated with an actual Everest climbing team are not allowed to stay in camp and simply tag 'trekkers rock' which is located on the outskirts of camp before returning down valley. Very few even enter base camp itself which is a shame as you miss out on the scene and community of Everest expedition life.
- You have the opportunity to take part in a 'Climbing Clinic' and learn ice-climbing and rappelling in the safe base of Khumbu icefall where we will help you take some great hero photos to remember your experience (Technically you'll be able to say you've climbed on Everest!)
- Arrive KTM
- Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day in Kathmandu/Team dinner
- Fly to Lukla/Trek to Phakding
- Trek to Namche
- Rest/Acclimatization in Namche
- Hike to Tengboche
- Rest/acclimatization in Tengboche
- Hike to Pheriche
- Rest/acclimatization in Pheriche
- Hike to Lobuche base camp
- Trek to Lobuche high camp
- Trek to Gorak Shep
- Trek to Everest Base Camp & Overnight in Base Camp proper
- Explore Base Camp, Climbing Clinic in lower Icefall, Overnight in Base Camp proper
- Climb Kala Pathar and descend to Pheriche
- Trek to Namche
- Trek to Lukla
- Fly to Kathmandu
- Fly Home
- Contingency Day
Note: Unused Contingency Days are not included in the cost of your program however we highly recommend that you factor them in as we have outlined in the itinerary to account for any weather delays etc (given the mountain environment we are in) We suggest buying a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t need those contingency days or push it back as you need to. CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu at the end of your program. If you don’t use your contingency days on the mountain or decide to stay longer in Kathmandu awaiting your return flight, associated hotel costs and expenses are strictly your responsibility.
Fully inclusive except for the below (See 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
- Water for the day on Trek to Base Camp: you may buy directly from stores along the route or from teahouses
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- 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 ($300 for trekkers)
- 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.)
Was a really unique way to do an Everest Base Camp trek alongside an Everest summit team. I thought it would be intimidating and I wouldn't be a bit of an outlier as I was just a trekker but it couldn't be further from the truth. CTSS's camp, guides and professionalism were second to none. I felt honoured to be part of their team.
- $4,495 - $13,995
- April 20 Days
- Trekking
- $4,495 - $13,995
- April 20 Days
- Trekking
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