Everest Base Camp Trek
Experience Overview
Everest is more than a mountain and the journey to its base camp is more than just a trek. Along a route dubbed by some as "the steps to heaven," every bend in the trail provides another photo opportunity — beautiful forests, Sherpa villages, glacial moraines, and foothills. For active adventurers not afraid to break a sweat, our full trekking support staff will bring you close to local cultures before opening a window to the top of the world.
Highlights
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Conquer high passes and glaciers
- Experience Sherpa villages and panoramic views
- Meet locals during tea house stays.
Trip Details
Product Code: 38889
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Plane, bus, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Active, Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: ANEA.B
Starts: Kathmandu, Nepal
Finishes: Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Challenging
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- English-speaking local guide and assistants for the trek
- All necessary permits for trekking
- Porters included on the trek
- Trekking to Everest Base Camp
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (2 nts), teahouse lodges (12 nts).
- No meals included
Transport
- Plane, bus, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking support staff.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1999 ($133 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Attend the group welcome meeting.
Day 2: Kathmandu/Phakding
Catch the mountain flight to Lukla, enjoying stunning views of the Himalayas. Meet the Sherpas and begin the trek to Phakding.
The mountain flight into Lukla is spectacular and the landing an exciting beginning to the trek – one end of the runway is 60m (197ft) higher than the other. The flight is on a small Dornier / Twin Otter flight and flight duration is generally around 25 – 30 minutes.
Once in Lukla, head through pine and cedar woods along the Dudh Kosi to Phakding. Spend the next three nights trekking in the area and acclimatizing in preparation for heading to base camp. This is a challenging trip and involves difficult trekking at high altitudes but the whole experience is simply awe-inspiring!
Day 3: Phakding/Namche Bazaar
Hike to Namche Bazaar, gateway to Everest Base Camp and spend two nights acclimatizing for the trek. The group will hike mostly uphill today from Phakding and it will take around 6 hours to reach Namche Bazaar.
An acclimatisation day allows for an excursion to Thame and Khumjung, the green village.
Day 4: Namche Bazaar
During today's acclimatization day the group will hike up to Syangboche at 3860m. Weather permitting, you will be able to spend some time here and enjoy tea or coffee while viewing the mighty Himalayas and of course Everest Peak. Return back to Namche where the remainder of the day is yours to rest as you please.
Total time spent hiking today will be around 3 hours.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Set out on a 5–6 hr trek through pine and rhododendron forests before arriving in Tengboche. Tengboche is a small village, and home to the famous Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in Khumbu region.
Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche
Trek to Dingboche, crossing bridges and rivers with sweeping views of the Himalayan region. Walk through forests and alpine meadows and search for wildlife along the way. The group will spend 2 nights in Dingboche to acclimatize.
Day 7: Dingboche
Today is an acclimatization day. Opt to hike to Chhukung or Nagarzhang Peak.
An acclimatization day here can be used to hike up the Imja Khola to Chhukung or Nagarzhang Peak, a small summer settlement from where stunning views of Island Peak, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and the fluted ice walls flanking the Amphu Lapcha pass can be seen. These views are one of the highlights of the entire trek.
Day 8: Dingboche/Lobuche
Hike through alpine meadows and summer yak pastures towards the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche, which has spectacular views of Nuptse. Today the group will walk for around 5 hours gradually following the trail uphill along a glacial river and through small settlements at Dughla and Thukla.
Day 9: Everest Base Camp (Gorak Shep).
Today includes a challenging climb past the Khumbu Glacier, arriving in Nuptse. From there the group will cross the Changri Glacier to Gorakshep, and then finally enjoy the highlight of reaching Everest Base Camp.
Day 10: Gorak Shep/Pheriche
Enjoy an early morning trek to Kala Pattar for stunning sunrise views of Everest and surrounding vistas. Later, trek to Pheriche along a mostly downhill route.
Day 11: Pheriche to Kenjuma
Today the group descends through Pangboche, the highest permanent settlement in the region, with its great gompa. The trek finishes in Kenjuma. After a long day on the trail, the evening will be spent resting and recouping
Day 12: Kenjuma to Monjo
Continue our trek, following a path that has both ascents and descents. The group will finish today's downhill trek in the evening upon arrival to the small village of Monjo.
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
Catch the short flight back to Kathmandu, where the rest of the day is free for shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing in one of the many rooftop cafés.
Day 15: Kathmandu
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Zack T. - Traveled, May 2025
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Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2025
Satwik K. - Traveled, May 2025
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Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2025
Thomas W. - Traveled, May 2025
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Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2025
Nicole A. - Traveled, May 2025
The best experience ever, I would recommend to everyone & it was the best experience of my life
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/25/2025
Jade B. - Traveled, May 2025
Amazing experience, met all expectations and was overall fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/08/2025
Melissa O. - Traveled, May 2025
I am not someone who normally chooses guided group holidays, but I thoroughly enjoyed, I would recommend and do another GAdventures trek if all were as well organised.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/08/2025
Lemuel H. - Traveled, May 2025
Perfect. Beautiful people, beautiful places and a highly professional tour.
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Cameron S. - Traveled, May 2025
It's the most rewarding and challenging tour you could ever go on.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/08/2025
Mark T. - Traveled, May 2025
Excellent trip. Ran like clockwork and all the guides and porters were excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2025
Sandra H. - Traveled, May 2025
This was an awesome trip and unforgettable experience! The dedication and commitment our guides put into our well being was incredible. I also enjoyed getting to know our guides, and getting to play volleyball with our porters.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2025
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