EVEREST BASE CAMP - NEPAL

16 Nights, 17 Days

Four / Five Star Hotel and Camp Trek/Lodge Trek

EVEREST BASE CAMP ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel

Day 2: Full day guided sightseeing of the Kathmandu valley

Day 3 Kathmandu (1,310m) - Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours).

Our morning trek begins with a flight into Lukla - a lifetime experience. The airfield is on a slope and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60 meters! We start the Everest base camp trek for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi River to the village of Phakding 2,610m & lodge or camp overnight.

Day 4 Phakding - Namche bazaar (3,440m). (5 hours)

The trek today takes us through a magnificent forest of rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant firs, as we head up toward Namche. After a steep descent and another steep climb through the forest we reach our lodge or camp site.

Day 5 Namche bazaar (Acclimatization day)

We will spend a day to help acclimatization. You are welcome to go on a day hike in the area.

Day 6: Namche to Tengboche (3,860m) (5 hrs)

With incredible views of the Thamserku we steadily descend to the Imja Khola where we see a series of water driven prayer wheels. Later, we ascend to Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) - one of the most beautiful places in the world. Overnight Camp or Lodge.

Day 7: Tengboche to Pheriche (4,312m) (5 hrs)

Continuing up the Imja Khola valley, we head towards the summer village of Pheriche (4,260m). Overnight Camp or Lodge.

Day 8: Pheriche to Lobuche (4,920m) (4-5 hrs)

After ascending a small ridge we contour around the base of Khumbu Glacier. After lunch, we head off on a steep ascent to the terminal moraine of the glacier and onto the foot off the Lobuche Ice Fall (4,930m). Overnight Camp or Lodge.

Day 9: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m) (4 hrs)

Today is a short trekking day to Gorek Sherpa.

Day 10: Hike up to Kalapatthar (5,545m) / Retrace your steps to Dingboche (4,410m) (5 hrs).

We will head off early morning up Kala Patthar for breathtaking views of Everest. We then return and continue to Dingboche for our overnight stay in a lodge or tent.

Day 11: Dingboche to Tengboche (3,860m) (5 hrs)

Today we have a relatively easy walk along the Imja Khola with a visit to the gompa at Pangboche, before climb up to the famous Tengboche Monastery. Camp or Lodge overnight.

Day 12: Tengboche to Namche (3,440m) (4 hrs)

We head off on a long descent down the right flank of the Dudh Kosi valley to Namche. Camp or Lodge overnight.

Day 13: Namche to Phakding (2,610m). (3-4 hours)

We head down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to the village of Phakding. Overnight Lodge or Camp.

Day 14: Phakding to Lukla (2,840m) (3 hrs)

Today, we head to the little airstrip of Lukla where we camp or lodge overnight.

Day 15: Flight: Lukla (2,840m) - Kathmandu (1,310m). Hotel Overnight

Day 16: Free day to explore, and enjoy Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.

Day 17: Departure.

Cost:

4 * LODGE  2-3 people                                                                  $        1,180.00

4 * LODGE  4-5 people                                                                  $        1,121.00

5 * CAMP  2-3 people                                                                    $        1,445.50

5 * CAMP  4-5 people                                                                    $        1,357.00

Prices Included:

1. All ground transfers by private coach as per our itinerary.

2. Four star Grand Hotel or Five Star Annapurna in Kathmandu . (Twin Share, Bed and breakfast basis)

3. Welcome Dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program

4. Guided sightseeing around world heritage sites of Kathmandu . (Includes all applicable entrance fees.)

5. All domestic airfares ( Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu).

6. Trekking arrangement - lodge of camp

7. High quality camping equipment and tents such as Two Men Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dining Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattresses, Hot Water Bottles, Pillows, and Inner Sheet if applicable

8.  Three hot meals per day while trekking, which will be prepared by the kitchen crew/lodge owners.

9. National Park Permit Fee. 

10. Meals on the mountain

11 Guide, porters and their daily wages

Prices Excluded:

1. International flights, departure taxes and any excess baggage charges.

2. Airport taxes. (see below)

3. Entry Visa $30

4. Expenses of a personal nature such as bottled drinks, mineral water, laundry etc.

5. Meals while staying at the hotels in Kathmandu (only breakfast is included along with accommodation).

6. Extra expenses and/of additional days caused due to unexpected events  (delays, porterage because of land slides and other natural events.)

7. Rescue and evacuation

8. Personal medical and travel insurance

9. Tips and gratuities.

Special Conditions: 

* Climb must be undertaken and completed before 30 November 2008

* Tour must be booked and paid for in full at time of booking

* Price only applies for a minimum of two people per person sharing

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