Everest Base Camp Tours for Solo Travelers
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- Everest Base Camp Trek + Two way Flights (fully guided tour)
- Everest Base Camp Trek
- Everest base camp and Lobuche peak climbing
- Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return
- Short Everest base camp trek
- Everest Base Camp Trek
- Everest Base Camp Trek – 16 Days with Extra Free Days in Kathmandu
- Everest Base Camp Luxury Heli Trek
- Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days
- Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek + Two way Flights (fully guided tour)
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was very well organized with my guide Santa and porter Tek being first class and taking very good care of me on the trek.”
Dermot, traveled in March
Mountain lodges host solo travelers ascending to Everest Base Camp. Tengboche Monastery visits and Kala Patthar sunrises become shared memories. Expert guides and communal dining included.
Duration 15 days Destinations Kathmandu, Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, Gorak Shep, Kala PattarSee all destinations Age Range Ages 15+ Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Group Size Max Group Size 9 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Shared Operator Nepal Trekking Routes Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. From $3,497
25% Off- NZ$2,623You save $874
Everest Base Camp Trek
21 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Perfectly organized. Great experience!”
Lucas, traveled in May
High-altitude adventures unite solo travelers at Everest Base Camp (5,364m). Kala Patthar's sunrise viewpoint (5,545m) creates lasting connections, while tea house stays and monastery visits foster friendships.
Duration 11 days Destinations Kathmandu, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Pheriche, Lukla Age Range Ages 14+ Operated in English, German, French, Chinese Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Mount Adventure Holidays Pvt.Ltd From $2,729
15% Off- NZ$2,320You save $409
Everest base camp and Lobuche peak climbing
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“We saw so many incredible Mountain views from the base camp and we were successful on climbing the summit Lobuche peak.”
Groups of 4-12 adventurers share this remarkable path to EBC. Lodge accommodations immerse you in Sherpa culture. Package includes porter service carrying 20kg per two trekkers, all meals, and professional English-speaking guides.
Duration 16 days Destinations Kathmandu, Lukla, Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp Age Range Ages 16+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Adventure Himalayan Travels From
15% Off- NZ$4,051
Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour was great from start to finish and Nepal Trekking Routes assisted every step of the way.”
Gordon, traveled in March
Duration 12 days Destinations Kathmandu, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, Lukla Age Range Ages 15+ Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Shared Operator Nepal Trekking Routes Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. From $5,510
15% Off- NZ$4,683You save $826
Duration 11 days Destinations Kathmandu, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Pheriche, Lukla Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Group Size Max Group Size 7 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Shared Operator Nepal Trekking Routes Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. From
15% Off- NZ$2,542
Everest Base Camp Trek
262 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trek itself was a breathtaking adventure, with each day offering stunning views of snow-capped peaks.”
Kassie, traveled in April
Duration 14 days Destinations Kathmandu, Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Kala Patthar, Pangboche Age Range Ages 10+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Sherpa Expedition Teams From
15% Off- NZ$2,557
Everest Base Camp Trek – 16 Days with Extra Free Days in Kathmandu
42 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very accommodating to the changes that needed to happen because of weather delay. I am glad that I did the trek with Nepal Hiking Team.”
Renan, traveled in October
Duration 16 days Destinations Kathmandu, Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp, Kala PattarSee all destinations Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Nepal Hiking Team From
15% Off- NZ$2,601
Everest Base Camp Luxury Heli Trek
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We were well looked after from both the attentive guides and the professional tour company which allowed us to focus on the journey and the stunning scenery.”
Jamie, traveled in October
Duration 11 days Destinations Kathmandu, Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep Age Range Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Nepal Social Treks From
15% Off- NZ$4,213
Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a life time experience to trek to Everest Base camp. We were able to finish trek a day before the planned schedule and was relaxed down hill.”
Amir, traveled in November
Duration 12 days Destinations Kathmandu, Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Khumjung, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Kala Pattar Age Range Ages 14+ Operated in English, German, French, Chinese, Russian Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Mount Adventure Holidays Pvt.Ltd From $2,985
10% Off- NZ$2,687You save $299
Everest Base Camp Trek
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Kathmandu tour was fascinating. Birodh is a fountain of information!”
Mark, traveled in September
The path to Base Camp unites trekkers averaging age 43. Groups of 8-12 share teahouse stays and sunrise views from Kala Patthar (5545m). English-speaking guides provide personal attention through challenging sections.
Duration 12 days Destinations Kathmandu, Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Tyangboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Pheriche Age Range Ages 10+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Outfitter Nepal Treks and Expeditions From
10% Off- NZ$2,337
What people love about touring Everest Base Camp solo
- Everest Base Camp Trek + Two way Flights (fully guided tour)
What a fantastic trip, culture, helpful guides, scary bridges, sweet yaks, hard leg work and amazing sense of achievement! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? I absolutely loved hearing the glacier creaking and grumbling - a side of Base camp and that immediate region I had not anticipated. The views of all of the mountains are amazing - so high and majestic. Our group leader was fantastic; friendly, had a sense of humor, helpful and had a lot of knowledge that he was happy to share about Nepal. He really made our trip a success. Nepal Trekking Routes Treks & Expeditions made our trip success. Cant wait to do another trip with this company through Tourradar
Pasang and Pemba Sherpa (cousins) are the best 1, 2 punch combination for Himalayan trekking operators in the region! Our recent trek to the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, Kanchenjunga Conservation Area NP, each brought a thorough and thoughtful approach to the logistical and exceptional elements of the trek. Even when encountering unexpected obstacles, both Pasang and Pemba maintained a calm and controlled demeanor and never once shifted responsibility, even when things that were clearly not their fault came up... they always owned the issue and managed the situation with our well-being and comfort at the forefront of their solutions. Having never met either guide before landing in Kathmandu, and only corresponding via text messages with Pemba prior to the trip, we left a mere 8 days after arriving feeling as if we had not only made two new, amazing friends, but the kinds of friends we would be honored to call family! Pemba and Pasang carefully and attentively balanced the authenticity of our experience with our comfort and physical well being for the entirety of our time, and even went above and beyond the footprint of the designed trek to provide additional experiences in Kathmandu with guided visits to the Bodinath Stupa and Darbar Square... both unexpected and amazing experiences!!! In all my future visits to Nepal, of which my business and I are currently planning, we will be using the services of Pasang, Pemba and the rest of the team at Mount Adventure Holidays... we couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience.
Everest Base Camp Trek
We had an amazing experience, thanks to Ganga and Nepal Hiking Team, and our guide, Basu, and our porter, Gobinda. Everything went as planned and I highly recommend Nepal Hiking Team. Spectacular mountains and scenery and trek.
Everest Base Camp Trek – 16 Days with Extra Free Days in Kathmandu
What our customers ask about Everest Base Camp Tours for Solo Travelers
How safe is it to trek Everest Base Camp as a solo traveler in a guided group?
The Everest Base Camp trek maintains high safety standards for solo travelers in guided groups. Accommodations like Hotel Namche and lodges along the route have guides who monitor altitude acclimatization and provide round-the-clock support. The guide-to-client ratio of 1:4 ensures close attention to each trekker's needs. A TourRadar traveler noted "Our guide Lakpa was excellent constantly checking on everyone's wellbeing and ensuring safety throughout the journey." The structured support system makes this challenging trek manageable for independent adventurers.
What percentage of trekkers are solo travelers on these tours?
Solo travelers dominate Everest Base Camp trek demographics making up 70-80% of participants. Intrepid Travel reports 76% of their bookings come from solo travelers while Exodus Adventure Travels sees 83% individual bookings. These numbers show how common and well-suited these treks are for people traveling alone.
What's the best time of year for solo travelers to join a group trek?
The periods from March to May and September to November offer the best conditions for solo trekkers. These months bring stable weather clear views and comfortable daytime temperatures. Places like Yeti Mountain Home in Namche Bazaar buzz with fellow trekkers creating natural opportunities for socializing. The increased number of group departures during these seasons also means more options for joining existing tours.
Which areas along the Everest Base Camp trek are most solo traveler-friendly?
The towns of Namche Bazaar and Lukla stand out as social hubs for solo trekkers. Khumbu Lodge in Namche Bazaar draws many independent travelers while local cafes and shops create natural meeting points. One TourRadar reviewer noted: "Namche Bazaar was my favorite spot - lots of other trekkers to meet at the cafes and terrific views of Everest. The teahouses had great common areas for socializing."
What happens if I need to turn back early as a solo traveler?
Private room supplements cost between USD 200-350 extra on Everest Base Camp tours. Many teahouses in places like Phakding and Namche Bazaar offer shared twin rooms as the standard option letting solo travelers avoid extra costs. A TourRadar traveler shared: "I opted to share rooms which helped keep costs down and was a great way to meet other solo trekkers."
What support is provided specifically for solo travelers during the trek?
Each porter carries 25-30kg of gear typically supporting 2-3 trekkers. This system ensures solo travelers get proper help with their equipment throughout the journey. As one TourRadar testimonial states: "Even as a solo trekker my porter Pemba was incredibly attentive always ensuring my gear arrived safely and helping me navigate the trails."