Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in or wander around nearby areas like Thamel or Durbar Square at whatever pace feels right. Your guide meets you in the evening to go over the trek details and answer any questions you might have.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
- Evening briefing by guide on trek details
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel
- Visit Durbar Square
Landmarks Durbar Square Thamel Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu
This morning you'll finalize all your trek preparations and check out Kathmandu's main landmarks including Swayambhunath and Boudhanath. Your trekking team will do gear checks and finalize all permits during the day. By evening, you'll have a traditional Nepali dinner to wrap up your time in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Nepali dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek preparations and gear checks
- Permit completion by trekking team
- Welcome dinner at Nepali restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath
- Visit Boudhanath
Landmarks Swayambhunath Boudhanath - Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla early in the morning and start your trek down to Phakding. This first day on the trail takes you descending into the Khumbu Valley as you get into the rhythm of trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding
Landmarks Lukla Airport - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today you trek through Sagarmatha National Park, crossing suspension bridges and making your way up to Namche Bazaar. You'll see nice views of Thamserku and Kongde Ri peaks from this vibrant mountain hub where trekkers and traders mix together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park
- Cross suspension bridges
- Ascend to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar Thamserku Kongde Ri - Day 5
Namche Bazaar
You'll spend the day in Namche working on acclimatization with a short hike up to Everest View Hotel for views of the surrounding mountains. After that, you can either explore Namche itself or head to the Sagarmatha National Park Museum to learn more about the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Namche Bazaar
- Visit Sagarmatha National Park Museum
Landmarks Everest View Hotel Sagarmatha National Park Museum - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You trek through rhododendron forests as you head toward Tengboche, where you'll find the well-known Tengboche Monastery. The trail offers views of Everest and Ama Dablam, and you'll get a real sense of the scale of these mountains as you approach the monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forests to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Mount Everest Ama Dablam - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
From Tengboche, you ascend gradually through Pangboche on your way to Dingboche. This area is known locally as the Summer Valley of the Khumbu region, and the alpine landscapes around you shift as you gain elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Pangboche to Dingboche
Landmarks Pangboche Dingboche - Day 8
Dingboche
You'll take a short hike to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukhung Valley depending on what your guide recommends for your acclimatization. The rest of the day you spend relaxing in the peaceful environment of Dingboche, giving your body time to adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike to Nagarjun Hill or Chukhung Valley
Landmarks Nagarjun Hill Chukhung Valley - Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
You continue through the Khumbu Glacier moraine as you make your way to Lobuche. Along the way, you'll pass through Thukla Pass where memorials honor climbers who have died on Everest, which puts the mountain's power into perspective.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Khumbu Glacier moraine to Lobuche
- Pass memorials at Thukla Pass
Landmarks Thukla Pass Lobuche - Day 10
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
You trek up to Gorak Shep and then head to Everest Base Camp for the moment you've been working toward. You'll see the Khumbu Icefall and the towering peaks all around, then head back down to Gorak Shep to rest for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gorak Shep
- Visit Everest Base Camp
- View Khumbu Icefall
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep Khumbu Icefall - Day 11
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Early morning you climb Kala Patthar for the best views of Everest from the trek. After taking in the panoramic sight, you descend back through the Khumbu Valley to Pheriche, retracing ground you've already covered.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Kala Patthar
- Descend to Pheriche
Landmarks Kala Patthar Pheriche - Day 12
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
You make your way back to Namche Bazaar, and the familiar trail gives you time to reflect on what you've seen. The rich cultural and natural beauty of the region looks different on the way down, and you notice details you might have missed before.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
You complete the final trekking leg down to Lukla, and once you arrive, you'll have time to celebrate finishing the trek. You'll relax and prepare for your return flight, knowing you've accomplished something significant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lukla
Landmarks Lukla - Day 14
Lukla to Ramechhap to Kathmandu
You fly from Lukla to Ramechhap, then settle in for approximately 4 hours of driving back to Kathmandu. The changing landscape as you descend toward the city gives you time to process the trek and transition back to a slower pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Lukla to Ramechhap
- Transfer to Kathmandu
Landmarks Ramechhap - Day 15
Kathmandu
You'll get transferred to the airport for your flight home, carrying memories from the Everest Base Camp Trek and probably some new perspectives on what you're capable of doing.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport)
Included Activities
- Airport drop-off transfer
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
