Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu whenever works best for your schedule, then meet up with your group and CEO for a welcome meeting to get everyone oriented before the trek begins.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu - Day 2
Kathmandu to Ramechhap
The drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap takes you through the Nepalese countryside, giving you a good sense of the landscape and terrain you'll be trekking through over the coming days.
- Day 3
Ramechhap to Lukla to Phakding
You'll take a small aircraft flight to Lukla, landing on a runway that sits at a steep angle, then start hiking through pine and cedar forests along the Dudh Kosi River down to Phakding to begin your body's adjustment to the altitude.
Included Activities
- Everest Base Camp Trek Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Airport Dudh Kosi River Phakding - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
From Phakding, it's mostly uphill hiking for around 7 to 8 hours to reach Namche Bazaar, which serves as your base for the next couple of nights. If you're interested, there's an optional hike available to Thame and Khumjung.
Included Activities
- Everest Base Camp Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Thame and Khumjung
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar Khumjung - Day 5
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
This day focuses on acclimatization with a hike up to Syangboche at 3860m, taking roughly 3.5 hours. On clear days you'll see Everest and the wider Himalayas from up there, then you'll head back down to Namche Bazaar with the rest of the day free.
Included Activities
- Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Landmarks/POIs Syangboche Mount Everest - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You'll trek for 6 to 7 hours through forests of pine and rhododendron, moving higher into the mountains until you reach Tengboche, where the region's largest monastery sits.
Included Activities
- Everest Base Camp Trek Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
The hike takes you through a mix of forests and alpine meadows, with several river crossings and bridges along the way. Watch for wildlife, and you'll spend two nights in Dingboche for further acclimatization.
Included Activities
- Everest Base Camp Trek Tengboche to Dingboche
Landmarks/POIs Dingboche - Day 8
Dingboche Acclimatization Day
You can use this acclimatization day to either take an optional hike to Chhukung or push yourself up Nagarjuna Peak. Both routes give you views of Island Peak, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and the ice formations near Amphu Lapcha pass.
Included Activities
- Dingboche Acclimatization Day
Optional Activities
- Hike to Chhukung
- Hike to Nagarjuna Peak (Nangkartshang Peak)
Landmarks/POIs Chhukung Nagarjuna Peak (Nangkartshang Peak) Island Peak Lhotse Ama Dablam - Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
This 6-hour trek moves through alpine meadows and yak pastures alongside a glacial river, passing through Dughla and Thukla on the way to Lobuche, which offers views of Nuptse and puts you near the end of the Khumbu Glacier moraine.
Included Activities
- Everest Base Camp Trek Dingboche to Lobuche
Landmarks/POIs Lobuche Nuptse Khumbu Glacier - Day 10
Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp
The climbing gets challenging now as you pass the Changri Glacier, cross the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep, and finally arrive at Everest Base Camp itself, the main goal of your trek.
Included Activities
- Everest Base Camp Trek Lobuche to Gorak Shep
- Everest Base Camp Trek
Landmarks/POIs Changri Glacier Khumbu Glacier Gorak Shep Everest Base Camp - Day 11
Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar to Pheriche
Starting very early, you'll hike to Kala Pattar to catch the sunrise over Everest and the surrounding peaks, then trek mostly downhill to Pheriche later in the day.
Included Activities
- Everest Base Camp Trek Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar
- Gorak Shep to Pheriche
Landmarks/POIs Kala Pattar Mount Everest Pheriche - Day 12
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
You'll descend the valley passing through Debuche and Tengboche, finishing back in Namche Bazaar by evening. After the long day on the trail, you'll spend the night resting and recovering from the physical effort.
Included Activities
- Everest Base Camp Trek Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Debuche Tengboche - Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
The final trek section takes you back down to Lukla, where you can take time to relax and think back on everything you've done over the past couple of weeks.
Included Activities
- Everest Base Camp Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Lukla - Day 14
Lukla to Ramechhap to Kathmandu
You'll fly back to Ramechhap and then drive to Kathmandu on a long, bumpy but scenic route. An optional farewell dinner with your group happens this evening if you want to join.
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu - Day 15
Depart Kathmandu
You're free to leave Kathmandu at whatever time works for your travel plans.
Included Activities
- Departure Day
