Budget Option: 7500 Dh (Early Bird Closes Feb 15: 7000 DH requires payment in full) Premier: 9500 DH
**does not include helicopter - you will pay this one week prior to departure.
11 days IN and Out. This time of the season is ideal for those who do not want to brave the huge masses of crowds in the spring season. By far the best weeks to hike to base camp in the spring. The abundant crowds have GONE but the weather is still pretty much as close to perfect as you can get. Combined with the excitement of joining much of the groups hiking up to base camp to run the Everest Marathon on May 29th every year.
The glory of the Himalayas are always behind you!
Budget or Premium Options:
The competition in Nepal amongst tours for EBC is fierce. You can get tours for very low prices, but keep in mind you do get what you pay for and there ARE differences! We are offering a budget trek with what we feel are still the best options for tea houses, acclimatization and the helicopter exit - which is real value for money when you consider in less leave days from work. So you can rough it or take the princess route, you choose.
What’s the key difference between Budget and Premier Options?
Budget:
3 star hotel in Kathmandu 1 night upon arrival includes breakfast
Require a heavy duty sleeping bag every night
1 shared toilet and shower for several rooms.
Food choices are similar in most tea houses though quality may vary.
Hot water is readily available and a warm place to gather in the evenings in the dining area is always available. Wifi will be available for an additional charge.
1 Porter for 2 people: You are only allowed 11 Kg on the plane, so 1 porter takes the duffle bags for 2 people.
1 guide for up to 5 people
Premier: 9900 DH
1 night Dusit Princess 5 star hotel single basis in Kathmandu upon arrival includes breakfast
Electric Blankets and bedding are included- do not require a sleeping bag just a fleece sleeping sack (included)
En suite toilet - except for Labouche.
Better quality food with more choices in the restaurants in the tea houses
Hot water is readily available and a warm place to gather in the evenings in the dining area is always available. Wifi will be available for an additional charge.
1 Porter for 2 people: You are only allowed 11 Kg on the plane, so 1 porter takes the duffle bags for 2 people.
1 guide for up to 5 people
Both Options Advantages:
Helicopter from either EBC or Labouche depending on weather conditions so the number of days will be the same, saving 4 days walking down.
Guide: Our main guide has been with us for 18 years he will stay with the group walking with you every step of way ensuring your health and safety. Most importantly, he is there in case of emergencies.
Trek leader: Amy: No matter which tea houses you are in, you will have the support before you travel and on the route from your trek leader, Amy who has done the trip several times and will be with you the whole way.
You will be guided at every step with your pace and breaks to ensure you keep the effects of the altitude at a minimum to make the climb enjoyable and rewarding as it should be. Acclimatization days are essential and included as part of the package, as well as the helicopter exit to make the trip doable within the 11 days time frame.
With a limit of only 5 trekkers, expect personalized attention and support throughout this unforgettable adventure.
Total Trek Fees:
Budget Option: 7500 Dh (Early Bird Closes Feb 15: 7000 DH requires payment in full)
Premier Option: 9500 Dh (Early Bird: 8900 Dh requires payment in full at time of booking)
Helicopter Charges: Based on 4 people joining: + 2200 DH 7 days prior to departure.
Included in both options;
Includes domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla -
Tea Houses with electric blankets
Pre Trip training hikes for 4 weekends to prepare you for the climb
Pre- trip zoom seminar to prepare you for all of the details and ask questions.
1 Extra rest day and acclimatization day in Dingboche - which makes a huge difference in your acclimatization
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The Trek to Everest Base Camp is a great way to experience the culture and nature of Nepal and meet people from around the world that have come to make the Trekkers Pilgrimage to EBC with you!
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Everest Base Camp is much easier than you think! The trekking days are short - only one day is more than 6 hours and most are only 4 hours giving you lots of time to recover each day. your pace is also very slow giving your body time to acclimatize!
However, that said training is essential, so we make that possible by including 4 training treks as part of your trek!
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft).
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. You have to arrive in the morning to have time to do any last minute shopping.
Day 2:
Fly to Lukla FROM kathmandu
Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) and Trek to Manjo (2,652m/8,700ft)- 5 hours trek. We trek LONGER today than most. This gives us a shorter day tomorrow.
Overnight stay in Manjo.
Day 3:
Trek from Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)- 4 hours trek.
Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 4:
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
Today is your first acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. You’ll take a short hike to Khumjung village. You can visit Sir Edmund Hillary built school. From this village, you can enjoy astonishing views of some tallest peaks including Mt. Everest, Lhotse,Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, etc.. You can even go hiking at Everest View Hotel.
Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 5:
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Debouche (3,956m/12,979ft)- 6 hours trek.
We will stop in Tengboche for tea, coffee and a monastery visit, but we will keep going. It is home to the famous and biggest Buddhist Tengboche Monastery in the Khumbu region. The trail involved lots of steep uphill and downhill walks.
Day 6:
Trek from Debuche to Dingboche (4,380m/14,370ft)- 4 to 5 hours trek.
Today’s trail is even more scenic and full of beautiful mountain views. You start your trek following
You’ll get a spellbinding view of Mt. Ama Dablam, the world’s most beautiful mountain.
Day 7:
Complete Rest Day for acclimatization day at Dingboche.
Day 8:
Acclimatization Hike to 4800 m
Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,938m/16,200ft)- 4 to 5 hours trek.
Overnight stay in Lobuche.
Day 9:
Trek from Lobuche to (5,160m/16,929ft) to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,599ft)- 5 hours trek and Return to Labouche (4 hours)
Once you reach the base camp you’ll witness a big pile of rocks, colorful prayer flags, and the Everest Base Camp sign signifying that you have finally made it. Enjoy the moment! Relish the astounding views of lofty snowy peaks hovering above you. You’ll also get a sight of Khumbu Glacier. We will try to get heli from here, but may have to walk back to Labouche depending on weather and availabiltiy of helicopters.
We do NOT plan to spend the night in Gorak Shep and do not hike Kalla Pattar.
Day 10:
Helicopter to Lukla, Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 11: Reserve day - Helicopter Exit to Lukla, onward to Kathmandu, evening flight back to Dubai
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Total cost: 10500 DH
The best preparation you can get , we are with you every step of your journey.
On the journey you will have the following perks:
The best tea houses available with sharing rooms and en suite bathrooms (most of the way)
Domestic Flights
All Meals (except dinner in hotel)
Sleeping bag and down jacket rentals
Help with gear
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This trek will go ahead with a minimum of 3 people booked. If the trip is not filled up 2 days before the hike, you will be refunded in full.
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Hotels and Tea Houses:
Arrival: Dusit Princess prior to trek start
Tea Houses on the Trek: Each tea house has en quite bathrooms and electric blankets. The quality and availability of tea houses in each village varies, this is when you can count on really nice accommodation throughout the 8 total nights:
Night
1: : Manjo - GOOD - attached bathroom, sharing rooms (no single possible here)
2-3 Namche: DELUXE: Khumbu Resort The best resort in namche: attached bathrooms, electric blankets, excellent food!
4: Debouche: EXCELLENT Rivendale Lodge: attached bathrooms, excellend food
5-6: Dingboche: GOOD Dingboche Resort - attached bathrooms, electric blankets. This is the place all of the expeditions stay on their way to Everest.
7: 1 night either in Eco Resort OR in the pyramid at Labouche: Not attached bathrooms but clean and nice night