Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 18 Days

Highlights of Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 18 Days

Walk at a safe height, suitable for many different physiques to be able to see the majestic, vast, and wonderful landscape of nature at Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek.
Walk through the World Heritage site of Sagarmatha National Park.
Visit UNESCO-listed Sites in the Kathmandu Valley.
Stay in clean and comfortable houses and guesthouses, with local style to get a feel for the culture of the place.
Meet Sherpa people along the way to immerse yourself in their culture.
Exhilarating panorama of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cholaste, Thamserku, Kangtega, Lingtren, Ama Dablam, and many more from the top of Kala Patthar.
Enchanting and thrilling encounter with daring adventurists heading to conquer Everest at the base camp.
Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 18 Days will be a lifetime experience.

Trip Overview

Are you longing for a splendid opportunity to take a closer look at mighty Everest all the while indulging in luxury? If yes, please join our Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 18 Days (EBC) which will allow you to take part in the epic journey of Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hilary, which started in 1953.

During our iconic 18-day EBC, Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek, you will walk through the outstanding natural beauty of Sagarmatha National Park enlisted in the World Heritage List. You will also be immersed in the world of giant glaciers and snowy peaks. In order for your luxurious experience, we have arranged for you a four-night stay in the prestigious five-star hotel of Kathmandu.

Up to Namche Bazaar, you will spend your nights in luxurious guesthouses all the while enjoying the pristine beauty of the Everest region with the inspiring mountain views along the trail. The same luxury may not be available after Namche but we assure you an incomparable adventure with mind-boggling views throughout the entire Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek.

In addition to providing a luxurious lodging experience, we also have carefully planned our Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek itinerary to facilitate quick acclimatization throughout the trek. You will walk for minimum hours as much as possible through the beautiful and comfortable terrain.

Our trek will also give you a chance to visit the highest, ancient, and oldest Buddhist monasteries of Tengboche and Pangboche. You will also interact and look into the lives of the world’s best climbers the Sherpa tribes who are famous for their climbing skills, smiling faces, bravery, and Hospitality. Tibetan Buddhism is their main religion.

You will also cross the thrilling long suspension bridges decorated with colorful prayer flags while following the untamed rivers of Dudh Koshi, Bhote Koshi, and Imja Khola.

Our 18-day EBC) Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek will also allow you to conquer Kala Patthar peak (5,548 m), and see Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Lobuche, Lingtren and many more.

Join us at Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek, Today for the incredible experience, and wonderful views with the luxury and comfort that you truly deserve.

How does our journey begin?

Our overwhelming Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek will begin with your arrival in Kathmandu where you will spend altogether four nights- two nights at the beginning and two nights at the end of the journey in a five-star hotel.

Our journey however starts with a flight to Lukla and a trek to Phakding on the same day. The following days will take you through Namche, Debuche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep- the last settlement of the Khumbu region.

The next day, you will set out to climb Kala Patthar in the morning and culminate the expedition with a return through familiar paths taken at the beginning of the trek.

Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 18 Days Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Pick up / transfer to Hotel.

Namaste! We are pleased to heartfully welcome you to the architectural heritage of Kathmandu. Our tour agent will gracefully receive you at the TIA and transfer you to the hotel. Enjoy the first sight of Nepal, its incensed streets, colorful markets, and charming crowd.

After checking into your luxurious accommodation, please rest for the first acclimatization to the climate of Nepal. In the evening, you can walk freely in the nearby area, dine in one of the fancy restaurants, and enjoy the nightlife of the capital. You can walk around Thamel or Durbar Marga opened 24 hours now.

Duration

30 Minutes Drive To Hotel

Max Altitude

1300 m

Activity

Arrival Nepal

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

5-Star Hotel

Day 02: Half-day sightseeing in Kathmandu and trek preparation.

Enjoy your hearty breakfast with the first view of the great Himalayas from the balcony of your hotel. After your breakfast, our tour guide will meet you with other group members and carry out the brief introductory session. He will also provide information regarding our Everest Base Camp luxury trek program. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask our guide.

Next, we will go on a half-day excursion of Kathmandu visiting some of the religious and cultural sites including Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Durbar Square.

Later in the evening, our guide will check for any missing equipment. If any, we can easily buy or rent them at Thamel market.

Please go to bed early as we have to board an early morning flight to Lukla.

Duration

Half Day

Max Altitude

1300m.

Activity

Sightseeing

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

5-Star Hotel

Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla then trek to Phakding

Our guide will meet you early in the morning at your hotel and take you to the TIA for the domestic flight to Lukla. The 35-minute scenic flight will give you beautiful aerial glimpses of Everest and Kanchenjunga. As you land at the Tenzing Hillary airport, the illuminating Mount Kongde Ri (6187 m) will welcome you along with our local crew members comprising guides and porters.

After sharing our luggage and enjoying the breakfast, we now commence our walk towards Phakding. From today, the milky waters of the Dudh Koshi River will guide our way. The trekking trail today is not long and runs mainly downhill so it’s an easy walk.

At the last village of Lukla town, our guide will obtain the Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permits on your behalf. We will then continue our walk passing the settlements of Chheplung, Chaurikhark, and Thadokoshi with the delightful company of Mt. Khumbila (5761 m).

At Thadokoshi, witness the sparkling Mount Kusum Kangaru (6367m) for a while. Then passing the huge boulders with the Buddhist mantra om mani padme hum carved, we will descend till we reach Ghat. Hiking along the eastern bank of the river, we will finally reach Phakding where we will rest and dine.

Point to Remember

The direct flights from Kathmandu to Lukla are often prone to diversion to Ramechhap/Manthali Airport especially in spring and autumn due to heavy air traffic. In such case, we will drive to Ramechhap airport for four hours and board a 20-minute flight to Lukla.

Duration

30-35 minutes (flight)

Distance

6.3 Km.

Max Altitude

2650 m

Activity

3 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Tourist Standard Hotel

Day 04: Trek To Namche Bazar

Leaving Phakding after breakfast, we will climb along the pine and rhododendron forests to reach Benkar. From here, we will cross the mountain stream and climb the gorge to reach Monjo- the Sagarmatha National Park entry point.

We will now ascend for a while to Jorsalle where we will have our lunch break. Resuming our walk through the forest, we will reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi River and Bhote Koshi River in about 30 to 40 minutes. We will cross the rivers over a Hilary suspension bridge observing the sacred peak of Mount Taboche at 6495 m.

After crossing the bridge, we will climb for about an hour and reach Top Danda (3140 m). Often known to tourists as the Everest Viewpoint, this site offers incredible views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and many more.

Another steep climb for a while and we will reach the famous Namche Market where we will rest for two nights under the starry sky and morning views of Everest, Thamserku, Kangtega, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many other beautiful surrounding mountains.

Duration

5-6 hours

Distance

7.4 Km

Max Altitude

3,445m

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Tourist Standard Hotel

Day 05: Rest day, explore about sherpa village.

A good day separated for the first acclimatization at an altitude of more than 3000 m. following the principle of acclimatization, we will climb high and sleep low for which we will hike to Everest View Hotel at 3880 m. it is the world’s highest-situated hotel and takes about a 2 to 3-hour hike from Namche.

Along the ascending route, we can admire the famous peaks of Kongde ri, Khangtega, Pachermo Peak, Tangerito Peak, Samdo Peak, and many others.

Not only the route but the Hotel is like an amphitheater surrounded by the peaks of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse, Taboche, Cholatse, and Nuptse. Enjoying a hot cup of coffee here is truly like a surreal experience.

After some time, we will descend to Namche, explore its markets, and retire in our lodge room.

Duration

2-3 Hrs Walk

Max Altitude

3880m.

Activity

Hiking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Tourist Standard Hotel

Day 06: Trek To Debuche

After leaving Namche, we will walk uphill following the untamed water of the Dudh Koshi River. We will then climb down to cross the river over a hanging bridge. We have now entered the valley of Imja Khola.

Walking through the pine, fir, and rhododendron forest, we will arrive at Phungithanga at 3250 m. The village is decorated with characteristic prayer wheels. Enjoying the surroundings and beautiful landscape, we will have our lunch here.

Then a two-hour-long ascent through the rhododendron, pine, and spruce forest, we will reach the flat area of Tengboche monastery. Here we will spend some time exploring the monastery witnessing the breathtaking views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (8,501 m), Kwangde (6,187 m), Tawachee (6,542 m), Ama Dablam, Kantega, and Thamserku.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Tourist Standard Hotel

Day 09: Trek To Lobuche

We will start the day by walking uphill for a while when we reach the settlement of yak farmers known as Dusa. After crossing the suspension bridge we will reach Dughla where we will stop for our lunch. This small village offers some magical views of Taboche (6367 m) and Cholatse (6335 m).

We will now start our way up along the moraine slope of Khumbu Glacier. After about an hour’s steep climb, we will reach the top of Thukla La Pass at 4830 m. here, we can see a nice stone pyramid with Tibetan prayer flags. There is also a memorial to people who died in Everest expeditions – from Babu Chhiri Sherpa, who conquered the summit of Everest ten times, to the American mountaineer Scott Fisher.

After offering some prayers, watch the Ama Dablam, Lobuche, and Lobuche Peak Base Camp bestowing their beauty upon us.

Now, we will pass a gurgling stream and leave the Khumbu Glacier behind, we will feel a little short of breath caused by the rarefied air of the highlands. We have reached Lobiche where we will spend the night.

Duration

4-5 hours

Max Altitude

4,910m

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Day 10: Trek To Gorakshep continue trek to Everest base camp and come back to Gorakshep duration

The high point of our Everest Base Camp luxury trek has finally arrived. Leaving Lobuche, we will cross the Khumbu glacier moraine watching the northern slope of Everest, Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Nuptse, and other peaks.

A short climb will take us to Thangma Riju or Lobuche Pass from where we can enjoy a 360-degree view of the snowy mountain landscape. Then a steep climb through the Changri Glacier will give us our first glimpse of Kala Patthar, a black hill at the foot of the Pumori peak.

We will arrive at Gorakshep which is the last village in the Khumbu region with few tea houses. Here, we will keep our backpacks, have lunch, and rest for a while. we will now continue our journey to the foot of Everest through the once-great Gorak Shep Lake.

Now climbing steeply to the top of the ridge, we will arrive at Everest Base Camp where the climbers’ tents stand out brightly against the background of the gray landscape. Nuptse, Lhotse, Khumbutse, and Pumori are the mountains visible from this settlement.

Lodge

Day 13: Trek down to Namche bazaar

The familiar descending trail will lead us through Debuche, and Tengboche. From here, we will undertake a steep downhill hike to Phungithanga.

Moving forward, we will overcome a steep climb to Sanasa Village. Further walk will take us to Kyangjina village where we will stop for our lunch. The path from here now is easy till we arrive at Namche. Another beautiful evening to explore the Namche market.

Duration

5-6 hours

Max Altitude

3448m

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Tourist Standard Hotel

Day 14: Trek down to Phakding

Accommodation

Excluded

Includes & Excludes

What is included?

Airport pick up / drop off by private Car.
Accommodation 5* star hotel twin sharing room 2 nights in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Sightseeing in Kathmandu by private car and city guide.
Domestic flight transportation in Nepal; Two ways Katmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu or Ramechhap-Lukla-Ramechhap depending on the situation.
meals during the trekking include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea.
Everest region Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee
Accommodations, Yeti mountain home, Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Dingboche, Diboche, Namche, Lukla, other place standards mountain lodge twin sharing room everywhere.
Government licensed holder, & good speaking English, great experience guide.
All staff wages, food, drinks, accommodations, transportation and insurance.
One strong sherpa helper for carrying your baggage 1 porter for 2 trekkers.
Hill Sherpa Trekking first aid kit carried by guide
Water purification Tablets to ensure top water.
Helicopter service will covered by your travel insurance, in case of Emergency.
All government taxes, official charges, and ground transportation.
The assistant guide will be managed according to group size (above 7 people)
One Oxy meter daily for checking pulse, level (AMS) Acute Mountain Sickness.
Hill Sherpa Trekking provides a complementary sunblock Cap.
Trip Certificate provides by Hill Sherpa Trekking.

What is excluded?

International airfare tickets
Nepal entry visa fee, visa obtains on arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu
Additional accommodations, food, and drinks in Kathmandu if stay extra day.
Your personal medical & travel insurance.
Dessert, sweet items chocolate, cake, pie, pudding, for any extra expenses.
Excess baggage including luggage weight is 15 – 20 kg maximum.
During the trek hot showers, Mobile, Camera, power bank any batteries charging, Wi-Fi Internet,
Tips for guide, porter, and city guide.

Note:

We also operate private trips.

Trip Information of Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 18 Days

Best time to Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek

The best times for our Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek are autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) to realize the dream of conquering Everest Base Camp. In particular, trekking at this time, you can admire the beauty of blooming azalea flowers. The sky is also very clear, enough for you to take in the most perfect view of the white Himalayan mountains. The trail will be clear of snow with a lesser chance of precipitation.

Winter (December to February) and summer/Monsoon (June to August) are not particularly suitable due to unfavorable weather conditions, trail blockage, and lodging unavailability.

However, the weather at (EBC) Everest Base Camp is very unpredictable, sometimes the weather can be pleasant which can suddenly change with snow and cold winds. Therefore, to ensure your health when conquering this route, you should consider bringing clothes from summer to winter.

Elevation/distance for Luxury Everest base camp trek

Erected at 5364 m above sea level, the Everest Base Camp is situated 200 to 300 away from Kathmandu, Nepal. The high point of our Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is Kala Patthar at 5548 m while the highest elevation where we will spend the night is at Gorakshep at 5180 m.

As a rule, our starting point is also Lukla at 2800 m altitude staying at the aerial distance of 135 km from Kathmandu. While only 65 km separates Lukla from Everest Base Camp. We begin and end our trek in Lukla within 13 days covering 10 to 12 km per day.

Maximum/Minimum walk per day

During 13 days hiking days in our EBC luxury trek, we will walk mostly for 5 to 6 hours every day from the morning with an hour break for lunch in the afternoon.

The easiest and shortest walking duration is three hours as we make our way from Lukla to Phakding and Phakding to Lukla. The most challenging and longest walking duration is on day 10 and day 11. on day 10, we will reach Everest Base Camp and on day 11 we climb Kala Patthar.

Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek Difficulty and Acclimatization

Located at an altitude of 5364 m above sea level, the Everest Base Camp trek is categorized medium difficult trip in the Everest region. The 13-day continuous trek requires you to have good endurance. On average, each day the trek is about 8-10km, equivalent to 6-7 hours including rest time on the way. The terrain is sometimes uphill and sometimes downhill, but most days the next day is at a higher altitude than the previous day.

Therefore, the higher risk in this trek is of altitude sickness due to the low level of oxygen than that near the sea level. For proper acclimatization, we have planned a rest day at Kathmandu for your first acquaintance with the Nepal atmosphere. Then the second acclimatization day will be at Namche and the third will be at Dingboche. The second and third rest days will be spent following the main principle of hiking high and sleeping low.

In addition, there are also risks of unforeseen weather conditions and chilly weather.

Can a beginner trek to Everest Base Camp?

Anyone can successfully trek to Everest Base Camp if they are fit, and share good physical and mental health. The route to EBC means overcoming steep slopes, crossing long suspension bridges, and walking through forests. Therefore, the main thing to remember is to maintain endurance during this journey.

You should also be able to maintain strength over the long term, so considering the division of energy is important. Flexibility and endurance are more important on this hike than strength.

To make your journey pleasant and light for you, we will provide English speaking guide and porter for assistance along the route and in carrying your heavy luggage respectively.

Preparation and training

As you know, although EBC does not reach an altitude of 8,848m, the weather and road are quite harsh. Therefore, to make your trip as perfect as possible, you must have solid preparation regarding your health. Start practicing 4-6 weeks before your trip.

You can increase your endurance with cardio exercises such as running, walking, swimming, or cycling. A small tip is to wear a backpack while doing cardio for better results. Exercises like squats, push-ups, and pull-ups can help your muscles become stronger. However, don’t let yourself overexercise. Remember the purpose of this preparation is to increase your body’s endurance and increase your lung capacity.

Alternate Routes of Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek

We can reach Everest Base Camp via several routes of different difficulty levels. If you want to follow the footprints of Tenzing and Hilary and avoid the thrilling flight to Lukla, you can trek from Jiri to Phakding. The path then joins Namche, Dingboche and Lobuche.

On the other hand, you can also integrate the Gokyo Lake trip, the Three Passes trek, and the Tashi Lapcha Pass trek. You can also combine some climbing expeditions with EBC treks such as the Lobuche ascent, and Island Peak climbing.

Altitude Sickness

At an altitude of more than 5000 m, the amount of oxygen remains only 1/3 of that near sea level. Therefore, it is common if you have difficulty breathing due to thin air. If you are not a professional trekker, you will quickly reach your limit and suffer from altitude sickness that can lead to dizziness, headaches, nausea, nosebleeds, and fatigue.

To prepare for altitude shock, in addition to taking medicine, you can practice breathing exercises, yoga is a typical example. Along the trekking route, please drink enough water at least 3 to 4 lt. Daily. You should always walk high and sleep low in addition to proper rest. If your symptoms worsen even after taking medicine, please go down and postpone your journey for a day or two.

Accommodation, Food and Drink

In Kathmandu, we will arrange for your accommodation in one of the finest five-star hotels for four nights. From Lukla to Namche Bazaar, we will lodge you in a luxurious guesthouse with all the amenities such as wifi and a hot shower.

However, after Namche, finding such lodges is quite impossible so we will stay in the best available guesthouses or lodges that are shared in pairs. The amenities are pretty basic with a bucket of hot water, and shared facilities of laundry and toilets.

In Kathmandu, we offer free hygienic breakfast with lunch and dinner at your free will and the cost is excluded from our service. During the trek, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea will be provided with the option of fried eggs, boiled and scrambled eggs, porridge, garlic soup, dal vat tarkari, momos, fried rice, pizza, pasta, etc.

The cost of alcoholic beverages, desserts, and sweet items like chocolate, cake, pie, and pudding are excluded from our service.

Transportation

We offer airport pick-up and drop-off and transport to the hotel by private car or van based on our group size. We also offer Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla t Kathmandu flight.

In the event of flight direction to Ramechhap airport, we will drive you in a private vehicle to Ramechhap.

Communication, Gadgets charging, and Internet/WIFI

For communication and internet, you can buy a SIM from Ncell or NTC with 4G service all over Nepal. You can then activate the data package by dialing *17123# from Ncell and *1415# for NTC.

You can also purchase Everest Link Wifi card for the internet with various packages such as 500 MB or 100 MB. A Wi-Fi network is also available in almost every hotel, which is a cheaper option because the price is from 2-4$/hour.

Likewise, the lodges also have electricity and solar panels for a continuous supply of electricity so you can charge your devices (mobile, laptop, camera, etc) which can cost you USD 4 to USD 10 per hour. The higher you go, the more the charging price increases and the charging limit is only 1 hour because there are so many people who need to charge.

Permits of Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek

We need to obtain a Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit and a Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit for our Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek. We will obtain these permits at Lukla as your representative and the cost is included in our itinerary cost.

Altitude Chart of Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 18 Days

Equipment List

General Information

Company provides feather sleeping bag but should be refund after the trek.
Feather down Jacket but should be refund after the trek.
Hill Sherpa Trekking provides duffle bag during the trek but should be refund after the trek.
Mostly recommend for morning and evening, The windproof and waterproof thin layered jacket above 3450m.
Mostly recommend for Daypack bag 35-45 ltr.
Headlamp & extra batteries during the trek
Trekking Poles

Daily Use Essentials

A Sun Black Cap & warm hat
Sunglasses 100% snow uv protection
A muffle (full cover mask)
Sunscreen (30+ to 60 SPF depends on age)
A pair of thin & warm gloves
A pair Trekking poles
Water bottle & filter
Water purified tablets
lips guard

Upper Body Essentials

Fleece hat
A pair of t-shirts
Thermal tops
Sports bras for ladies
windproof & fleece jacket
waterproof jacket

All Lower Body

waterproof trouser
warmer & fleece trouser
A pair of Comfortable trekking pants
Extra casual sport pants
A pair of sport shoe
Thermal underwear
A pair of comfortable waterproof trekking boots
Pair of light sandals
Some Thick (woolen) socks
Sock liners
Light shoes

Personal Medical and First Aid Kits

Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for AMS)
ibuprofen & paracetamol tablets IP
Some Assorted adhesive bandages
Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
Blister treatment cream or similar
Insect / anti-itch ointment
Moves incase sprain any body
pain-relief medication
Sinex, Eye Drops etc

(Note: first aid kits & medicine will carrying with our company’s guide during the trekking However, we recommend you to bring your personal first-aid kit)

Important Things

passport size photos with original passport copy
Flight details (to pick you up & transfer to hotel)

Extra Essential Things

Energy gel or dry foods (that’s your desire)
Power bank is most important for backup device (if you have)
Camera, chargers, extra batteries, memory card)
Most important for ladies essentials things (if you are ladies)

Addons & Options for Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek 18 Days

Addons

Price

Kathmandu - Lukla helicopter sharing

US$
500

Lukla - Kathmandu by helicopter shering

US$
500

Horse on Rent for whole trip

US$
1600

Extra Porter for whole trip

US$
400

Extra assistant guide

US$
400

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Everest visible from the Everest Base Camp?

Everest base camp doesn’t offer the best view of Mount Everest but Gorakshep and Kala Patthar do. They offer a magical view of Everest therefore we have incorporated the Kala Patthar summit climb as well in our program.

Do I need travel insurance for the EBC trek?

Although having insurance when exploring the EBC is not compulsory, purchasing travel insurance is important and indispensable. In an emergency, when you need to descend immediately, having insurance will help you avoid large costs for helicopter and medical ambulance services.

Can I stay in a single room in Kathmandu during the trek?

Yes, we can arrange a single room for you but it will cost you an additional price. During the trek, especially after Namche, a single room may not be available particularly when trekking in spring and autumn.