Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek - 12 days

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  • DestinationNepal
  • Durations12 days
  • Trip DifficultyEasy to Moderate
  • ActivitiesTour and Trekking
  • Group Size15+

Trip Highlights

  • Beautiful flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
  • Luxurious accommodation in teahouses and lodges
  • Magnificent views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest in the Himalayas
  • Trekking in the National Park of Sagarmatha
  • Tours to Sherpa monasteries and villages
  • Crossing the Dudh Koshi River via long suspension bridges
  • Days of acclimation with optional hikes to neighboring viewpoints
  • Arriving at Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar to enjoy the expansive panorama
  • Expert porters and guides are available for help and assistance
  • Delicious meals, including a range of culinary selections

Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek Overview

The Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek is a luxurious journey to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest. This 12 day journey travels through various Sherpa villages, giving a chance to witness the Himalayan lifestyle of people. The journey offers you the opportunity to travel without having to compromise on your comfort.

The Everest Base Camp Luxury Trekking Package is well crafted and allows you to experience both the physical demands of the trek as well as the comfort of a helicopter ride back. You will trek all the way to EBC starting from Lukla, and while returning, you will enjoy the comfort of a helicopter flight. It will be a unique experience for you, as you will get both perspectives on exploring the Everest region. 

You will travel through some of the world's most spectacular landscapes, including vistas of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, beginning with a picturesque flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The path winds through the center of the Sherpa communities, providing an opportunity to discover the distinctive culture and lifestyle of the Sherpa people, as well as to see historic monasteries and traditional villages.

During the whole walk, accommodations are provided in upscale lodges and teahouses, offering a degree of comfort not usually associated with hiking in the Himalayas. Thanks to the diverse range of eating alternatives, you will have tasty and filling meals even in the far-off mountains.

The meals and accommodations will add a luxurious and comfortable touch to your journey. Several acclimatization days are included in the journey, which are essential for getting used to the high elevations. These acclimatization days are spent in scenic areas like Dingboche and Namche Bazaar, with optional hikes to surrounding viewpoints providing stunning views. 

You can see the incredible view of Mount Everest up close at Everest Base Camp and the neighboring Kala Patthar, where the journey comes to an end. The Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek offers an incredible experience with the additional benefit of luxury and comfort, thanks to our skilled guides and porters, who will help and assure your safety.

A Perfect Blend of Trekking and a Helicopter Ride 

The Luxury Trek to Everest Base Camp provides the ideal balance between the comfort of a helicopter trip and an exciting trekking experience. 

You will fully immerse yourself in the Everest region's natural beauty and cultural diversity with this special EBC Luxury Trek itinerary, which also guarantees a pleasant, hassle-free return journey. 

You will begin your adventure through the famous Sagarmatha National Park with a gorgeous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Along the way, you will travel through lush forests, charming Sherpa villages, and breathtaking high-altitude scenery. 

Luxury lodgings along the trail provide elegant lodging, fine dining, and first-rate service, enabling you to experience the trail without compromising on your comfort.

The journey's high point is arriving at Everest Base Camp and traveling to Kala Patthar, a neighboring viewpoint offering stunning views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks. The helicopter flight back to Kathmandu after the thrilling trek is a comfortable and beautiful alternative to following the hiking path. 

This helicopter ride makes for a magnificent and unforgettable end to the experience, saving time and offering a bird's-eye perspective of the breathtaking Himalayan scenery. 

For those looking for adventure and comfort in the Himalayas, the EBC Luxury Trek provides an amazing and well-rounded experience, blending the excitement of trekking with the comfort of a helicopter flight.

Best Season for Luxury Trek to Everest 

The best seasons for a luxury trek to Everest Base Camp are March to May in the spring and September to November in the autumn. These are the best times to see the breathtaking Himalayan peaks since the weather is usually calm and the skies are clear.

The pathways are lined with blossoming rhododendrons and other highland flowers in the spring, when the weather is mild and the scenery is especially lovely. Additionally, as this season falls during the pre-monsoon, trekking can be possible under dry circumstances.

In contrast, autumn arrives after the monsoon season, bringing with it lush, green scenery and bright skies. The post-monsoon visibility offers some of the nicest views of the Alpine Mountains, and the temperatures are pleasant. Trekking is best done in both seasons, which guarantees a delightful and unforgettable experience with the extra luxuries of luxurious lodging and fine dining.

Outline Itinerary 

Day

Activity

Duration (approx.)

Distance (approx.)

Altitude (m)

Altitude (ft)

1

Arrival in Kathmandu

-

-

1,350

4,430

2

Trek Preparation Day

-

-

1,350

4,430

3

Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding

30 min

8 km

2,650

8,690

4

Trek to Namche Bazaar

5 to 6 hours

8 km

3,440

11,285

5

Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar

-

-

3,440

11,285

6

Trek to Tengboche

3 to 4 hours

9 km

3,867

12,687

7

Trek to Dingboche

3 to 4 hours

6 km

4,410

14,470

8

Acclimatization at Dingboche

-

-

4,410

14,470

9

Trek to Lobuche

3 to 4 hours

5 km

4,910

16,100

10

Trek from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp, and Return to Gorakshep

5 to 6 hours

14 km

5,364 (EBC)

17,600 (EBC)

11

Hike to Kala Patthar and Helicopter back to Kathmandu

7 to 8 hours

18 km

5,643 (Kala Patthar)

18,510 (Kala Patthar)

12

Relaxing or sightseeing in Kathmandu

-

-

1,350

4,430

13

Departure from Kathmandu

-

-

1,350

4,430

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If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we are able to create personalized travel arrangements according to your preferences and requirements.

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Airport pickup and drop-off services 
  • Flights from Kathmandu to Lukla 
  • Helicopter Flight back to Kathmandu 
  • Helicopter Fuel charges 
  • All meals during the trek 
  • Accommodations during the trek 2 nights in 4 star hotel in Kathmandu and 9 nights in luxury lodges 
  • All permit fees and government charges 
  • Experienced and well-trained guides and porters 
  • Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for all staff
  • Filtered water in the trails using a water filter or water purification tablets

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal visa fees upon arrival in Nepal
  • Tips and gratitude to the guides, drivers, porters, other staff, etc.
  • Extra-day expenses apart from the scheduled itinerary
  • Personal expenses like drinks, laundry, shopping, personal gear, a hot shower, electronic battery recharges, and WiFi
  • All the other expenses that are not mentioned in the cost list.
  • Travel Insurance

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