trekKhumbu, Nepal

Everest Base Camp Trek

ELEVATION18,225 ft

DURATION19 days

GRADEchallenging

LOCATIONNepal

DATESSpring (March–May) | Autumn (Sept–Nov)

Overview

The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the world's great walks — a journey through the heart of the Khumbu, past ancient monasteries, suspension bridges over roaring rivers, and into the shadow of the highest peaks on Earth. We offer 11-day, 14-day, and 19-day itineraries. The 19-day trip is most recommended — it allows the best acclimatization schedule, weather buffer days, and the chance to truly experience the culture and landscape at a human pace. Highlights include a scenic flight into Lukla, exploring Namche Bazaar (the hub of the Khumbu), visiting the Tengboche Monastery with its stunning views of Ama Dablam and Everest, and the final push to both Everest Base Camp (17,600 ft) and Kala Patthar (18,225 ft) — the classic viewpoint for a face-on panorama of Everest. Along the way you'll cross dozens of suspension bridges over the Dudh Khosi river, stay in well-built tea houses, and walk the same trails used by Sherpa climbers for generations. Our guide Todd Passey has deep personal friendships with Sherpa families in the valley — this trip is about more than just the mountain.

Highlights

Trek to Everest Base Camp at 17,600 ft alongside the Khumbu Glacier

Summit Kala Patthar (18,225 ft) — the classic Everest panorama viewpoint

Fly into Lukla on a thrilling 30-minute twin otter flight

Explore Namche Bazaar — the cultural heart of the Khumbu

Visit Tengboche Monastery with views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest

Walk in the footsteps of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary

11-day, 14-day, and 19-day itinerary options available

Gallery

Group of skiers skinning above Arctic fjord on Everest Base Camp Trek expedition, Svalbard Norway

Ski mountaineers ascending steep couloir above Arctic sea in Svalbard, Norway

IFMGA guide bootpacking with skis on Svalbard summit ridge above ice-filled fjord

Ski touring group beneath dramatic rock spires in Svalbard Arctic wilderness

Ski tourers ascending glaciated terrain toward Svalbard summit with sea views

Arctic glacier calving face viewed from expedition vessel Ulla Rinman, Svalbard

Skier making turns on corn snow with panoramic Arctic landscape, Svalbard

Guides and clients at remote Svalbard ridgeline above frozen Arctic fjord

Sea-to-ski group skinning up Svalbard peak with icy fjord and glaciers below

Svalbard glacier and fjord landscape from ski touring approach, Arctic Norway

Skiers descending open snowfield above Arctic ocean in Svalbard

Arctic sea ice and mountains viewed from Svalbard ski mountaineering expedition

Group skinning up Svalbard ridge with frozen sea ice bay in background

Ski touring party ascending Arctic slope above glaciated Svalbard fjord

Itinerary

DAY 1

Fly to Kathmandu

Two-day journey from the US. Arrive Kathmandu (4,430 ft) and transfer to hotel.

DAY 1

Arrive Kathmandu

Rest and city sightseeing — Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath temple.

DAY 3

Fly Lukla → Trek to Phakding (8,562 ft)

Thrilling 30-min flight into Lukla (9,000 ft) on a twin otter. Trek down to Phakding on the banks of the Dudh Khosi river. 6 miles, 4.5 hrs.

DAY 4

Trek to Namche Bazaar (11,200 ft)

Follow the river, cross suspension bridges, then climb steeply 2,700 ft to Namche. 7.5 miles, 6 hrs.

DAY 5

Acclimatization Day — Namche Bazaar

Rest and explore Namche. Side trip to Khumjung valley for first views of Everest. Visit the Sherpa museum and Hillary School.

DAY 6

Trek to Thame (12,500 ft) and return

Acclimatization loop to Thame — birthplace of Tenzing Norgay, home of the oldest monastery in the Khumbu. 12 miles round trip.

DAY 7

Trek to Deboche (12,762 ft)

First stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. Pass Tengboche Monastery on the ridge. 8.5 miles, 6–8 hrs.

DAY 8

Trek to Dingboche (14,665 ft)

Trek through high alpine terrain to the wide valley at Dingboche.

DAY 9

Acclimatization Day — Dingboche

Rest and short acclimatization hike above camp. Views of Ama Dablam and Island Peak.

DAY 10

Trek to Lobuche (16,207 ft)

Climb the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche.

DAY 11

Trek to Gorak Shep → Everest Base Camp (17,600 ft)

Reach Gorak Shep (16,995 ft), then continue to Everest Base Camp alongside the Khumbu Glacier. Return to Gorak Shep for the night.

DAY 12

Kala Patthar (18,225 ft) → Pheriche

Early morning summit of Kala Patthar for the finest Everest views. Descend all the way to Pheriche (13,780 ft).

DAY 13

Trek to Kyangjuma (11,545 ft)

Long descent back through the Khumbu, retracing the route with fresh eyes.

DAY 14

Trek to Monjo (9,300 ft)

Continue down through rhododendron forests.

DAY 15

Trek to Lukla (9,317 ft)

Final day of trekking back to Lukla. Celebrate the journey.

DAY 16

Fly Lukla → Kathmandu

Morning flight back to Kathmandu.

DAY 17

Rest & Explore Kathmandu

Final day in Kathmandu — shopping, last meals, and reflection.

DAY 18

Depart for Home

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home.

FROM$4,500 / person

Spring (March–May) | Autumn (Sept–Nov)

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