Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure, as we follow the footsteps of Hillary and Tenzing to the world’s highest mountain with our Everest Base Camp Trek. This ultimate challenge offers breathtaking mountain panoramas, making it one of the most inspiring treks globally for avid walkers.

Our Everest Base Camp trips are perfect for those seeking a great introductory lodge trek, with the opportunity to experience the majestic beauty of the Himalayas and the rich culture of the Sherpa people. Our carefully planned itinerary includes acclimatisation days to ensure your body adjusts to the altitude, allowing you to fully enjoy the trek and its highlights.

This thrilling journey begins in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, where you’ll explore its temples and bustling markets before taking a scenic flight to Lukla. Over the course of this exhilarating trek, you’ll traverse stunning landscapes, ascend to iconic viewpoints, and witness breathtaking panoramas of Everest and its surrounding peaks.

As we make our way to Everest Base Camp and the legendary Kala Patthar, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of ancient Buddhist monasteries and the warm hospitality of local villages. After reaching these remarkable landmarks, we’ll return to Kathmandu, reflecting on the incredible memories created along the way.

Get ready for an adventure that promises to inspire and leave you in awe of nature’s wonders!

Minimum of 2 required. Private dates available on request.

We recommended checking out the Kathmandu Weather Forecast ahead of booking your trip.

 

What to Expect

  • Sightseeing in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath.
  • Scenic flight to and from Lukla.
  • Experiencing life as the “mountain people” live, in the heart of Himalaya.
  • Visiting Tengboche Monastery.
  • Remarkable views of Khumbu Ice fall.
  • Climbing Kalapatthar at elevation of 5,555m.
  • Everest Base Camp and walking on the Khumbu glacier.

What's Included

Included
Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle.
Standard twin sharing accommodation in a three star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast included. (4 nights)
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle.
All your standard meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Guesthouse accommodation during the trek (11 nights Trekking Guesthouse in twin sharing and occasionally dormitory style).
Local licensed English speaking guide.
The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests).
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
Everest National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airport.
Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu (Day 2).
Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on second last day (Day 15).
All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
Official expenses.
Not included
Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
International airfare and airport departure tax.
Nepal entry visa.
Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
Personal trekking Equipment (See the trekking equipment page).
Extra cash to tip trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
Any other expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section.
Free
Getaway Trekking Certificate of Completion
Training Walks in Victoria
Duffel/kit bag and sun hat.
Getaway Trekking quick-dry walking shirt

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival in Kathmandu airport – transfer to the city

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you’ll be picked up from the Tribuwan International Airport.

Our driver and guide will transfer you to your hotel in the city centre. Spend the evening relaxing from your travels and getting ready for this amazing adventure. You will spend the first night in a hotel in Kathmandu.

Hotel
1,345 metres

Day 2:

Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley and pre-trip briefing

In the first morning, we will embark on a morning sightseeing trip. We will visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, and the impressive Boudhanath Stupa, followed by a stroll through Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

The afternoon is free for you to explore the vibrant streets of Thamel. You will then return to the hotel, where we will have the pre-trek briefing, where you will receive your duffel bag and cap. Get to know your fellow trekkers in the evening with the first group dinner. We will spend the night in the hotel in Kathmandu.

Dinner
Hotel

Day 3:

Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding

Enjoy a 35-minute scenic morning flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla at 2804 metres. The trek begins as we descend towards the Dudh Koshi River, joining the main trail that leads to Namche Bazaar, perched just above Chaunrikharka (2,713m).

It's a relaxed day with a short walk to Phakding, allowing you to soak in the stunning surroundings as we make our way through this beautiful landscape.

Settle into the guesthouse for the night.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
2,804 metres
3 hr

Day 4:

Phakding-Namche Bazaar

After breakfast, we will continue our trek alongside the banks of the Dudh Kosh riveri, crossing several suspension bridges adorned with prayer flags. We then enter the Sagamartha National Park, with its steep ascent and breathtaking views, before arriving at our location for the evening, Namche Bazaar, known as the u2018Gateway to Everestu2019. Namche Bazaar is one of the biggest villages we will see and has many quality restaurants, lodges, shops, money exchanges, internet cafes and bakeries. Explore the vibrant village before dinner and the night spent at the Guesthouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
3,441 metres
5.5 hr

Day 5:

Namche Bazaar Acclimatisation day

The purpose of this day is acclimatisation, so that we can adjust to the thinning of the air. After breakfast, we take a short trek up the Syangboche Airport to the Everest View Hotel, for stunning views of the Himalayas. Enjoy the stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks. We will spend the afternoon exploring Namche Bazaar, before dinner and overnight at the Guesthouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
3,441 metres

Day 6:

Namche Bazaar-Tengboche

We will depart from Namche Bazaar and trek along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi, with magnificent views of mountains. Visit the Tengboche Monastery, where we can observe a prayer ceremony. Marvel at the ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas.

We will spend the night in the Tengboche Guesthouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tengboche Guesthouse
3,860 metres
5 hr

Day 7:

Tengboche-Dingboche

This trek takes you to the quaint village of Dingboche. We will descent to Debuche, before crossing another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola. We climb to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, but our pace is relaxed to allow acclimatisation. We arrive at the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We will spend the night in the Dingboche Guesthouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dingboche Guesthouse
4,350 metres
5.5 hr

Day 8:

Acclimatisation trek: Dingboche-Nangkartshang-Dingboche

We will spend the day acclimatising with a trip to Nangkartshang Peak for a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse's massive south wall.

We will return to Dingboche in the afternoon to rest and prepare for the next leg of the journey. We will spend the night in the Dingboche Guesthouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dingboche Guesthouse
5,083 metres
4 hr

Day 9:

Dingboche-Lobuche

This day will be spent trekking along the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier, passing stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. Continue to climb slowly to avoid breathing issues, and arrive at Lobuche, a small settlement of huts at the foot of giant Lobuche peak.

We will spend the night in the Lobuche Guesthouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lobuche Guesthouse
4,910 metres
5 hr

Day 10:

Lobuche-Everest Base Camp-Gorak Shep

This day that is challenging yet rewarding as we walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5365 metres, this is the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. There will likely be a team about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular.

After exploring, we return to Gorak Shep where we will spend the night in the Guesthouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
3,565 metres
8 hr

Day 11:

Gorak Shep-Kalapatthar-Periche

On this, another big trekking day, we will rise early and spend most of morning climbing Mt. Kala Patthar, a small peak (by the Himalayan standards) at 5,555m. The ascent is demanding but unveils magnificent mountain panorama: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 29,028ft (8,848m), towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others.

After taking in the magnificent sights, we make a quick descent to Gorak Shep, a tiny hamlet at 5,180m then trek down to Periche, where we will spend the night in the Guesthouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guesthouse
5,555 metres
7 hr

Day 12:

Periche-Namche Bazaar

We will retrace our steps with a slightly different route down to Orsho then to Pangboche village. Here is the oldest monastery in the region which contains what is said to be the scalp and bones of a Yeti, or abominable snowman. Leaving mountains behind us we descend to the Tengboche Monastery at elevation 3,860m, before continuing to Namche Bazaar at 3,441m in the early afternoon.

We will spend the night in the Namche Bazaar Guesthouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Namche Bazaar Guesthouse
3,441 metres
5.5 hr

Day 13:

Namche Bazaar-Lukla

Finally, we return to Lukla where we started our trek, what seems like a lifetime ago. We'll spend some time enjoying and reflecting on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. We also have some spare time to explore the town. We will spend overnight in the Lukla Guesthouse.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lukla Guesthouse
2,804 metres
6 hr

Day 14:

Morning flight back to Kathmandu

Enjoy the last glimpse of the mountains we have recently visited on the 35-minute scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met by the driver and transferred back to our starting hotel, where we will spend the night.

Breakfast
Hotel

Day 15:

Leisure day and farewell dinner in Kathmandu

This is a spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. We have the option to extend and continue onto Chitwan Jungle Safari, Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Valley Shopping Tour, Scenic Everest Flight, Mountain Biking and other activities. In the evening, we will gather for the final farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.

We will stay in the Kathmandu hotel overnight.

Dinner
Hotel

Day 16:

Transfer for your final flight departure

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the international airport in Kathmandu for your departing flight, concluding your unforgettable adventure trekking Nepal.

Breakfast
Nepal Trek to Everest Base Camp

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Nick Crofts
2 years ago
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We went to Morocco with Deb & Mike from Getaway in June 2023. It was an amazing 2 part trip. The first half saw us hiking through the Atlas High Mountains with a local guide & support crew with mules to help carry all the equipment including kitchen tent, dining tent and sleeping tents. The hiking was breathtakingly beautiful with some large passes each day and amazing food throughout. We summited Mt Toubkal (4165M) as the pinnacle of the hike. The second part of the trip was a traditional small group bus tour, seeing the wonders of Marrakech, Quarzazate, Western Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen, Rabat & Casablanca. Truly an amazing experience and highly recommended to anyone thinking of doing a similar trip!
Ian Brumby
2 years ago
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Thanks Getaway Trekking for an incredible trip through the Kokoda Track. Your local PNG guides were brilliant, it was really well organised and your team leaders did a fantastic job of bonding us 'strangers' into a tight-knit group as we trekked together. I dreamed of walking Kokoda for years and it was totally worth the wait. 8 days walking up and down mountains in tropical rainforest was so good for my soul.
Trevor Sumner
7 years ago
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Vast knowledge of our trek leader together with a great sense of humour made our june 2019 trek one to remember for a lifetime.
David Pope
8 years ago
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I have just returned from walking the Kokoda Track. I cannot recommend Getaway Trekking highly enough and I will be booking another trip with them very shortly.
Emilie Aisbett
9 years ago
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Went and tackled the Kokoda trek, I am so very pleased I chose Getaway Trekking, they were sensational and could not fault any member of their team. They handled every aspect with the utmost of care and respect. All members were supportive and professional. I'm saving for my next adventure with Getaway. Highly recommend.
Nathan Goad
9 years ago
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An amazing company to Trek with an exhilarating experience, educational , emotional a life changing challenge. Can't thank the staff and especially the boys from Buna enough.
David Cadden
9 years ago
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Just completed my 2nd Kokoda Trek with Getaway. What a fantastic experience and strongly recommend Getaway if you are considering this trek.
Kayla Barnes
9 years ago
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Doing the Kokoda track is the absolute best thing I've ever done and this was thanks to the wonderful team at Getaway Trekking! Absolutely everything was thought of from the very beginning with the information required through emails about what to pack and how to train, the pre trek meeting and on the track the food was beyond my expectations as was the knowledge of the tour leader and local guys of the war from both the Australian and Japanese sides. I highly recommend anyone thinking of doing this life changing experience to go with the wonderful Getaway trekking company!
Julie Batchelor
10 years ago
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Highly recommend Getaway trekking. My trip to do the kokoda track was an amazing experience i will never forget! Thankyou so much Wayne (our trek leader) and to Watson and all the boys that looked after us so well every day! I will be back soon! I loved every minute of it.

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