Everest Base Camp

Go on an adventure that allows you to witness the immense beauty of nature and breathtaking views from the lap of the world's tallest mountain.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• Rewarding breathtaking view of the Mt Everest (8,849 m), Lhotse (8516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m) & Pumori (7,161 m).
• Admire the beauty of Kala Patthar along with the 360° view of the highest peak & many more.
• View amazing landscape, suspension bridges, Kala Patthar and base camp of Mount Everest.
• Dramatic view of the Khumbu region with breathtaking Khumbu glaciers & icefalls.
• Explore the Hillary museum, different high passes trek and majestic views of Mount Everest.
• Visit amazing Sagarmatha National Park exploring the wilderness vast range of flora & fauna.

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) (40 min) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m)
4. Day 4Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m)
5. Day 5Namche Bazaar Acclimatisation Day
6. Day 6Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m)
7. Day 7Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m)
8. Day 8Acclimatisation Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m)
9. Day 9Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) - 5 hours
10. Day 10Trek to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) and hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m)
11. Day 11Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) and Trek Down to Lobuche (4,910 m)
12. Day 12Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m)
13. Day 13Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m)
14. Day 14Trek to Lukla (2,804 m)
15. Day 15Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
16. Day 15Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

17. Day 16Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Tibet (China)

Solukhumbu
District

Sagarmatha National Park

Imja Tsho

Lumding Tsho

Dudh Koshi

Mount Everest8,849 m

Ama Dablam6,814 m

Chamlang7,319 m

Trail map

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1KathmanduDays 1–2, 15–16 · 1,400 m

2LuklaDays 3, 14 · 2,804 m

3PhakdingDay 3 · 2,610 m

4Namche BazaarDays 4–5, 13 · 3,441 m

5TengbocheDays 6, 12 · 3,860 m

6DingbocheDays 7–8 · 4,350 m

7LobucheDays 9, 11 · 4,910 m

8Gorak ShepDay 10 · 5,180 m

9Kala PattharDay 10 · 5,555 m

10Everest Base CampDay 11 · 5,365 m

10 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 15–16 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2LuklaDays 3, 14 · Fly in, about 40 minutes · 2,804 m
3. 3PhakdingDay 3 · 2,610 m
4. 4Namche BazaarDays 4–5, 13 · 3,441 m
5. 5TengbocheDays 6, 12 · 3,860 m
6. 6DingbocheDays 7–8 · 4,350 m
7. 7LobucheDays 9, 11 · 4,910 m
8. 8Gorak ShepDay 10 · 5,180 m
9. 9Kala PattharDay 10 · 5,555 m
10. 10Everest Base CampDay 11 · 5,365 m

The route follows the walking trails of the Khumbu in the order of the itinerary; the flights to and from Kathmandu are shown as dotted lines. Where the trip comes back the same way, the line is drawn once. Contours every 500 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.