| 1 People (per pax) | 2-7 People (per pax) | 8+ People (per pax) |
|---|---|---|
| $1495 | $1410 | $ 1353 |
| Pay $299 Now & $1196 on arrival | Pay $282 Now & $1128 On arrival | Pay $270 Now & $1082 on arrival |
12 days Everest Base Camp Trek is a special itinerary, designed for those customers looking to step on the foot of Mt. Everest and explore the natural and cultural attractions of the Khumbu region, en route to the base camp of Mt Everest, in less than two weeks. Along with the base camp of Mount Everest, this trek presents other attractions: Kala Patthar (5,545m), Sagarmatha National Park, a view of three additional towering peaks (Mt Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Cho Oyu) of the world, and the lovely settlement of the Sherpa people in the villages like Namche Bazaar, Phakding, Tengboche and Dingboche, where the trekker gets a very good opportunity to get close to both natural attractions of the Khumbu region and the lifestyle and culture of legendary Sherpas.
This special 12-day Everest Base Camp Hike package includes full board (meal and accommodation) during the trek along with the flight ticket to and from Lukla. Accommodation is arranged in guest houses and lodges (run by local Sherpa people) that provide basic amenities. Breakfast and dinner are served in the accommodation itself; however, lunch is served from a teahouse menu. Both Nepali and Western food (subject to availability) is served during the trek. The package also includes a free map. The package can be customized to your requirements with a special group discount. The trek starts with a flight to Lukla and ends with a scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
The Everest Base Camp hiking, as agreed by even the most veteran trekkers, is a difficult trek and the dicey weather adds further complications if not planned at the right time of the year. March-May and September-to-November are the best months to plan this trek considering the weather, temperature, visibility, and the trail. Anyone having strong mental and physical determination can plan this trek.
However, if you are interested in adding a little luxury to this trip and finishing the entire trip (arrival-departure) in 12 days, then you will be interested in our 12 days Everest Base Camp Deluxe Trek with a Helicopter ride.
Moreover, if you are willing to spend more days in Nepal we suggest you try our 15 Days Everest Base Camp Trek. Choosing this package not only gives you a chance to visit the World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley, but also frees you of the hassle of selecting the right accommodation, restaurant, airport transfers, and day trips, as Amigo Treks and Expedition assist the right from the time you land at the airport in Nepal till the last days of the trip Nepal.
However, if you are interested in adding a little luxury to this trip and finishing the entire trip (arrival-departure) in 12 days, then you will be interested in our 12 days Everest Base Camp Deluxe Trek with a Helicopter ride.
Note: Please help us with your accommodation details in Kathmandu, before the trek, so that we can meet a day before for a trek briefing to check your equipment and to hand over your flight tickets and required trekking permits, and Everest Base Camp route map.
Note:
Although we try to depart on the scheduled itinerary, we cannot promise to guarantee fixed departure in case of flight cancellation, delays caused by any unforeseen situations, or weather. Thus, we request you plan out extra few days in case the weather does not stay in our favor. Since your safety is our uttermost priority, we also request you to follow your team leaders and your guides’ since they are trained and experienced in this particular area. We can arrange to occupy your day with adventures and exploration activities to utilize the day.
The weather condition in the Himalayas is also subject to change which can be an obstruction during your travels. Since obstacles are unpredictable, Amigo Treks & Expedition facilitates our customers to arrange helicopter service if needed (at extra cost). We can arrange helicopter service during the time of flight delays/cancellations and personal preferences. Since helicopters can fly in arduous circumstances compared to airplanes.
Day 01: Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) (30-35 minute flight and 4 hours walk)
Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft),(5-6 hours walk)
Day 03: Namche Bazaar- a day for acclimatization
Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,867m/12,684ft) / 5 hours walk
Day 05: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295ft)/5-6 hours walk
Day 06: Dingboche -2nd day for acclimatization
Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft)/5 hours walk
Day 08: Trek to Gorak Shep-Everest Base Camp- Gorak Shep (5,320/17,450EBC) /(5,160m/16,929 Gorekshep)/7-8 hours
Day 09: Hike to Kala Pattar-Pheriche (5,550m/18,204ft Kala Pattar)/ (4,358m/14,295ft Pheriche)/7-8 hours walk
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,400m/11,283ft)/7-8 hours walk
Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2,652m/8,700ft)/7-8 hours walk
Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
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Day 01: Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) (30-35 minute flight and 4 hours walk)
Early in the morning, we will be escorted to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport to board our flight to Lukla (2,800m). It will approximately take 30-35 min to reach Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla - a gateway destination. If the day is clear, you can enjoy the view of the terrain. On reaching Lukla Airport, you will be introduced to other trekking members awaiting your arrival and this is followed by breakfast at the lodge. Here, the luggage is prepared for the Porters. Shortly after this, a walk towards Bhaisekharka begins through the stone paved trails where you make your way through plenty of prayer rocks while still enjoying the flourishing village of Lukla. Here you can capture some of the most beautiful rural scenes on the entire trek. This first and short hike is specifically designed for the purpose of acclimatization. However, on reaching Phakding also known as the lodge-city, you can freshen up and take a trip to nearby Monasteries (on the west side of the river and half-a-hour from the main part of Phakding. This night will be spent in one of the lodges in Phakding.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Wonderful aerial view of the terrain from the plane, colorful Lukla village, ‘Mani’ prayer rocks, Phakding village and ‘Gompas’ monasteries, downhill and flat trail)
Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft),(5-6 hours walk)
After having breakfast at your lodge in Phakding, the trail leads you towards the first suspension bridge of the trek and easy uphill through the settlement of Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, Chumoa to Monju, which is also a gateway to Sagarmatha National Park. Between Phakding and Monju you can enjoy small tea houses and shops. After short National Park formalities at the entrance to the park, the trail drops steeply to the long suspension bridge built across the Dudh Koshi River. We further cross another suspension bridge and continue the walk to the high Hillary Bridge at the bottom of the hill. After the bridge, the trail leads you uphill to Namche Bazaar- a gateway to Mt. Everest. This uphill trail will give you the first great view of Mt. Everest that is hidden behind Lhotse-Nuptse and other peaks like Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Kusum Khangru. The night will be spent in a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
(Highlights of the day: small settlements like Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, Chumoa and Monju, Sagarmatha National Park, small tea houses and shops, suspension bridges, steep trail, Namche Bazaar and the very first view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Mt. Kusum Khangru.)
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 03: Namche Bazaar- a day for acclimatization
This is the first day of two days set aside for acclimatization. Namche is an essential acclimatization stop. It is recommended to stay active than idle. For this you will either be taken to Thame, which is an old Sherpa village or another good option Khumjung/Khunde/Khongde village which further aids acclimatization while allowing you to enjoy the views of Mt. Everest and surrounding snow-capped peaks along with Sherpa culture. You will also have enough time to visit the National Park head office, Museum and monastery or you can simply spend your time enjoying cafés, shops, bakeries and restaurants at Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar is also considered as the main center of Everest region as it features other important services like post office, modern dental clinic, hospital and government health post and good electricity, high speed internet access and water supply. This night will also be spent in a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Thame-an old Sherpa village, Khumjung/Khunde/Khongde, National Park Head office, Museum, monasteries, cafes, bakeries, shops, restaurants, post office, hospital, government health post, 24 hour electricity and water supply and high speed internet access)
Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,867m/12,684ft) / 5 hours walk
After having breakfast at the lodge in Namche Bazaar, we follow the trail that leads short up towards the ridge and an easy way to Kyamjuma then descends slightly to Dudhkoshi at 3250m. This trail is accompanied by the splendid view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Ama Dablam and a very close up view of Thamserku. Between Kyangjuma and Sanasa is virtually the only birch/rhododendron forest of the trek to Lobuche. This trail also gives you an opportunity to spot wildlife musk deer, multi-colored pheasants and a herd of Himalayan Thar. The trail then reaches Sansa, which is a major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. After that a steep ascent will bring you to the famous Tengboche monastery. The night will be spent in a lodge in Tengboche.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: The Dudh Khoshi River, spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and Mt. Themserku, Rhododendron forest, animals and birds like musk deer, multi-colored pheasant and Thar, and Tengboche – the largest Gompa in the Khumbu region.)
Day 05: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295ft)/5-6 hours walk
Our usual day journey is started from Tengboche. We hike half an hour down to the riverside through lush forest, across the river and take a gradual climb up to the valley’s highest year round settlement of Pangboche (3,860m/12,664ft). Here you can spot several Chortens and Mani walls and small villages as well. You can also get a close of view of Mt. Ama Dablam. In the afternoon we continue ascending to Pheriche from where a fairly moderate walk leads us to Imja Valley. Here, on climbing the last and steepest climb of the day, we finally reach Dingboche. The night is spent in a lodge in Dingboche.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Lush forest, steep climbs, and magnificent Chortens and Mani walls.)
Day 06: Dingboche -2nd day for acclimatization
After a refreshing breakfast, you can climb the ridge on the north behind the village to appreciate the magnificent view of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse and numerous other peaks that are visible from Dingboche. The vantage point on the ridge also gives you a chance to observe Imja Khola Valley and the charming fields and pastures of Dingboche. Or, you can simply spend your day exploring Dingboche Valley. The night is spent at Dingboche.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Dingboche-summer settlement, view of Mt. Lhotse and Mt Amadablam and Imja River from the ridge on the north of the village, Kilometers of stone walls covering the Imja valley, internet cafes and world’s highest Billiard parlor.)
Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft)/5 hours walk
Shortly after breakfast, the trail starts with a climb to Dughla through the Khumbu Khola valley. On reaching Dusa, the valley begins to narrow down. We then continue through Phulong Karpo. During the walk you can enjoy Chola Lake and a majestic view of Mt. Pumori (7,138m/23,418ft) which disappears as the trail descends and curves as we come across a roaring stream. On crossing a small wooden bridge the trail ascends to Dughla. From here, we climb up the steep terminal of the Khumbu Glacier, which offers memorials of Sherpa who perished on the glacier of Mt. Everest. You can also spot other great peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. On leaving Khumbu Glacier behind the train gently climbs up to the Lobuche. The night is spent in Lobuche.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: The view of Chola Lake along with Mt. Pumori, memorials of Sherpas that perished on the glacier of Mt. Everest at Khumbu glacier, view of other peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Mahalangur Himal.)
Day 08: Trek to Gorak Shep-Everest Base Camp- Gorak Shep (5,320/17,450EBC) /(5,160m/16,929 Gorekshep)/7-8 hours
The trail continues to climb to Gorak Shep where we check in to Mt. Lodge, have lunch and again start to climb up to Everest Base Camp. Having passed the pyramid sign, we can now spot the crest of the north ridge of Everest along with Mt. Pumori, Mt Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt Khumbutse, Mt. Nuptse and son on. Just a small ascent from here leads you to 360 degree vista of snowy mountains. A steep climb up to the top through the torrent of Changri Glacier gives you a glimpse of Kala Pattar. Walking through rocky and glacial trails finally leads to the Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft). After reaching the Base Camp you will return to Gorekshep (5,160m/16,929ft) for overnight stay.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: North ridge of Everest along with 360 degree vista of snowy mountains like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Nuptse, glimpse of Kala Pattar, rocky and glacial trail and the Everest Base Camp.)
Day 09: Hike to Kala Pattar-Pheriche (5,550m/18,204ft Kala Pattar)/ (4,358m/14,295ft Pheriche)/7-8 hours walk
It’s a day to take a dark hike to the Kala Pattar. So, we start early in the morning. After walking upwards for a couple of hours you will reach a famous viewing point of Kala Pattar (Black Rock at 5,545m/18,192ft.),that offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori and Ama Dablam. The view grows golden with the first light of the day which gradually changes back to its original color. We spend some time here appreciating and taking the snaps of the breathtaking snowcapped peaks. Then we hike back to Gorekshep, have breakfast and retrace to Pheriche for overnight stay.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Sunrise, view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori and Ama Dablam from the best view point of Khumbu region ‘Kala Pattar’)
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,400m/11,283ft)/7-8 hours walk
After having a hot breakfast at the lodge, the trail drops easy downhill till Pangboche village. Then, the trail drops to the riverside to cross the bridge over Imja Khola and continues to climb up to Tengboche. A steep descent form Tengboche now leads you to the DudhKoshi River. We cross the first bridge over the DudhKhoshi River on our return trip in PhunkiTenga and having passed the village of Tashinga and Sansa, we reach Kyangjuma. Namche bazaar is an easy walk from here. The night will be spent here so that you can enjoy a hot shower, and relax in restaurants, cafes and bakeries.
Melas included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Villages like Pangboche, Tengboche, Tashinga, Sansa, Khumjung and Namche bazaar, suspension bridges, vertical descent, view of Imja Khola and modern facilities like restaurants, cafes and bakeries at Namche bazaar.)
Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2,652m/8,700ft)/7-8 hours walk
After taking a quick breakfast, the trail drops from Namche Hill to the suspension bridge crossing the DudhKoshi River near the confluence of DudhKoshi and BhoteKoshi rivers. Then we reach Monjo. After some formalities at the check post of National park at Monjo the walk continues to Phakding for lunch. Since this is the last day of your trek we continue our walk to Lukla.Also, most of the tracks are flat which allows you to enjoy open plains, rhododendrons and pine forests, Sherpa village, prayer stones, and flapping prayer flags with very less effort. On reaching Lukla you will be loaded with memories made during the past few days. On reaching Lukla you can opt for some alone time, or spend your time with other crew members. Overnight stay at the lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Flat trail, open plains, Rhododendrons and Pine forest, Sherpa villages, prayer stones, and flapping prayer flags.)
Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Normally flights are always in the morning. You will have plenty of time to enjoy your breakfast while the guide takes care of airport formalities. Your luggage will be taken to the airport by Sherpas and porters. Once the flight arrives, you can directly get into the plane and fly back to Kathmandu enjoy 30 minutes scenic flight. On your arrival to the airport at Kathmandu, a private vehicle will be awaiting to escort you to your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast/Dinner
(Highlights of the day: Wonderful aerial view of the terrain from the plane, farewell dinner and feedback communication with Amigo Officials)
Very Impressed!
We just completed the Short Everest Base camp Trek. It was very well organised. The accomodation and food was really good. Bhim our guide went above and beyond ensuring that we were well looked after and safety was a priority. Our flights got cancelled in Lukla and he arranged a helicopter to get us back to Kathmandu. On arrival Tikka at the Amigo office organised refunds for flight tickets without hesitation. Very professional organisation. I will use them again when I return to Nepal. Highly recommended.
Great 10 day trek with Hari and Issoor. It was tough but definately worth it. We had great weather which made for spectacular views throughout the trip. We were impressed with the smooth logistics in the tea houses so high up in the mountains. The hot shower in Namche was very much appreciated!
Amazing! Trekked over 12 days to Everest base camp and had a great time due to the people at Amigo Treks and Expedition. They were so caring, always making sure our food arrived on time, our rooms were ready when we arrived in each town, we had enough safe drinking water each day, that our luggage was well looked after etc. They were so organised, providing sleeping bags and down jackets, picking us up in Kathmandu and taking us to the airport and organising our flight to Lukla. By the end of our trip, our guide, my dad and I had become very close, sharing jokes and getting each other's humour. Overall I cannot imagine doing this trip and not having this company to assist us. Highly highly highly recommend. You'll be well looked after! Shoutout to our guide Rajan Poudyal. You made our experience so enjoyable.
Myself and my girlfriend take part of Everest Base Camp short trek (12 days) with very high satisfaction. From the beginning during the planning of the trip Mr Tika support us with very reactive answer and information. Our Guide Himal has been very patience and give us all the best support during the trek, with the food, with all the needed information and trying to be always sure we had enough blanket and our rooms were fine. Always give us best support also once we felt a bit of altitude sickness and also after the trek help us to get the right airport entrance and direction in order to get our international flight to go back to Italy. Special thanks also to Mon who helped us carrying our big bags always with a smile and some grilled corn to share during the trek. Without those two guys our experience for sure wont’ be so much great as it has been. Again thank you Amigo Treks team, happy to have share this experience with you and for sure when and if we will back to Nepal or Tibet we look forward to get you support again!
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Cristian & Corinna
I did the 12 days Everest Base Camp trek. The entire experience was excellent. The guide and porters were knowledgable and accomadoting to our particular needs. The lodging and food was very good. I would rate the overall experience as excellent and do not hesitate to refer my friends to Amigo Trekking. This guys do the right thing and can trust. Good luck further guys.
With 3 friends we trek up the Tsum Valley supported by our guide Dawa and porters Shambu and Anil… a fantastic trip. Beautiful, fascinating,
