EL YAK ADVENTURES

Everest Base Camp Trek

Nepal • Himalayas

EVEREST BASE CAMP

14 Days to the Roof of the World - 5,364m

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The Descent

Day-by-day itinerary

1

Arrival in Kathmandu

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Transfer to hotel, trek briefing, and gear check.

Activities

  • Airport pickup
  • Hotel check-in
  • Trek briefing
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Dinner
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2

Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding

8km

Scenic mountain flight to Lukla (2,840m), then easy trek to Phakding.

Activities

  • Mountain flight
  • Trek through villages
  • River crossing
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
100m340m
3

Phakding to Namche Bazaar

11km

Cross suspension bridges, enter Sagarmatha National Park, climb to Namche.

Activities

  • National park entry
  • Hillary Bridge crossing
  • First Everest view
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
800m200m
4

Acclimatization Day in Namche

5km

Rest day with optional hike to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung village.

Activities

  • Acclimatization hike
  • Sherpa museum visit
  • Market exploration
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
300m300m
5

Namche to Tengboche

10km

Trek through rhododendron forests to Tengboche monastery with stunning mountain views.

Activities

  • Forest trekking
  • Monastery visit
  • Evening prayer ceremony
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
700m400m
6

Tengboche to Dingboche

9km

Continue up the valley with views of Ama Dablam.

Activities

  • Mountain photography
  • Village visits
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
550m200m
7

Acclimatization in Dingboche

5km

Rest day with optional hike to Nagarjun Hill or Chhukung.

Activities

  • Acclimatization hike
  • Rest
  • Altitude adjustment
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
400m400m
8

Dingboche to Lobuche

8km

Trek past memorials to climbers, entering the high altitude zone.

Activities

  • Memorial visit
  • Glacier views
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
550m100m
9

Lobuche to Gorak Shep, Visit EBC

13km

Trek to Gorak Shep, drop bags, then continue to Everest Base Camp!

Activities

  • Everest Base Camp visit
  • Khumbu Icefall views
  • Celebration
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
500m150m
10

Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar, Descend to Pheriche

16km

Pre-dawn hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) for sunrise over Everest, then descend.

Activities

  • Kala Patthar sunrise
  • 360° mountain views
  • Long descent
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
450m1100m
11

Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

20km

Long descent back through Tengboche to Namche.

Activities

  • Fast descent
  • Monastery visit
  • Celebration dinner
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
400m1300m
12

Namche to Lukla

19km

Final day of trekking, return to Lukla for celebration.

Activities

  • Downhill trekking
  • Team celebration
  • Last night in mountains
Stay: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
300m1000m
13

Fly to Kathmandu

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Morning flight back to Kathmandu, free afternoon.

Activities

  • Flight
  • Hotel check-in
  • Free time
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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14

Departure

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Transfer to airport for international departure.

Activities

  • Airport transfer
  • Departure
Stay: None
Meals: Breakfast
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Cost Calculator

2 people
12 days
Per Person$900
Total$1800

This is an estimate. Final pricing depends on season, add-ons, and specific requirements.

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