Accommodation

Two nights (twin sharing beds) accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek, we provide you attached bathroom with hot shower at Lukla, Phakding and Namche

Guide

Highly Experienced and knowledgeable English speaking trekking guide during the trek Porter (s) to carry your trekking gears, we provide 1 porter between two trekkers, and he is capable to carry 25 kilograms maximum at a time from two of you. Meals, accommodation, and salary of guide and porters

Others

Accidental insurance for guide and porters (NOT for trekkers) Duffle bag for each trekker. It is to put your trekking gears during the trek. You can leave your suitcase or luggage at the hotel in Kathmandu while you are in the mountain. Complementary use of down Coat/Parka, and sleeping bag during the trek. If you have already, bring your own. Nepal Hiking Team T-shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate as souvenir First aid medical kit with oximeter to monitor oxygen level and heartbeat during the trek. Sagarmatha National Park Permits fee All required trekking permits including Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees. Government taxes and office service charge

Meals

Breakfast in Kathmandu Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek

Optional

Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu USD 55.00 for double and USD 50 for single room inclusive of breakfast. Let us know if you arrive in Kathmandu earlier than the scheduled departure date and require us to arrange extra night accommodation for you.

Flights

Round trip airfare to/from Lukla including departure tax Helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla on sharing basis. 1 Helicopter can be accommodation 5 people maximum.

Transport

Airport pickup and drop off by private vehicle.

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Others

Meals not specified in the ’Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’ Travel insurance International airfare Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 50 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.) Cold drinks Inc. coke, water, Fanta etc. Snacks and other personal expenses Hot shower during the trek except for Phakding, Namche and Lukla Personal trekking equipment Wi-Fi internet during the trek Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers

Insurance

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers looking to travel in Nepal with the Nepal Hiking Team. The Travel Insurance must cover both the medical and emergency evacuation cost. We recommend that your insurance is worth a minimum of USD 100,000.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive At Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive At Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Welcome to Nepal! Upon your arrival, our airport representative will welcome you and escort you to your trip hotel. At the hotel, we will conduct a brief meeting to explain the program further. After the meeting, there are no planned activities for the day, so check into the hotel. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding (2652M/8699Ft), Duration: 3 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding (2652M/8699Ft), Duration: 3 Hours

You will rise up early and have warm breakfast. After the breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your Lukla flight. The flight to Lukla is a lifetime experience in itself. The airfield of Lukla is at a high elevation and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about an exceptional 60 meters only. The atmosphere is defiantly different from Kathmandu and you can feel the difference in the air immediately as you land at Lukla. From there, you will trek to Phakding with an arresting, green landscape with the view of the Kusum Kangraru Himal.
Day 3 Day 3: Trek To Namche Bazaar (3440M/11283Ft), Duration: 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Trek To Namche Bazaar (3440M/11283Ft), Duration: 6 Hours

From Phakding, we will follow the path along the Dudh Koshi River. Ascending through Himalayan pine and cedar forests, we will reach the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar. The village of Namche is a historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchanged salt, dried meat and textiles in ancient trading times. Besides being a splendid destination to shop for traditional crafts, Namche also remains the central trading post in the Khumbu that attracts many Himalayan and lowland merchants. Namche Bazaar is located on a hill-side and is structured like a natural amphitheatre. The views of the Kongdi RI, Mount Everest, Thamserku and many other peaks from here are quite fascinating.
Day 4 Day 4: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar And Everest View Hotel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar And Everest View Hotel

This day is especially sectioned for acclimatization. Today, we will hike to the Syangboche Airport (3700m), supposed to be the highest located airstrip in the world. The view of Namche Bazaar from Syangboche is utterly amazing. Then, we will continue climbing to the Everest View Hotel for great panoramic views of the Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Tawache and many other mountain peaks. The Everest View Hotel is also entered into the Guinness Book of World records as the highest located hotel in the world. It boasts of views of Mount Everest from all of its windows. On the way back, we can also visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and the Everest Photo Gallery.
Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Tengboche (3860M/12660Ft), Duration: 5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trek To Tengboche (3860M/12660Ft), Duration: 5 Hours

We will continue the trek to Tengboche today. The uniform and easy trail leads us towards the view of Mount Everest, descending deep into the Dudh Koshi Valley at Pungki Thanka. From this point, it ascends the right flank of the Dudh Koshi valley to the Tengboche Monastery (3860m). The village of Tengboche is considered as the spiritual center of the Khumbu. The climb is lengthy, but is more than adequately compensated by gorgeous views of Mount Ama Dablam and on a clear day, views of Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks as well. The views of the mountain peaks from Tengboche’s ridges are out of this world. The village is also surrounded by rhododendron and pine forests and we can catch glimpses of the Danphe bird as well in the woods.
Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Dingboche (4410M/14464Ft), Duration: 5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trek To Dingboche (4410M/14464Ft), Duration: 5 Hours

Descending through a beautiful forest, we will cross the Imja Khola and trek through the village of Pangboche (3900m). Today is the most interesting trekking day because you will not lose altitude like on other days. You can also enjoy views of Mount Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse and many other peaks along the trail as well. The route continues through pastures to Dingboche, known as the “Summer Valley”. It has a kilometer-long wall built on the outskirts of the village that serves as a protection for the agricultural crops against the cold winds of the region. It receives more sunlight as well. The crops planted in the village roll serenely against the mountain air.
Day 7 Day 7: Dingboche To Nagerjun (5100M/16728Ft) And Return, Duration: 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Dingboche To Nagerjun (5100M/16728Ft) And Return, Duration: 6 Hours

This would be your second acclimatization day that requires about 6 hours of trekking to an altitude of 5100 meters. After breakfast, you will ascend to Nagerjun (5100m), a hill located on the flanks of the Chhukung valley directly above Dingboche.

The main aim is to climb high and sleep low. The foot path to Nagerjun becomes steep at times, resulting in a physically strenuous day. Ascending the hill could take up to 5 hours at altitude. From this altitude, there are good views of the Lobuche East (6119m), the Lobuche West (6145m), the Taboche Peak (6367m), Thamserku (6608m), the Kangtega Himal (6685m) and the Ama Dablam (6856m). On a clear day, you can even see Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth highest mountain, including great views of the Pheriche Valley.

After a short rest, you will start the descent back to Dingboche. The walk back at altitude takes about 2 hours. After lunch, you can take a well-deserved rest, as afternoon temperatures could drop rapidly as the sun sets over the mountain tops.
Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Lobuche (4910M/16105Ft), Duration: 5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trek To Lobuche (4910M/16105Ft), Duration: 5 Hours

Trekking along a broad valley floor to Dughla, we will be passing the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche (4240 m). This trek is staffed by western volunteer doctors and supported by the Himalayan Rescue Association, which offers treatment and consultation to trekkers. Continuing up the valley, we will be gaining altitude. We will come out of the valley to descend to the yak pastures of Lobuche.
Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Ebc (5364M/17594Ft) & Back To Gorakshep (5181M/16994Ft), Duration: 8 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Trek To Ebc (5364M/17594Ft) & Back To Gorakshep (5181M/16994Ft), Duration: 8 Hours

After a short climb through meadows, you can look down at the Khumbu glacier. Straight ahead lies Kalapatthar – the best vantage point to view the entire south face of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks. After a couple of hours, we will get to Gorakshep, and continue our journey to the Everest Base Camp. There is not much elevation gain, but there are a lot of ups and downs and, combined with altitude, this can be an exhausting trek. But the journey is worth it. After approximately 3 hrs of hiking, you will arrive at the base camp. You can also enjoy a magnificent view of the Khumbu glacier and icefall, where the Everest expeditions first began.
Day 10 Day 10: Hiking To Kalapatthar (5545M/18188Ft) – Gorakshep – Helicopter Ride To Lukla, Duration: 7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Hiking To Kalapatthar (5545M/18188Ft) – Gorakshep – Helicopter Ride To Lukla, Duration: 7 Hours

The day starts with a hike up to Kalapatthar (5545m), the best viewpoint to witness Mount Everest in all its glory and the spectacular Himalayan range. After spending time looking at the magnificent views of the mountains from Kalapatthar, we will trek back to Gorakshep for breakfast. Then the most thrilling part of the journey commences- the helicopter ride! From Gorakshep, you will get a helicopter ride to Lukla. The view of the mountains from the helicopter is quite amazing! Looking at the landscape below also presents splendid sights. The terrain below looks like a colorful green and white carpet laid out in the landscape. It is a matter of amazing Himalayan views and rolling hills. The view of the Himalayan Rivers seen from the helicopter is like watching a silver ribbon cutting across the land. The experience is quite enriching and full of marvelous and gorges sights.
Day 11 Day 11: Fly Back To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Fly Back To Kathmandu

Today is the last of in the Khumbu valley. You will say good-bye to the mountains and take a flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla today. The return flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla takes about 30 minutes.
Day 12 Day 12: Farewell/Tour Ends
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Farewell/Tour Ends

Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from the Nepal Hiking Team will take you to the airport for your departure.

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Everest Base Camp Heli Shuttle Trek

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Itinerary of your trip Everest Base Camp Heli Shuttle Trek

Day 1: Arrive At Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Day 2: Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding (2652M/8699Ft), Duration: 3 Hours

Day 3: Trek To Namche Bazaar (3440M/11283Ft), Duration: 6 Hours

Day 4: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar And Everest View Hotel

Day 5: Trek To Tengboche (3860M/12660Ft), Duration: 5 Hours

Day 6: Trek To Dingboche (4410M/14464Ft), Duration: 5 Hours

Day 7: Dingboche To Nagerjun (5100M/16728Ft) And Return, Duration: 6 Hours

Day 8: Trek To Lobuche (4910M/16105Ft), Duration: 5 Hours

Day 9: Trek To Ebc (5364M/17594Ft) & Back To Gorakshep (5181M/16994Ft), Duration: 8 Hours

Day 10: Hiking To Kalapatthar (5545M/18188Ft) – Gorakshep – Helicopter Ride To Lukla, Duration: 7 Hours

Day 11: Fly Back To Kathmandu

Day 12: Farewell/Tour Ends

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