Day 1 Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Attend the group welcome meeting.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2 Kathmandu/ Ramechhap

Drive across the beautiful Nepalese countryside as we depart Kathmandu for Ramechhap. While today may be a longer travel day, it means you get to see the amazing beauty of of Nepal.

Day 3 Ramechhap/ Phakding

The mountain flight into Lukla is spectacular and the landing an exciting beginning to the trek – one end of the runway is 60m (197ft) higher than the other. The flight is on a small Dornier / Twin Otter flight and flight duration is generally around 25 – 30 minutes. Once in Lukla, head through pine and cedar woods along the Dudh Kosi to Phakding. Spend the next three nights trekking in the area and acclimatizing in preparation for heading to base camp. This is a challenging trip and involves difficult trekking at high altitudes but the whole experience is simply awe-inspiring!

Day 4 Phakding/ Namche Bazaar

Hike to Namche Bazaar, gateway to Everest Base Camp and spend two nights acclimatizing for the trek. The group will hike mostly uphill today from Phakding and it will take around 7-8 hours to reach Namche Bazaar.

Day 5 Namche Bazaar

During today's acclimatization day the group will hike up to Syangboche at 3860m. Weather permitting, you will be able to spend some time here and enjoy tea or coffee while viewing the mighty Himalayas and of course Everest Peak. Return back to Namche where the remainder of the day is yours to rest as you please.

Total time spent hiking today will be around 3.5 hours.

Day 6 Namche Bazaar/ Thyāngboche

Set out on a 6-7 hr trek through pine and rhododendron forests before arriving in Tengboche. Tengboche is a small village, and home to the famous Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in Khumbu region.

Day 7 Thyāngboche/ Dingboche

Trek to Dingboche, crossing bridges and rivers with sweeping views of the Himalayan region. Walk through forests and alpine meadows and search for wildlife along the way. The group will spend 2 nights in Dingboche to acclimatize.

Day 8 Dingboche

Today is an acclimatization day. Opt to hike to Chhukung or Nagarjuna Peak (Nangkartshang Peak).

Day 9 Dingboche/Lobuche

Hike through alpine meadows and summer yak pastures towards the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche, which has spectacular views of Nuptse. Today the group will walk for around 6 hours gradually following the trail uphill along a glacial river and through small settlements at Dughla and Thukla.

Day 10 Lobuche/ Gorak Shep

Today includes a challenging climb past the Changri Glacier. From there the group will cross the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep, and then finally enjoy the highlight of reaching Everest Base Camp.

Day 11 Gorak Shep/ Pheriche

Enjoy an early morning trek to Kala Pattar for stunning sunrise views of Everest and surrounding vistas. Later, trek to Pheriche along a mostly downhill route.

Day 12 Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

Today the group descends down the valley through Debuche and Tengboche. The trek finishes in Namche Bazaar. After a long day on the trail, the evening will be spent resting and recouping.

Day 13 Namche Bazaar/ Lukla

The final day of our trek takes us back to Lukla, where we have a chance to relax after the rigorous adventure we just undertook.

Day 14 Lukla/ Kathmandu

Catch the short flight back to Ramechhap, then drive to Kathmandu along the long, bumpy and beautiful route. Come together for an optional farewell diner with your group tonight.

Day 15 Kathmandu

Depart at any time.

Price per person is based on 2 sharing and includes:

• 7 day New Zealand: Best of the North Island small group tour
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
• Accommodations: Hotels/guesthouses (2 nts), teahouse lodges (12 nts).
• Transportation: Plane, bus, walking.
• Staff & experts: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, trekking support staff.
• Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
• English-speaking local guide and assistants for the trek
• All necessary permits for trekking
• Porters included on the trek
• Trekking to Everest Base Camp
• Internal flights

Please ask us about:

• International flights- we'll find the best fares for your chosen departure dates
• Travel insurance

Good to know:

• All nights are multi-share on this trip. If you're looking for something else, please speak with our experts
• Meals: No meals included. Allow USD360-470 for meals not included.

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.

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