In addition to immense rugged mountains, witness everything from still alpine lakes and glacial plains to frothy rivers and valleys covered in pink blossoms, depending on the season.

A trek like this is the bonding experience of a lifetime and the genuine comradery formed between members of your small group will stay with your forever.

Get your first glimpses of the mighty Himalayan range on the included flight from Kathmandu to Lukla – the famous airport in the sky.

Hike with an experienced and passionate English-speaking local leader as well as a team of guides and porters who will introduce you to rich Sherpa culture.

Intrepid partners with local mountaineering and porter welfare programs, so you can trek easier knowing that while our porters are taking care of you, there’s someone looking out for them.

By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Sagarmatha Next. Donations help them remove waste responsibly and turn rubbish into art in the Everest region.

The weather can be unpredictable in the Himalayas and every year a significant number of trips have flights to or from Lukla delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions. See day 1 of the itinerary for the alternative plans should this happen on your trip.

Hiking the Himalayas is no walk in the park. But seriously, this trip includes 12 days of trekking for up to eight hours per day, reaching altitudes of over 5500 metres. Depending on the time of year, the weather can be harsh. Ask anyone who has done it and they will say the rewards are worth it, but we can’t stress enough that you must be in excellent health to participate. Think you’re up for it? Ask for more information and an operator-provided step-by-step training guide.

The trekking lodges, known as teahouses, that we stay in on the trek are very simple with only basic facilities. Access to electricity points for charging devices will cost extra. Wi-Fi is available at some locations, but connections may be poor.

The scenery and conditions vary between seasons. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to trek in and consult the packing guide available.

The Everest Base Camp trek is a very popular route and you will encounter many other trekkers and groups on the trail and at the teahouses. If you are after a trek that sees less travellers and spends more time trekking through communities rather than on a more established route, see our Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trek. Please ask for more details.

This trip includes one or more overnight stays over 3500 metres (11500 ft) where there is a genuine risk of being affected by Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). If left untreated AMS can be life-threatening. While the vast majority will only feel discomfort, it is not uncommon for a small number of people to need extra care which will be provided by our leaders and local staff. All our trips that spend time at high altitude follow our standard altitude safety measures. 

A number of medical conditions and medications can also reduce your body's ability to acclimatise, and thus will affect your performance at altitude and make you more susceptible to AMS. If you are worried about any pre-existing condition (e.g. heart problems), or unsure of your physical ability, you must seek medical advice prior to booking. You may also wish to discuss medication such as Diamox that may help aid acclimatisation. Please discuss this with a medical professional.

Day 1: Kathmandu

Day 2: Phakding (2610m / 8563ft)

Day 3: Namche Bazaar (3440m / 11286ft)

Day 4: Namche Bazaar (3440 m)

Day 5: Phortse Gaon ((3810m / 12500ft))

Day 6: Dingboche (4410m / 14469ft)

Day 7: Dingboche (4410 m)

Day 8: Lobuche (4910m / 16109ft)

Day 9: Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp (5140m / 16864ft)

Day 10: Kala Pattar - Pheriche (4240m / 13191ft)

Day 11: Tengboche (3860m / 12664ft)

Day 12: Chumo (2860m / 9383ft)

Day 13: Lukla (2840m / 9318ft)

Day 14: Kathmandu

Day 15: Depart

1. This trip starts in Kathmandu on Day 1 at 2 pm. This allows time after the joining meeting to explore Kathmandu.
2. Due to the demands of travelling at high altitudes a Passenger Self Assessment Form is required for this trip. You will be trekking on hilly terrain, generally on well-defined paths, walking anywhere between 2–7 hours per day, on average about 5 hours a day. Altitude may exceed 5545 metres.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement will only be included on Days 1,14 (Hotel) and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. In case of weather conditions leading to cancellations or delays in flights, this trip will operate on an alternate itinerary. 
5. You must bring an emergency fund of USD 500 in cash with you on this trip, which you may need to use in case of delayed or cancelled flights, as itinerary changes will be at the travellers expense.
6. We advise allowing a few extra days in Kathmandu at the end of your trip should your return flights from Lukla be delayed due to weather conditions.
7. The minimum age for this trip is 15 at time of travel.
8. Your health and safety is our priority. Your leader may delay or stop your ascent based on your medical conditions and AMS symptoms. Please ensure your insurance includes coverage for activities above 3000m, mountain rescue, and helicopter evacuation costs. Without adequate insurance cover, helicopter evacuation requires upfront payment.
9. You may be asked to provide 2 passport size photographs for your trekking permit.
10. Please be aware that in the event of an emergency evacuation, Intrepid does not have control over which helicopter service may be used. Some helicopters are not in regular use with Intrepid and have not passed our internal safety auditing.

Price per person is based on sharing a room and includes:

• Transport: Private vehicle, Plane
• Accommodation: Hotel (2 nights), Teahouse (12 nights)
• Activities:
  • Everest Base Camp – Porterage of One Bag (10kg/22lbs max)
  • Everest Base Camp – 12D/11N Trek
  • Namche Bazaar - Acclimatisation Hike
  • Dingboche - Acclimatisation Hike
  • Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar Sunrise Trek
  • Tengboche - Monastery

• International flights (we'll find the best prices for your desired travel dates)
• Travel Insurance
• Travelling solo? A single supplement is available for the hotel part of this trip

Add on activities:

• Kathmandu - Rickshaw Night Explorer Urban Adventure - USD49
• Kathmandu - Spiritual Nepal Experience Urban Adventure - USD59
• Kathmandu - Home Cooking Class Urban Adventure - USD60
• Kathmandu - Panorama Hike Urban Adventure - USD76
• Kathmandu - Explore Patan & Bhaktapur Urban Adventure - USD108

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply.

For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.