Classic Everest Base Camp trek
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Everest region, Everest Base Camp |
| trip type: | High altitude, very challenging trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov 2009: 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov |
| price: | From £440 (17 days) excluding flights. Local payment US $150. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Whether you call it Everest, Sagarmath or Chomolongma, the highest peak of the planet is stunning to behold as we follow in the footsteps of Tenzing and Hillary and other great mountaineers.
This is a challenging trek suitable for those with solid trekking experience, but it is not beyond novices who prepare well.
This is a challenging trek suitable for those with solid trekking experience, but it is not beyond novices who prepare well.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Kathamandu. Free day. |
| Day 2: | Kathamandu. Morning walking tour of the market area of Asan, Durbar Square and Swayambunath Temple. |
| Day 3: | Phakding (2,600m). Fly to Lukla. Here we organise our loads with porters and Sherpas then set off to Phakding, in the mountains. |
| Day 4: | Namche Bazar(3,440m). We follow the Dudh Kosi river, passing villages interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant firs to Namche Bazar, the main settlement of the Sherpa area. |
| Day 5: | Thame (3,800m) - Namche Bazar. A day to acclimatise. We hike to Songbuche for superb views of the snow peaks of Teng Kangpoche (6,500m) and Kwangde (6,187m). |
| Day 6: | Tyangboche (Tengboche) (3,800m). From Namche we trek to Khumjung at the foot of sacred Khumbila peak (5,761m). Khumjung Gompa possesses what is said to be the skull of a yeti! Continue to Phunki and Tyangboche for one of the most magnificent views in the world; an awe inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants: Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kategna and Thamserku. |
| Day 7: | Dingboche(4,300m). Cross the Imja Khola and continue through terraced fields and rolling pastures where yaks graze to Pangboche (3,860m). |
| Day 8: | Dingboche (4,300m). Rest day. |
| Day 9: | Lobuche(4,900m). The trail climbs through a grass carpeted valley to Khumbu Glacier and reaches Dughla. |
| Day 10: | Kala Pattar(5,600m). Climb the Kala Pattar hill, the best vantage point for viewing Mt Everest. Then descend to Gorakshep. |
| Day 11: | Everest BaseCamp(5,300m). From the dry sandy area of Gorakshep, it is a day trek to the Everest Base Camp. Later return to Lobuche via Gorakshep. |
| Day 12: | Tyangboche(3800m). We walk back via Pheriche and Pangboche to Tyangboche. |
| Day 13: | Monjo(2500m). We continue our descent via Namche Bazar to Monjo. |
| Day 14: | Lukla(2,800m). Return to Lukla where we spend the night. |
| Day 15: | Kathamandu. Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. |
| Day 16: | Kathamandu. Free day. |
| Day 17: | Kathamandu. Tour ends. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
 We use small family run hotels and teahouses, our trekking team is made up of locals who come from the hill areas, and all staff are paid fair wages in accordance with local standards. Environmental responsibility and the fair treatment of porters has always been of utmost importance however after becoming directly involved in Tourism Concern's 2001/2002 campaign for fair working conditions for porters we now have an extensive written policy. This policy covers points on communication with ground agents, employment of head porters/sirdars, provision for medical and life insurance, wages, basic training, equipment provision, load limits and respect and understanding of porters by travellers. Alongside this travellers are also briefed on social and environmental responsibility. All groups are asked to respect Nepali culture by not wearing shorts and are reminded of the importance of not leaving behind litter. Our tour leaders make a point of leading by example to ensure that areas and ecosystems are treated with the respect they deserve. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |