everest base camp travel advice
Preparation tips
Our Everest Base Camp Holidays
Gokyo Everest trek in Nepal
Trek the Gokyo region in Northeast Nepal
Everest Base Camp small group trek, Nepal
Everest Base Camp with an International Guide and Doctor.
Everest trekking holiday, Everest Circuit
3 week trek of Gokyo Lake & Everest Base Camp
Nepal trekking holiday, Annapurna and Everest
Trek Nepal's famous Everest and Annapurna Trails in 2 weeks
Everest Base Camp trekking holiday, 15 days
The base of the world's tallest peak.
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo lakes trek in Nepal
This high altitude trek explores the heart of Sherpa homeland
Everest Base Camp expedition in Nepal
Camping at Base Camp itself for two nights on this special trip
Trek to Everest base camp
Trek to the base of the world's highest mountain
Everest hiking holiday
Popular introduction to trekking around Everest
Everest Base Camp trekking holiday, Nepal
Spectacular mountain scenery and sherpa villages
Everest base camp trek
Trek amid stunning views of the Himalayas
Everest Base Camp luxury trek in Nepal
Luxury lodge trek up to see the highest mountain on Earth
Everest Base Camp trek, 25 days
Trekking trail developed by John Hunt & Sir Edmund Hillary
Everest Base Camp small group tour
The base of the world's tallest peak
Island Peak & Everest Base Camp hiking expedition
-Expedition with an International Guide and Doctor
Everest Base Camp trek via Gokyo Lake
World highest Lakes, explore Gokyo and the Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp trekking holiday
A classic, once in a lifetime Everest Base Camp lodge trek
Everest luxury trekking tour
Rewarding trekking with boutique hotels and lodge accommodation
Everest Base Camp treks
An ultimate bucket list trip to the World's tallest mountain
Everest base camp trek
The classic route through the Sherpa heartland to Base Camp
Mount Everest expedition in Nepal
The highest mountain in the world
Everest Base Camp trek, Nepal
For anyone who has dreamed of seeing Mt Everest
Mount Everest expedition, North Ridge route
The ultimate adventure dream for all mountaineers
Everest Base Camp Photography expedition
Stunning mountain photography en route to Everest Base Camp
Trek to Everest Base Camp, Nepal
Trek up to see the highest mountain on Earth
Everest Base Camp heli trek, Nepal
The base of the world's tallest peak.
Trek to Everest base camp and Gokyo Lakes
Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes
Classic Everest Base Camp trek
A visit card of the Himalayas within 12 days up to Base Camp
Responsible tourism
“When I lead treks, I always encourage my group not to buy plastic bottles of water. You see lots of discarded bottles around. During the main season, more than 700 people go to Everest Base Camp in a single day. If they all buy a bottle of water that’s 700 bottles so it’s really bad for the environment. Rather than that, they should buy purification tablets and they can use the local tap water, purify that and drink. It’s very eco-friendly and easy.”Fair treatment for porters
“The porters are absolutely key to our expedition. So, of course we love them and personally I behave with them as if they are friends or family. I always take care of them very well. From the leader’s point of view, the support crew and the paying trekkers share equal priority. I always give the trekkers some local phrases and words, so they can have a chat and interact with local people. Normally we also ask them to mind their language. Please don’t use any swear words when on the trail or staying in teahouses. There is also a law in Nepal which means porters cannot carry more than 25kg including their clothes. So on our trips the porter carries two passenger bags, weighing 10kg each, plus his or her own clothes, about 5kg. Different companies have different systems for porters, so check.”Advice on coping with altitude
“We have clear information about altitude on the website, but some people don’t read it well. Maybe they’re too excited! As we start trekking and go up higher, some people don’t listen to the leader either, but you must. The leader will give information about how to avoid the symptoms. I would say, though, that it’s not possible to trek to Everest Base Camp without experiencing some symptoms of altitude. You might feel a little tired, and have a little headache, but that’s normal. Altitude can affect everyone and anyone, it just depends on your body, not your fitness. It can even happen to us, you never know, even though we’ve been up there more than 100 times!”“The best preparation for hiking at altitude is lots of walking before you arrive. Wear the same boots or hiking shoes you’ll be taking on the trek and try to do as many hill walks as possible. In particular, try and do two walks at the weekends – it's the second day’s walking that really improves your fitness.”
Our top Everest Base Camp Holiday
Everest Base Camp small group trek, Nepal
Everest Base Camp with an International Guide and Doctor.
2021: 30 Mar, 23 Sep, 7 Oct
Packing tips
Emma Garrick from our supplier Exodus shares her packing tips for trekking to Everest Base Camp: “Layers are the way to go as opposed to big jackets, certainly for lower altitude treks; I would bring a couple of lighter fleeces and long-sleeved tops and layer up that way. Some people like to use walking poles and I think they’re especially useful on long days of descent as it takes the weight off your knees, though it’s generally people in their 40s and upwards who use them.There are outdoor shops in Thamel where you can pick up additional trekking kit and clothing for a fraction of the price – I wouldn’t want to guarantee the quality, but there is opportunity to grab something if you forget it. It’s always the case that you don’t need everything you think you will; as a rule of thumb you’ll probably need half of what you originally pack.”
Health & safety at Everest base camp
HEALTH
SAFETY
NEPAL TREKKING TIPS FROM OUR TRAVELLERS
We have selected some of the most useful Everest Base Camp travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.


“Be very careful with what you eat... Maybe bring some food along. Be careful to drink a lot. Don’t overexert yourself. If it takes a day longer, so what? In fact, one should probably plan for an extra day or two, just in case.” – Paul Blank
“Be prepared physically, and take your time as the altitude makes it quite tough going.” – Leonard Paker


“Make sure you take a sleeping bag that is comfortable to minus 20. Be aware that it is sometimes difficult to get hot water for showering. There is little or no electricity when the sun goes down, so take a head torch and some batteries, then at least you can read your book even if it is dark.” -Lindsay Clarke
“Being relatively fit before keeps it enjoyable, we passed a few that had clearly not done walking before and they were finding it harder!” - Amy Brewer