Everest Base Camp Trek

Cost Details

Includes

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

Pre-Trip Preparation & Support

• Training: Introduction to Mountaineering Course.

• Gear Inspection: Professional gear check services in Malaysia.

• Resources: Comprehensive expedition guidelines and recommendations.

• Support: 24/7 expedition support team standby.

Transportation & Flights

• Airport Transfers: Private vehicle pick-up and drop-off (Airport ⇄ Hotel).

• Domestic Flights: Return flights for Kathmandu/Ramechhap – Lukla – Kathmandu/Ramechhap (for participants and guide).

• Baggage Allowance: 10 kg check-in + 5 kg hand carry per person on Lukla flights.

Accommodation

• Kathmandu: 2 nights hotel stay on a twin-sharing basis (breakfast included).

• Trekking Route: Comfortable Tea house accommodation throughout the trek

Meals & Beverages

• Daily Meals: Full-board standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.

• Beverages: 1 cup of tea or coffee served during breakfast.

• Extras: Fresh seasonal fruits.

Trek Crew & Logistics

• Malaysian Leader: Experienced Malaysian Team Leader accompanying the expedition.

• Licensed Trekking Guide: Highly experienced, certified local guide (including his salary, food, lodging, insurance, gear, and medical coverage).

• Porters: Group porter service (maximum 15 kg baggage allowance per client).

• Luggage: Expedition duffel bag provided for the trek (returnable after the trip).

Permits, Visa & Safety

• Entry Visa: Nepal entry visa fee.

• Permits: Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and TIMS card.

• Safety Equipment: Group GPS tracking and satellite communication for emergencies.

• First Aid & Health: Comprehensive medical kit, including a pulse oximeter for daily altitude and health monitoring.

Excludes

Flights & Insurance

• International Flights: Airfare to and from Nepal.

• Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel and medical evacuation insurance (compulsory; must cover high-altitude trekking).

Meals & Personal Refreshments

• City Meals: Lunches and dinners while staying in Kathmandu.

• Extra Food & Drinks: Any items outside the set itinerary, such as bottled mineral water, boiled drinking water, canned/energy drinks, alcohol, chocolates, snacks, and nutrition bars.

Tea House & Lodging Extras

• Room Extensions: Extra nights at hotels or late check-out fees.

• Tea House Amenities: Hot showers, electronic device charging, laundry, and Wi-Fi access during the trek.

Equipment, Transport & Incidentals

• Personal Gear: Personal trekking attire, footwear, and equipment.

• Additional Transport: Any land transfers not included in the standard itinerary.

• Emergency & Unforeseen Costs: Extra expenses resulting from flight delays, cancellations, natural disasters, roadblocks, landslides, strikes, or policy changes.

• Tips & Gratuities: Tipping for the local trekking guides and porters.

• Policy: Unused services, accommodations, or meals are strictly non-refundable and non-claimable.

Details Itinerary

Expedition Profile

• Concept: Ascend by foot, triumph at Base Camp, and bid an emotional goodbye to the Khumbu from the sky.

• Trekking Style: Gradual altitude acclimatization on foot (~65 km one-way) + Scenic Mountain Helicopter Fly-Out.

• Maximum Altitude: 5,545 m (Kala Patthar) / 5,364 m (Everest Base Camp)

• Ideal For: Trekkers with limited annual leave who want an unforgettable, soul-stirring finale without the grueling 3-day descent on foot.

• Himalayan Blessing: Namaste & Tashi Delek!

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu — The Gateway to Sagarmatha

Day 2: Flight into the Sky & First Trekking Steps — Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding

• Altitude: Lukla (2,860 m) to Phakding (2,610 m)

• Distance: ~6.5 km | Duration: 35-min mountain flight + 3 to 4 hours trek

• Activity:

  • Early morning transfer to airport for the thrilling flight landing on the uphill mountain strip of Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla).

  • Meet the Sherpa porters over steaming cups of sweet spiced tea (Masala Chiya).

  • Begin trekking down into the forested gorge of the Dudh Koshi River, passing ancient Buddhist Mani stone walls and suspension bridges toward Phakding.

• Stay: Teahouse in Phakding.

Day 3: Crossing the Chasm — Phakding to Namche Bazaar

• Altitude: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

• Distance: ~8 km | Duration: 5 to 6 hours trek

• Activity:

  • Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo.

  • Cross the dizzying Hillary Suspension Bridge draped with vibrant fluttering prayer flags high over the river canyon.

  • Conquer the famous "Namche Hill" climb, catching your first distant sight of Sagarmatha framed by pine trees before entering the vibrant Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar.

• Stay: Teahouse in Namche Bazaar.

Day 4: Acclimatization with the Mountain Gods — Hotel Everest View

• Altitude: 3,440 m (Hike up to ~3,880 m)

• Duration: 3 to 4 hours active hike

• Activity:

  • Essential acclimatization hike up to Syangboche and the iconic Hotel Everest View.

  • Sip hot ginger lemon honey tea on the terrace while gazing across at Sagarmatha (Mount Everest), Lhotse, and the sheer face of Ama Dablam.

  • Descend back to Namche to rest, wander through the cobblestone alleys, and acclimatize peacefully.

• Stay: Teahouse in Namche Bazaar.

Day 5: Sacred Pathways — Namche Bazaar to Deboche (via Tengboche)

• Altitude: Deboche (3,820 m)

• Distance: ~10.5 km | Duration: 5.5 to 6.5 hours trek

• Activity:

  • Traverse scenic mountain balconies before dropping to Phunki Thenga for lunch.

  • Climb through silent, rhododendron and pine forests to Tengboche Monastery (3,867 m), the spiritual heart of the Khumbu. Soak in the incense, monk chants, and butter lamp glow inside the sacred prayer hall.

  • Descend 20 minutes down into the peaceful, sheltered woods of Deboche.

• Stay: Teahouse in Deboche.

Day 6: Rising Above the Treeline — Deboche to Dingboche

• Altitude: Dingboche (4,410 m)

• Distance: ~10 km | Duration: 5 to 5.5 hours trek

• Activity:

  • Cross the roaring Imja Khola suspension bridge and trek past Pangboche beneath the sheer walls of Ama Dablam.

  • Emerge above the tree line into wide, alpine meadows and stone pastures.

  • Arrive in the stone-walled settlement of Dingboche (The Summer Valley).

• Stay: Teahouse in Dingboche.

Day 7: High-Altitude Acclimatization & Alpine Cafe Comforts

• Altitude: Dingboche (4,410 m) to Nangkartshang Peak (~5,080 m)

• Duration: 4 to 5 hours return hike

• Activity:

  • Steady ridge climb up Nangkartshang Peak for commanding vistas of Makalu (8,485 m), Island Peak, and the vast glacier systems below.

  • Return down for an afternoon of camaraderie in Dingboche’s alpine bakeries (such as Cafe 4410). Enjoy espresso, fresh apple pie, and mountaineering documentaries around the warm central stove.

• Stay: Teahouse in Dingboche.

Day 8: The Valley of Legends & Memorials — Dingboche to Lobuche

• Altitude: Lobuche (4,940 m)

• Distance: ~8 km | Duration: 5 to 6 hours trek

• Activity:

  • Gentle ascent along the wide valley toward Dughla, followed by a steep climb to the crest of Thokla Pass (Chukpo Lari).

  • Walk quietly through the solemn mountain memorial chortens commemorating climbers and Sherpas who lost their lives on Everest.

  • Follow the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier up to the barren high-camp settlement of Lobuche.

• Stay: Teahouse in Lobuche.

Day 9: The Milestone Achieved — Lobuche to Gorak Shep & Everest Base Camp!

• Altitude: Gorak Shep (5,185 m) to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)

• Distance: ~13 km | Duration: 7 to 8 hours trek

• Activity:

  • Trek across glacial dunes and rock moraines to Gorak Shep.

  • Fuel up with hot garlic soup, drop heavy gear at the teahouse, and push along the glacial ridge of the Khumbu.

  • MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Stand before the legendary boulder marking Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) at the foot of Sagarmatha. Hear the thunderous rumble of the Khumbu Icefall, unfurl your national flags for victory photos, and touch the sacred ground of Himalayan history.

  • Trek back to Gorak Shep for an evening meal under a sparkling alpine sky.

• Stay: Teahouse in Gorak Shep.

Day 10: Golden Sunrise on Kala Patthar & The Poetic Helicopter Farewell to Kathmandu

• Altitude: Kala Patthar (5,545 m) to Gorak Shep (5,185 m) to Kathmandu (1,350 m)

• Duration: 3 hours sunrise hike + ~15-min scenic helicopter flight + connecting domestic flight to KTM

• Activity:

  • 04:00 AM — The Golden Crown: Headlamps lighting the trail, ascend to the summit of Kala Patthar (5,545 m). Watch the dawn explode over the icy crown of Sagarmatha in pure golden splendor.

  • Descend to Gorak Shep for a hot breakfast, pack your duffels, and assemble at the world's highest helipad.

  • The Scenic Helicopter Fly-Out (The Emotional Tribute):

    • Board the chartered helicopter as rotors slice through the cold mountain air.

    • Rise above the moraines, circling high over the Khumbu Glacier for a breathtaking aerial perspective of Everest Base Camp, the ice seracs, and Nuptse.

    • The Aerial Rewind: Follow the flight path down the valley, tracing through the window every trail, river gorge, suspension bridge, and village you spent 8 days conquering by foot—Lobuche, Thokla Pass, Dingboche, Tengboche Monastery in the trees, and the high cliffs of Namche Bazaar.

  • Land at Lukla, board the connecting domestic flight, and touch down in Kathmandu by early afternoon.

  • Check in to your hotel, indulge in a long hot shower, treat yourself to a full-body recovery massage, and celebrate with a final dinner in Thamel.

• Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 11: Farewell Sagarmatha — Flight Back to Origin Country

Activity:

• Leisurely breakfast overlooking Kathmandu valley with a heart full of memories.

• Official Expedition Conclusion & Felicitation:

  "You answered the call of Sagarmatha. You carried courage up the sacred trails, touched the foot of the world's highest peak, and watched the heavens glow from Kala Patthar. You return home not as a mere visitor, but as a guardian of the Himalayan spirit."

• Presentation of your official Everest Base Camp Expedition Certificate of Achievement.

• Hotel check-out and private transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international flight back home.

• The Parting Blessing:

  "Dhanyabad and Tashi Delek! The mountains never say goodbye—they only wait until your next return. Safe travels home!"

Please note that this is the only guideline and outline program from day-by-day itinerary. There can be a lot of changes in those dates as per the weather and mountain conditions as well as personal health condition.

"Walk with Legends, Soar with the Gods"

• Altitude: 1,350 m

• Activity:

  • Step out of Tribhuvan International Airport into the intoxicating scent of incense and Himalayan mountain air.

  • Sacred Welcome: Met by our Sherpa expedition crew with bowed heads, warm smiles, and the drape of a blessed white silk Khada around your neck—a prayer for pure intentions and a safe pilgrimage into the realm of the high mountains.

  • Transfer to Thamel; evening team briefing and a warm Welcome Feast (authentic Nepali Dal Bhat and warm dumplings) to break bread before the journey begins.

• Stay: Hotel in Kathmandu.

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