Overview
Trek to Everest Base Camp (17,600'), the climbers’ camp below the icy majesty of the world’s highest mountain. Our lodge-based trek (no camping!) includes special Exploration Days that add adventure as they help you acclimatize. Atop the trekkers’ peak of Kala Patar (18,365'), you’ll have epic views of Everest’s Southwest Face and the 10-mile-long Khumbu Glacier, and you’ll hike right to base camp, with the steep Khumbu Icefall as a spectacular backdrop. Our Trek Leaders were born in this celebrated region and our private cook staff keeps us well fed. This is the best way to experience the top of the world.
One of the best trips of my life: unbelievable scenery, wonderful organization, smoothly run. I had pretty high expectations going in, but it ended up even better than I'd hoped.
— John O., Palo Alto, CA
Itinerary at a Glance
Days 1-6
Kathmandu / Mulkot / Lukla / Namche / Tengboche
From Kathmandu, we drive to Mulkot for overnight then fly from Manthali to Lukla (9,350'), the famous mountain airstrip and gateway to Everest. Our trails lead to the classic village of Namche Bazaar, the charming Sherpa trading center, as well as Khunde and Khumjung, then up to the ridgetop site of Tengboche Monastery (12,650'), spiritual center of the Sherpa people.
Days 7-9
Pangboche / Dingboche / Island Peak Base Camp / Chukhung Valley
Our Exploration Days from the Sherpa village of Dingboche bring opportunities for incredible day hikes, including the panoramic vista point at Chukhung (15,584'), with its massive glaciers, and to Island Peak Base Camp (16,690') or the rocky peak of Chukhung Ri (17,772').
Days 10-12
Lobuche / Everest Base Camp / Kala Patar
On our hike up Kala Patar (18,365'), we enjoy one of the best views you can get of Everest without climbing it! We also offer a hike on the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp itself.
Days 13-19
Lukla / Kathmandu
Our descent brings us to Phortse, home of the Khumbu Climbing Center, of which WT is a proud supporter. Continue to Namche and down to Lukla, fly to Kathmandu on Day 17, depart on Day 19.
Everest Base Camp
Highlights
Highlights
Details
14-day trek on moderate to steep trails, 4-8 hours a day, altitudes between 9,000-18,365 feet
