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Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek

Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 12 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Airport transfers in Kathmandu.
    • Domestic flight (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu).
    • Helicopter return from Gorak Shep to Lukla.
    • Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (including Breakfast)
    • Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
    • An experienced, English-speaking, government-licensed trekking guide.
    • Porter service (1 porter for 2 trekkers).
    • Sagarmatha National Park permit and TIMS card.
    • First aid medical kit.
    • All government taxes and service charges.
    • Duffel bag and sleeping bag for trekking (Should be returned after trek completion).
    • Farewell dinner at the end of the trek.
    • Full board Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek.
    • Dinner (10)
      Dinner
    • Breakfast (12)
      Breakfast
    • Lunch (10)
      Lunch
    • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.).
    • Alcoholic drinks, bottled water, and beverages.
    • International airfare and Nepal visa fees.
    • Travel and rescue insurance.
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
    • Tips for guides, porters, and drivers.
    • Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions.

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup point

    • Tribhuvan Airport
      Kathmandu Nepal

    Pickup details

    The person that will pickup up the travelers is holding a card with the Traveler's name.

    or

    Meeting point

    • Thamel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

      The person that will meet up the travelers is holding a card with the Traveler's name.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

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    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Kathmandu

    1 day • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 2

    Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) and trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Phakding

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a teahouse in Phakding.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3

    Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Namche Bazaar

    1 day • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight stay a hotel in Namche Bazaar.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4

    Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar

    1 Stop

    1

    Namche Bazaar

    1 day • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Namche Bazaar.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 5

    Trek to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Tengboche

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a teahouse in Tengboche.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 6

    Trek to Dingboche (4,360m/14,300ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Dingboche

    1 day • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a teahouse in Dingboche.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 7

    Acclimatization Day at Dingboche

    1 Stop

    1

    Dingboche

    1 day • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a teahouse in Dingboche.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 8

    Trek to Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Lobuche

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a teahouse in Lobuche .

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 9

    Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) and return to Gorak Shep

    1 Stop

    1

    Everest Base Camp

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a teahouse in Gorak Shep.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 10

    Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) and fly back to Lukla by helicopter

    1 Stop

    1

    Kala Pattar

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a teahouse in Lukla.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 11

    Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (or Manthali/Ramechhap)

    1 Stop

    1

    Kathmandu

    1 day • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 12

    Departure from Kathmandu

    1 Stop

    1

    Kathmandu

    1 day • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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