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Everest Base Camp trek with Helicopter return 9 days

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

Overview

    What's Included

    • All ground travel, including getting to and from the airport, is done in a private car.
    • The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla- Kathmandu
    • An experienced guide with his salary, food, drinks, lodging, transportation, insurance covered.
    • The helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla.
    • Trip completion certificate
    • All papers that need to be done, Fees for entering permits you need to go while hiking.
    • Taxes and official costs paid to the government.
    • First aid kit- Oximeter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice a day
    • One porter for two people.
    • Dinner (8)
      Dinner
    • Breakfast (8)
      Breakfast
    • Lunch (8)
      Lunch
    • Food that you will eat in Kathmandu for lunch and dinner
    • Visa
    • Your insurance for travel and medical care.
    • International Airfare.
    • Your Personal Expenses.
    • The tea houses have hot showers and places to charge your phone which will cost you about 2$ to 5$
    • All of the sweet desserts, like chocolate, cake, pie, and pudding.
    • Alcoholic & non-alcoholic cold/hot drinks on the trek (along the way and in the Tea Houses).
    • Tip to the guide, the porter, and the driver. (Tipping is expected)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We pick up from any where inside the Kathmandu valley.

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)

    1 Stop

    Thamel (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at Flying Yak, 3 star hotel

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport (2,846m/9,337ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Flights to Lukla

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Lodge-5 Star

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3

    Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,290ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Namche Bazaar

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Panorama Lodge-3 Star

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4

    Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar: Hike to Syangboche airstrip (3,748m/12,297ft) and Everest View Hotel (3,962m/13,00ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Khumjung

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Panorama Lodge-3 Star

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 5

    Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche/Dibuche (3,860m/12,660ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Kyangjuma

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Rivendell Lodge-3 Star

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 6

    Trek from Tengboche/Dibuche to Dingboche (4,410m/14,470ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Tengboche

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Hotel Countryside

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 7

    Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m/16,210ft)

    1 Stop

    1

    Khumbu Glacier

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Oxygen Altitude Home

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 8

    Trek from Lobuche to EBC (5,364m/17,598ft) via Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft) and back to Gorakshep for a night stay

    1 Stop

    1

    Gorak Shep

    8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Himalayan Inn

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 9

    Hike to Kala Patthar (5,644 m/18,519 ft) in the morning, back to Gorak shep, helicopter flight to Lukla and to Kathmandu

    1 Stop

    1

    Kala Patthar

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Flying Yak

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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