Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla
- 12 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle
- Twin sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast included (2 nights)
- Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation in the trek with attached toilets in Lukla, Phakding & Namche
- First-aid trained, local Ace the Himalaya licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests)
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
- Everest National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking
- Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu
- Shared helicopter ride from Gorakshep to Lukla
- Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag, trekking map and sun hat (yours to keep).
- All standard meals during trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). Farewell dinner on the last night.
- Comprehensive first-aid kit with Oxymeter to measure your Oxygen saturation level.
- All administrative expenses and government taxes
- Filtered water in the trails using Katadyn Pocket Water Filter
- Seasonal fruits throughout the trek
- Dinner (10)Dinner
- Lunch (9)Lunch
- Breakfast (11)Breakfast
- Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Pickup details
We will pick you up from the airport even if you arrive earlier.
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m).
1 Stop
Kathmandu (Pass By)
Accommodation: Three-star hotel
Meals: Not included
Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – 3 to 4 hours
1 Stop
Phakding
20 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 6 to 7 hours
1 Stop
Namche Bazaar
1 day • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
1 Stop
Everest View Point
24 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m) – 5 to 6 hours
1 Stop
Tengboche
16 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m) – 5 to 6 hours
1 Stop
Dingboche
16 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m) – 4 to 5 hours
1 Stop
Nangkartshang Peak
1 day • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) – 5 to 6 hours
1 Stop
Lobuche
16 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Basic guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) & walk to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) – 7 to 8 hours
1 Stop
Everest Base Camp
1 day • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Basic guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) & trek to Gorakshep (5,180 m) – 4 hours. Fly to Lukla on Helicopter– 20 mins
1 Stop
Kala Pattar
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight Back to Kathmandu or Manthali from Lukla and farewell dinner
1 Stop
Lukla
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Three-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to the International Airport for final departure.
1 Stop
Tribhuvan International Airport
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- A minimum two people booking is required.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Cancellation Policy
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