Everest Base Camp Trek with Guide & Flights from Kathmandu

Summary

Sherpa Culture & Himalayan Trekking Experience in Nepal

Get ready to trek through Sherpa villages, cross dizzying suspension bridges over icy rivers, and stand at Everest Base Camp itself—all with an expert guide handling every detail. Taste yak butter tea in Namche Bazaar and wake up to sunrise over snow-capped peaks. This is your chance to experience Nepal’s Himalayas up close.

What’s the experience like?

“You see that peak?” our guide asked as we sipped hot tea in Lukla, boots still stiff from the flight. The early morning air buzzed with small planes coming and going, porters chatting in Nepali, and the faint scent of wood smoke curling out from teahouse kitchens. We set off along the Dudh Koshi River, passing prayer wheels spun by locals on their way to market, and kids waving as we crossed swaying suspension bridges painted with faded prayer flags.

Namche Bazaar hit me like nowhere else—colorful shops stacked up the hillside, yaks lumbering through narrow lanes, and the sharp tang of dried cheese at every corner. Our acclimatization day meant wandering up to Khumjung village for views I’d only seen in books, then ducking into a tiny bakery where trekkers traded stories over apple pie. The higher we climbed toward Tengboche and Dingboche, the quieter it got—just the crunch of our boots on frosty ground and distant bells from a monastery hidden in clouds.

The final push to Everest Base Camp felt both surreal and raw. The Khumbu Glacier creaked underfoot while our group moved slow, breath visible in the cold air. At Gorakshep, we dropped our packs for a quick tea before heading out—no one really talked much; everyone just stared at those jagged peaks looming ahead. Standing at base camp itself, surrounded by prayer flags snapping in the wind and the deep blue sky overhead, I realized how far we'd come together.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival and Kathmandu

• Arrival at Kathmandu Airport

Day 2 — Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

• Fly Kathmandu to Lukla
• Trek to Phakding

Day 3 — Trek to Namche Bazaar

• Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Day 4 — Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar

• Visit Khumjung Village
• Visit Hotel Everest View

Day 5 — Trek to Tengboche

• Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Day 6 — Trek to Dingboche

• Trek Tengboche to Dingboche

Day 7 — Acclimatization in Dingboche

• Acclimatization day in Dingboche

Day 8 — Trek to Lobuche

• Trek Dingboche to Lobuche

Day 9 — Trek to Everest Base Camp

• Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp

Day 10 — Trek to Kalapatthar and Pheriche

• Trek Gorakshep to Kalapatthar and Pheriche

Day 11 — Trek to Namche Bazaar

• Trek Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

Day 12 — Trek to Lukla

• Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Day 13 — Fly back to Kathmandu

• Fly Lukla to Kathmandu

Day 14 — Departure

• Departure to Airport

Top questions

How difficult is the Everest Base Camp trek?

The trek requires moderate fitness since you’ll be hiking several hours daily at high altitude. Guides help you pace yourself and there are acclimatization days built in.

Are flights between Kathmandu and Lukla included?

Yes, round-trip flights between Kathmandu (or Ramachap) and Lukla are included as part of your package.

What kind of food is served during the trek?

You’ll get breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily—mostly Nepali dishes like dal bhat plus some Western options at teahouses along the route.

Is there an age limit or minimum group size?

The minimum age is 8 years old and you need at least two people per booking for this guided trek.

What’s included

Your trip covers airport pickup by private vehicle plus all flights between Kathmandu (or Ramachap) and Lukla. You’ll have every meal taken care of during trekking—breakfasts, lunches, dinners—and stay in cozy lodges or teahouses each night. There’s always an experienced guide leading the way along with a porter for your bags (one porter per two trekkers), plus permits for Sagarmatha National Park are sorted for you. Medical supplies are on hand just in case, and you’ll even get a farewell dinner with cultural performance back in Kathmandu before heading home.