Luxury Himalayan Escape to Everest Base Camp – 15 Days
Overview
This luxurious version of the iconic Everest Base Camp Trek combines adventure with top-tier comfort. Stay in premium accommodations, savor gourmet meals, and enjoy exceptional services while trekking through the rugged beauty of the Khumbu Region.
Trip Highlights
- Experience the adventure of trekking to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) with added luxury and comfort.
- Stay in premium lodges, including Yeti Mountain Home and other high-end tea houses along the trail.
- Savor gourmet meals and enjoy exceptional hospitality in the Himalayan wilderness.
- Explore the rich Sherpa culture in villages like Namche Bazaar and Khumjung.
- Witness breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other Himalayan peaks.
- Scenic flight to and from Lukla, one of the most thrilling airports in the world.
- Enjoy a rejuvenating hot shower and Wi-Fi access at selected luxury lodges.
Tour Plan
- Activities:
- Meet and greet at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Transfer to a luxury hotel for rest and trek briefing.
- Overnight: 5-star hotel in Kathmandu.
- Activities:
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites: Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), and Boudhanath Stupa.
- Final preparation for the trek.
- Overnight: 5-star hotel in Kathmandu.
- Duration: 30-minute flight; 3-4 hours trekking.
- Highlights:
- Thrilling flight to Lukla.
- Easy trek through scenic villages and the Dudh Koshi River.
- Overnight: Luxury lodge in Phakding.
- Duration: 5-6 hours trekking.
- Highlights:
- Cross suspension bridges and enter Sagarmatha National Park.
- First views of Mount Everest.
- Explore Namche Bazaar, the hub of the Khumbu region.
- Overnight: Luxury lodge in Namche Bazaar.
- Activities:
- Optional hike to Everest View Hotel for stunning panoramas.
- Visit the Sherpa Museum and local markets.
- Overnight: Luxury lodge in Namche Bazaar.
- Duration: 5-6 hours trekking.
- Highlights:
- Visit Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual center of the region.
- Incredible views of Ama Dablam and Everest.
- Overnight: Teahouses in Deboche.
- Duration: 5-6 hours trekking.
- Highlights:
- Trek through rhododendron forests and yak pastures.
- Stunning views of Lhotse and Nuptse.
- Overnight: Teahouses in Dingboche.
- Activities:
- Optional hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m).
- Rest and adjust to the altitude.
- Overnight: Teahouses in Dingboche.
- Duration: 5-6 hours trekking.
- Highlights:
- Trek past the Khumbu Glacier and Memorial Chortens.
- Close views of Pumori and Nuptse.
- Overnight: Teahouses in Lobuche.
- Duration: 7-8 hours trekking.
- Highlights:
- Achieve the ultimate goal of the trek: Everest Base Camp!
- Celebrate the accomplishment with incredible glacier views.
- Overnight: Teahouses in Gorakshep.
- Duration: 6-7 hours trekking.
- Highlights:
- Sunrise hike to Kala Patthar, offering the best views of Everest.
- Trek back down to lower altitudes.
- Overnight: Teahouses in Pheriche.
- Duration: 6-7 hours trekking.
- Highlights:
- Complete the trekking loop with a celebratory evening in Lukla.
- Overnight: Luxury lodge in Lukla.
- Duration: 30-minute flight.
- Highlights:
- Scenic flight over the mountains.
- Relaxation day in Kathmandu.
- Overnight: 5-star hotel in Kathmandu.
- Activities:
- Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Included
- Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights) and premium lodges/tea houses during the trek (11 nights).
- Meals: Gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek and breakfast in Kathmandu.
- Transportation: Scenic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) and airport transfers in Kathmandu.
- Permits: Sagarmatha National Park permit and TIMS card.
- Guide and Crew: Experienced trekking guide and porters with insurance.
- Safety Equipment: First aid kit and emergency oxygen.
Exclude
- International airfare and Nepal visa fees.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.).
- Tips for guides, porters, and drivers.
- Alcoholic drinks, bottled water, and beverages.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions.