14 days

About this activity

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400) and get transferred to the hotel in a tourist vehicle. There will be a pre-trek meeting in our office, so please bring your passport, two copies of passport-size photos & a copy of your travel insurance policy. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,804 m, 35 mins) in the morning & trek to Phakding (2,610) for 3 hrs. Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 03: Today’s trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m, 5.5 hrs) will be challenging in the last part for 1.5 hours when the trail climbs steeply to Namche. Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 04: Hike around Namche Bazaar to get acclimatized to the thin air. Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 05: Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m, 5 hrs) and visit the oldest Tengboche Monastery. Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 06: Trek to the quaint Sherpa village of Dingboche (4,350 m, 5 hrs). Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 07: Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m, 4 hrs) for acclimatization. Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 08: Pass by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits & trek to Lobuche (4,910 m, 5 hrs). Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 09: Trek to Everest Base Camp, the closest you will get to Mt Everest without mountaineering equipment, & return to Gorak Shep (5,180 m, 8 hrs). Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 10: Take an optional hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) early in the morning (Kala Patthar is the highest point of the trek & the trekker gets the most magnificent mountain panorama) & Trek down to Pheriche (4,200 m, 7 hrs). Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m, 7 hrs). Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,804 m, 6 hrs) & celebrate the successful completion of the trek. Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu. Overnight at a Hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 14: Transfer to the International Airport for your flight departure. Breakfast included.

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Included

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (2 nights)
Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (11 nights)
All your standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide
The required number of local staff and 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 including airport departure tax at Kathmandu and Lukla airports
Freeduffel/kit bag and sun hat (yours to keep)
All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges
Official expenses
Fuel surcharge
Landing and facility fees
Breakfast
Dinner

Not included

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
Travel Insurance which should cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
International airfare and airport departure tax
Nepal entry visa- You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.
Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
Personal trekking equipment
Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected.
Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Domestic flight luggage allowance: 15 kg
Down jacket & sleeping bags can be hired (USD 35 for each item for the entire trek)
Equipment List:
The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek. This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc. The weight limit for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flights is 15 kg or 33 pounds. This is combining both the duffel bag and the daypack. If you exceed this limit, you will have to pay an additional fee. When this happens, sometimes the airline sends your bag in later flights and this can be very problematic for many reasons. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
4-season sleeping bag (You can rent for $35 pp if you need it but has to be returned after the trek)
Duffel bag(We will provide one complimentary Ace the Himalaya duffel bag which is yours to keep)
Daypack
Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; You can rent for $35 pp if you need one but has to be returned after the trek)
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
Sun hat (We will provide you a complimentary Ace the Himalaya hat)
Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
Sunglasses with UV protection
Headlamp
Neck warmer
Hand
Liner gloves
Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
T-shirts (2)
Lightweight expedition thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
Synthetic sports bras (for women)
Lower Body - Legs
Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
Nylon hiking shorts
Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
Water/windproof trousers
Casual pants
Feet
Liner socks
Heavyweight socks
Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
Light shoes/sneakers
Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.
Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
Immodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
Anti-infection ointments
Band-aids
Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
Airline tickets (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in KTM just in case if you need to change the date of yours)
Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
Water bottle/bladder
Water purification Iodine tablets
Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
Adjustable trekking poles
Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
Binoculars
Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman
This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.
Note:
Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cultural

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Original

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