Everest Base Camp Trek for Seniors

Namche Bazzar photo taken by Guide Shiva.

Duration16 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Everest Base Camp Trekking is one of the most popular trekking destination in Nepal. More than 30,000 travelers go to Everest Base Camp to see the giant standing peaks like highest peak Mount Everest(8848m), Lhotse (8516), Nuptse(7855m) and Changtobse(7580m). The 16 days Everest base camp trek will take you to the foot of Mt. Everest.

Adventure on the foot of Mt. Everest at Everest base camp with close views of massive Khumbu Ice-falls. Scenic walk in Everest Base Camp trek leads you to explore fascinating Sherpa farm villages of great interest.Similarly, walk into lovely areas of Sagarmatha National Park listed as world heritage sites.

Sweeping panorama on walks and as well on short flights with ever present Mt. Everest.Moreover, visit age-old cultural villages and impressive Buddhist colorful monasteries on walks from green serene woodland to arctic zone of dry and barren country of ice and glaciers in trekking Everest Base Camp.

What's included

National Park fees.
Necessary equipment during trek.(Need to return after finishing trek)
Professional guide, his salary and insurance.
Round-trip flight
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast
Assistant guide if group size more than 6.
Local taxes
Transport by private vehicle

Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Battery charge, WiFi and shower in high Himalayas.
Porter for caring luggage.

What to expect

Day 1: Airport to Hotel

Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Transfer to Hotel, as you will be picked up by our staff. After checking into your lovely rooms, get refreshed from jet-leg. Then join in with other members of Everest Base Camp Trek.

Evening includes a nice dinner in a pleasant Nepalese restaurant with local cultural programs.

Day 2: Optional sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

Kathmandu Durbar Square
2h · Admission ticket not included

Visit around Kathmandu around local heritage sites and immerse into local culture.This day is also a preparation day for trek.

Day 3: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakdingma 2,657 m – 04 hrs.

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Take a short flight of 30 mintues from Kathmadu to Lukla where actual trekking begins. See mountains, rolling green hills with bird's eye view. Then trek to Phakding. Today's trek ends at Phakding.

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 06 hrs.

Irish Pub
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Pass through tall pines and rhododendron trees to reach Namche Bazzar. It is a Sherpa town and gateway to Everest region trekking.

Enjoy time in the comfort of nice cozy lodge at Namche, with time to marvel the views of snow capped peaks. Then at Namche stop for overnight stay.

Day 5: Rest day at Namche to support acclimatization with short hike and excursion.

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A rest day is managed to support for acclimatization. So hike around Namche, visit museum, see snow capped peaks and enjoy strolling around.

Day 6: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m – 05 hrs.

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Morning start your walk from Namche toward Tyangboche.Enjoy mountains and peak views on the way. Visit monastery of Tyangboche and witness monks and priest on religious activities with prayer.

Admission to Tyangboche is not included. Stop at Tyangboche for overnight stay.

Day 7: Trek to Dingboche 4,365 m – 05 hrs.

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Morning catching the views of surrounding peaks reach Dingboche passing villages like Pangboche and Deoboche. Enjoy views while walking and stop at Dingboche for overnight stay.

Day 8: Another rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and local hike.

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Another rest day is managed to support acclimatization for next day trek. Stroll around Dingboche and enjoy views of surrounding.

Day 9: Trek to Lobuche 4,890 m – 05 hrs.

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Next day walk begins towards Lobuche. Our route leads on winding path above Pheriche valley with views of Cholatse and Taboche peaks. Moreover, when walk takes to Thugla, massive Khumbu glacier melts into a raging river. Reach Lobuche for overnight stop where you can see two peaks Lobuche East and West.

Day 10: Trekking to Everest Base Camp 5,365 m and walk back to Gorakshep 5,180 m – 06 hrs

Mount Everest Base Camp
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A long walk this day will take to main destination and highlight of the trek at base Camp of mount Everest. Enjoy watching towering peaks like Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Pumori. Take deep breath and some photographs as a memory too. Then get back to Gorakshep for overnight stay.

Day 11: Morning climb on top Kalapathar 5,545 m walk to Pangboche 3,900 m- 06 hrs.

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Starting early morning before breakfast, climb to the top of rocky hill at above 5,545 m. It is the highest spot of the adventure, where you will be rewarded with overwhelming panorama of giant surrounding peaks with close views of Everest and Mt. Pumori.

After a mesmerizing moment on top Kalapathar, descend to Gorakshep for breakfast.But carry on trekking down to Pheriche valley and further to reach at Pangboche village. This village will be a point for overnight stay.

Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar – 06 hrs.

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On completing our great adventure to Everest base camp with climb on top Kalapathar, an easy downhill but long walk takes to Namche Bazaar.

From Pangboche reach with a climb to beautiful Thyangboche and its colorful monastery. From here a pleasant and scenic walk back to Namche Bazaar for last overnight stops in Khumbu before Lukla.

Day 13: Trek to Lukla – 06 hrs.

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Walk from Namche towards Lukla, from where our trek had started.

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with free afternoon at leisure.

Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Fly back to Kathmandu via plane from Lukla. Then transfer to hotel and enjoy rest of the day.

Day 15: Reserve and contingency day in Kathmandu with individual activities.

Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
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We have reserved an extra day in Kathmandu or for the whole program in case of flight problemThat might be due to bad/unfavorable weather condition at Lukla or in the beginning. Such that this extra day allows you to have time for yourself joining tour or just relax after a great adventure .

Day 16: Depart Kathmandu for international departure homeward bound.

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In conclusion, all good things must come to an end with grand glorious memories of Trek to Everest Base Camp. With last final day in Nepal, our staff and guide transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight home or to respective countries.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 16 years.
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
Not recommended for pregnant women.
A maximum of 15 people per booking.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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