12-Day Everest Base Camp Trek with Lukla Flights & Local Guide

Duration12 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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- Operated by an experienced Nepal-based trekking company
- Round-trip Lukla flights included
- Shared Kathmandu–Ramechhap transfers included when required
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included throughout the trek
- Eleven nights of twin-sharing teahouse accommodation
- Two dedicated acclimatization days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche
- Licensed English-speaking local trekking guide
- One guide for up to seven travelers and additional guide support for larger groups
- Regular oxygen-saturation and heart-rate monitoring
- Maximum group size of 15 travelers
- Solo travelers welcome on confirmed departures
- Optional porter service available when booked in advance

What's included

Seasonal fruit during the trek
Round-trip Kathmandu or Ramechhap–Lukla flights
Complimentary international airport arrival pickup
Sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map for use during the trek
Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the trek
Licensed English-speaking local trekking guide
Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu local entry permits
Shared Kathmandu–Ramechhap transfers when required
Eleven nights of twin-sharing teahouse accommodation
Government taxes and company service charges
Guide’s wages, meals, accommodation, transport and insurance
Group first-aid kit, regular oxygen monitoring and emergency coordination

International flights and Nepal entry visa
Kathmandu hotel accommodation
Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and emergency helicopter evacuation
Emergency evacuation, rescue and medical expenses
Porter service, available at additional cost when reserved in advance
Personal trekking clothing and equipment
Bottled water, alcoholic drinks, additional beverages and snacks
Wi-Fi, battery charging and hot showers
Water-purification supplies, laundry, toiletries and personal expenses
Tips for guides, porters and drivers
Additional costs caused by weather, delayed flights, illness, evacuation or itinerary changes
Any service not specifically listed under inclusions

What to expect

Experience the classic 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek through Nepal’s legendary Khumbu region. Fly to Lukla and follow the Dudh Koshi River through Sherpa villages, mountain forests, suspension bridges and Sagarmatha National Park.

The itinerary includes acclimatization days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche before continuing through Tengboche, Lobuche and Gorak Shep.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 3: Acclimatization hike in Namche Bazaar
Day 4: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Day 5: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Day 6: Acclimatization hike in Dingboche
Day 7: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Day 8: Trek to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp and return to Gorak Shep
Day 9: Hike to Kala Patthar and descend to Pheriche
Day 10: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Day 11: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu or Ramechhap and transfer to Kathmandu

Flight schedules, overnight locations and walking plans may change because of weather, trail conditions, flight operations or traveler safety.

Scenic Nepal Treks & Expedition
Lukla
Namche Bazaar
Tengboche
Dingboche
Gorak Shep
Everest Base Camp
Kala Patthar

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Travelers who do not require hotel pickup should meet at the Scenic Nepal Treks & Expedition office on Bhagwati Marg in Thamel, Kathmandu.
Please look for the “Scenic Nepal Treks.” sign at the entrance. Our team will meet you inside the office and introduce you to your trekking guide.

End point

Travelers who do not require hotel pickup should meet at the Scenic Nepal Treks & Expedition office on Bhagwati Marg in Thamel, Kathmandu.
Please look for the “Scenic Nepal Treks.” sign at the entrance. Our team will meet you inside the office and introduce you to your trekking guide.

Pickup details

Complimentary pickup and drop-off are available from hotels within approximately 5 km of Thamel and central Kathmandu. Please provide your hotel name, complete address and WhatsApp number when booking.

The displayed pickup time is approximate. The exact time depends on the Lukla flight schedule and whether flights operate from Kathmandu or Ramechhap.

When flights operate from Ramechhap, pickup may be required between approximately 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. Our team will confirm the final pickup time one day before departure.

Pickup outside central Kathmandu is subject to confirmation and may require an additional transfer charge. Travelers who do not require hotel pickup can meet us at the Scenic Nepal Treks office in Thamel.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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