14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 58 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek worth booking?
14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek is a 336-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $1600 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 58 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (58)
- Duration
- 336 hours
- From
- $1600 per person
This trek begins with an iconic flight into Lukla Airport at 2,860 m. Straight away, you will trek for 3 to 4 hours to reach Phakding. And although that looks like an easy day on paper, this is the Himalayas, and each da
What you get
About this experience
This trek begins with an iconic flight into Lukla Airport at 2,860 m. Straight away, you will trek for 3 to 4 hours to reach Phakding. And although that looks like an easy day on paper, this is the Himalayas, and each day has its own challenge! You will trek for approximately 5 hours daily, some days longer at 7 to 8 hours. With alpine forests, villages, fast-flowing glacier rivers, and mountains, each day brings something new to see and marvel at. Some of the trek's highlights included the famous Namche Bazaar—the starting point for numerous expeditions to climb Everest; visiting Tengboche Monastery, the largest one in the region; climbing the Everest viewpoint at Kalapatthar; and, of course, reaching Everest Base Camp itself. The route from Gorakshep to Base Camp and back takes 6 to 7 hours of serious walking over rocky ground formed by glacier debris. All while under the protection of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and more mountains.
What's included
Included
- Porter for 11 days
- Local transfers for your international flight x 2 (arrival/ departure)
- Staff insurance and necessary ground transport for support staff
- Guide for 12 days
- 2 nights accommodation in a Kathmandu (Bodhi Boutique or similar)
- Local transfers for your domestic flights x 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- 11 nights accommodation in mountain teahouses
- Breakfast
- Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu flight
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Park and Local Entry Permits
Not included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Personnel expenses of any kind and travel insurance
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kathmandu
Let's meet at our office if you don't need an airport pickup. Magical Nepal Pvt ltd. We are located at Thamel Marg Kathmandu
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 720 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Your tours end at Kathmandu.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Magical Nepal
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 58 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
58 verified traveler reviews for 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
the BEST EBC trek experience ever
Our Everest Base Camp trek with Magical Nepal exceeded all expectations. What initially drew us to Magical Nepal was the amount of detailed information available on their website. The trek descriptions, itineraries, and planning resources made it much easier to decide which adventure was the right fit for us. The booking process itself was very straightforward, payments were easy and secure, and their very flexible cancellation policy helped a lot with making our decision. Communication was excellent from the start. Any questions we had before arriving in Nepal were answered promptly, and the company handled all of the logistical details for the trek, including permits and flights to Lukla. Everything was covered exactly as outlined when we booked, with the additional costs to be expected (which were still minimal!). In Kathmandu, we attended a pre-trek briefing at the company's office (which is beautiful by the way). The team was welcoming, organized, and professional. They arranged our accommodations in Kathmandu as well as transportation to the airport. The duffel bag they provide for the porter was huge, and we had no problem fitting all of our things! Once we reached Lukla, we met our guide, Sagar, who was with us throughout the entire trip. Sagar is AWESOME. His knowledge of the region and experience in the mountains were evident from day one. Being from the region, we always seemed to pass other guides or people that knew him (he's a celebrity!). He monitored our pace and acclimatization, helping us ascend safely while minimizing the risk of altitude sickness. There were times where I had to walk quite slowly, or stop to catch my breath, and I never felt like it was a problem. One of the highlights of traveling with a local company was the opportunity to experience the Khumbu region through the eyes of people who call it home. Sagar grew up in the area, and his father, Kubir, served as our porter. Their warmth and hospitality made the trip incredibly memorable. During our descent, they welcomed us into their family home for a meal, where we met the rest of their family. Set right next to a beautiful stream amongst the green mountains, we got to enjoy homemade dal bhat and beef momo (which was insanely good by the way). Throughout the trek, Sagar shared insights about local traditions, history, and daily life that added a depth to the experience that would have been difficult to find elsewhere. Another thing was we went at the end of the trekking season, starting May 27th, which I would recommend! It does increase chance of rain since it is nearing the pre-monsoon season, but we had the BEST weather for the first 9 days. The trails and lodges were a lot less busy, and the scenery was more green and vibrant. Both of us successfully reached EBC and returned without any illness or other issues! While mountain trekking always involves variables outside anyone's control, we felt that the support provided by the entire Magical Nepal team played a significant role in our success. The flights out of Lukla were cancelled the day of our departure back to Kathmandu. It was stressful at first, but our guide and company were on it right away, ensuring a helicopter for us to return home that day (it was very impressive). From start to finish, Magical Nepal delivered an exceptional experience. Their professionalism, transparency, local expertise, and commitment to their clients stood out at every stage of the journey. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering a trek in Nepal, and we especially recommend requesting Sagar as a guide if you have the opportunity! (10/10)
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5+++ stars for Magical Nepal
I had an AMAZING experience booking this trek with Magical Nepal. We were deciding between doing this trek (EBC) and the Annapurna Circuit. The Magical Nepal website has extensive information about every trek option which helped us pick which trek was the best for us! Booking online was very easy and payment online was secure. They also have a very generous cancellation policy which made me feel comfortable with booking in advance just in case something happened right before leaving for the trek. Leading up to the trek, the company was very responsive via email if we had any questions. They also took care of all the logistics for the actual trek — like flights to Luka and permits for the national park. Once I paid the rate that is listed online, everything was taken care of and there were no hidden fees. I did obviously pay additional for rental gear (like sleeping bag) and any extra drinks or snacks on the trek (outside of the 3 meals a day which are included in the flat rate), as well as tips for our guide and porter. The website is transparent about those extra charges though, so I was completely prepared. Once in Kathmandu, we met at the Magical Nepal office for our briefing the day before leaving for the mountain. The office space is very nice and everyone we met was friendly and professional. They arranged our stay that night in Kathmandu as well as transport to the hotel and airport the next morning. (this is also included in the package, no extra fees!) We met up with our guide, Sagar, in Lukla and were under his hospitality for the whole trek. We never once felt unsafe during the trek. Our guide knew the region extremely well and made sure we were ascending at a rate that we wouldn’t get altitude sickness. The company also advised us well during the initial briefing and throughout the trek what would be safe to eat and drink. Working with Magical Nepal, being a local company I believe gives them an edge over some of the international trekking companies. We had such an authentic experience which I think would be more rare to get from an international company. Our guide, Sagar, is from the Khumbu region and his dad, Kubir, was our porter. They even graciously invited us into their home for a meal in our way back down to Lukla. It was seriously the best meal I had in our whole month-long stay in Nepal. Sagar was happy to answer and questions that we had about the local history and culture, as well as his own personal experience growing up in that area and attending the Hillary school. I felt completely immersed in the local culture and learned so much along the trek. I’m happy to say that we both made it to Base Camp and back without any illnesses or setbacks! While that’s obviously not guaranteed, I attribute a lot of our success to the Magical Nepal team. We could not have accomplished that without our guide, our porter, and everyone working behinds the scenes to make the treks go smoothly. When we could not get a flight out of Lukla due to the weather but needed to get back to Kathmandu to make our flight home, Magical Nepal was very diligent in helping us to get a helicopter out. Overall we had a 5 star experience with Magical Nepal and I can guarantee you won’t regret booking your trek with them, and also requesting Sagar as your guide!
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The best trip of my life thanks to Shikhur and Heraman
Our Everest Base Camp trek with Magical Nepal exceeded every expectation and turned out to be the best trip of my life - and I’ve travelled a lot! The scenery was breathtaking, the trekking was challenging in all the right ways, and every detail of the journey was handled professionally from start to finish. We always felt supported, prepared, and able to focus on enjoying the experience. The true heroes were our guide, Shikhur, and our porter, Heraman. I cannot praise them highly enough. Throughout the trek, they went above and beyond to make sure we were safe, comfortable, and enjoying every moment. They always seemed to know exactly what we needed before we even asked. It was an honour to walk alongside them, to learn so much from them about the local culture, and to get to know them as some of the kindest and hardest working people I’ve ever met. With Shikhur and Heraman by our side, we felt completely safe and confident every step of the way. The friendship and connection we built along the trail became one of the most meaningful parts of the entire experience. If you're considering trekking to Everest Base Camp, I wholeheartedly recommend Magical Nepal. And if you have the opportunity to trek with Shikhur and Heraman, consider yourself incredibly lucky. They helped turn an amazing adventure into a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never forget. Thank you, Shikhur and Heraman, for making this journey so special. The memories, and friendship, will last a lifetime.
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Absolutely amazing
Hi everyone! I've just come from doing an Everest Base Camp Trek with the company Magical Nepal, and I honestly couldn't have asked for, nor expected, a better experience. From start to finish, everything was incredibly well organized; food, hotels, flights ect, which really helped me to fully enjoy one of the most unforgettable adventures of my life, completely stress free. A huge part of what made this trek so special was my absolutely amazing guide, Shikhar, and my helpful and friendly porter, Hera. Shikhar was absolutely outstanding throughout the entire journey, his knowledge of the region, the mountains, and his own local culture/ experiences added so much value. His companionship and encouragement was so beneficial on the trek, i honestly don't think i would've made it to base camp without him. He was always so attentive, professional, patient, and uplifting, especially on the days i didn't know if i could make it or not (basically the whole trek). Hera was just as amazing. His kindness, positivity, and strength carrying all my extra weight were truly appreciated every single day. I mean scaling a mountain with over 20kg on your back with zero complaints???? Knowing that Hera was always there a step behind me, helping carry my gear, made the trek significantly more enjoyable, especially since he was always so kind and positive, it made me feel guilty! The combination of Shikhar's excellent guidance and Hera's support made an already incredible trek even better. Their professionalism, kindness, and genuine care made it feel more like trekking with family than simply being clients on a tour, especially with our afternoon card games with some hot ginger tea! Everest Base Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I am so grateful that I chose Magical Nepal to take that journey with. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone considering trekking in Nepal, and would also promote you to pick these boys to take you. Thank you to the entire team, and especially to Shikhar and Hera, for helping create memories that I will cherish forever, you guys were absolutely amazing ❤️❤️
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Trek: Mt. Everest Base Camp Team: Guide – Shikhar | Porter – Kubiraor
If you’re doubting whether to book this trek, stop right now and just do it. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and wow… what an adventure it was. I’m incredibly grateful that I got to experience this journey with this amazing team. Our guide, Shikhar, gave us the perfect start every single day with his energy and positivity... and trust me, you’re going to need that on this trek 😄 Throughout the entire journey, we always felt safe, cared for and in the best possible hands. The teamwork with our porter, Kubiraor, made the experience complete. You can feel and see his years of experience in the mountains and he carries that wisdom with him every step of the way. (Honestly, with this team, it felt like we could have made it all the way to the Everest summit itself) The bond and friendship started quickly and already feels like the beginning of many more adventures together... and that’s the beautiful thing about this trek: it’s not just about reaching Everest Base Camp — you enjoy every single day of the journey getting there (and back again). 🏔️✨ So. Choose Magical Nepal, AND ask for Shikhar and Kubiraor 😉
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Good to know
- Duration
- 336 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 20
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Magical Nepal, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 78.0 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek cost?
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Prices start at $1600 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kathmandu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek take?
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Plan for about 336 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kathmandu is not rushed.
Is 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 58 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 336-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek?
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Around 20 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kathmandu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kathmandu and add a light layer if any part of the 336-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kathmandu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kathmandu?
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On Outty we rank every Kathmandu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Classic Everest Base Camp Trek. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kathmandu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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