Everest Base Camp Trek in Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal

Everest Base Camp Trek

Outty Ranking 71 5.0 · 33 traveler reviews336 hoursFrom $1,600
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Outty Ranking

71/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 33 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Everest Base Camp Trek worth booking?

Everest Base Camp Trek is a 336-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $1,600 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 33 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
71 / 100
Rating
5/5 (33)
Duration
336 hours
From
$1,600 per person

The Everest Base Camp trek is a legendary journey through the Himalayas, offering trekkers an unforgettable adventure. Starting with a flight or drive to Lukla, the trek winds through picturesque villages and stunning landscapes, including Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Monastery. Highlights include reaching Everest Base Camp and ascending Kala Patthar for panoramic views. The trek concludes back in Lukla before returning to Kathmandu. This 14-day itinerary is filled with breathtaking scenery, cultural experiences, and memorable moments in the heart of the world's highest mountain range.

What you get

    About this experience

    The Everest Base Camp trek is a legendary journey through the Himalayas, offering trekkers an unforgettable adventure. Starting with a flight or drive to Lukla, the trek winds through picturesque villages and stunning landscapes, including Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Monastery. Highlights include reaching Everest Base Camp and ascending Kala Patthar for panoramic views. The trek concludes back in Lukla before returning to Kathmandu. This 14-day itinerary is filled with breathtaking scenery, cultural experiences, and memorable moments in the heart of the world's highest mountain range.

    What's included

    Included

    • All our government taxes, tourist service charges, official expenses
    • Everest/Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee for trekking.
    • Filtered water in the trails using Katadyn Pocket Water Filter
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Airport/hotel transfers in private tourist vehicle
    • Breakfast
    • Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
    • Porter service for 11 days (1 porter for 2 clients).
    • Travel Pinto's duffel, trekking map, sun hat and trip completion certificate (yours to keep)
    • Seasonal fruits during the trek
    • 3-star twin-share accommodation in Kathmandu (2 nights); breakfast included
    • All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
    • Airfare for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu sector including airport departure tax
    • Professional guide
    • Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation in the trek with attached toilets in Lukla, Phakding & Namche
    • First-aid trained, government licensed English-speaking trekking guide
    • A comprehensive first-aid kit and arrangements for emergency medical evacuation in worst scenario.

    Not included

    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
    • Travel insurance covering emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
    • International airfare and airport departure tax
    • Nepal visa which you can get easily upon arrival
    • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
    • Personal trekking equipment
    • Tips for guide and porter. (Tipping is expected.)
    • Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the Included section

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Kathmandu · Kathmandu, Nepal

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 14 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Travel Pinto

    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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Minimum age is 18 years

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 33 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Physical effort

    2 mentions

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Traveler reviews

    33 verified traveler reviews for Everest Base Camp Trek. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    ema994 · January 2020

    With Travel Pinto again!

    Dave was incredible to deal with. From our first contact (years back) on Travel Pinto, He was always available and made a great effort to really understand what we wanted. The trip went exactly as planned. Absolutely no issues along the way. And when we did have an issue on our home bound flight which had absolutely nothing to do with him, he was there helping us with last minute accommodation. Aryan also made an effort to come and meet us while in Thamel. The accommodation was great all the way through, Of a good standard and very comfortable. Special mention needs to be made of our guide Bassu who was with us for 15 days in the Everest Trekking. His knowledge was extensive of the region it’s history and politics. For us he made that part of our trip, and set a very high bar for any future guides. He was just a delight to be with.

    via Tripadvisor

    JuaanCarlos1 · January 2020

    Everest Base Camp Trekking with Travel Pinto.

    This was an amazing trek, it was all about family, my elder brother’s birthday celebration at Everest Base Camp. So we all decided to have a different party, a party at the top of the Everest base Camp, a gang of ten, my friends and their cousins and so on. It was a great trip, as we were ten in number I had to plan everything well, from ticket booking to stay and organized with the help of Travel Pinto. They helped in many things all the way through. Well last month we all left to Kathmandu to proceed to trek Everest base camp, our journey started at well on time, and it was a time span or around ten to twelve days depending upon the energy and capacity of all of us. Not all in our group were experience, so we had to take a break then and there, it was really great to build camps and stay overnight in it. The bonfire, dances and Singing were some memorable moments from this trip. The food and the accommodation provided to us were luxurious. As promised our guide Mohan and Bishal were all along with us till the end and explained us about each and every part in detail. As this was our first trekking to Nepal we didn’t explore much, looking forward to visit again and explore in detail the Everest base Camp.

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    189jimmyb · January 2020

    Everest Trekking

    Our Everest trip was an incredible experience, from the communication with Travel Pinto, we felt at ease at all points of the trek. The guides were extremely well informed and always ready to assist with any aspect of the trek. I have already told many people about this trek, and about our guides but extra emphasis on the spectacular job Travel Pinto has done in the organization and on the trek.

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    622neon · December 2019

    There She Is - Framed in between Lhotse and Nuptse

    Forever thinking about this incredible place, these mountains and all the hiking I want to do in this country. I had to have a serious talk to myself the other day. I started to panic about all the places I want to see and all the things I want to do before. I made it clear after consultation with operator from Travel Pinto and then decided to go for Everest Base Camp Trek. Not only, I went there but also climbed island peak in succession. The moment was surreal, great mountain, friendly travelers across the globe. There she was, standing proud framed by Nuptse and Lhotse. I instantly burst into tears, there stood mother nature’s most beautiful creation. I will never be in awe of both these moments sight of Mt. Everest and Mt. Ama Dablam! A great trip to remember for a lifetime and I would not hesitate to recommend Travel Pinto to anyone planning to visiting Nepal soon!

    Response from the operator: Dear Neon! Greetings from Travel Pinto. Thank you very much for your time out for the review. We are happy about your good trip experience. We are proud for being trusted. We wish you good days ahead. Take care! Namaste! Aryan D Department of General Administration and Guest Relation

    via Tripadvisor

    rosebS2178HV · December 2019

    We became one in Everest.

    Lucy and I are friends for 9 years. We decided to get married and planned to mark our special Moment at Everest. We were very glad to see such a wonderous place with great mountains, valley and Sherpa People. We are absolute elated to share our experiences we had during EBC trip with Travel Pinto. We are very glad to meet the Devendra teams.

    Response from the operator: Dear Roseb, Namaste! Thank you very much for your great review experience. We are proud of being recommended by you. We hope to serve you in future. It was a wonderful moment at Everest though. Please share some of your photograph with as, if you do not mind. Wish you good days! Kind Regards' Aryan D Department of General Administration and Guest Relation

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    Good to know

    Duration
    336 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    12
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Travel Pinto, who run 8 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.6.

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    Why this scores 71

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)98
    Review evidence (18% weight)66
    Booking momentum (14% weight)60
    Value for money (12% weight)76
    Listing quality (10% weight)75
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Everest Base Camp Trek: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.

    How much does Everest Base Camp Trek cost?

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    Prices start at $1,600 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 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 Everest Base Camp Trek worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 33 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Everest Base Camp Trek?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is 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 Everest Base Camp Trek?

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    Around 12 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 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 Kathmandu Sightseeing | UNESCO World Heritage sites Private/Group, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek: Private Group & Discounte Price. 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Everest Base Camp Trek?

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    Included: All our government taxes, tourist service charges, official expenses; Everest/Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee for; Filtered water in the trails using Katadyn Pocket Water Filter; Lunch; and Dinner. Not included: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu; Travel insurance covering emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation; International airfare and airport departure tax; and Nepal visa which you can get easily upon arrival. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Everest Base Camp Trek include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 50 listed pickup locations in and around Kathmandu. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Everest Base Camp Trek offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Everest Base Camp Trek?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Everest Base Camp Trek wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Everest Base Camp Trek if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Everest Base Camp Trek?

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    Across 33 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

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