
Everest Base Camp Trek
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1,134 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 $1,475 per person. It scores 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1,134 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 91 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1,134)
- Duration
- 336 hours
- From
- $1,475 per person
What could be more thrilling than being immersed in the glory of the world’s highest mountain peak? Don’t miss out on the journey into the heart of the beautiful Khumbu region and a chance to revel in the daring and dramatic Himalayas for an experience of a lifetime.
What you get
About this experience
What could be more thrilling than being immersed in the glory of the world’s highest mountain peak? Don’t miss out on the journey into the heart of the beautiful Khumbu region and a chance to revel in the daring and dramatic Himalayas for an experience of a lifetime.
What's included
Included
- Round trip flight to/from Lukla via Ramechap including Transfers
- Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek; we provide private bathrooms with hot shower at Phakding, Namche and Lukla
- Two nights 3-star hotel in Kahtmandu
- Trekking map and trip Achievement certificate
- Government taxes & office service charge
- All require permits for the trek
- 1 professional, English speaking and certified guide and porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their safari, foods, accommodation, insurance etc.
- First aid medical kit
- Seasonal fruits during the trek
- Airport Pickup and Drop off by car
Not included
- Travel insurance
- International airfares to Nepal
- Nepal Entry visa - can by obtained at the airport, upon arrival for USD 40 for 30 days.
- Drinks (hot and cold), snacks and other personal expenses
- Hot shower during the trek
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
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 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nepal Hiking Team
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Equipment Check List:
- Already booked a trekking package to the mountains of Nepal and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey? We are pleased to offer our checklist for your references. You can make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. In case, you couldn’t get any of the following listed items in your hometown or were in rush before your flight to Kathmandu, don’t panic! The equipment necessary can be easily purchased in the shops in Kathmandu.
- Again, if you are worrying about the quality of gears available in Kathmandu then majority of them are manufactured locally and some are imported from China and they are of awesome quality. Remember to keep your luggage as light as possible for a convenient travel. A porter is available for two people who will carry up to 25 kg at maximum, therefore, keep this in mind before you pack your bags!
- Below is the checklist of equipment you need for the trek.
- We will supply complimentary water and wind proof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for non-trek items left at the hotel in Kathmandu)
- Approximately 20-22 Liter)
- Rated Negative 10 Deg C)
- Negative 10 Deg C)
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Thin, lightweight inner socks
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
- Gaiters for hiking in winter
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens
- With a waterproof shell outer (Seasonal
- Under Garments
- Hiking shorts
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
- T-shirts
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (Optional)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F *
- Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
- Small pad or combination lock-to-lock
- Trekking Bags/Duffel bag
- Basic First Aid Kit
- Large plastic bags – for keeping Items dry inside trek bag
- Day pack (Approximately 20-22 Liter)
- Trekking Poles
- Water bottles
- Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)
- Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)
- Tooth brush/paste
- Multipurpose soap
- Nail cutter
- Small mirror
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Tissue /toilet roll
- Anti-bacterial hands wash
- Binoculars
- Reading book
- Trail Map/Guide book
- Journal & Pen
- Pencils and small notebooks
- Travel game i.e., cards
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,130 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Physical effort
9 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
1,130 verified traveler reviews for Everest Base Camp Trek. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Highest praise for Nepal Hiking Team!
I can offer only the highest praise for the Nepal Hiking Team. My friend and I had a fantastic time on their Everest Base Camp trek. Our lead guide Shyam, alongside the assistant guide and sherpas, made our comfort and enjoyment priority #1. From managing logistics, to food & drinks, to sharing mountainside knowledge, they didn’t miss a beat. This company is also Nepalese owned and operated - we hope others continue to support local operators so they can continue to grow their businesses and offer the highest quality experiences.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience!
We enjoyed working with Nepal Hiking Team! From beginning to end everything went as expected. We especially enjoyed our guide Binod and porter Sambu. They really took care off us, bottom to top and back. 3 words to describe Binod are calm, happy and detail oriented. 3 words for Sambu would be resilient, strong and helpful. We really found so much joy in the mountains as Binod pointed out the peaks to us. Both men are well respected and loved by porters and guides alike. We loved our adventure! Thank you!
via Tripadvisor
Everest Base Camp & Chola Pass
I recently returned from an 18-day private trek to Everest Base Camp and Cho La Pass booked through the Nepal Hiking Team, and I cannot praise them enough. As a single woman travelling alone, I felt incredibly comfortable, respected, and completely safe during the entire trip. Thanks to their incredible organisation, I experienced absolutely no stress and no confusion from start to finish. The exceptional service began with my very first email to Ganga. He answered all my questions with always quick responses, making the booking process seamlessly smooth and stress-free. Once on the trail, my guide, Arjun, was absolute perfection. He had clear communication and was highly professional, thorough, and always looking out for me. Every evening, Arjun briefed me on the trail and what to expect, including exactly what gear to pack into my daypack for the next day. He constantly checked in to see if I was feeling well and monitored my acclimatisation. Unfortunately, due to bad weather with heavy snow, we were not able to complete the initial itinerary. However, thanks to Arjun's excellent decision-making and knowledge of the trails, I was still able to complete the majority of the trek, including the absolute highlights: Everest Base Camp and the Cho La Pass. I also want to give a huge thank you to Prabal, my porter. He was always full of energy and worked incredibly hard. It was so wonderful to see both my guide and porter laughing and smiling on the trail. Knowing that they were also genuinely enjoying themselves made the challenging journey feel so much more cheery and uplifting. By the end of the 18 days, I really felt like friends with Arjun and Prabal. They went above and beyond by teaching me Nepali card games, sharing cultural lessons, and teaching me useful phrases. They even surprised me with a surprise birthday cake and a small celebration, which was incredibly thoughtful! On top of being a fantastic guide, Arjun takes really good photos. Thanks to him, I have lots of beautiful, memorable photos and video footage from this trip that I will treasure forever. I loved that all accommodations and three meals a day were fully covered by the tour. Arjun always went the extra mile, trying to get me the best available rooms with the best views whenever possible. Despite the weather challenges, I am really satisfied with the trip, and it was truly memorable. I highly recommend their services to anyone.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful way to experience the EBC trek
I booked this trek on a little bit of a whim, just a week or so before the start date of the trek, Nepal Hiking Team helped me with everything I needed the moment I landed in Kathmandu, set me up with all the gear I needed before I set off. We had some ups and down because of unpredictable weather but they did amazingly to handle that and I felt like I was in safe hands the entire time, Uttam was an amazing guide that I can highly recommend to anyone planning to go. Overall an almost flawless experience which is as good as you can ask for with mountain weather, Nepal Hiking Team is a great tour operator
via Tripadvisor
October 2026 - Gokyo and EBC trek
October 2026 - I did a private trek with NHT to Gokyo lakes and EBC. This was my third trek with Nepal Hiking Team, excellent communication, easy transport upon landing and throughout the trip. My guide, Bikash, went into the mountains with me as a stranger and we came out friends. He was very professional, took care of everything and had a high focus on my safety during difficult trail conditions and high altitude. I would trek anywhere with him again. Wonderful adventure trip of a lifetime!
via Tripadvisor
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
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 397
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 91
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
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 $1,475 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 91 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1,134 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule 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 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 397 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: Round trip flight to/from Lukla via Ramechap including Transfers; Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek; Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek; we provide priva; Two nights 3-star hotel in Kahtmandu; and Trekking map and trip Achievement certificate. Not included: Travel insurance; International airfares to Nepal; Nepal Entry visa - can by obtained at the airport, upon arrival for USD 40 for 30 days; and Drinks (hot and cold), snacks and other personal expenses. 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 for every traveler from 177 listed pickup locations in and around Kathmandu. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
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 1,134 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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