
Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 239 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026 worth booking?
Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026 is a 336-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $1,339 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 239 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
- 93 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (239)
- Duration
- 336 hours
- From
- $1,339 per person
Trek to the base camp of the world’s highest peak gives you a delightful experience of breathtaking sceneries of Himalayan, the unique culture of legendary Sherpa people, and various flora and fauna, pack up now and get ready for the wonderful trekking experience of a lifetime. Obviously, EBC trek is one of the most stunning trekking ventures on the planet; it has been the ultimate goal for all adventurous enthusiasts. The Everest Base Camp Trek is a legendary and classical trek amongst the most delightful trekking ventures. Actually, it is ‘ A giant of Giants’ amongst the most popular treks in Nepal. It is likewise socially alluring. Together with the magnificence of the Himalayas, the trek is really an excursion of a lifetime! Prepare to drench yourself in ponder of the Everest Himalayas. Experience the Khumbu's numerous glorious highlights. Experience stunning mountain valleys and delight in the district's striking trademarks. Similarly, you can watch the amazing Sherpa Culture.
What you get
About this experience
Trek to the base camp of the world’s highest peak gives you a delightful experience of breathtaking sceneries of Himalayan, the unique culture of legendary Sherpa people, and various flora and fauna, pack up now and get ready for the wonderful trekking experience of a lifetime. Obviously, EBC trek is one of the most stunning trekking ventures on the planet; it has been the ultimate goal for all adventurous enthusiasts. The Everest Base Camp Trek is a legendary and classical trek amongst the most delightful trekking ventures. Actually, it is ‘ A giant of Giants’ amongst the most popular treks in Nepal. It is likewise socially alluring. Together with the magnificence of the Himalayas, the trek is really an excursion of a lifetime! Prepare to drench yourself in ponder of the Everest Himalayas. Experience the Khumbu's numerous glorious highlights. Experience stunning mountain valleys and delight in the district's striking trademarks. Similarly, you can watch the amazing Sherpa Culture.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Experienced ART's government-licensed, English-speaking local guide covering meals, flight, etc.
- Everest national park Fees and TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
- Water purification tablets to purify your water during the trek for safe drinking water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meals on a full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, the main course)
- Domestic Flight from Kathamndu/Manthali- Lukla and return
- All the accommodation at trekking lodges during the trek
Not included
- Visa fee
- Gratuities
- International flight
- Travel Insurance
- Nepal entry visa.
- Extra accommodation and meals before and after the trek
- shopping, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, hard and soft alcohols, snacks, hot and cold water, Wi-Fi
What you'll see and do
Kathmandu
Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu. On arrival day, you will be welcomed by one of our airport representatives and transfer to the respective hotel in Kathmandu, in the evening you will be introduced with your tour or trekking guide, and do some questions you may have for the trek.
Pass by without stopping
Lukla
Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,652 m) Duration: 3 hours
240 minutes here
Namche Bazaar
Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (11283ft) Walking Distance - 10 to 12 km
300 minutes here
Day 4: Trek form Namche to Pangbuche
300 minutes here
Day 5: Trek from Pangbuche to Labuche
300 minutes here
Gorak Shep
Day 6: Trek from Labuche to Gorakshep- base camp- Gporak shep
300 minutes here
Day 7: Trek from Pangboche to Namche
240 minutes here
Lukla
Day 9: Trek form Namche Bazzar to Lukla
300 minutes here
Kathmandu Valley
Day 9: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
35 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 180 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Alpine Ramble Treks
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A Typical Day On The Trek
- Every morning during the trek, you will be greeted by our guide or porter with wake up tea at about 6 am in the morning and after being a bit fresh and you will have to take some time to pack your bag then time for the breakfast,
- normally the breakfast serve around 7 am. After having our breakfast, the walking will begin but take 5 minutes time for the stretching and warm up before you start, you should expect to walk for 45 minutes to 1 hour and rest for 3-4 minutes along the way. Our walk will be around 2-3 hours to the lunch camp.
- during the trek is usually held around 12- 1 pm with 40-minute duration, the lunch will be typically taken from the menu which will serve as fast as possible with the cup of tea or coffee.
- Usually, our walk is about 2-3 hours after the lunch, as we arrive at our camp (Trekking lodge) than we might take some rest before we go to dinner and but our guide and porter will be glad to serve the cup of tea in your room while resting and we alert that for our dinner order before 5 pm and set up our own preferable time to have the dinner together with team members.
- The termination of the day our trekking guide encourages you to visit the local Sherpa settlements to know more about their culture and lifestyle in the Himalayas region while preparing our meals or you may like the shower or reading the book.
- Every day our trekking will be nicely pleasured by rewarding Himalayas mountain views and it's landscape, exploring the mountain villages and taking the captivating photos and video of untouchable mountains.
- Every day, after the dinner our guide will be briefing about the program the next day.
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Physical Condition And Experience Requirements
- Everest Base Camp Trek is an exciting moderate trekking destination for all the adventure travelers who have the ability to hike around 3-5 hours a day in the breathtaking Himalaya region of Everest.
- The Everest Base Camp Trek is not a technical trek, it is possible to trek with a basic level of fitness, a good training plan prior to your Everest Base Camp trip will make that much more enjoyable and it doesn’t require any climbing skills. We have seen many different ages of travelers are completing this trek like old, young, overweight and underweight and they all are very much appreciated about the journey, as a non-technical trek that does not require crampons, walking poles, oxygen cylinders, ropes, and technical equipment. But our company will be provided the warm down jackets and sleeping bags if you do not have your own. A normal EBC trek is accessible to most trekkers who have some genus of fitness level and decent drive with a lot of stamina to last two weeks on the cold weather in the mountain.
- if you could convenience yourself to take some normal pre-training courses like daily physical exercises, jogging, running, climb the staircase and walking down, cycling, swimming and hitting gym etc that would be greatly helped to accomplish the journey easier.
- Accommodation during the Trek
- t services on the selection in Kathmandu and all Accommodations are provided on the twin-sharing basis. The single supplement will be served if you are a single traveler. Accommodations during the trek in the mountains, basically you will be staying at basic trekking lodges where you will have a nice and clean room with the warm blankets, pillows, and comfortable matrices ( matrices size cannot be very thick size but still comfortable). All the facilities during the Everest base camp trek are not as same as Kathmandu but still very pleasant and suitable. Do not expect everything is the high level of standards in the mountain. Alpine Ramble Treks would be glad to ensure the attached bathroom in every possible place even on Everest region in advance booking, in some places; you have to compromise in sharing a bathroom at high altitudes area because there is no room with attached bath have being built at this elevations area.
- High standers Hotels in Kathmandu like 4-5 stars will be provided on your request with the extra cost basis
- Passport and Visa
- All clients must have a valid passport with
- least 6 months prior validity from return date Nepalese visas can be obtained from the immigration office or Consulate in your country or arrival in Kathmandu Airport.
- Last minute booking
- Concerning your desirable interested for any trip with us we even accept the last minute booking. You can book a trip directly by calling or sending a message anytime. But eventually, Last minute booking may not acceptable for Bhutan and Tibet trip.
- Meals
- The Everest base camp trek is well-established trekking route of Nepal Himalayas where you can get the numerous trekking lodges along the way in the whole journey and basic meals are available in the trekking lodge on this route. The meals are served by our company as per our inclusive way which is included on this Everest Base Camp trek program. Basically, the foods are provided in the same tea house where you stay overnight and there are no outside foods is allowed according to the rule and regulations of the local community but you can simply take the normal snacks, water and drinking stuffs from outside as you wish which are allowed. In order to complete the 12 Days Everest base camp, the food is one of the most important factors that you really need it to hike in the Himalayas. The meal in this trek is very convenient and fresh except meat items, usually, we take our breakfast and dinner at the same lodge where we stay and for the lunch, our trekking guide will be chosen every day at the best place possible along the way,
- Food during the trek, you will have full options to select your preferred meals items from the menu which are provided by the local tea houses, the Menu offers verities of ethnic cuisines foods as well as western styles meals including Sherpa stew, Fresh vegetable items, Rara noodles, different soups, handmade bread items, rice items, spaghetti, pizza, eggs, potatoes items, Apple pie, Dal Bhat and various of drinking like Black tea, lemon tea, Hot chocolates, Ginger tea, Milk coffee/tea, green tea, black coffee, Lemon ginger tea are available on menu in this trek. The meals are quite surprising on this trek then other trekking routes Like Annapurna and Langtang regions of Nepal, all are selected items from the menu of the lodge will be fresh, hygienic and tasty. Some places, there are non-veg item meals are available however we do not recommend to take these meat items in the Everest region as they are not hygienic and healthy during the trek. The fresh and healthy meals during the trek like Dal Bhat, Vegetable items and soups items ( Garlic soup, potato soup, onion soup with the food, ) are recommended which are prepared by the local supplement and do not store as a long period of time to serve it.
- The water is available everywhere during EBC trek which cost around 2-3 dollars per liter of botels or you can also use the normal tap water for free but water purification pills are required to filter. And we would like you to take a separate proper bottle for hot water reason because cold water cannot be fit every time in the high altitude area and it’s too cold.
- Extra personal expenses on trekking
- During the trek, all the food are included (Lunch, Breakfast, and Dinner with hot drinks) which will be provided by the company, behind the schedule of our package the meals and accommodations in Kathmandu will have to be arranged by yourself.
- Possible Flight Delay in Kathmandu and Lukla:
- Recommended pieces of equipment lists for trekkingHead
- Sun hat
- Warm hat and scarf
- Headlight
- Face
- Sunscreen +40
- Sunglass
- Face wipes and towels
- List for Hands
- Lightweight gloves
- And warm Globes
- Body clothing
- Down or fiber-filled jacket (the company will be provided in rent)
- Down or fiber-filled jacket (the company will be provided in rent)
- 2 pairs of hiking t-shirts, preferably quick drying, possibly thermal tops for the treks
- Fleece jacket and sweaters
- Poncho and rain jacket
- Socks, preferably cotton –mix
- Lightweight cotton trekking pants with folding option
- Lists of Footwear
- The proper Trekking Boots
- socks preferably cotton sports socks but take some extra pairs
- crampon (optional)
- Essential gear
- Day Backpack above the 30 L
- Pack covers and Thermal bottle
- Water peals
- Umbrella
- Walking pole if you need it
- Thick Sleeping bag
- Deodorant
- Laundry soap
- Antibacterial Gel
- Toiletries
- toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Personal accessories
- Camera
- Cell Phone
- Money wallet with Money
- Padlocks
- Plastic bag
- Watch
- Sewing kit
- Extra p photos and passport photocopies
- First aid Kit
- Diamox (acetazolamide)
- Lozenges
- Elastic bandages
- Moleskin
- Cotton bandages and band-aids
- Lancing needle
- Antibiotic eye-drops
- Thermometer
- Sling
- Paracetamol
- Antiseptic antibacterial cream or solution
- Painkillers
- Anti-emetic for nausea (not at high altitude)
- Loperamide to control diarrhea
- Norfloxacin or Cipro to cure diarrhea, other infections
- Oral rehydration salts
- 12 days Everest Base Camp trek in Everest region; your trek will be escorted by our well trained and experienced certified guide and porter to make your journey the best and comfortable, our years of experiences guide will assist you in every possible way to make your trip worthy and memorable. We also provide one porter to carry your luggage, one porter for 2 trekkers and basically, your luggage should not surpass heavier than 18 kegs. We never overload our porters; we respect them equally and respect everyone’s work as a human being, porters can be provided for each of you if required. Especially, our guides and porters are from the mountains area, we believe in their hard work and dedication, All our crew are very much passionate and hard working persons as well as honest which greatly admired by our thousands of previous clients and appreciated our hard work, this is why, we have now a really good relationship with our previous clients as a good friendship, they would always like to come back and work again with us. However, Our team always ensure that our clients are happy and satisfy with our team and our presentation As we strongly believe that only happy person make his/her client happy so this is the way that our ART family has been believing in since its establishment.
- Responsible for Tourism
- Our experience field staffs/team strongly believes that we all are equally responsible to act in favor of the local culture and environment. We would like to follow the important role following the rules.
- please respect the local people and their laws, custom and their beliefs
- please always ask your guides for permission before doing something in the local community.
- please support the keep environment clean, wherever you would travel and dispose of rubbish
- please help the local community to encourage positive sides of tourism as long as possible.
- Best Time To Travel
- The best time to travel in Everest region, during the dry season (Autumn), which runs from the mid of September to May and pre-monsoon season (Spring) March to May, these months are the absolute time and favorable months for trekking in Nepal Himalayas and Everest region, offers crystal clear view of fresh snowy mountains with the nice temperature and nights are quite cold normally temperature drops to the negative during the nights.
- Similarly, we also provide private vehicles for the Kathmandu valley sightseeing and a small tour of Cities areas.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 232 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
232 verified traveler reviews for Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Exceptional service, had a fantastic time
Dil answered all our questions perfectly, despite the uncertainties caused by the floods and landslides during our trip. He went above and beyond to make things smoother, even amending our itinerary to ensure we could reach Annapurna Base Camp and still catch our flight due to delays in starting our hike. Thanks to our guides and porters, we were able to achieve all our goals on this trip. The crew handled everything for us, from arranging transport and food to organising our trek stays and snacks for energy. All we had to bring was our belongings, money, and a positive attitude. We had an amazing time and would definitely book another hike with Alpine Rambles Trek in Nepal.
via Tripadvisor
Magical Experience!
I had a magical experience with Arpan and Suk on the 7-day Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return. Arpan took care of my every need and went above and beyond to make my trip special including the Namche monastery. Suk is such a strong Sherpa and a wonderful person. I am grateful to Dil for meeting with me in Thamel before my trip to make sure I had everything I needed. Thank you, Alpine Ramble Team.
via Tripadvisor
Very betiful view the porters are strong and nice and the guide was perfect and very helpful.
Ghorepani poon hill via Annapurna base camp trek
via Tripadvisor
A trek made special by the amazing team
We had such a wonderful experience with Alpine Ramble. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly kind, helpful, and supportive, and they made us feel well taken care of throughout the entire trip. A special thank you to our guides and porters, who truly went above and beyond. Their patience, encouragement, warmth, and genuine care made such a difference, especially during the more challenging moments of the trek. They weren’t just guides and porters, they became such an important part of the experience and made the whole journey so much more memorable. I’m incredibly grateful for all the beautiful memories we made along the way. Despite the challenges we faced, the experience was made so much better because of the amazing team behind us.
via Tripadvisor
The Perfect Everest Base Camp trek!
Our Everest Base Camp trek with Alpine Ramble was an absolutely incredible adventure and an experience we’ll never forget! We were so lucky to have Krishna, our amazing guide, and Dawa, our wonderful porter, with us. They made the whole experience so fun, enjoyable and memorable. They went above and beyond to make sure we were always well rested, well fed and entertained, while keeping us motivated and supported throughout the trek. We genuinely couldn’t have asked for better people to share the experience with! The organisation from Alpine Ramble was fantastic from start to finish. From the airport pick-up and accommodation through to the pre-trek briefing and all the logistics along the way, everything was organised so effortlessly. We always felt like we were in great hands and had everything we needed. We couldn’t recommend Alpine Ramble highly enough and will 100% be using them again when we come back to Nepal to tackle the Annapurna Circuit!
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
- Price range
- $1,339 to $1,450
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 84
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 93
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026 cost?
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Prices start at $1,339 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 Trekking - 2025/2026 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 Trekking - 2025/2026 worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 239 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed 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 Trekking - 2025/2026?
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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 Trekking - 2025/2026 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 Trekking - 2025/2026?
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Around 84 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 Trekking - 2025/2026 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 Trekking - 2025/2026?
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Included: Private transportation; Experienced ART's government-licensed, English-speaking local guide covering meals, flight; Everest national park Fees and TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System); Water purification tablets to purify your water during the trek for safe drinking water; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Visa fee; Gratuities; International flight; and Travel Insurance. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026 include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 207 listed pickup locations in and around Kathmandu. Be ready about 180 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026 offered in?
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It is offered in English, Italian and Spanish. 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 Trekking - 2025/2026?
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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 Trekking - 2025/2026 wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and The Everest Base Camp Trek is not a technical trek, it is possible to trek with a basic le. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026 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 Trekking - 2025/2026?
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Across 239 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.
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