Everest Base Camp Trekking
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 18 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Everest Base Camp Trekking worth booking?
Everest Base Camp Trekking is a 336-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $1,700 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (18)
- Duration
- 336 hours
- From
- $1,700 per person
Trip Highlights: • Trek to the Everest Base Camp which is located at 5380 meters. • Explore the wide variety of flora and fauna inside Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park and discover the natural hidden wonders in the high altitude vicinity of the Everest region. • Opportunity to experience the rich Buddhist cultures and traditional Highland Sherpa community who are warm, friendly and have welcoming nature. • Accomplish a hike up to Kalapatthar at 5545 meters - one of the best viewpoints of Everest that offers magnificent views of world’s towering mountain ranges including Everest 8848m (world’s highest mountain), Mt. Lhotse 8516m (world’s 4th highest mountain), Mt. Makalu 8481m (world’s 5th highest mountain), Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m (world’s 6th tallest mountain) and many other surrounding high snow-capped peaks for a lifetime achievement experience.
What you get
About this experience
Trip Highlights: • Trek to the Everest Base Camp which is located at 5380 meters. • Explore the wide variety of flora and fauna inside Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park and discover the natural hidden wonders in the high altitude vicinity of the Everest region. • Opportunity to experience the rich Buddhist cultures and traditional Highland Sherpa community who are warm, friendly and have welcoming nature. • Accomplish a hike up to Kalapatthar at 5545 meters - one of the best viewpoints of Everest that offers magnificent views of world’s towering mountain ranges including Everest 8848m (world’s highest mountain), Mt. Lhotse 8516m (world’s 4th highest mountain), Mt. Makalu 8481m (world’s 5th highest mountain), Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m (world’s 6th tallest mountain) and many other surrounding high snow-capped peaks for a lifetime achievement experience.
What's included
Included
- Fist aid kits
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Airport pickup, drop and KTM - Lukla, Lukla - KTM flight cost
- Staff Food, Accommodation, Salary and Insurance
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Accommodation during the trip.
- Experienced Guide and Required no of Porters
- Trekking permits and required government taxes and necessary paperwork.
Not included
- Personal Expenses
- Alcoholic and Beverage
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Kathmandu
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 120 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
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 Guide Treks and Expedition P. Ltd.
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Our Everest Base Camp Trekking cost inclusion includes the accommodation if three star rated hotel in Kathmandu. Matching the customer preference and required we can easily upgrade the accommodation status. During the trekking days, you will be provided with accommodation in available tea hoses lodges. Depending on the number of pax your accommodation will be arranged in – Single, Double, Triple or Twin Sharing as per your requirements. It may occur that you may have to share the twin sharing rooms with other trekkers but in that condition, proper safety and security of your belongings will be done. Attached toilets may not be available in every tea houses, so you need to get out and make use the public toilet for your convenience.
- During your time spent in Kathmandu, we provide you BB plan – Bed and Breakfast program. However, you will be provided with all meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the entire trek duration. Wide varieties of food from all around the globe will be offered on the menu. One of the major plus points of staying the teahouses is that they serve healthy food in very orderly manner. Another thing that we must keep in mind is that we will eat our dinner after reaching the teahouse and the following morning we will have our breakfast at the same teahouse lodge. Similarly, we will enjoy our lunch en-route while heading to the next destination.
- Everest Base Camp Trekking is a moderate and adventurous trekking trip that demands trekkers with ability to walk 5-6 hours a day. The trails along the Everest Base Camp rises soundly above 5000 meters from the sea level. Trekking in the high altitude give briths to unexpected high altitude sickness, hence trekking slow and in a steady pace would be a perfect solution in such conditions appear. We recommend trekkers to maintain physical fitness (jogging, cycling, swimming etc) prior to couple of day before the actual trekking date. High mountaineering skills are not required for this trek however previous trekking experience is a merit for Everest Base Camp Trekking.
- Classified as the best season for Everest Base Camp Trekking are:3 months in Spring ( March, April, May) & 3 months in Autumn (September, October, November)
- Above mentioned months are considered as the best season for Everest Base Camp Trekking. Clear weather allows trekkers to enjoy the best mountain sceneries while getting the absolute best trekking experience. For trekkers who prefer trekking in less crowdy time of the year – December, January and February is probably the best time for trekking in the Everest region. Categorised as the monsoon season (June, July and August) is highly affected by rain and therefore is no good for trekking.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
19 verified traveler reviews for Everest Base Camp Trekking. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great experience allaround
We used the services of Nepal Guide Treks for our trek to the Everest Base Camp. Prakash was very accommodating and extremely responsive during the planning phase. He was very flexible, letting us adjust the itinerary and accommodations to our needs. During the trek, our guide Krishna and supporters Padam and Yam did everything to make sure our trip was crowned by success. We would certainly not have made it to Base Camp without their help. For our next adventure in Nepal, we will certainly use Nepal Guide Treks again and request Krishna, Yam and Padam as our supporting team. We highly recommend Nepal Guide Treks for your Nepal adventure!
via Tripadvisor
Everest Base Camp trek as a solo traveler – unforgettable experience
I did the Everest Base Camp trek as a solo traveler, and it was an experience I’ll never forget. I booked my trek with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition, and from the beginning everything felt well organized and supportive. From the time I arrived in Kathmandu, the team helped me with preparation and explained the daily plan clearly. My guide was experienced, friendly, and very patient, especially when the altitude started to feel challenging. He regularly checked on me and made sure I was comfortable throughout the trek. Even though I was trekking solo, I never felt alone on the trail. The guide and porters were very supportive, and I met other trekkers along the way, which made the journey more enjoyable. Reaching Everest Base Camp was an emotional moment and something I’ll always remember. Accommodation and food along the route were better than expected for such remote areas, and safety was always taken seriously. I would happily recommend Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition to anyone planning the Everest Base Camp trek. It was a genuine and well-managed experience and truly a lifetime memory.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for sharing your experience and kind words. I’m truly happy to hear that your Everest Base Camp trek as a solo traveler was memorable and well supported. It means a lot to us that you felt safe, cared for, and never alone during the journey. On behalf of Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition, I sincerely appreciate your trust and recommendation. We wish you all the best and hope to welcome you again in Nepal for another adventure. - Prakash Devkota
via Tripadvisor
"Conquering the Roof of the World: A Journey to Everest Base Camp"
Everest Base Camp Trek: My top vacation destination to visit is Nepal. It holds innumerable beautiful sights and presents you with a wonderful experience. Out of all the places I have gone, Everest Base Camp Trekking seizes my attention every time. It's still not enough in relishing those wonderful memories I created during my trek to Everest Base Camp. My trek to EBC was outstanding as the trek took me closer to the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest. This trek offers me a great insight into the Himalayan lifestyle and the Himalayan beauty. The stunning landscapes, mountainous range, glaciers and lakes along the way, distinct Himalayan culture, and warm hospitality made my trek to Everest Base Camp memorable. One of my friend recommended me Mr. Prakash from Nepal Guide Treks. Indeed, with excellent service from the company and the team. Thanks to my guide Krishna and porter Ram, I successfully completed my trek at ease with safety and gained a sense of achievement within. I’m proud I chose Everest Base Camp for trek and Nepal Guide Treks as my trekking agent. Without their experiences and exceptional services, this trip wouldn’t be as fun as it had been. To all those who are planning their trek to the high Himalayan region in Nepal. you can heedlessly trust them for your trekking partner.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience trekking to Everest Base Camp with Nepal Guide Treks! It's fantastic to hear that you had such a memorable and fulfilling journey, surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Himalayas. We're delighted that our team, led by Mr. Prakash, along with your guide Krishna and porter Ram, provided you with excellent service and ensured your safety and enjoyment throughout the trek. Your words serve as a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to our clients. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Everest Base Camp trek with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition
Since 25 september to 11 october, my wife and I did EBB trekking in a memorable experience arranged by help of Nepal Guide Treks ans Expediention. It was our second time that we trust in Mr. Prakash and his team for travel to Nepal (previous, october 2019, Mera Peak) Great experience, great organisation, and perfect service. Ram, our guide, and Pasang, our porter, are in all time a great help for us. Mr. Prakash, give us all facilities for add changes in our program, and provide us solutions for all problems (for exemple, taxi service for return from Lukla -after an addicional day trek- due to closing Lukla airport by bad weather) We are really happies with the experience, and we hope count on Mr. Prakash and his team in our next travel to this wonderful country.
Response from the operator: Dear Joan, Greetings from Nepal. Thank you so much for your excellent Review with great feedback. We are always happy to organize your Nepal Trip as per your wish. With Good Wishes, Prakash Devkota
via Tripadvisor
Everything perfectly arranged
We were recently on a Gokyo Lakes, Cho La Pass, Lobuche Peak & EBC Trek with this agency. They tok care of everything, even if something didn't go just as planned – they quickly obtained an extra porter for our extra luggage and when the plane to Lukla could't fly because of the clouds, they arranged a helicopter. Our guide Dendi Sherpa was very caring, nice and polite and took care of everything daily so that we could enjoy the trek. Everything was well managed and the manager was responsive in the process of clarifying everything before the trip. We definitely recommend Nepal Guide Treks to everyone who want to trek in Nepal.
Response from the operator: Hello Mia, Thank you so much for your Excellent Review. Nepal and Nepali Himalaya always waiting for you. With Good Wishes, Prakash C Devkota
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
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition P. Ltd., who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 71.7.
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Everest Base Camp Trekking: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does Everest Base Camp Trekking cost?
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Prices start at $1,700 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 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 worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 18 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 Everest Base Camp Trekking?
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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 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?
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Around 6 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 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?
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Included: Fist aid kits; Welcome and farewell dinner; Airport pickup, drop and KTM - Lukla, Lukla - KTM flight cost; Staff Food, Accommodation, Salary and Insurance; and Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Accommodation during the trip. Not included: Personal Expenses; and Alcoholic and Beverage. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Everest Base Camp Trekking include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 97 listed pickup locations in and around Kathmandu. Be ready about 120 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Everest Base Camp Trekking 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 Trekking?
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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.
What happens to Everest Base Camp Trekking if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Kathmandu. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Everest Base Camp Trekking?
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Across 18 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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