Everest Base Camp
October 2026
We hope you will join us in October 2026 as we make our way to the foot of the world’s highest mountain; Mount Everest (8849m).
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This trek is perfect for those who want to fully experience the culture of Nepal and witness the beauty of the Khumbu Valley and its towering peaks. We promise to deliver a culturally rich experience where we hope you will make lifelong memories whilst being safely guided every step along the way.
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by the wonderful sights and smells of this vibrant capital. You will also experience a full tour of Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, before flying off into the renowned Lukla Airport into the heart of the Himalayas.
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Along the trek, you will become immersed in the idyllic beauty of the Himalayas and all the culture it brings such as: its colourful prayer flags, fragrant rhododendrons and the welcoming sherpa life. After reaching Everest Base Camp, you will ascend Kala Patthar, which is a peak that sits at 5554m above sea level.
Upon completion, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of several 8000m peaks, including Mount Everest! After all the hard work is completed, you will make your way back down to Kathmandu where we will have a farewell dinner and wish you well on your onward travels.
Day One:
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Participants arrive at Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu (1350m) and are collected from the airport by our in-country support team. You will meet your UK Expedition Guide at the Airport before being brought to the hotel where the whole group will be staying. In the evening, we will have our group orientation, final kit checks and an evening visit to the city centre to explore the busy streets of Thamel and to pick up some pre-expedition bargains!
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You will get an early night ready for a full day of sightseeing the following day, and start to let the excitement sink in that you are at the forefront of the Nepalese Himalaya and surrounded by some of the world's tallest peaks!
Day Two:
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The group will receive a guided tour around Kathmandu’s heritage sites to explore the culture and history of Kathmandu as well as picking up any last-minute pieces of equipment that might be needed.
Day Three:
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Early morning, the group will transfer to the airport for a spectacular flight to the Sherpa village of Lukla (2800m). After lunch the group will complete a short walk which descends from the forested terraces of Lukla and towards the brightly painted lodges of Phakding (2610m). Once at Phakding, the group will spend the night in a lodge and have the first sherpa style meal of the trek.
Day Four:
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After breakfast, the group will trek into the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazar (3440m); the heart of the Khumbu. After a short while, the group will arrive at Monjo where we will enter Sagarmartha National Park. After entering the national park, the trail starts to gain some altitude and the group will tackle the world-famous Namche Hill into the lively and beautiful Bazar before settling into our accommodation for the next two nights and enjoying some coffee and cake in a local bakery
Day Five:
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Today will be spent as an acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar to aid the process of your body adapting to the lower oxygen levels in the air. It is important to have a rest day in Namche before proceeding any higher to ensure you have a safe and healthy trek. As part of this day, we will have a short walk to Everest View Hotel to admire the stunning views of Mount Everest.
Day Six:
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Once more acclimatised, the group will trek out of Namche Bazar and on towards Tengboche (3860m) following dirt tracks and crossing suspension bridges over fast flowing rivers. As you enter Tengboche you will admire the stunning design of the historic monastery and be welcomed by a small group of yaks which make their presence known by chiming their bells.
Day Seven:
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Today is spent walking through beautiful rhododendron trees that gradually takes the group back to the river and into Pangboche, a great viewpoint for Ama Dablam. Upon leaving the village, the group will make a turn up into the Imja valley to reach the lovely and picturesque village of Dingboche (4360m).
Day Eight:
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The group will have a complete acclimatisation day which is spent in Dingboche and will involve a short hike up to a viewpoint that overlooks the beautiful scenery and towering peaks. Today is about letting your body recover from the last few days and the rise in altitude from 3440m to 4360m.
Day Nine:
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The group will hike towards the vast Khumbu glacier and head up alongside it to reach the small village of Lobuche (4930m) where we will spend the night enjoying traditional Nepalese food and drink and learning more about the mountain community
Day Ten:
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The group will complete a 3-4 hour walk next to the Khumbu Glacier to the crossing of the Changri Glacier which leads us into Gorakshep (5164m). After a short break in Gorakshep, the group will continue onto the pinnacle of the trek which is Everest Base Camp (5364m). After celebrating the group’s achievement and taking some well-deserved photos we will return to Gorakshep for the evening.
Day Eleven:
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Before starting the return back down the valley, the group will make an ascent of Kala Patthar (5545m) which offers an awe-inspiring panoramic view of several 8000m peaks such as Lhotse (8516m) and Mount Everest (8849.) We aim to do this ascent early morning to catch the sunrise behind Mount Everest. After summiting Kala Patthar, the group will return to Pheriche (4240m) whilst appreciating a drop in altitude.
Day Twelve:
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The group will leave Pheriche and make their way back down the valley towards Kyangjuma (3600m) via Pangboche. Today is a long hike but will feel easier than previous days as the group descends in altitude and begins to feel the benefits of more oxygen in the air.
Day Thirteen:
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Today involves continuing back down the valley to Monjo (3440m) where we will sign out of the national park and spend one our last nights in the scenic lodges.
Day Fourteen:
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The group will complete their final day of the trek which involves heading back to Lukla (2800m) before purchasing the last of their Himalayan souvenirs and getting ready for the flight back to Kathmandu the following morning.
Day Fiftieth:
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The group will travel from Lukla back to Kathmandu before being reunited with their non-trekking luggage at the accommodation. The evening will be spent celebrating the end of an amazing adventure and getting any final bits ready for the group’s departure back home.
Day Sixteen:
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​Contingency Day incase of any bad weather or illness encountered during the trekking phase.
Day Seventeen:
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Say our farewells and depart back to the UK.
Important Information
The total cost of the trip is £2600 per person which includes everything except international flights to and from Nepal and your VISA. Please see the list below of what is included and what is not included. Please note you will need a minimum of 6 months left on your passport, insurance that covers up to 6000m above sea level and helicopter evacuation in case of emergencies. We can provide recommendations of adequate insurance companies and policies’ if required. We require a non-refundable deposit of £600 upon booking to secure your place and the balance being paid by January 2026.
Included:
· Two UK-Based training days provided by Thornton Mountaineering (Lake District / North Wales)
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· In country private Transfer from Kathmandu Airport to your accommodation in Kathmandu and a return transfer from the accommodation in Kathmandu at the end of the trek back to the airport for your onward travel (Unless you decide to make your own personal arrangements to extend your itinerary).
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· Internal flights to and from Lukla Airport from Rammecchap Airport
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· 4 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu at a 3 star hotel in a twin sharing room (2 persons per room)
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· A fully guided sightseeing excursion in UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu before you start your trek.
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· All trekking permits and local entry fees
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· Accommodation in tea houses/lodges during the trekking phase
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· Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking phase , including extra hot drinks, snacks, and purified water.
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· Experienced licenced Nepalese Trekking guide and porters to carry your luggage (you are expected to carry a small day rucksack yourself with basic essentials i.e. snacks, water, spare layers, first aid kit etc.)
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· The accommodation, food, drinks, salary, insurance and transportation of the Nepalese Guides and Porters.
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· UK Guide provided by Thornton Mountaineering that will support the guide pre, post and during the event.
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· All paperwork and regional maps of the National Park.
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· Medical Kits to include emergency Oxygen
· A welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu which will take place before and after your trek.
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Not included:
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· Tips to guides, porters and drivers of the trekking phase (We ask for all participants to contribute towards a tip for the Nepalese support team, we recommend £100 per person.)
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· Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu excluding the welcome and farewell dinners.
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· Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (e.g. shopping and laundry)
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· All expenses due to unavoidable events such as flight cancellation, personal illness, natural disasters etc (This is where travel insurance is a necessity).
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· Personal trekking gear such as clothing, sleeping bags etc. (These can be hired for a small fee in Kathmandu, but this is at the expense of the individual).
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· insurance that covers up to 6000m above sea level and helicopter evacuation in case of emergencies.
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