Everest Base Camp

16 days - from $806

This challenging and rugged adventure, with plenty of time for sensible acclimatisation, follows the classic route to the Base Camp of Mt Everest and Kala Patar. Starting from Lukla, this Everest trek takes us through the homeland of the Sherpas, where we enjoy their friendly hospitality and experience arguably the most dramatic mountain views in the world.

Highlights

• Bodhnath Stupa of Kathmandu - one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world
• Kathmandu’s hidden old town
• Namche Bazaar – the gateway to the High Himalaya
• Ride a rickshaw, Kathmandu

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kathmandu2: Phakding3: Monjo - Namche Bazaar4: Namche Bazaar5: Khumjung6: Thyangboche7: Dingboche8: Dingboche9: Lobuche10: Gorak Shep11: Lobuche12: Thyangboche13: Namche Bazaar - Monjo14: Lukla15: Kathmandu16: Kathmandu

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included:

• Gecko's expert English-speaking local tour guide and trekking staff.

• 16 day trek along the classic route to Everest Base Camp.

• Return local flights from Kathmandu to Lukla.

• Twin-share lodge accommodation, generally in rooms with sleeping mattresses.

• Porterage on trek.

• Ascent of Kala Patar.

• Acclimatisation days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.

• Gecko’s kit bag and first aid kit.

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre or post tour accommodation, all other meals, optional tours sightseeing or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, fully comprehensive travel insurance (obligatory on all trips and must include helicopter evacuation and repatriation), tips, items of a personal nature, laundry, cost of showers on trek (if available) and flights unless specified.

Please note that no meals are included in this tour. Some brochure versions incorrectly state that 12 breakfasts and one lunch are included.