Everest Base Camp
Experience the exhilaration of the world’s most famous trek through the villages of the Everest region. Staying in the best lodges available on the classic, demanding, walk to Everest Base Camp.
Detailed information
2009 Tour
Itinerary
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| Day 1: Depart UK |
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Days 2-3: Arrive Kathmandu (2 nights) and explore the highlights of this mystical city |
Days 4-5: A spectacular flight to Lukla and the start of our trek (11 nights) in the magnificent Everest region. We pass through charming villages
to Monjo and then on to the village capital of Namche Bazaar
Days 6-9: Trek alongside the Dudh Khosi River and up through Sherpa heartlands to Pangboche and Tengboche monastery. We have an acclimatisation day at Dingboche, 14,300ft, from where we can take the awe-inspiring hike to Chhukung.
Days 10-11: Trek up to Lobuche, and have a rest day at 16,000ft with great views of the mountains
including the great wall of Nuptse.
Day 12: Reach Everest Base Camp, following the trail by the Khumbu glacier and Gorakshep. We spend time here before returning to Gorakshep for overnight.
Day 13: Trek to Kalapathar with amazing views of Everest and on to Pangboche for the night.
Days 14-15: Walk back to Namche for the night and then down through the steep valley to Lukla.
Days 16-17: Fly to Kathmandu (2 nights) and visit Patan and the Kathmandu valley.
Day 18: Return flight home.
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| About the walks |
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Guided Walks:
This classic trek to Everest Base Camp requires a good level of stamina and walking experience. Walking on good paths up to 8 hours daily at high elevations (several days over 12,000ft) the rewards are incomparable. |
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| Dates and prices |
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| 2 October 2008 (15nts) |
£2,175 |
£1,490 |
| 23 October 2008 (15nts) |
£2,175 |
£1,490 |
| 26 March 2009 (16nts) |
£2,395 |
£1,775 |
| 1 October 2009 (16nts) |
£2,395 |
£1,775 |
| 22 October 2009 (16nts) |
£2,395 |
£1,775 |
Single room supplement:
2008 holidays £84 (£44 with Base Camp Option). Please note single rooms are only available in Kathmandu and Chitwan.
2009 holidays £260. Please note single accommodation on Everest trek is subject to availability.
* Internal flights are included.
# land itineraries start on day 2.
Independent travellers who book the no flight option can join the HF Holidays' airport transfers for £20 per person return.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Temperatures |
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Departures are in primary trekking seasons for Nepal. As such weather is ideal for walking in the mountains.
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| Accommodation |
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Lodges at the beginning of the trek are comfortable with en-suite facilities. As we get close to base camp, from days 8 to 13, accommodation is comfortable camping or basic local lodges. In Kathmandu we stay at the Park Village Resort, a very comfortable hotel on the outskirts of the city.
Where you'll stay
Kathmandu - 2 nights
Everest region - 11 nights
Kathmandu - 2 night
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| Flight information |
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Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 17/06/08 (provisional)
Jet Airways
Heathrow - Kathmandu (via Delhi)
Out 20:50 (Thurs) - 14:45 (Fri)
Kathmandu - Heathrow (via Delhi)
Return 09:30 (Sat) - 16:55 (Sat)
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel UK / Nepal on scheduled airlines, with appropriate in-flight meals.
- 16 nights' accommodation in twin/double, en-suite rooms in Kathmandu and in twin-bedded lodges and tents while trekking.
- Full Board from dinner on arrival to breakfast on day of departure.
- All internal flights.
- Services of local guides, trek support staff and an HF Holidays' leader.
- Walks, sightseeing and entrance fees for the itinerary as described.
- Travel by coach or minibus.
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