16 Days
US$
Easy
Trekking
Nepal
Highlights of Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
- Staying in upscale accommodations such as The Everest Hotel, Yeti Mountain Home, and Rivendell Lodge on the trek, the hikers will be provided with premium quality services consistently
- Walking through the top-rated spectacles in the Kathmandu Valley, e.g., Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Patan
- Flying to Lukla, a jump-off points to Everest, the site of the hiking activity kick-off, of a perspiring nature.
- Spending extra days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche to adjust to the altitude while staying in first-class lodges
- Visiting the Everest View Hotel, the world’s highest hotel, and the stunning Tengboche Monastery
- Reach Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic vista of Everest and surrounding peaks.
- Enjoying rich Sherpa hospitality along with delicious dishes, culture, traditions, and learning the way of life of mountainous people
Itinerary of Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
Day 01: Arrive at the airport in Kathmandu City
You are warmly welcome on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek journey. Our staff will pick you up from the airport with cordial hospitality on behalf of our company. After that, they will help you with all your belongings and drive you to the Everest Hotel, located at Madan Bhandari Road, Kathmandu.
After which, you can rest in your own beautiful, tailor-made room and have a shower on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek package. Moreover, you can visit the hotel grounds and relish all the services provided, such as the fitness center, the spa center, the swimming pool, as well as various international dishes. On the second day of the Everest Luxury Trekking Itinerary, we will take a tour of the most pleasing locations in the Kathmandu Valley.
Accommodation
The Everest HotelDay 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparing for Trekking Journey
After having a tasty breakfast at the Everest Hotel on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek, we will travel around Kathmandu Valley in our air-conditioned private vehicle. We will explore some of the famous UNESCO heritage sites of the world in the Kathmandu Valley, starting from Swayambhunath Stupa, which is also called “The Monkey Temple”.
Then, we would visit Pashupatinath Mandir Temple, one of the revered Hinduism temples in the globe. In Shivaratri, many Hindu devotees and followers of Lord Mahadev come to this temple from different parts of the world to worship. Similarly, we will drive to Bhaktapur and visit different important sites and taste Ju Ju Dhau (curd), which is very famous in this city.
Afterward, we will visit Patan, Hanuman Dhoka, and other major spots in the Kathmandu Valley for half of the day. Later in the evening, we will return to the hotel, and our guide will provide the briefing about the EBC Luxury Trek itinerary. Similarly, after briefing, you could browse some shops for hiking gear if you require any.
Meals
Breakfast and others are not Included in EBC Luxury Trek packageAccommodation
The Everest HotelDay 03: Flight from Kathmandu City to Lukla Town And Trek on the way to Phakding Village (2610 m)
On the third day of the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek, we will take an early flight to Lukla after a refreshing morning meal at the Everest Hotel. The flight will take about thirty-five to forty-five minutes to get to the airstrip in Lukla. You might get your first look at the Everest region during the flight, which is breathtaking to see.
When we arrive in Lukla, we will gather with the rest of our hiking crew and commence our walk to Phakding Village. We’ll climb along the Dudh Koshi Khola, passing through various forests and hanging arches. On this EBC Luxury Trek, we will arrive at our destination after three to four hours of walking and spend the night in a Yeti Mountain Home.
Activity & Duration
3 to 4 hoursMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 04: Hike towards Namche Bazar (3440 m) from Phakding Village
On this 16-day Everest base camp trek, we will head towards one of the lively towns and major trading centers of the Everest region, Namche Bazaar, after a delicious first meal of the day at the Yeti Mountain Home in Phakding Village. We will traverse through multiple suspension bridges trailing the Dudh Koshi River.
Along the trip, we will pass through various small, scenic settlements and get breathtaking views of the surrounding ice-capped peaks, including Kantega and Thamserku. After six hours of hiking, we would arrive at Namche Bazaar. On our thrilling luxury Everest Base Camp trek, we’ll spend the night in one of Namche Bazaar’s finest lodges, enjoying hot showers and wonderful food.
Activity & Duration
6 hoursMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 05: Hike to Everest View Hotel (13000 ft) from Namche Bazaar and overnight stay in the hotel
We will spend day 5 acclimatizing in the Namche Bazaar to adjust our bodies well to the increasing altitude on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek. It is a crucial part of the trekking journey to avoid altitude sickness and complete the EBC 16 days trekking trip easily. You can spend your day exploring the town and interacting with the locals.
The best way to spend this amazing day is to go for a short trek to the Everest View Hotel, which sits at 16,000 feet above sea level. From there, you will be showered with the panoramic vistas of nearby mountains, standing at the highest hotel on the earth.
We’ll eat our lunch and be here all the rest of the day enjoying the gorgeous vistas. Tonight, we will sleep the night in the highest hotel, giving you a new experience on the 16-day Everest base camp trek itinerary.
Activity & Duration
3 to 4 hoursMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 06: Trekking to Deboche (3820 m)
Today, on the sixth day of the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, our trail of the Deboche from Everest View Hotel will guide us. We are going to taste a glass of tea or coffee at the hotel that proffers the snow-clad mountains’ splendid views. Afterward, we come out from behind our shelter by the Dudh Koshi Khola stream and then start the climb.
We will walk along pathways through lush forests full of wildlife and gorgeous rhododendrons. When we reach Sanasa, we will see a junction, one leading to Gokyo Valley and another towards Everest Base Camp. Afterward, we will take an ascent trail to Tengboche Monastery.
If you visit Tengboche in December, you will have the opportunity to experience the Mani Rimdu festival. After exploring the monastery, we will walk toward Deboche village for comfortable accommodations since Tengboche has only basic lodging facilities.
After reaching Deboche, we will stay at Rivendell Lodge, which offers comfy facilities like bars, laundry service, a restaurant, showers, and so on, which is perfect for you to unwind after a long hour walk on this Everest luxury trekking itinerary.
Activity & Duration
5 hoursMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 07: Trekking to Dingboche Village (4410 m)
The seventh day of the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek itinerary will take you towards the beautiful village of Dingboche. We will savor a yummy breakfast in Rivendell Lodge at Deboche before departing for the hike in this EBC 16 days trekking excursion. We will walk past a mani wall, small villages, and chortens on the trail to Dingboche.
After walking for some hours, we will first reach Pangboche. From this place, we will hike uphill en route to our today’s destination of the EBC Luxury Trek. We will have to cover 11 to 12 kilometers to reach Dingboche village, surrounded by stone walls where agriculture is the primary source of income for the people living in this village. We will stay in comfy lodging for two nights to adjust our bodies on this amazing Everest luxury trekking trip.
Activity & Duration
5 to 6 hoursHighest Altitude
4410mMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 08: Rest Day or Acclimatization at Dingboche or ascend to Nagarjuna Hill (5100 m)
After waking up early in the morning in Dingboche Village, you can see the clear, nice views of snow-clad peaks like Lhotse and Ama Dablam, which will make your whole day beautiful on this day 8 of the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. On this very day of the EBC Luxury Trek, we will ascend to Nagarjuna Hill as part of acclimatization day.
We will reach Nagarjuna Hill after walking for four to five hours on this 16-day Everest base camp trek. Here, you can observe the fantastic 360-degree views of Makalu, the Khumbu Himalayan range, Ama Dablam, and many more. After taking in this incredible view, we will return to our accommodation, where we are staying at the Dingboche village on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek package.
Activity & Duration
4 to 5 hoursHighest Altitude
5100mMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 09: Hike towards Lobuche (4910 m) from Dingboche Village
Today the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek itinerary will take us toward the Lobuche, the final stop before summiting the Mount Everest Base Camp on this EBC 16 days trekking package. We will hike rugged uphill, passing through the Thukla Pass, where you can see the memorials to respect climbers who lost their precious lives with a dream to conquer Mount Everest successfully.
Then, we will walk downhill, leading to the Khumbu Glacier and ultimately directed toward Lobuche Village. From here, you can witness the towering peaks and soak in the spectacle of the topography. We will settle here for the night in a comfortable lodging on this Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek journey.
Trek Distance: 8 to 9 km
Activity & Duration
5 hoursHighest Altitude
4910mMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 10: Hike to Gorakshep (5140 m) and Everest Base Camp (5364 m) and retrace back to Gorakshep
On this Everest luxury trekking excursion, we will begin our hike to Gorak Shep immediately after eating our first meal of the day in Lobuche’s luxurious mountain lodge. Gorak Shep is the last settlement area in this 16-day Everest base camp trek. We have to pass through the moraines and rocky terrains to reach the Gorak Shep.
After reaching this location, we will take a lunch break and then continue to trek toward the spectacular Everest Base Camp, which is the beginning point for climbing the tallest peak in the world, Mount Everest, with a height of 8848 meters. This Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek will take us past the Khumbu Icefall, where we can witness crevasses and ice formations.
When you arrive at Everest Base Camp, you will feel satisfied that you have met the major goal of this EBC 16 days trekking mission. You can capture pictures and videos of awe-inspiring scenery as a memory as well as immerse yourself in the godly beauty of the landscape. Then, we head back to Gorak Shep for the overnight stay, resting and remembering this day’s incredible moments on this Everest luxury trekking.
Trek Distance: 14 to 15 km
Activity & Duration
8 to 9 hoursHighest Altitude
5364mMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 11: Climb Kalapatthar (5545 m) from Gorakshep And Return to Pheriche (4210 m)
Today is the most fruitful and hardest day of this luxury Everest Base Camp trek. We will rise early in the dawn to catch the sunrise view from the Kala Patthar. So, we will start our hike before the day breaks, climbing through the rocky, steep, and rugged mountains.
Upon reaching the Kala Patthar (Black Rock) lying at a height of 5545 meters, you can see the stunning vistas of Pumori, Everest, Lhotse, and others shining by the beautiful rays of sunlight. After snapping some images, we will retrace our steps back to Gorak Shep for mouth-devouring brunch on this EBC Luxury Trek.
Succeeding breakfast, we begin our descent to Pheriche village, which takes five to six hours, passing through Lobuche village along the route. After reaching Pheriche village, we will stay overnight in a cozy lodge to unwind after this challenging trek on this luxury Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary.
Trek Distance: 13 to 14 km
Activity & Duration
7 to 8 hoursHighest Altitude
5545mMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 12: Retrace through Pheriche Village to Namche Bazaar
On this day, the 12th of the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek, we will depart from Pheriche Village. We will head back, crossing several hanging arches on the way to Namche Bazaar on this EBC 16 days trekking itinerary. Along the way, you can take in breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas, including Kangtega, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.
We will hike, strolling across the villages such as Pangboche and Tengboche, which we passed on earlier days on this luxury Everest Base Camp Trek adventurous journey. After reaching Tengboche, we will walk downhill leading to Namche Bazaar. Upon reaching Namche, we will settle in a luxurious hotel to enjoy lavish services in the Everest region on this Everest luxury trekking.
Trek Distance: 17 to 18 km
Activity & Duration
8 to 9 hoursMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 13: Return to Lukla town through Namche Bazaar
Today is the thirteenth day of the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. After breakfast, we will retrace our steps from Namche Bazaar to Lukla on this 16-day Everest luxury trekking vacation. We will descend through the woods before reaching the Dudh Koshi Khola. We’ll travel beyond Phakding village, where the path will be flat from here.
This will make trekking easy for you on this 16-day Everest base camp trek. We’ll pass through small settlements like before and cross a few hanging bridges over the Dudh Koshi River. After walking for seven to eight hours, we will arrive at Lukla, where our hiking will officially end on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek.
Trek Distance: 18 to 19 km
Activity & Duration
7 to 8 hoursMeals
Breakfast, supper and dinnerDay 14: Flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu city
On this 16-day Everest base camp trek itinerary, we’ll travel from Lukla to Kathmandu, leaving the Khumbu region behind. During the flight, you can take one more look at the breathtaking mountains and reflect on all of your trekking exploits. After arriving in Kathmandu, we will transport you to the Everest Hotel, where you can unwind and recover after your exhilarating Everest luxury trekking adventure.
Activity & Duration
30 to 40 minutesMeals
BreakfastAccommodation
The Everest HotelDay 15: Rest Day or Free Day in Kathmandu City to browse local shops
On day 15 of the EBC Luxury Trek package, you can do anything you want in Kathmandu, like exploring different places or visiting local markets. You can browse local shops to buy unique souvenirs from Nepal as beautiful memories of Nepal. This is the final night of the EBC 16 days trekking itinerary in Nepal. So, if you want to extend the package for Everest luxury trekking, we can manage it for you.
Meals
BreakfastAccommodation
The Everest HotelDay 16: Farewell from Nepal
It is finally moment to say goodbye to Nepal after finishing the 16-day Everest base camp trek triumphantly. We will travel to the airport along with you to drop you off and say one last goodbye until we meet again in Nepal. We hope that you enjoy our Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek package to your fullest and see you again for another adventure awaiting you in Nepal.
Essential Information of Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
Trip Information
a) Best Time
The favorable times for the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek are autumn and spring. You can get the best experience in Everest luxury trekking during these seasons. The weather is normal, and temperatures are also mild, with the clear sky providing a wonderful view of beautiful landscapes in a 16-day Everest base camp trek itinerary.
If you visit EBC 16 days trekking in autumn, you get to experience the festivities like Dashain and Tihar, making your journey more memorable. Likewise, it is best to avoid the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek in winter and summer, as these seasons come with challenges like heavy snow, rainfall, blockage of trails, and so on.
b) Elevation and distance
You will hike above 4000 meters in this luxury Everest Base Camp Trek journey. When you go on a brief trek to Everest View Hotel, you will be at 13,000 feet high. Likewise, you will be at 5100 meters high when you go hiking to Nagarjuna Hill. Everest Base Camp lies at 5364 meters altitude, whereas Kala Patthar lies at 5545 meters high, which is the highest destination of your Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek.
Apart from this, you will travel around 71 to 79 kilometers from Luka to Lobuche before summiting EBC by foot on this luxury Everest Base Camp trek. In a round trip, you will cover approximately 119 to 130 kilometers on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek itinerary over 11 days.
c) Difficulty and altitude sickness
The Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek lasts 12 to 16 days and includes steep roads, difficult terrain, and high elevations. Although this is a comfortable luxury trip, it is nevertheless relatively difficult due to the hurdles inherent in the Everest Base Camp Luxury trek trip.
Likewise, another difficulty of the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is due to altitude sickness causing nausea, dizziness, trouble breathing, etc., which can be a danger to anyone’s life. So, we provide a lot of clean, boiled drinking water and arrange acclimatization days on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek to prioritize your safety and well-being.
d) Maximum and minimum walk per day
The maximum duration of the hike on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek will be on the tenth day, about 8 to 9 hours, when you hike to Gorak Shep, followed by a climb to Everest Base Camp and then come back to Gorak Shep. Similarly, you have to walk again for 8 to 9 hours on day 12 when you head back to Namche Bazaar from Pheriche on the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek.
Aside from that, the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek has an average daily walk time of 5 hours. So, before embarking on this moderately demanding walk, make sure you are prepared. Similarly, when hiking to Lukla from Phakding and Namche to Everest View Hotel on the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, the minimum walk duration will be 3 to 4 hours on days 3 and 5.
e) Accommodation, Food and Drink
On this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek package, you will stay in the finest available hotels in Nepal, providing the maximum level of comfortable services. While you are in Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in the Everest Hotel with breakfast for four nights on this Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary.
Similarly, while trekking, you will stay four nights in Yeti Mountain Home or similar hotels on this Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek excursion. You will get the chance to sleep the night in the highest hotel in Nepal, Hotel Everest View. You will get to stay overnight in a Rivendell Lodge at Deboche on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek.
In the same way, for the rest of the 5 nights, you will stay in the best available accommodations on this luxury Everest Base Camp trek. You will get diverse dining as per your selection, like pasta, pizza, momos, thukpas, a local typical dish called Dal Bhat and Dhindo, grilled chicken, steak, salad, and more on this Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek.
For the drinks, mostly luxurious hotels have their bars where you can drink beverages or any kind of alcohol of your choice. But we suggest avoiding any cots for the sake of your well-being while doing the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek.
f) Transportation
We already include transportation costs in our Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek package. During drop-off, pick-up, and sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley, we provide comfy travel in an air-conditioned private vehicle with an experienced, skilled driver. Despite this, we can also arrange a helicopter during the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or vice versa in the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek itinerary to experience the best aerial view of the landscape.
g) Insurance
One of the requirements mountain trekkers have before going to Nepal is getting travel insurance on this luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. We are in favor of a health insurance policy with a helicopter evacuation, especially in the snow peaks where there are no other means of transportation. This is necessary in case of acute mountain sickness (AMS) or other such emergencies.
Ensure that you pay particular attention to the ins and outs of the policy so that you are aware of what it protects you from. Make sure that insurance covers all the activities that you are planning to indulge in, especially during the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek journey.
h) What to expect from this trip
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek impressions will remain in your mind because it is a fusion of wild action and comfort. The opening parts of the tour begin with your stay in such top-grade hotels as the Everest Hotel, the city’s landmark cultural places, and eco-friendly tours.
Following a scenic flight from Lukla on this Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary, you’ll be moved to a few hours’ trek through typical Sherpa ethnic settlements to Phakding and Namche Bazaar, where you’ll relax in luxury lodges for two whole days while getting acclimatized up there at a 3,440 m altitude resort.
Along the way on this Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, you will also have the opportunity to stay at the Everest View Hotel, trek the beautiful Tengboche Monastery, and take other village tours like Dingboche and Lobuche. Looking along the route, you’ll have the pleasure of admiring the great snowcapped peaks of the Everest massif, the Khumbu Icefall, and other mountains too.
The peak excursion is a trek up to Kala Patthar (5,545 meters), from where you’ll have a wide-angle view of Mount Everest and the other huge peaks. Along with the Sherpa people, the hikers get to know the Tibetan culture through the meticulously prepared meals and luxury treatment they get throughout the route. Besides being an environmentally responsible trek, the 16-day Everest base camp trek is an electric combination of nature, culture, and industrialism that has become a must-see trip.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ’s)
It can get cold, with a dropping temperature of -10°C at the highest points, depending upon the hiking season of the EBC Luxury Trek.
For the EBC Luxury Trek package, we provide 4-5 liters of boiled or filtered water per person per day, so you won’t need to buy extra.
Don’t worry! It is common to have varying paces. If you are slower, a porter or assistant guide will accompany you on the 16-day Everest base camp trek journey.
The EBC Luxury Trek requires three permits: the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, and the Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit, and Trekking Information Management System Card
Yes, you can first-time participate in the trek. The trip is easy and does not need any special experience of adventure. Plan for a 5-6-hour daily hike on the EBC Luxury Trek, going through some steep paths and hard terrain.