Deluxe Everest Base Camp Trek: 16 Days
Embark on a journey to explore the rich Nepali heritage, spend nights in a 4-star deluxe hotel in Kathmandu, visit historical sites, traverse beautiful river valleys, immerse yourself in the Sherpa culture, experience the unique mountain lifestyle, witness a breathtaking mountain panorama, and challenge yourself to reach the lap of Mt. Everest on our Deluxe Everest base camp trek. Each step of this adventure is filled with unique experiences that will leave you in awe.
The Deluxe Everest Base Camp Trek is not just a trek; it's a 16-day luxury holiday in Nepal. This trek program is a semi-luxury version of the general Everest base camp trek. During the trek, you stay overnight in a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu and comfortable guest houses, ensuring you are always well-rested and comfortable.
The deluxe Everest base camp trek is not just an adventure; it's a guided journey led by a professional mountain guide and supported by several porters, tailored to your group size. It commences in the nation's capital, Kathmandu, from where you will embark on a picturesque 35-minute flight to the quaint airport in Lukla. We prioritize your safety and comfort at every step of the journey, ensuring you can fully enjoy the experience without any worries.
On the Deluxe Everest base camp journey, you'll conquer the mountains and immerse yourself in Nepal's rich culture and natural beauty. You'll walk past lovely villages, grassy paths, sharp rocks, and verdant river valleys, following in the footsteps of famed explorers and mountaineers like Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
As you go through this tiny mountaintop settlement, Lukla, assembling with your group and getting ready for the adventure ahead, you'll meet many individuals, including guides, mountaineers, porters, and adventurers.
From Lukla, you will set off on foot into the Himalayan wilderness, over suspension bridges covered in prayer flags and ascending to rocky vantage points that overlook the surrounding terrain.
The Trail traverses within the Sagarmatha National Park during the Deluxe Everest Base Camp Trip. With each step, you grow closer to Mount Everest, Sagarmatha in Nepali, and Chomolungma in Tibetan.
As you engage with the warm and welcoming locals who reside in the villages along the way, you will delve deeper into their lifestyle, culture, and practices. These unique interactions will add a layer of authenticity to your journey, making it a truly enriching experience.
Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Only a select few travelers get to indulge in the luxury of a 4-star hotel stay in Kathmandu. Unlike most four-star hotels worldwide, we will reserve a place that embodies decades of legacy, Nepali culture & art, and heritage worth exploring. This is an exclusive opportunity to experience the best of Nepal's hospitality.
You will spend quality time and top-notch hospitality, a space to collect your thoughts and unwind.
Two extra full days in Kathmandu before and after the trek
We have two full days in Kathmandu before and after the trek. This gives you plenty of time to visit historical sites, pack, and explore the bustling city.
We even offer a guided sightseeing tour to monuments such as Pashupatinath Temple, Monkey Temple, Boudhnath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Likewise, you can visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square, which many travelers seem to miss because they need more time in Kathmandu; however, you can do it on the second last day. You can also shop freely and visit art galleries, museums, and spas.
Thrilling Lukla flight and riches of Sagarmatha National Park
One of the most talked-about flights in the world, the Kathmandu-Lukla flight is known for its scenic aerial views of the Himalayas and thrilling landing/takeoff at Lukla airport.
It is a short 35-minute flight to Lukla, the starting point of the EBC trek. If you want to escape this overwhelming flight, opt for our EBC Trek by Road.
The Sagarmatha National Park is home to numerous plants and animals. From Monjo village onwards, it goes up to Mt. Everest.
The park begins in subtropical forests and ascends to rhododendron and magnolia forests. Soon, pine and junipers emerge with green terraces and open up to rocky hills, cold mountains, and glaciers.
Hanging suspension bridges, picturesque villages, and lovely river valleys
The Deluxe Everest base camp trail is very adventurous. In the first two days of the trek, You will cross many hanging bridges of different sizes over the Dudh Koshi River.
You will come across cascading waterfalls, tributaries, and streams. Walking past beautiful Sherpa villages like Phadking, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Pangboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche, you make it to the last settlement, Gorak Shep.
Welcoming locals and have a sneak peek into the daily lifestyle of Sherpas
You spend nights in mountain villages during the Deluxe Everest Base Camp trek. You will be awed by the lifestyle you experience and the humble natives of the Khumbu region.
You will learn closely about the famous Sherpas and people from other ethnic groups. The locals along the EBC trail are very welcoming, and you will not feel distant or awkward at all.
Ample acclimatization days with exciting side hikes
Our 16-day Deluxe Everest base camp trek has two acclimatization days, one in Namche Bazaar and another in Dingboche village. Acclimatization days are crucial for a safe trek and to avoid altitude sickness. You also get to rest and spend more time with the locals.
The acclimatization days consist of hiking to the nearby viewpoints in the morning and spending the remaining day relaxing & exploring the village.
In Namche Bazaar, you will hike to the Everest View Hotel. Similarly, in Dingboche, you will hike to Nagarshtang Hill.
Ancient monasteries, stupas, and prayer flags along the way
Among the many factors, the visits to ancient monasteries along the Trail make this remote adventure more meaningful and offer a better understanding of the civilization in the Everest region.
You can visit the Tengboche and Pangboche monasteries.
Likewise, if you can walk further, you can visit Khumjung Monastery while hiking to the Everest View Hotel.
Apart from these monasteries, the Trail has many stupas, chortens, and prayer flags. Fluttering prayer flags are fastened on all the bridges and near any risky points.
Walk on glaciers and moraines to reach Everest base camp.
Above Dingboche, the tree line diminishes, and you begin trekking on glaciers to Dughla. The Trail then goes along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier. It follows a rocky, steep uphill to Everest base camp.
The Everest Base Camp is marked with a signboard, and you can see hundreds of tents of mountaineers. Surrounded by rocky hills, snow-capped mountains, and a thick blanket of snow, EBC is a moving glacier.
The highest point of the deluxe Everest base camp trek is Kala Patthar.
Your uphill walk ends at Kala Patthar, the highest point of our deluxe Everest base camp trek. Kala Patthar is a popular viewpoint.
Trekkers hike here to see a jaw-dropping sunrise and magical mountain panorama. Kala Pattar offers one of the best views of Mt. Everest.
Never-ending mountain companionship and diverse landscapes
Deluxe Everest base camp trekking is a venture in the ocean of mountains and hills. They will be your constant companion. As the views of high peaks unfold, you will be mesmerized by their presence. Many trekkers usually get shocked to learn that peaks like Ama Dablam and the Lhotse wall are higher than the snout-like Everest. The Khumbu region of Nepal offers the best views of the mountains up close.
The diverse landscapes, changing from lush green to dry and barren in just a few days, will blow your mind. You will view Snow-capped Himalayan mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Chamlang, Pumori, Cholatse, and countless others along the way to EBC.
