Everest Base Camp Trek
A Journey to the Roof of the World
The Quintessential Himalayan Adventure, EBC has been calling to climbers and trekkers alike since the 1970s. To this day, it remains a bucket-list experience for the intrepid traveler. Join me as I venture to Everest Base Camp for the first time, after having climbed the neighboring peaks of Ama Dablam, Makalu, and Island Peak.
Next Dates: March 12th, 2024
3 Nights at a 5 Star Hotel in Kathmandu
Welcome & Farewell Dinner
Kathmandu City Tour
Airport Transfers
12 Nights at Tea Lodges
Domestic Flights to & from Lukla
All Meals on Trek & Coffee/Tea
Porter (25kg/person)
Local Head Guide & Assistant Guide
Down Jacket & Sleeping Bag Rental
Himalayan Masters Swag
Park Fees & Taxes
Kathmandu
Enjoy a private transfer to our Five Star Hotel in Thamel. We’ll open with a Welcome Dinner, followed by a City Tour the next day.
EBC Trek
With guides and porters to assist, all you have to do is savor the journey. Trek at your own pace, just don’t miss warm momos at the next teahouse.
GEAR LIST
Down jackets & sleeping bags are included. I’ve included a full gear list below. Affordable local gear can be purchased in Thamel.
International Flights
Visas and Travel Insurance
Tips for Guides and Porters
Hard & Soft Beverages
Lunches & a Dinner in Kathmandu
Wifi on Trek / Local Sim
Insurance
I highly recommend not just travel insurance, but helicopter rescue insurance. Personally, I use Global Rescue and trust their service.
Tips
Tips are an important part of porter and guide wages. The local communities rely on them. Please tip accordingly.
Extras
Alcohol, softdrinks, and WiFi are extras on the trek. Hot showers & charging are inclusive in Lukla, Phakding, & Namche.
Ready to Trek?
Book NowDay One
March 12th: Welcome to Nepal! Don’t be startled by the traffic… You’ll be picked up from Tribhuvan International Airport and transferred to our 5-star hotel. Freshen up and we’ll have our welcome dinner after a quick gear check.
Day Two
March 13th: Enjoy a breakfast buffet and head out for a tour of Kathmandu’s iconic sites. This activity is optional but included. Missing gear can be rented or purchased. I can give everyone lunch & dinner recommendations to try in the city.
Day Three
March 14th: Wake up early and transfer to the airport. We’re flying to Lukla, one of the world’s most dangerous airports! There, we begin the trek along EBC. We hike 6.2km and spend the night at Phakding, at 2610m.
Day Four
March 15th: Try your first Tibetan breakfast in the teahouse before we leave for Namche Bazaar. You’ll need the energy! We arrive after 9.4km up the river gorge, at an elevation of 3440m. Once in town, I have a surprise you’ll love.
Day Five
March 16th: It’s our first acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. We’ll be hiking to Everest View Hotel, and I’ll show you my favorite cafe and bar in town after.
Day Six
March 17th: We leave the comforts of Namche for Tengboche. It’ll be 5.9km of hiking, and we’ll reach 3867m above sea level. Tengboche is home to one of the oldest monasteries in the region, and a surprisingly good bakery.
Day Seven
March 18th: It’s a big 10.5km to Dingboche today, and we wind up at 4410m. We’ll have great views of Ama Dablam and the surrounding peaks if the weather cooperates.
Day Eight
March 19th: Lucky you, it’s another acclimatization day. We’ll be heading up to Nagarjuna Hill though, which is about 4 hours of trekking.
Day Nine
March 20th: We leave Dingboche for Lobuche – new territory for me! Supposedly it’s 8.4km and will lead us to 4940m above sea level. Unless you have previous climbing experience, this is probably the highest you’ve ever been.
Day TEN
March 21st: Today’s the big day, we trek to Everest Base Camp! We’ll stop at the site of the base camp, take some photos, and soak up the scenery. When you’re done, we’ll head to Gorakshep. It’ll be 4.5km of hiking, and we’ll sleep at 5140m.
Day 11
March 22nd: We wake up early to watch the sunrise from the top of Kala Patthar. At 5,644m, it’s the high point of our trek, and an awesome achievement! Today we’ll also trek down to Pangboche. All in all, 22km. You’ll rest easy tonight though, at 3940m.
Day 12
March 23rd: It’s another big day, as we trek 15.5km from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar. Personally, I’ll be having a night out to celebrate!
Day 13
March 24th: This is it, the last stretch. 20 big K’s to take us from Namche Bazaar down to Lukla. At 2800m, you’ll breathe easy knowing you’ve conquered EBC.
Day 14
March 25th: We’ll be waking up early for our flight out of Lukla. Say goodbye to the beautiful Khumbu Region, and hello to the creature comforts of Kathmandu. We’ll be staying at the same 5-star hotel, and celebrating with a big night out!
Day 15
March 26th: Enjoy one last breakfast together, check out, and take the arranged transfer to the airport. You’ve walked 130km and climbed 2,504m, yeah you! Hopefully, you’ve also made some great memories, connected with awesome people, and learned a bit about the beautiful people who call the Khumbu home.
That’s the end of our Everest Base Camp Trek!
Hiking Pack with Rain Cover
Hiking Boots
Trekking Poles
Rain Jacket / Rain Pants
Fleece Jacket
Down Jacket & Sleeping Bag
Hiking Pants/ Leggings
Liner Gloves & Waterproof Gloves
Quick Dry Clothes
Baselayers and Underwear
Hiking Socks (3-4 pairs)
Buff (neck gaiter)
Headlamp
Sunglasses
Sun Hat & Beanie
Sunblock & SPF Lip Balm
Flip Flops/ Sandals
Nalgene Bottle
Personal Toiletries
Toilet Paper
Say Hello
You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.
Theodor Seuss Geisel
When everything feels like an uphill struggle, Just think of the view from the top.
Past Nepal Galleries
Photos from last year in the Himalayas
Ama Dablam
Shot on assignment with Seven Summit Treks in Fall 2021. Primarily video supplemented with photos from our rotations and life basecamp.
Manaslu
Shot on assignment with Elite Exped in Fall 2021. Documentary work with a few promotional edits cleared for publishing during climb. My first 8000m peak.
Yala Peak
Shot on assignment with Himalayan Masters in Spring 2022. Primarily photo of our 2-day climb of Yala Peak in Langtang National Park, Nepal.
Island Peak
Shot on assignment with Seven Summit Treks in Fall 2021. Primarily photo of our 2-day climb of Island Peak
Ama Dablam Basecamp Vlog
Ama Dablam Basecamp Trek runs alongside Everest Base Camp Trek for the first several days. Watch this for a sneak peek at our EBC trek.