Prefer not to pay in full? Place a deposit and pay over time!
Are you BE alum or a new subscriber? Don’t forget your special pricing promo code!
Experience Everest Base Camp for 17 Days!
OVERVIEW:
BE’s Everest Base Camp trek is not your average EBC trip. This all-inclusive 80-mile roundtrip journey not only delivers awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas and Mount Everest herself, but also stays overnight in each Sherpa village along the route so you can fully acclimate and immerse yourself in authentic Nepalese life and culture.
In addition to hiking, you’ll enjoy one optional daily experience that reflects our values — BE Outside, BE Simple, and BE in Pursuit. Examples include visits to teahouses and monasteries, meditative sound baths, and workshops led by BE’s founder, Belay. This itinerary is more than a trek; it’s truly an experience of a lifetime! Airport shuttle included. Rental gear available.
Please note that Everest Base Camp is a high altitude trek! Though no technical equipment is required, you still must be able to hike for 3-5 hours each day.
DETAILS:
Dates: November 2-18, 2027. Closes October 2, 2027
17 days (12 hiking, 5 non-hiking)
Kathmandu, Nepal
Max elevation = 17,598'
Elevation gain = 9,136'
Miles Roundtrip = 80
Airport = Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuvan International Airport) KTM
Rental gear can be included at checkout.
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot is welcomed at checkout! After placing your deposit, BE will email you about your preferred payment plan! This deposit is applied to the overall balance. Balance is due 30 days prior to journey! No worries, there’s no interest, added fees, or credit checks. BE Simple!
COSTS INCLUDE:
Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu
All transportation in Nepal, including the round-trip fixed-wing flight to-and-from Lukla
3 nights in Kathmandu at Hotel Yak & Yeti – two nights before and one night after
Teahouse lodging during the trek to-and-from Everest Base Camp
Team welcome dinner in Kathmandu
Farewell breakfast in Kathmandu
Three 1-hour workshops by Belay on BE Outside, BE Simple, and BE In Pursuit
All meals listed in the itinerary
All activities listed in the itinerary
Yak Butter Tea ceremony
Chiya Tea lesson
Sherpa guides, team porters, and American mountain guides
All administration fees owed to Nepal, including hiking and national park permits
All group gear on the hike
6-month training plan, 3-month training, & 1-month training plan.
COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:
Round-trip airfare to/from Kathmandu
Nepal 30-day tourist visa ($50 USD)
Alcoholic beverages, bottled beverages, specialty coffees, or espresso drinks
Personal purchases such as laundry services and souvenirs
Required medical evacuation insurance; Medical or evacuation costs
Personal clothing, items, and equipment. Rental Gear can be included at checkout.
Expenses incurred by early departure from the journey
Expenses incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of BELAY EXPEDITIONS
Extra hotel nights before or after journey
Guide(s) gratuities (a hiker should budget a minimum of 10% of the total trip cost for expedition staff gratuities).
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival to Kathmandu @ 4,446'
Welcome to Nepal, land of the world’s highest mountains! BE will meet you at the Kathmandu airport and shuttle you to our Kathmandu hotel — the legendary Yak & Yeti. Historically, this is where many Everest mountaineers have stayed over the years. Tonight we’ll enjoy a light-hearted Meet & Greet at our team welcome dinner to kick off our adventure. Settle in and relax — we’ll be here acclimating and recovering from jet lag for the next couple of days.
Accommodations = Hotel
Included Meals = Dinner
Miles = 0
Day 2: Jet Lag Recovery & Gear Check @ 4,446'
Good morning! Sleep in, recover from any jet lag, and walk about Kathmandu at your leisure. Today we’ll gather for a simple gear check and discuss our expedition itinerary. Tonight we’ll sleep another night at the Yak & Yeti! P.S. Have you tried the garlic cheese naan bread yet?
Day 3: Lukla via Plane @ 9,383'
Today we say farewell to Kathmandu and welcome Lukla! Our flight to Lukla is aboard a fixed‑wing plane; the renowned runway is one of the shortest, highest‑elevation, and most treacherous in the world, so the approach to Lukla is an adventure in and of itself! The village sits at 9,383 feet, so after arrival we’ll check into our teahouse and spend time acclimatizing. While many trekkers push on immediately, we’ll remain in Lukla to explore the village on foot and take part in a one‑hour workshop focused on Being Outside. We’ll use this session to mentally ready ourselves for the next 14 days in The Great Outdoors!
Day 4: Phakding & Yak Butter Tea @ 8,562'
Good morning! Today we finally begin our trek on foot toward Everest Base Camp. After breakfast, we'll set out on our 4.5-mile hike to the Sherpa village of Phakding passing through Rhododendron forests and over suspension bridges. Once there, we’ll be welcomed with salty yak butter tea, locally known as po cha — a traditional Tibetan beverage cherished in Nepal’s harsh mountain climate for it’s essential calories. Our tea host will share the drink’s history and its importance in daily life, inviting us into one of the most meaningful cultural traditions in Nepal. Tonight, we sleep in Phakding!
Day 5: Manjoo & Chiya Tea @ 9,317'
Good morning! Today is a chill 2.5-mile hike in the Khumbu Valley to the Sherpa village of Manjoo, a tranquil settlement on the Dudh Koshi River. Manjoo is the official gateway to the world heritage site, Sagarmatha National Park. Once there we’ll learn how to make Nepal’s national beverage, Chiya Tea. Chiya is rich black tea boiled with milk, water, sugar, and crushed spices, similar to the American chai. Since we’ll sleep in teahouses each night, it’s useful and respectful to become familiar with the Nepalese custom of tea as early as possible.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar @ 11,286'
Today we break the 10,000' barrier on our way to Sherpa village Namche Bazaar! We'll also cover a good bit of miles! Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 6.8.
Day 7: Tengboche @ 12,664'
Look at us, just making our way up 1,500' at a time! Tonight we sleep in Sherpa village Tengboche and will have an optional side trek to legendary Khumbjung Village. Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, D. Miles = 5.5.
Day 8: Dingboche @ 14,435'
Today we break through another barrier as we hike past 14,000'! Tonight, we explore and sleep in the Sherpa village of Dingboche. Accommodations = Teahouse. Included Meals = B, L, D. Miles = 6.2.
Day 9: Lobuche @ 16,207'
Good morning! Today we climb to Lobuche. Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 5.
Day 10: Ghorakshep @ 16,994' & Kala Patthar @ 18,519'
Good morning! Today is a special day for a couple reasons! One, we reach our highest Sherpa Village - Ghorakshep! And two, once there, we'll have an optional hike to Kala Pattar which offers the best views of Mount Everest in the area and requires an additional two hours of ascent! Feel like resting? We don't blame you! Feel free to rest and acclimatize at our teahouse! Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 3.5.
Day 11: Everest Base Camp @ 17,598'
Today is the day we've been waiting for! We finally ascend all the way up to Everest Base Camp @ 17,598! CONGRATULATIONS! Once there, we'll soak up the views and kick up our feet. We deserve it! Afterward, we'll return to our cozy teahouse in Ghorakshep. Accommodations = Teahouse. Included Meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 4.5.
Day 12: Phireche @ 14,340'
With the hard work behind us, let our descent begin! Today we descend to a new to us Sherpa village called Phireche. Accommodations = Teahouse. Included Meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 6.8.
Day 13: Namche Bazaar @ 11,286'
Hey, you should recognize this village, welcome back to Namche Bazaar! Accommodations = Teahouse. Included Meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 9.
Day 14: Phakding @ 8,562'
Welcome back to an elevation below 10,000'! Today is our longest mileage, thank goodness it's on the downhill! Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 9.5.
Day 15: Lukla @ 9,383'
Good morning! Today is our last day of hiking as we make our way out of Khumbu Valley and to our very first teahouse - Lukla. Congratulations on an EPIC yet leisurely Everest Base Camp Trek! Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, D. Miles = 4.5.
Day 16: Kathmandu @ 4,446'
It's our last full day in Nepal! Today we fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu for one more night in the Yak & Yeti! Accommodation = Hotel. Included meals = Breakfast. Miles = 0.
Day 17: Departure
All good things must come to an end...or so they say. Today, we leave Nepal. Post-hotel checkout, BE will drive you to the airport to catch your departing flights. CONGRATULATIONS on an epic journey and accomplishing your bucket list adventure! Until next time... Accommodations = N/A. Included meals = N/A. Miles = 0.
GEAR LIST:
Your Everest Base Camp Gear List can be found here! The comprehensive list will highlight everything you need to bring and everything that you can rent through BELAY EXPEDITIONS. Rental gear is shipped to your home address one month prior to the expedition in a box with a pre-paid return label. Gear Rentals can be included at checkout.
INSURANCE:
Medical evacuation insurance is required and trip cancellation insurance is recommended. Here are four options:
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
There are no refunds for the deposit or balance payments for this expedition. This includes but is not limited to, expeditions that conclude without reaching or making progress towards Everest Base Camp due to route conditions, weather, insufficient manpower, or any other factor outside the control of BELAY EXPEDITIONS.
Expedition leader has the final say on the expedition conclusion and will make all best efforts towards reaching Everest Base Camp within our margin of safety.
Journeyers that choose to leave an active expedition for any reason are not entitled to any refunds
Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, BELAY EXPEDITIONS must adhere to the strict refund policy.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER BOOKING:
After booking, expect monthly emails from BE to get you prepped for your trek to Everest Base Camp! International travel require a bit of preparation and we help you accomplish those tasks one-by-one. Our emails talk about clothing, visas, passports, vaccines, etc. We got your back on the mountain and off the mountain!
PRICE:
EBC Trek = $5,819
Rental Gear = +$750
Personal Porter = +$300
SEE YOU IN NEPAL!
Prefer not to pay in full? Place a deposit and pay over time!
Are you BE alum or a new subscriber? Don’t forget your special pricing promo code!
Experience Everest Base Camp for 17 Days!
OVERVIEW:
BE’s Everest Base Camp trek is not your average EBC trip. This all-inclusive 80-mile roundtrip journey not only delivers awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas and Mount Everest herself, but also stays overnight in each Sherpa village along the route so you can fully acclimate and immerse yourself in authentic Nepalese life and culture.
In addition to hiking, you’ll enjoy one optional daily experience that reflects our values — BE Outside, BE Simple, and BE in Pursuit. Examples include visits to teahouses and monasteries, meditative sound baths, and workshops led by BE’s founder, Belay. This itinerary is more than a trek; it’s truly an experience of a lifetime! Airport shuttle included. Rental gear available.
Please note that Everest Base Camp is a high altitude trek! Though no technical equipment is required, you still must be able to hike for 3-5 hours each day.
DETAILS:
Dates: November 2-18, 2027. Closes October 2, 2027
17 days (12 hiking, 5 non-hiking)
Kathmandu, Nepal
Max elevation = 17,598'
Elevation gain = 9,136'
Miles Roundtrip = 80
Airport = Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuvan International Airport) KTM
Rental gear can be included at checkout.
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot is welcomed at checkout! After placing your deposit, BE will email you about your preferred payment plan! This deposit is applied to the overall balance. Balance is due 30 days prior to journey! No worries, there’s no interest, added fees, or credit checks. BE Simple!
COSTS INCLUDE:
Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu
All transportation in Nepal, including the round-trip fixed-wing flight to-and-from Lukla
3 nights in Kathmandu at Hotel Yak & Yeti – two nights before and one night after
Teahouse lodging during the trek to-and-from Everest Base Camp
Team welcome dinner in Kathmandu
Farewell breakfast in Kathmandu
Three 1-hour workshops by Belay on BE Outside, BE Simple, and BE In Pursuit
All meals listed in the itinerary
All activities listed in the itinerary
Yak Butter Tea ceremony
Chiya Tea lesson
Sherpa guides, team porters, and American mountain guides
All administration fees owed to Nepal, including hiking and national park permits
All group gear on the hike
6-month training plan, 3-month training, & 1-month training plan.
COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:
Round-trip airfare to/from Kathmandu
Nepal 30-day tourist visa ($50 USD)
Alcoholic beverages, bottled beverages, specialty coffees, or espresso drinks
Personal purchases such as laundry services and souvenirs
Required medical evacuation insurance; Medical or evacuation costs
Personal clothing, items, and equipment. Rental Gear can be included at checkout.
Expenses incurred by early departure from the journey
Expenses incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of BELAY EXPEDITIONS
Extra hotel nights before or after journey
Guide(s) gratuities (a hiker should budget a minimum of 10% of the total trip cost for expedition staff gratuities).
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival to Kathmandu @ 4,446'
Welcome to Nepal, land of the world’s highest mountains! BE will meet you at the Kathmandu airport and shuttle you to our Kathmandu hotel — the legendary Yak & Yeti. Historically, this is where many Everest mountaineers have stayed over the years. Tonight we’ll enjoy a light-hearted Meet & Greet at our team welcome dinner to kick off our adventure. Settle in and relax — we’ll be here acclimating and recovering from jet lag for the next couple of days.
Accommodations = Hotel
Included Meals = Dinner
Miles = 0
Day 2: Jet Lag Recovery & Gear Check @ 4,446'
Good morning! Sleep in, recover from any jet lag, and walk about Kathmandu at your leisure. Today we’ll gather for a simple gear check and discuss our expedition itinerary. Tonight we’ll sleep another night at the Yak & Yeti! P.S. Have you tried the garlic cheese naan bread yet?
Day 3: Lukla via Plane @ 9,383'
Today we say farewell to Kathmandu and welcome Lukla! Our flight to Lukla is aboard a fixed‑wing plane; the renowned runway is one of the shortest, highest‑elevation, and most treacherous in the world, so the approach to Lukla is an adventure in and of itself! The village sits at 9,383 feet, so after arrival we’ll check into our teahouse and spend time acclimatizing. While many trekkers push on immediately, we’ll remain in Lukla to explore the village on foot and take part in a one‑hour workshop focused on Being Outside. We’ll use this session to mentally ready ourselves for the next 14 days in The Great Outdoors!
Day 4: Phakding & Yak Butter Tea @ 8,562'
Good morning! Today we finally begin our trek on foot toward Everest Base Camp. After breakfast, we'll set out on our 4.5-mile hike to the Sherpa village of Phakding passing through Rhododendron forests and over suspension bridges. Once there, we’ll be welcomed with salty yak butter tea, locally known as po cha — a traditional Tibetan beverage cherished in Nepal’s harsh mountain climate for it’s essential calories. Our tea host will share the drink’s history and its importance in daily life, inviting us into one of the most meaningful cultural traditions in Nepal. Tonight, we sleep in Phakding!
Day 5: Manjoo & Chiya Tea @ 9,317'
Good morning! Today is a chill 2.5-mile hike in the Khumbu Valley to the Sherpa village of Manjoo, a tranquil settlement on the Dudh Koshi River. Manjoo is the official gateway to the world heritage site, Sagarmatha National Park. Once there we’ll learn how to make Nepal’s national beverage, Chiya Tea. Chiya is rich black tea boiled with milk, water, sugar, and crushed spices, similar to the American chai. Since we’ll sleep in teahouses each night, it’s useful and respectful to become familiar with the Nepalese custom of tea as early as possible.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar @ 11,286'
Today we break the 10,000' barrier on our way to Sherpa village Namche Bazaar! We'll also cover a good bit of miles! Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 6.8.
Day 7: Tengboche @ 12,664'
Look at us, just making our way up 1,500' at a time! Tonight we sleep in Sherpa village Tengboche and will have an optional side trek to legendary Khumbjung Village. Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, D. Miles = 5.5.
Day 8: Dingboche @ 14,435'
Today we break through another barrier as we hike past 14,000'! Tonight, we explore and sleep in the Sherpa village of Dingboche. Accommodations = Teahouse. Included Meals = B, L, D. Miles = 6.2.
Day 9: Lobuche @ 16,207'
Good morning! Today we climb to Lobuche. Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 5.
Day 10: Ghorakshep @ 16,994' & Kala Patthar @ 18,519'
Good morning! Today is a special day for a couple reasons! One, we reach our highest Sherpa Village - Ghorakshep! And two, once there, we'll have an optional hike to Kala Pattar which offers the best views of Mount Everest in the area and requires an additional two hours of ascent! Feel like resting? We don't blame you! Feel free to rest and acclimatize at our teahouse! Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 3.5.
Day 11: Everest Base Camp @ 17,598'
Today is the day we've been waiting for! We finally ascend all the way up to Everest Base Camp @ 17,598! CONGRATULATIONS! Once there, we'll soak up the views and kick up our feet. We deserve it! Afterward, we'll return to our cozy teahouse in Ghorakshep. Accommodations = Teahouse. Included Meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 4.5.
Day 12: Phireche @ 14,340'
With the hard work behind us, let our descent begin! Today we descend to a new to us Sherpa village called Phireche. Accommodations = Teahouse. Included Meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 6.8.
Day 13: Namche Bazaar @ 11,286'
Hey, you should recognize this village, welcome back to Namche Bazaar! Accommodations = Teahouse. Included Meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 9.
Day 14: Phakding @ 8,562'
Welcome back to an elevation below 10,000'! Today is our longest mileage, thank goodness it's on the downhill! Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, & D. Miles = 9.5.
Day 15: Lukla @ 9,383'
Good morning! Today is our last day of hiking as we make our way out of Khumbu Valley and to our very first teahouse - Lukla. Congratulations on an EPIC yet leisurely Everest Base Camp Trek! Accommodations = Teahouse. Included meals = B, L, D. Miles = 4.5.
Day 16: Kathmandu @ 4,446'
It's our last full day in Nepal! Today we fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu for one more night in the Yak & Yeti! Accommodation = Hotel. Included meals = Breakfast. Miles = 0.
Day 17: Departure
All good things must come to an end...or so they say. Today, we leave Nepal. Post-hotel checkout, BE will drive you to the airport to catch your departing flights. CONGRATULATIONS on an epic journey and accomplishing your bucket list adventure! Until next time... Accommodations = N/A. Included meals = N/A. Miles = 0.
GEAR LIST:
Your Everest Base Camp Gear List can be found here! The comprehensive list will highlight everything you need to bring and everything that you can rent through BELAY EXPEDITIONS. Rental gear is shipped to your home address one month prior to the expedition in a box with a pre-paid return label. Gear Rentals can be included at checkout.
INSURANCE:
Medical evacuation insurance is required and trip cancellation insurance is recommended. Here are four options:
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
There are no refunds for the deposit or balance payments for this expedition. This includes but is not limited to, expeditions that conclude without reaching or making progress towards Everest Base Camp due to route conditions, weather, insufficient manpower, or any other factor outside the control of BELAY EXPEDITIONS.
Expedition leader has the final say on the expedition conclusion and will make all best efforts towards reaching Everest Base Camp within our margin of safety.
Journeyers that choose to leave an active expedition for any reason are not entitled to any refunds
Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, BELAY EXPEDITIONS must adhere to the strict refund policy.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER BOOKING:
After booking, expect monthly emails from BE to get you prepped for your trek to Everest Base Camp! International travel require a bit of preparation and we help you accomplish those tasks one-by-one. Our emails talk about clothing, visas, passports, vaccines, etc. We got your back on the mountain and off the mountain!
PRICE:
EBC Trek = $5,819
Rental Gear = +$750
Personal Porter = +$300
SEE YOU IN NEPAL!
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