Everest Base Camp - 17 Day

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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

  • Buddhist monastery prayer service

  • Sound bath, breath work, & meditation session

  • Nepali dance 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

• Personal porters

• 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?

• Accommodations = Hotel

• Included Meals = Breakfast

• Miles = 0

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!

• Accommodations = Teahouse

• Included Meals = Breakfast and Dinner

• Miles = 0

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!

• Accommodations = Teahouse

• Included meals = Breakfast and Dinner

• Miles = 4.5

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.

• Accommodations = Teahouse

• Included meals = Breakfast & Dinner

• Miles = 2.5

Day 6: Freedom in Namche Bazaar @ 11,286'

Today we break the 10,000’ mark as we trek 6.8 miles to the Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar. Namche is the largest town in the Khumbu Valley and offers a wide range of attractions and conveniences. Because of that, BE is not scheduling any additional group experiences today so you are free to explore Namche at your leisure. Take the chance to visit a monastery, the local museum, or the Sagarmatha Visitors’ Center. Feel like laying low? Rest at our teahouse, do laundry, or touch base with loved ones at an internet cafe!

• Accommodations = Teahouse

• Included meals = Breakfast & Dinner

• Miles = 6.8

Day 7: Tengboche & Monastery @ 12,664'

Good morning! The views today are hard to beat as Mount Everest, Lhotse, and the striking Ama Dablam come into sight. Fun fact: Ama Dablam — a mountain with two peaks — translates to Mother and Daughter. After breakfast and some yak cheese, we make our way toward the tiny Sherpa village of Tengboche, home to the most important and largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu Valley. The locals regard this village as a sacred destination. The trek to Tengboche requires a steep descent followed by a steady ascent, with the final stretch consisting of stone steps that lead up to the village gate, painted with murals of Buddhist deities believed to protect travelers like us from evil spirits. Once there, we’ll attend a monastery prayer service with about 60 monks! Our journey into the BE Simple value begins today — a quiet step toward purification and intentional living.

• Accommodations = Teahouse

• Included meals = Breakfast & Dinner

• Miles = 5.5

Day 8: Simplicity in Dingboche @ 14,435'

Today we pass 14,000' with sweeping views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Makalu. This evening we rest in the Sherpa village of Dingboche, a common stop for trekkers to acclimate in simple, cozy teahouses. Dingboche is a farming village with terraced barley and potato fields. The harsh climate means people rely on what the land provides and supplies brought in by yak. Typical fare is dal bhat, soups, noodles, pancakes, and apple pie— all hearty and warming. Life here is described as simple and peaceful. Tonight, we’ll have a 1-hour workshop on our BE Simple value. We’ll look at philosophical texts and practical ways to lighten your load—possessions, finances, commitments, and unhealthy habits—so you can live with more intention, clarity, and freedom.

• Accommodations = Teahouse

• Included Meals = Breakfast & Dinner

• Miles = 6.2

Day 9: Sound Bath & Meditation in Lobuche @ 16,207'

Good morning! Today we hike six hours to the village of Lobuche, passing the Everest Memorial along the way. Lobuche is not a permanent settlement but a seasonal acclimatization stop made up of simple teahouses built solely to serve trekkers. Expect simple amenities focused on survival and rest rather than comfort. Meals are straightforward and nourishing—dal bhat thal, Sherpa stew, fried noodles or rice, garlic soup, and tea or coffee. Water is sourced from glacial melt and only communal areas are heated by wood stove. This evening we’ll rest easy and enjoy a 1-hour sound bath and meditation session to relax and sleep easy.

• Accommodations = Teahouse

• Included meals = Breakfast & Dinner

• Miles = 5

Day 10: Breath Work & Meditation in Gorakshep @ 16,994'

Good morning! Today we reach Gorakshep, the final Sherpa village before reaching Everest Base Camp, about 1.8 miles ahead atop the Khumbu Glacier! The name “Gora” means ridge and “Kshep” means shelter which gives Gorakshep its literal sense as “Shelter on the Ridge.” Gorakshep carries profound historical weight as it served as the original base camp for Everest; Sir Edmund Hillary began his ascent from here. Trekkers describe the village as transformative for its beauty and isolation. Everest itself is obscured from here, but the Himalayan giants of Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam remain clearly visible. At this altitude, oxygen is 50% of sea level, so breathing, movement, and sleep are harder. With breathing a bit more difficult and in keeping with our BE Simple ethos, tonight BE will offer a 1-hour breath work and meditation session to help you rest and acclimatize.

• Accommodations = Teahouse

• Included meals = Breakfast & Dinner

• 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: Sunrise at Kala Patthar @ 18,519' & Phireche @ 14,340'

Good early morning! Today we’ll have sunrise summit at Kala Pattar which offers the best views of Mount Everest in the area and requires two hours of ascent! With the hard work behind us, let our descent begin! Today we descend to a new to us Sherpa village called Phireche. Gorakshep serves as the launching point for two major high-altitude hikes: [1]Everest Base Camp: 3.5 to 4.3 km away (2 to 3 hours of walking). Kala Patthar: A 5,550-meter peak directly above the village, highly favored by trekkers for its panoramic views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse 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. There are many options out there but BE uses SPOT/Overwatch & Rescue. Belay uses a SPOT device which comes with medical evacuation insurance for $29 per year. If you have a SPOT device or are planning on using one, this may be a good option!

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

SEE YOU IN NEPAL!