Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

Nepal is world-famous as home to the world’s tallest Mountain peak, Mount Everest (8848m), commonly known as Sagarmatha in Nepalese and Chomolungma in the Tibetan language. Peregrine Tour and Travel offer a Sixteen-day Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek package from arrival to departure.

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek became popular after two legends, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay Sherpa, successfully summited the peak for the first time in 1953 AD. Since then, over 30,000 people have trekked to Everest Base camp annually. This year, you can be one of the trekkers to reach Everest Base Camp. On this Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge trek, we aim to give you a mesmerizing close-up view of the best of all Himalayas, Mt. Everest, and other associated mountains peak.

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Highlights

• Step into the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, which is highly rich in culture and tradition.
• Experience a thrilling landing and takeoff on the world’s most dangerous airport: Tenzing- Hillary Airport, Lukla.
• Encounter rare wild fauna at UNESCO World Heritage site: Sagarmatha National Park.
• Witness four mountains taller than 8000 m viz, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Cho Oyu.
• Visit the most significant and oldest monastery in the Everest region, Tengboche Monastery and Pangboche Monastery.
• Luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking Route

We start our trek by taking a short flight to Lukla and walking for four hours, crossing DudhKoshiGhat to reach Phakding. Here we will encounter Mount Khumbila, a sacred mountain that has never been climbed. We pass several Sherpa Villages rich in Buddhist culture and tradition. You won’t be able to contain your excitement when you see all those Sherpa people, their way of living, their homes with large prayer flags known as Lungdar, and several Buddhist Stupas and monasteries.

On each day of our trek, you will be fortunate to encounter the impressive sight of at least one mountain peak. Starting from the first day of the tour, you will be facing the following mountain peaks viz: Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8501m), Mt. Makalu ( 8463m), Mt.Lhotse Shar (8393m ), Mt. Cho Oyu (8153 m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6812m), Mt. Khumbutse (6640 m), Mt. Thamserku (6623), and peaks like Cholatse (6440m), Taboche (6542m), Mt Pangboche (6440m ), Mt. ImjaTse (6160m), Khumbila (5,761m) Kala Pathar (5545m ), etc.

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek also welcomes you to walk over its alpine forest at the bottom of the region. You can easily find coniferous trees, rhododendron (the national flower of Nepal), and juniper trees. It is also home to World Heritage Site, Sagarmatha National Park, indexed by UNESCO. Along this region, you might see various rare wild fauna found in the National Park, like Red Panda, Himalayan Pheasant, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Tahr (a prey species of Snow Leopards), and other animals and birds.

You will be walking past village areas, where it be easy to spot Himalayan goats, Yaks, and Naks grazing on the scrubland, and ultimately, on the tenth day, we will reach Everest Base Camp in all its wonder. You then follow the same route back to Lukla on the twelfth day and fly back to Kathmandu the next day.

What's included

• Airport pickups and drops in a fully air-conditioned private vehicle
• 4 Nights in a five-star hotel with breakfast
• All meals in Standard restaurant as per your choice
• 5 Night in Yeti Mountain Home or similar hotel and six-night best available lodges and all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
• Welcome and farewell dinners.
• All ground transportation in air-conditioned private vehicles as per itinerary
• Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight by helicopter (For a minimum of five pax); otherwise, we will provide regular flights on Twin Otter Plane.
• Full-day guided Kathmandu city tour in a comfortable private vehicle.
• All entrance fees during sightseeing
• An experienced English or other Language speaking guide as per the client’s demand
• One porter for each trekker
• Guide, porter, and necessary staff salaries, insurance, accommodation and food, and airfares if necessary
• Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
• The trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, achievement certificate, and trekking map are yours to take
• Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Permit and TIMS
• First Aid Medical Kit or essential medicine
• Seasonal fruits during the trek
• All applicable government and local taxes

What is excluded

• Nepalese visa fee and international Airfare
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner
• Bar and beverage bills
• Emergency Helicopter Rescue from the trekking area
• Tipping for guide, porter, and driver

We have daily departures for private trips, so we recommend booking it according to your schedule. We do not need a minimum group size for the private trip and won’t charge additional charges for a solo traveler.

Please let us know if you need additional services like pre/post accommodation, domestic flight, Everest Mountain Flight, adventurous sports, sightseeing, etc. Please fill out this customized form for your convenience.

We want to inform you about certain things that can occur as a hindrance to your Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek journey. Before booking this EBC Luxury Lodge Trek, please read things to know for general information.

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is a somewhat demanding Trek; Even though it’s moderately complex, completing it requires a particular set of capabilities and standard trekking skills.

Route

There are several routes you may pick during Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. But with Peregrine Treks, you’ll be able to master the trail with an itinerary that includes a 14-day trek. Some routes may occasionally have steeper inclines and require more trekking work. Similar to the 9-day trekking route, it will have various difficulties.

Distance and Duration

Getting from one destination to another during Everest Base Camp Trekking takes about 5 to 6 hours daily. Because of how long it will take, it will become apparent how challenging it may be. The Trek should also cover a distance of 13 to 15 kilometers daily.

Additionally, Everest Base Camp is approximately a total of 130 kilometers long. It will be easy for you to trek with some preparation and knowledge of equipment and gear during Everest Base Camp trekking.

Altitude Sickness

Another critical obstacle to Everest Base Camp Trekking is altitude sickness. There is a reasonable probability that we will have altitude sickness when we trek exceeding 5000 meters, which is pretty tricky.

During the Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek, you should know and understand Altitude Sickness well. To prevent altitude sickness during trekking, taking certain precautions, eating a balanced diet, and getting plenty of rest is vital. Acclimatization day is also essential for allowing for recovery during the Trek.

Experience for Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek

For the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, it shouldn’t be necessary to have a climbing experience. Since the Luxury Everest Base Camp trekking requires only a tiny amount of preparation before going out on the trail, it is not extremely difficult.

However, during the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking, you do not need trekking expertise, but some experience would be beneficial. In the area above Dingboche, there are a number of obstacles that hikers need to keep in mind. Likewise, Everest Base Camp Trekking will be simple, with appropriate warm-up exercises and pre-tour routines.

Average Group Size

According to Peregrine Treks and Tours, group sizes vary. On the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Peregrine, group sizes will range on average from 1 to 7. The Maximum number is 12. In addition, there will be a Guide and porter on a ratio of 2-1groups over seven will have a guide plus assistant guide and the appropriate number of porters

Likewise, you may bring about 5 to 6 people if you travel with the group. For the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Peregrine, bringing in more than 5 to 6 individuals will be a bit of a rarity. So, when trekking, the size of the group counts. As a result, the typical group size for the Trek will range from 1 to 7 people. If the projected number of persons is close to the average, trekking will be simple.

Best Season for the Trek

Luxury Everest base camp Trekking would be the ideal activity to indulge in throughout all seasons.

Spring Season

The luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking would be most acceptable in the springtime. Because of the surroundings’ cleanliness and the weather’s moderation, you can fully appreciate the breathtaking view of the mountain. There will be very little likelihood of rain, but even if it does, it will be clear enough to see the peaks in the distance. Spring begins at the end of February and ends at the end of April.

Autumn Season

Autumn is another ideal season for a luxury Everest Base Camp trek. The warm air from the west creates an excellent atmosphere with a clear view of the mountains. You’ll be able to appreciate every bit of the Trek because there won’t be any rain, and the temperature will be mild. Autumn begins in September and ends in November.

Summer/Monsoon Season

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking will experience more adventure this time of year. Because it will rain while you are trekking, the challenges will be more adventurous and ideal for adventurous trekkers. Similarly, while the daytime heat may make trekking a little more complicated, rainwater will clear the way for better visibility. This Season starts in June and ends in September.

Winter Season

The winter will be the coldest of the whole year. This time of year will be chilly and snowy when on a luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. Trekking is more difficult when there is the coldest wind. Since now is the most acceptable time to trek across the snow-covered mountains, it will appeal to those who enjoy the cold and snow. The Season begins in October and ends in December of the previous year.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is essential and crucial for Luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking. We strongly recommend insurance coverage for your financial risks in various circumstances, such as an accident, illness, flight cancellation, lost luggage, personal effects, theft, and robbery. You should also select an insurance plan that covers medical emergency evacuation. Before purchasing, ensure the coverage includes complete medical and helicopter evacuations above 6000m, and doctors’ expenses, as you will be trekking above the height of 5000m

Evidence of insurance will be required before the trip starts and must include the insurance company’s 24-hour contact number.

Drinking Water and tea/coffee

To stay hydrated throughout the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, you must consume enough Water. The teahouses will also offer us two cups of tea or coffee each day.  The delicious Himalayan sheep milk in the tea will give you a fantastic mood throughout the Trek. The lodges and teahouses in the Everest Region will also have the ability to provide drinking water. Drinking water costs about $1 or less for each bottle.

The breakfast will also feature tea and coffee. Since coffee isn’t considered great for trekking, you might use lemon tea or ginger and honey as an alternative. You may also have light refreshments while gazing at the mountains. However, the package also includes two cups of tea and a bottle of Water.

Typical Day on a Trek

We plan to enjoy a lovely breakfast and a cup of tea as the sun rises in the morning. After breakfast, we will continue our Trek over the trails connecting settlements, through rhododendron woods, and over mountains and Himalayas that touch the sky. We’ll stop at one of the teahouses for lunch after a three-hour trek. Or we’ll also be eating in one of the Lodges. We will then continue our Trek with the guides accompanying us. We will trek appropriately while enjoying the incredible scenery, smells, and sounds.

We will stop at one of the lodges or teahouses in the evening. While waiting for dinner, we will have snacks, play cards, read stories and chat with our guides and other travelers. We will also have dinner with classic Nepali food or another continental, Tibetan, or Indian dish. We will plan our next day’s trek before retiring and then go to bed.

Safety measures of Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

While on a luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, there are several necessary safety precautions in order of importance. The biggest problem with trekking beyond 3000 meters above sea level is altitude sickness.

To overcome this issue, drinking plenty of Water, eating plenty of food, and having an acclimatization day when trekking is very important. Similar safety measures will work to eliminate altitude sickness. The same goes for making sure your body is as hydrated as possible.

The same goes for being ready physically and psychologically before trekking. You will have a fair amount of stamina to push yourself on the Trek if you do some simple exercises and workouts before you start. Before the Trek, take some time to prepare yourself mentally. While trekking, be sure to use the right gear. This will keep you safe and help you out immensely.

In addition, you will have a fantastic, knowledgeable guide for safety reasons to assist you during the entire Trek. Also, while on the luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking, bring additional energy-boosting snacks.

Guide and Staff during the Trek

Throughout the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek, our guides will be there to accompany you. They will help you as much as possible by educating you about the trials and allowing you to interact with the people. Moreover, our personnel members will be tour guides and porters who have received expert training; our guides can handle every situation without problems. Equally important, the porters will also carry your baggage during the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking.

Furthermore, these porters will help you carry your big loads up the steep, narrow trails leading to the highlands. You will receive pleasant assistance from all of the trek staff members. Since the porters and guides will both do their best to assist you, they will be kind and spend quality time with you throughout the Trek, spreading good energy.

Trekking Gear for Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

Here is essential trekking gear for this Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek. For more details about the packing list:

Headgears

• Sunglasses
• Sun Hat
• Buff
• Woolen Scarf
• Woolen Caps

Upper Body

• Insulated Jacket
• Trekking Jacket
• Woollen T-shirt
• Hard Shell Jacket
• Airproof / Snowproof Jacket
• Woolen Sleeve

Lower Body

• Woollen Shorts
• Woolen Trousers
• Trekking trousers
• Woolen Underwears
• Insulated Trousers
• Base Layer Bottom
• Insulated Synthetic Pants

Foot Wear

• Trekking Boots
• Flip Flop
• Thermal Shocks
• Thick Shocks

Hands

• Woolen Gloves
• Lines Gloves
• Insulated Gloves

Backpack

• Trekking Bag
• Duffle Bag
• Waist Bags and purses

Accessories

• Lamps
• Medical kits
• Torch Lights
• Trek Map
• Plastic Bags
• Water Bottles
• Sun Block Lotions/Creams
• Hand Sanitizers
• Water Purifier
• Face Mask
• Sleeping Bag
• Pillows

Crucial pieces of equipment

• Trekking Poles
• Carabiner
• Locker
• Spikes
• Ice Axe
• Climbing Harness

Shorten the Trek – by flying back by helicopter

The expedition may be cut short in an incredible way by using a helicopter to fly back. After finishing the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, you can take a helicopter back to base camp. You may descend to the Gorakshep after overcoming the Kala Patthar, which rises to 5455 meters. Instead of returning on foot, you can take a helicopter directly from Gorakshep to Lukla.

You can see several mountains from the aircraft, including Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, and Lhotse. Like the Helicopter ride, the Luxury Base Camp Trek will be shortened from 4 days to 1 day by returning to Lukla through this incredible flight.

Extend the Trek – Adding Gokyo Lake and Cho La Pass

Gokyo and Cho La Pass trek may be added to the luxury Everest Base Camp Trek to make it longer. The Luxury Everest Base Camp itinerary will include two additional days for these two trekking destinations. You will take a northern part of a small trail that will lead to the Cho La Pass after returning from Kalapathhar to Gorakshep.

Due to the Trek’s elevation above 5000 meters, it will be a bit difficult. You can see Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu at 5420 meters from this location. You will continue your Trek downhill toward Gokyo, past several glaciers; the ascent from here will be pretty tricky.

Trekking beneath the sky-touching mountains and across the pristine glaciers will be an incredible adventure. At 5360 meters above sea level, you will indeed arrive at the Gokyo. Ascending from here, you will reach Namche Bazaar and return to Lukla.

Domestic Flights

You can fly via domestic airplane from Kathmandu to Lukla and from Lukla to Kathmandu. The flight time connecting Kathmandu and Lukla will be approximately 30 and 35 minutes. You will see stunning hillside greenery during the flight and distant views of the Alps. Buddha Air, Sita Air, and Summit Air are just a few of the flights that fall under the category of Dornier aircraft.

You may also fly from Kathmandu to Lukla on twin-otter aircraft operated by Tara Air and Nepal Airlines. The flight will be incredibly adventurous since you’ll arrive at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, one of the world’s most dangerous airports.

Delay or cancellation of Kathmandu- Lukla-Kathmandu due to unfavorable weather conditions and unexpected natural disasters can occur. In this case, we try our best to manage the appropriate time for the flight, pre-checking upon weather conditions. You must prepare your trip with buffer days if you get stuck due to a flight delay to Lukla.

Helicopter rescue

If you are stuck at Lukla or anywhere on the days of your trek, we have a Heli rescue facility. The cost will be around USD 3000-5000, which can lift four people per flight.

An alternative option for the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek

Suppose you change your mind about the Everest Base Camp trek due to flight cancellation. In that case, you can choose an alternative expedition to the Langtang region, Annapurna region, Makalu- Barun region, or any viable destination you wish. If you are still up with your Everest plan, we happily welcome you to stay at Kathmandu until you fly to Lukla and start the trek.

No refunds

You need to know that we do not provide any refund for your time waiting for the flight at the airport. We do not offer any refund for the services (such as hotel, transport, aviation, etc.) included in the package that you would not use later. Apart from this, Peregrine Treks and Tours make this trip the best trip of your life. We believe in providing quality service along with well-trained, quality professional guides.