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Trip Duration
16 Days
Group Sizes
Min-2Transportation
Private vehicles & FlightsDestination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
5545m
Best Season
March-May & Sep - Nov
Difficulty
Moderate
Meals
B.L.D.
Start & End Point
KTM to KTM
Accommodation
Hotel/lodges
Touring the Everest Base Camp is on the wish list of every adventurer and nature lover. The roads are adventurous, with stunning views of plains and mountains, not to mention Everest, which one can view so close. Even though the old-school way of visiting the region is quite simple and rugged, there are many travelers who want to visit the region, but in the comfort of a luxury trek. This luxury Everest Base Camp Trek can be the one they desperately want.
The generic aspect of the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is different from conventional treks in terms of experience. They have altitude; they come with accommodations, lodges, restaurant-quality meals, top guides, porters, personal attendants, and interesting activities. These treks are designed for travelers who want to have a base level of luxury, exclusivity, and pampering while still experiencing the Himalayas in their raw, authentic form.
The Luxury Everest Base Camp trek begins with an early flight to Lukla and, consequently, a four-hour trek to Phakding, crossing Dudh Koshi Ghat. Parts of the walks are through Buddhist sherpa villages, and the area is well endowed with monasteries and gompas. The Sherpa people liven up the spirits because of their prayer flags on their homes and, to top it all, the numerous Buddhist stupas and monasteries.
You can see at least one beautiful alpine mountain every day. Your sight sense will be captivated by the beauty of several mountains, among which are: Mount Everest (8848 m), Mount Lhotse (8501 m), Mount Makalu (8463 m), Mount K2 or Cho Oyu (8153 m), Mount Ama Dablam (6812 m), Mount Khumbutse (6640 m), and Mount Pumori (7161 m).
Another exciting feature that can be observed in luxury treks to the EBC is the option of having quality lodges throughout the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. Instead of local tea houses, luxury trekkers have to sleep in rather upmarket lodges and luxury campsites where one can get a touch of comfort in the midst of the rocks.
These lodges consist of large rooms with comfortable beds, are self-contained with hot showers, and also have other important facilities that include internet connectivity. These lodges are well placed to ensure that the trekkers get excellent views of the nearby mountains to get some rest in style.
Everest Base Camp luxury treks are taken a notch higher with cuisine. The trekkers get rewarded with a tour, where hotels and lodges as well as camps prepare widespread, gourmet meals for them. The menus created are international, with appetizing and fresh produce sourced within the region.
When it comes to food treasures, trekkers can feast on tasty meals while enjoying the views of the Himalayan ranges. To accompany the meals, there is a respective range of wines and spirits, so every meal is nice and unforgettable.
Hikers heading to Everest Camp reach 130 kilometers by walking over Kala Patthar at a high altitude, which poses different kinds of problems. Such difficulties in trekking may include unfavorable weather conditions caused by mountain regions and tough terrain, among others, that constantly come up during the harsh treks because one is not sure of the place, a lack of supplies, and unclear directions. However, anyone can walk along this path, even if they are beginners, if they have an idea about the details of the journey.
As you ascend, the air gets thinner, and this may hamper your breathing. Climbers who ascend to Everest Base Camp have to take good care of themselves since mountaineering has many adverse effects associated with it, like potential ailments such as acute mountain syndrome (AMS). Proper acclimatization must therefore be observed in order not to get altitude sickness before heading up there.
The hike includes days where you don’t have to walk so as to allow your body to accustom to the increased heights. Always follow your guide’s instructions closely, listen to the needs of your body, and make sure you drink plenty of water. When you reach the summit of this mountain at 6181 meters above sea level (which is 20355 feet high), climbing this peak brings an extra layer of height challenge.
During the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, you may stay in either tea houses or lodges; for instance, tea houses have beds and pillows for individuals. These inns have almost similar number of beds to similar places elsewhere along other trails among Nepali Mountains And even in Everest, where they are still present to this day.
All places you visit during your tour of Nepal probably do not have modern conveniences, especially up there in the hills, but we will make sure they are safe and comfortable. We accommodate you in mostly clean and secure tea houses, local lodges, and homestays; feel free to personalize as per your desire.
Normally, the weather in the Himalayas is harsh, cold, and unpredictable. There are times when the temperature will be very cold and it may reach negative Fahrenheit at night. However, the best time to go for the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is during spring, which is from March to May, and autumn, which is from September to November.
During these seasons, the weather becomes much more stable, which also makes trekking more comfortable and easier.
In the same way, you must be prepared for the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, as a change in climate may be one of the problems that you have to face during your trek. So, you are advised to pack warm clothes with gloves, shocks, and bonnets. You also require trekking equipment during your trek, so don’t forget to get those too.
The luxury Everest Base Camp Trek requires a Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit and a Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit. To get these permits, you will need your passport.
For neighboring countries like India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and countries from SAARC, they are given a special discount on these permits.
There is lots of food variety on the way in small inns during the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. These places give out food that hikers require, and they can also be places where they can stay overnight before proceeding with their journey. Tea houses tend to offer hikers an assorted choice of meals. meaning that they can experience different forms, such as Nepali, Indian, Tibetan, and Western types.
Expect to be served lentil and rice soup, dumplings, noodle plates, soups, and curries, among other things. This is a place where they do not only serve vegetarian dishes but also non-vegetarian meals, which means everyone will always get something that suits their taste here. Normally, tea houses maintain their warm temperature by providing them with beverages such as tea, coffee, or sodas.
At tea houses, the preparation and cooking of food are such that it is better to avoid raw or nearly raw foods or those that have not been freshly prepared so as to prevent opportunities for getting foodborne diseases.
It is important for a person to take a healthy mixture of food and drink a lot of fluids to avoid becoming sick, which may eventually lead to diseases. Do not take unclean water. In order not to fall sick, one should drink bottled or purified water rather than tap water.
Most of the regions of the Himalayas are underdeveloped and removed from the modern world, lacking up-to-date gadgets, which render it impossible to access the internet. Nevertheless, by purchasing an Ncell or Nepal Telecom SIM card, you will be able to surf, depending on the package you choose.
Make sure you realize things can change as you walk and talk to people. Learn about the latest developments and plan accordingly for your trek. It is advisable that you converse with indigenous people who are familiar with hiking trails here. Such people will offer good advice in terms of preparation for the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek.
During the adventurous Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, the trekkers are offered a professional and experienced guide who will accompany them during the trek. These guides are specialized in the local cultures, terrains, and histories of the area, which define the trekking experience in some ways.
It must be noted, however, that luxury treks tend to have comparatively smaller group sizes, so the clients get the attention they desire. The guiding crew and other staff that are involved in the support process are fully capable of meeting the requirements of a person so that the clients follow the needed track and there are no critical situations on the route.
Some elements of luxury treks are additional services and opportunities, which make the trip even more luxurious. Road way transportation from Kathmandu is by helicopter to Lukla, the starting point of the trek, although most trekking companies fix a flight to Lukla, which is a mere 40 minutes but a very small airstrip.
There are also guided helicopter tours in which trekkers can see Everest and other Himalayan ranges from a chopper and get picture-perfect views of the mountains. This is indeed a very unique way to take people up close to the Himalayas and give them a very special view of them.
Thus, recognizing the need to take a break between consecutive trekking days and to take care of one’s health, the Luxury Everest Base Camp Treks package may offer wellness programs. Some of the special activities trekkers can engage in during the trek include spa and body treatments, yoga, and meditation.
Such activities are carried out in beautiful and calm environments; this enables people who engage in trekking to physically and psychologically recharge themselves as they enjoy the natural beauty of the Himalayas.
The Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek package does not include costs such as visa fees, health/travel insurance fees, hot showers, charging for gadgets, tips for the crew, costs, emergency rescue service, WiFi in tea houses during the hike, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, extra meals, and a few more. Therefore, these items will be paid for by you at your own expense.
For you to buy food or anything from the stores and/or donate some money here, you will be required to carry more than the total costs incurred. There are no banks with ATMs in order for you to withdraw money from your bank accounts, so extra Nepali rupees will be needed for your intended purposes.
The Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek package includes airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle, hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast, and teahouse accommodation during the trek. It also includes a climbing guide for climbing the peaks and a three-course meal that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the trek.
In the same way, domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and vice versa, as well as all ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle,. To prevent language barriers, an experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed guide and porter service (2 trekkers and 1 porter) will be provided to you according to the package.
Additionally, staff costs, including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation, down jackets (to be returned after trip completion), and all necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS), will be included in the package. A medical kit will also be included, which is carried by your trek leader. Also, all government and local taxes will be included in your Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Package.
The services that are not included in the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Package are Nepalese visa fees. If you are carrying luggage above the maximum weight, then the charges will be paid by you, as we will not be responsible for it. In case if you arrive early, depart late or return earlier from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary, then for the charges, we will not be responsible.
The luxury Everest Base CampTrek Package services that are excluded also include emergency expenses like rescues, emergency medical treatment, personal insurance charges, and international flights. Travel and rescue insurance, personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottles or boiled water, showers, etc.), as well as tips for guides, porters, and drivers, are not included in the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Package.
No, your travel or medical insurance includes emergency services. However, during our trekking journey, if any accidents occur, then helicopter services will be provided, but the service changes will fall upon you, and we will not be responsible for them.
The government of Nepal has provided visa-on-arrival facilities for tourists in order to promote tourism, so just be here and you are good to go.
There is no age limit for the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. However, we suggest that children under 13 should not travel to high mountains. But they can trek up to the Namche Bazaar, spend quality time, and also explore the diverse cultural programs with their cuisine during their stay. Also, people with respiratory issues and health disorders are advised not to climb high mountains, as they can negatively impact the person’s health and also cause severe difficulties.
Yes, usually during the trekking seasons such as spring, which is from March to May, and autumn, which is from September to November, the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek can get a little crowded. Since these are the best seasons to complete the trek, tourists usually visit during this time. During this period, the weather conditions are stable, which makes trekking easier and more comfortable.
2650 US$
Total Cost:
US$ 2840