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Everest Base Camp Trek

15 days from Kathmandu: two acclimatisation days, a night at Tengboche for the evening light, Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar at sunrise, with every trek meal and a backup for the Lukla flights included.

15 days · Round trip from Kathmandu · up to 12 guests

The facts

At a glance

Length
15 days, 14 nights
Start and end
Round trip from Kathmandu
Group size
7 to 12 guests
Activity level

Active

Eleven trekking days of 3 to 8 hours on rough mountain trails at 2,600 to 5,550 metres, with steep climbs, long descents and cold nights. No climbing skills are needed. The Kathmandu days are easy.

Meals included
14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
Room of your own
+ CAD 350
Season
March to May and late September to early December. No departures June to August, when the monsoon brings heavy rain and grounded flights.

Highlights

Why this trip

  • Kala Patthar at sunrise, the classic view of Everest's summit
  • A night at Tengboche Monastery for golden hour and first light on Ama Dablam
  • Two acclimatisation days, in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, with hikes for the views
  • Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Icefall
  • Every trek meal included, with drinking water, charging and hot showers where lodges have them
  • A shared helicopter at our cost if Lukla planes are grounded

What makes this trip different

  • Free time is part of the plan

    Free time and choices are marked on the days they fall.

  • Solo without the penalty

    A room of your own is + CAD 350.

Day by day

Itinerary

KHUMBUDudh Koshi12345678LuklaDays 3, 13PhakdingDay 3Namche BazaarDays 4 to 5, 12TengbocheDay 6DingbocheDays 7 to 8LobucheDay 9Gorak ShepDay 10Everest Base CampDay 10Kala PattharDay 11, sunrisePhericheDay 11

Tap any stop on the map to open that day

Arrive in Kathmandu

Tribhuvan International Airport to your hotel

  • Welcome dinner
  • Stay in Kathmandu

Welcome to Nepal. We meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and drive you to your hotel, your base for the first two nights.

Evening

Kathmandu sits at about 1,400 metres, low enough that you will sleep well tonight. In the early evening your See Sight Tours guide hosts a welcome dinner for the group and walks you through the trek: how the days run, what goes in your duffel and what stays in the hotel storeroom, how we watch for altitude sickness and what happens if the Lukla flights are held by weather. Bring your boots, layers and anything you are unsure about, and we start the gear check tonight so tomorrow is unhurried. If your flight lands late, your guide repeats the briefing over breakfast.

Included

  • Pick-up at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
  • Welcome dinner and trek briefing
  • First gear check

Free time: Afternoon free until the welcome dinner

  1. Kathmandu2 nights
  2. Phakding1 night
  3. Namche Bazaar2 nights
  4. Tengboche1 night
  5. Dingboche2 nights
  6. Lobuche1 night
  7. Gorak Shep1 night
  8. Pheriche1 night
  9. Namche Bazaar1 night
  10. Lukla1 night
  11. Kathmandu1 night
  • Overnight stop
  • Day trip
  • By boat or train
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Wildlife and weather: October and November usually bring the clearest skies; spring is warmer, with rhododendrons in flower below Tengboche and expedition tents at base camp. Mountain weather changes fast in every season, which is why the plan keeps a spare day.

Before you book

Right for you?

Good for you if you want

  • A real multi-day trek with your luggage carried and your meals sorted
  • Travellers who want proper acclimatisation rather than a fast push
  • Early starts for sunrise and quiet trails

Not for you if you want

  • Anyone who cannot walk 5 to 8 hours a day on rough mountain trails
  • Travellers who need a private bathroom and heating every night
  • Anyone whose doctor advises against high altitude

Book flights after we confirm your seat.

14 nights

Where you'll stay

Your hotels are named in your trip confirmation.

  • Kathmandu2 nights
  • Phakding1 night
  • Namche Bazaar2 nights
  • Tengboche1 night
  • Dingboche2 nights
  • Lobuche1 night
  • Gorak Shep1 night
  • Pheriche1 night
  • Namche Bazaar1 night
  • Lukla1 night
  • Kathmandu1 night

One price

What's in the price

Included

Accommodation

  • 14 nights: 3 in a Kathmandu hotel and 11 in teahouse lodges on the trek
  • A night near Ramechhap airport instead of one Kathmandu night when flights leave from there
  • A sleeping bag and down jacket to borrow

Transport

  • Pick-up and drop-off at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
  • Return flights between Kathmandu (or Ramechhap) and Lukla
  • Road transfers to and from Ramechhap when flights leave from there
  • A shared helicopter between Lukla and Kathmandu or Ramechhap if planes are grounded and helicopters can fly

Activities

  • Sagarmatha National Park entry and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
  • Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar
  • Acclimatisation hikes above Namche Bazaar and Dingboche
  • Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, with entry fees

Meals

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day on the trek (days 3 to 13), with a hot drink at each meal
  • Boiled or filtered drinking water on the trek
  • Breakfast in Kathmandu, a welcome dinner and a farewell dinner

Your guide

  • A See Sight Tours guide for the whole trip
  • A licensed Nepali trek leader and one porter for every two guests

other

  • Device charging each evening and hot showers at lodges that have them
  • A pulse oximeter check every evening from Dingboche
  • A first-aid kit carried by your guides

Not included

  • International flights
  • Nepal visa (most nationalities can get one on arrival)
  • Travel insurance with trekking and helicopter evacuation cover to at least 5,600 metres
  • Kathmandu lunches and dinners not listed
  • Drinks beyond the hot drink at each meal and drinking water
  • Snacks and Wi-Fi cards on the trek
  • Tips for the porters, trek crew and your guides
  • Personal gear such as boots, layers and walking poles

Extras

Room of your own
CAD 350

When you can go

Dates and prices

Pick your start date when you request to book. We confirm your departure within 24 hours.

Want your own dates? We can book the same hotels, transport and city tours for you to travel independently.

Before you book

Booking terms

Nothing is charged now. Full terms and the cancellation schedule come with your confirmation.

Business addresses

See Sight Tours Trips (USA): 3172 N Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108, United StatesSee Sight Tours Trips (Canada): 5305 50 Avenue, #1091, Red Deer, AB T4N 4B6, Canada+1-888-961-6584

Guest reviews

What guests say

Reviews from guests on our day tours.

Cornelius Amann
October 06, 2026
google

5/5

Parminder did a great job guiding us around, giving us tips & teaching us the history of the falls. A great experience!

Susan
October 06, 2026
gyg

5/5

June was brilliant- made good contact beforehand and really attentive and knowledgeable. Made me feel like I was special- something only experience can do. Thank you June.

Tom L
October 05, 2026
tripadvisor

5/5

Our host was very knowledgeable, friendly and even provided some humor.

MandL83
October 05, 2026
tripadvisor

5/5

Peter was a very good guide, giving us insight into the various parts of the Park, including parking lot congestion details, trail and viewing location suggestions.

Darren O
October 05, 2026
tripadvisor

5/5

Excellent morning spent with my guide Nancy. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed my trip

4.6/5 from 11,067 guest reviews

Good to know

Questions

What does the price include?

Fourteen nights: three in a Kathmandu hotel and eleven in teahouse lodges on the trek. Return flights to Lukla, airport transfers, the Ramechhap road transfer when flights leave from there, a shared helicopter if planes are grounded, your national park and local permits, every trek meal with drinking water, charging and hot showers where lodges have them, a borrowed sleeping bag and down jacket, porters, a licensed Nepali trek leader, three Kathmandu temples, two dinners and your See Sight Tours guide throughout.

What happens if the Lukla flight is cancelled?

Flights to and from Lukla only run in good visibility, so delays happen in every season. On the way in, we fly on the next available morning and, if planes stay grounded but helicopters are flying, we move the group by shared helicopter at our cost. On the way out, we fly from Lukla on day 14, a full day before the trip ends, so a held flight eats into that day, not your flight home. You never pay a surprise helicopter bill.

Why do some flights leave from Ramechhap?

In the busiest spring and autumn months, Lukla flights often leave from Ramechhap (Manthali) airport to ease congestion in Kathmandu. When that happens, we drive you there on day 2 and you sleep near the airport, instead of leaving Kathmandu in the middle of the night. The transfer is included.

How do you help with the altitude?

The plan climbs slowly, with second nights in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche and hikes higher on those days so you sleep lower than you walked. From Dingboche your guides check every guest's oxygen level and pulse each evening. With two guides, one can walk down with anyone who needs to while the group carries on. Talk to your doctor about altitude medicine before you travel.

Can I see Everest from base camp?

Not the summit: Nuptse blocks it from the camp itself. Base camp shows you the Khumbu Icefall and, in April and May, the expedition tents. The classic view of Everest's summit is from Kala Patthar, which we climb at sunrise the next morning.

How fit do I need to be?

Active. Eleven walking days of 3 to 8 hours on rough trails, with steep climbs, long descents and nights up to 5,164 metres. If you can hike for five or six hours on hills at home and do it again the next day, you will be fine. Training on stairs and hills with a light pack helps most.

What are the teahouses like?

Family-run lodges with twin rooms, simple beds and blankets, and usually shared bathrooms. Rooms are unheated, so the dining room with its stove is where everyone gathers. Above Dingboche, the lodges get more basic. We include charging each evening and hot showers at the lodges that have them.

How big is the group?

The small-group trip runs with 7 to 12 guests, with a See Sight Tours guide, a licensed Nepali trek leader and porters. Mainstream Everest Base Camp treks take up to 14 to 16.

Can we travel privately or on our own dates?

Yes. Besides the small group, the trip comes as a private trip for your party only, on a date you choose, with your own guides and porters. If you would rather trek independently on your own dates, ask us from the dates section: we can book the same flights, lodges, permits, trek leader and porters for you.

When is the best time to go?

October and November usually have the clearest skies and are the busiest months. March to May is warmer, with rhododendrons below Tengboche and the expedition tents at base camp. We do not run June to August, when the monsoon brings heavy rain and cancelled flights.

When should I book my flight home?

Book your international flight for the afternoon or evening of day 15 or later, ideally on a ticket you can change. The flight out of Lukla is on day 14, a full day before the trip ends, to leave room for weather, and we can add hotel nights in Kathmandu if you would like more time.

How much does it cost?

Prices are per person sharing a room, with taxes, and differ by style: small group or private. The small group starts from CAD 2,455 per person, and a room of your own is from CAD 350 more. Pick your start date when you request to book, and we confirm your trip within 24 hours. Nothing is charged until then.

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