Ultimate Guide to Everest Base Camp Trek Packages

The top five Everest Base Camp trek packages are Below 

Everest Base Camp Trek

• Trek duration: 12 days Itinerary
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Beginner-friendly: Yes
• Maximum altitude: 5,545 m/18,192

Trek route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding - Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization hike to the Hotel Everest View - Tengboche - Dingboche - Acclimatization hike to the Nagarjuna Hill - Lobuche - Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Kala Patthar - Pheriche - Namche Bazaar - Lukla - Kathmandu

This is our standard Everest Base Camp trek package. It is 14 days long and follows the mainstream EBC trail. Most travelers do the Everest Base Camp trek in this style. This package suits all trekkers, with or without previous trekking experience. Beginner trekkers with decent fitness can complete the Everest Base Camp trek in 14 days.

You will walk approximately 130 kilometers. Start the trek with a short Lukla flight. From here, the trail descends to Phakding and ascends to Namche Bazaar. You get two acclimatization days - one in Namche Bazaar and another in Dingboche village. From Namche, the trail ascends to Tengboche and then to Dingboche.

After Dingboche, you will hike to Lobuche village, following the Khumbu Glacier. The trail then gets offbeat to Gorak Shep. From here, you will hike to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and descend to Pheriche. It takes two days to walk back to Lukla from Pheriche.

We recommend the 12days Everest Base Camp trek to trekkers of all ages. You can do it solo or with your family. The cost of this package starts at USD 1,350 per person. However, we have a special price for groups that you can check below:

Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return

• Trek duration: 09 days Itinerary
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Beginner-friendly: Yes
• Maximum altitude: 5,545 m/18,192

Trek route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding - Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization hike to the Hotel Everest View - Tengboche - Dingbocge - Acclimatization hike to the Nagarjuna Hill - Lobuche - Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Kala Patthar - helicopter flight to Kathmandu

The Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return is the shortest and a bit easier version of the standard EBC trek itinerary. On this trek, you will follow the same route from Lukla to Kala Patthar and take a helicopter flight from Gorak Shep to Kathmandu.

This specific Everest Base Camp trek package allows you to skip the return three days of walking to Lukla, allowing you to complete the trek in 11 days. Trekkers who are bound by time or do not want to descend, retracing the same trail to Lukla, can do this trek.

Moreover, combining a helicopter flight makes the journey even more fantastic. You will witness the spectacular aerial panorama of the Himalayas and see the aerial view of Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall.

Experience the villages, forests, and trails from the sky. We recommend the Everest Base Camp helicopter return trek to all ages of trekkers, including kids, senior citizens, beginners, etc.

Our Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return cost starts at USD 2,250 per person. We have special prices for groups that you can check below:

Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Lakes

• Trek duration: 16 days
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Beginner-friendly: No
• Maximum altitude: 5,545 m/18,192

Trek route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding - Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization hike to the Hotel Everest View - Dole - Machhermo - Gokyo Village - Gokyo Ri - Dragnak - Cho La Pass - Dzongla - Lobuche - Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Kala Patthar - Pheriche - Namche Bazaar - Lukla - Kathmandu

The Everest Base Camp trek with Gokyo Lakes is one of the most difficult itineraries. On this trek, you will also explore the alpine Gokyo Lakes, secluded Gokyo Village, and Gokyo Ri and cross the challenging Cho La Pass. You will get to enjoy less crowded trails.

The toughest part of this trek is crossing Cho La Pass. Likewise, the terrain of Gokyo village is offbeat and steep. We recommend the Everest Base Camp trek with Gokyo Lakes to travelers with strong physical and mental fitness and previous trekking experience.

If you are a beginner trekker, please consider your fitness and endurance before joining this trek. From Lukla, you will follow the same trail to Namche Bazaar. Continuing from Lukla, you will get off the mainstream EBC trail and walk through villages like Dole and Machhermo to reach Gokyo Valley.

On the way, you will also walk through the Ngozumpa Glacier moraine, the biggest glacier in Nepal. After exploring the Gokyo Valley, you will cross the Cho La Pass and rejoin the Everest Base Camp route.

Our 16-day Everest Base Camp trek with Gokyo Lakes cost starts at USD 1,690 per person. The group price for this trek is mentioned below:

Everest Three High Passes Trek

• Trek duration: 21 days
• Difficulty: Strenuous
• Beginner-friendly: No
• Maximum altitude: 5,545 m/18,192

Trek route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding - Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization hike to the Hotel Everest View - Thame - Marlung - Lungden - Renjo La Pass - Gokyo Village - Gokyo Ri - Dragnak - Cho La Pass - Dzongla - Lobuche - Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Kala Patthar - Lobuche - Kongma La Pass - Chhukung - Tengboche - Namche Bazaar - Lukla - Kathmandu

The Everest Three Passes trek is one of the most challenging ways to trek to Everest Base Camp. It is the ultimate adventure in the Everest region, combining all must-visit destinations. On this trek, you will cross three high passes: Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La.

Crossing these passes is a real test of your fitness and endurance. Most say these passes are climbing 5,000-meter peaks, and we agree with that. The Everest Three High Passes trek is for physically and mentally strong trekkers with previous experience.

It takes three weeks and lots of effort to complete this trek. Starting from Lukla, you will trek to Namche Bazaar, and from here, follow a tranquil route to Thame village. Spend nights in less-visited Marlung and Lungden settlements and cross the Renjo La Pass, which takes you to Gokyo Valley.

Explore Gokoy Lakes and Gokyo Ri and descend to Dragnak. You will ascend to Cho La Pass and descend to Dzongla from here. The trail from here rejoins the mainstream EBC route and takes you to Lobuche village.

You will then hike to Gorak Shep and continue to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. After exploring Kala Patthar, return to Lobuche village and cross Kongma La Pass. Spend a night in Chhukung village and descend to Tengboche via Dingboche. From here, you will trek back to Lukla.

Our Everest Three Passes trek cost starts at 2,080 per person. You can see group prices in the table Below:

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

• Flight duration: 4 hours
• Difficulty: Easy
• Beginner-friendly: Yes
• Maximum altitude: 5,545 m/18,192

Flight route: Kathmandu - Lukla (refueling) - fly over Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar - Land at the Hotel Everest View for breakfast - Kathmandu

The Everest Base Camp helicopter tour is one of the easiest, quickest, and shortest packages. It is a 4-hour program that travelers can join anytime with us. Trekking to Everest Base Camp is definitely adventurous and a lifetime experience, but flying to Everest Base Camp in a helicopter is even more mesmerizing.

The best thing about this package is you land at Lukla and Hotel Everest View. You will land at Lukla for 10 to 15 minutes to refuel the chopper. Likewise, the landing at Hotel Everest View allows you to have a delicious breakfast. Our package cost does not cover breakfast expenses, so carry money with you.

This EBC package is perfect for travelers who cannot trek because of time limits or health issues. The helicopter flight is very safe and comfortable, and travelers of all ages can do it. We even organize the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour for simply enabled individuals.

We have daily departures in the spring and autumn seasons. You can join the helicopter tour to EBC even at the last minute. If you have a free day in Kathmandu and have not planned anything, we highly recommend the EBC helicopter tour.

You will be done with the tour by 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM and can spend the rest of the day doing other things. Our team will pick you up from your hotel and drop you back after the tour ends. We are one of the leading Nepali travel companies for the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour. You will get the best service with us.

Our Everest Base Camp helicopter tour cost starts at USD 1,300 per person. Group prices are mentioned below:

Tips to select the right Everest Base Camp trek package for yourself

We have shared our top Everest Base Camp trek packages for 2024 above, along with a brief discussion of who can undertake these treks and their prices.

Now, we are going to share some tips that anyone considering the Everest Base Camp trek should check out and implement during booking.

These tips will not only help you select the right package but also empower you with the knowledge to make the most of your trekking experience.

Ask yourself the following questions:

1. How long can you stay in Nepal trekking?
2. What is your fitness level?
3. Do you have any previous trekking experience or high-altitude experience?
4. What time of the year do you want to trek? How will the experience be during that time of the year?
5. What are your expectations from the trek?
6. What is your budget?
7. Do you want to do a private trek or join a fixed group departure?
8. Are you ready to push yourself physically and mentally?
9. Are you prepared to adjust to limited services along the trail?

Once you have answered these questions, you will get a good overview of what you are looking for in your Everest Base Camp trek and what you can adjust. Answering these questions is important to finding the right Everest Base Camp trek package for yourself.

*Note: If your budget allows, we recommend a luxury Everest Base Camp trek. The luxury trek is only possible on the mainstream EBC trail. During the luxury EBC trek, you will enjoy luxury lodges with amenities like private washrooms, Western-style toilets, hot showers, charging, WiFi, etc. It is on the a bit expensive side, but the experience you will get is phenomenal.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We will gladly answer them and help you curate the perfect Everest Base Camp trek. FYI: We have the genuine Everest Base Camp trek package price on the market.