About this trip
Fifteen days on foot through the Khumbu, walking to the mountaineer's base camp beneath Everest itself. You cross glaciers, climb through valleys and over high passes, gaining altitude gradually while getting a real look at Sherpa life along the way.
Nights are spent in basic teahouses — think card games and shared warmth rather than wifi and phone signal. It's a fully guided group trek, so you're walking alongside others tackling the same climbs and thin air.
This is a genuinely demanding trip, with sustained high-altitude trekking and long days on your feet. The reward is standing where climbers have stood before their own attempts on the mountain.
What you'll do
- Trek to Everest Base Camp itself
- Cross high passes and glacial terrain in the Khumbu region
- Pass through Sherpa villages and learn about their culture and mountaineering history
- Stay in simple teahouses along the trail
- Fly in and out of Lukla, one of the more dramatic airstrips in the world
- Challenging trek at high altitude — read up on the health risks beforehand
- Teahouses are basic, with paid charging points and patchy wifi at best
- Lukla flights are often delayed by weather, so build in spare days in Kathmandu either side
Worth it if you're fit enough for altitude and want guides who genuinely care. Think twice if you have serious altitude concerns.
- Guides like Dakman, Nima, Dowa, and Phurba create a supportive atmosphere that pushes you beyond imagined limits.
- Altitude sickness at 4500m forced at least one trekker to descend early; high-altitude fitness matters here.
- Trip is genuinely well organised with experienced, professional guides who prioritise safety and group care throughout.
- Expect early starts and long trekking days typical of Everest Base Camp; not a casual stroll.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £952, about 29% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kathmandu · 8 Sept – 9 Sept
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