Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter return to Kathmandu

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11 Days
Availability : Spring & Autumn 2025
Nepal
Max People : 12
OverviewMAPITINERARYINCLUSIONSEXCLUSIONSPRACTICAL INFOGALLERY
  • CountryNepal
  • Duration11 Days
  • RouteClassic
  • RegionEverest Region
OVERVIEW

This is an 11-day Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek itinerary that starts and ends in Kathmandu, a popular choice among travellers, and is considered one of the best trekking experiences in the Himalayas. The trek leads you to the base of the tallest peak on the planet, Mt. Everest, which stands at 8848.86m above sea level. Along the way, you will get close views of four of the top ten tallest peaks including Mt. Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Cho Oyu. Other peaks like Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Changaste, Mt. Lingterin, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kusum Khagaru, Mt. Kantega, Mt. Kongde, Mt. Khumbila, Mt. Twache peak, Mt. Cholaste, Island peak, Lobuche peak, Pokalde peak, Honku south peak are also frequently and vividly witnessed. The trek passes through Sagarmatha National Park, the highest national park in the world, which is home to diverse flora and fauna. The trek also offers a spiritual journey with fluttering prayer flags, long mane walls, monasteries, chortens, and alleys in different spots. The typical itinerary includes flying to Lukla, hiking to Phakding, then to Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, and finally reaching Everest Base Camp. The trek is challenging both physically and mentally, but the breathtaking views and the sense of accomplishment make it worth it.

The package includes domestic flights, accommodations, meals, guide and porter services, permits, and taxes. There are three types of packages: Normal, Premium, and Luxury, each offering different levels of services and amenities. The Normal package provides the basic services necessary for the trek. The Premium package includes additional services like boiled water, hot drinks, a comprehensive first aid kit, a supplementary oxygen tank, and high-quality trekking gear. The Luxury package includes a shearing basis helicopter flight and 4-star hotel accommodations in Kathmandu. The Premium package includes a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and additional services like boiled water, hot drinks, a comprehensive first aid kit, a supplementary oxygen tank, and high-quality trekking gear.

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Itinerary

Day 01Your arrival to Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 02Flight from Kathmandu (1400m) to Lukla (2800m) Then Trek to Phakding (2610m)

Day 03Trek from Phakding (2610m) to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

Day 04 Rest Day at Namche Bazar and Hike to Everest View Hotel (3880m) to acclimatize

Day 05Trek from Namche Bazaar (3440m) to Tengboche (3860m)

Day 06Trek from Tengboche (3860m) to Dingboche (4410m)

Day 07Acclimatize day at Dingboche and Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Ri (5044m)

Day 08Trek from Dingboche (4410m) to Lobuche (4950m)

Day 09Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and trek back to Gorakshep (5170m) for an overnight stay

Day 10Trek from Gorakshep (5170m) to Kalapatthar (5644m) return to Gorakshep then fly back to Kathmandu (1400m) by Helicopter

Day 11Final departure from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)

INCLUSIONS

Normal EBC Tour Package Includes

  • One-way Domestic flight tickets (Kathmandu – Lukla )
  • Helicopter (Chopper) return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu
  • International arrival and departure
  • Domestics arrival and departure
  • Total 10 nights (2-night Hotel in Kathmandu and 10 nights at Tea houses).
  • Hotel accommodations and Breakfast in Kathmandu, before and after the journey
  • Full Board Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (9 lunches, 8 dinners, and 10 breakfasts) during the trek
  • Government-licensed English-speaking trek leader. For 4-6 trekkers, add 1 assistant guide and for 7-10 trekkers, add another (2) assistant guide.
  • Porter to help trekkers’ luggage. 2 trekkers will share 1 porter, Max weight limit for a porter- 18 kg (9 kg per trekker, weight limit). You can store non-essential items in your hotel.
  • Covers guides’ and porters’ wages, their meals, insurance, lodging, transportation, flight, and other necessary equipment.
  • Water purification tablets for safe drinking water
  • Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees
  • Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
  • All government, local taxes, and official expenses
  • Assistance in arranging rescue operations in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
  • From Agency  Trekking’s Appreciation Certificate after the successful trek

Premium EBC Tour Package Includes

  • One-way Domestic flight tickets (Kathmandu – Lukla )
  • Helicopter (Chopper) return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu
  • International arrival and departure
  • Domestics arrival and departure
  • Total 10 nights (2-night 3-star Hotel in Kathmandu and 10 nights at Tea houses).
  • Hotel accommodations and Breakfast in Kathmandu, before and after the journey
  • Full Board Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (9 lunches, 8 dinners, and 10 breakfasts) during the trek
  • Boiled bottle water, hot (Tea/ Coffee) and cold drinks
  • Government-licensed English-speaking trek leader. For 4-6 trekkers, add 1 assistant guide and for 7-10 trekkers, add another (2) assistant guide.
  • Porter to help trekkers’ luggage. 2 trekkers will share 1 porter, Max weight limit for a porter- 18 kg (9 kg per trekker, weight limit). You can store non-essential items in your hotel.
  • Covers guides’ and porters’ wages, their meals, insurance, lodging, transportation, flight, and other necessary equipment.
  • Water purification tablets for safe drinking water
  • Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees
  • Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
  • All government, local taxes, and official expenses
  • Assistance in arranging rescue operations in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
  • From Agency  Trekking’s Appreciation Certificate after the successful trek
  • Farewell dinner at the end of the trek

Luxury EBC Tour Package Includes

  • One-way Domestic flight tickets (Kathmandu – Lukla )
  • Helicopter (Chopper) return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu
  • International arrival and departure
  • Domestics arrival and departure
  • Total 10 nights (2-night 4-star Hotel in Kathmandu and 10 nights at Tea houses).
  • Hotel accommodations and Breakfast in Kathmandu, before and after the journey
  • Full Board Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (9 lunches, 8 dinners, and 10 breakfasts) during the trek
  • Boiled bottle water, hot (Tea/ Coffee) and cold drinks
  • Government-licensed English-speaking trek leader. For 4-6 trekkers, add 1 assistant guide and for 7-10 trekkers, add another (2) assistant guide.
  • Porter to help trekkers’ luggage. 2 trekkers will share 1 porter, Max weight limit for a porter- 18 kg (9 kg per trekker, weight limit). You can store non-essential items in your hotel.
  • Covers guides’ and porters’ wages, their meals, insurance, lodging, transportation, flight, and other necessary equipment.
  • Water purification tablets for safe drinking water
  • Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees
  • Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
  • All government, local taxes, and official expenses
  • Assistance in arranging rescue operations in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
  • From Agency  Trekking’s Appreciation Certificate after the successful trek
  • Farewell dinner at the end of the trek
EXCLUSIONS

Normal EBC Tour Package Excludes

  • International flight costs
  • Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple entries on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport- (15 days – $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110)
  • Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9 kg per Person) on the trek
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
  • Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, boiled bottle water, hot (Tea/ Coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
  • Personal clothing and gear
  • Travel insurance that covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (compulsory)
  • Tips for guides and porters (recommended)
  • Additional costs incurred due to causes beyond our control, for example, landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, etc.
  • All other costs and expenses not listed in the – What are included in my 11-day EBC Tour Package?

Premium EBC Tour Package Excludes

  • International flight costs
  • Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple entries on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport- (15 days – $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110)
  • Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9 kg per Person) on the trek
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
  • Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
  • Personal clothing and gear
  • Travel insurance that covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (compulsory)
  • Tips for guides and porters (recommended)
  • Additional costs incurred due to causes beyond our control, for example, landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, etc.
  • All other costs and expenses not listed in the – What are included in my 11-day EBC Tour Package?

Luxury EBC Tour Package Excludes

  • International flight costs
  • Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple entries on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport- (15 days – $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110)
  • Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9 kg per Person) on the trek
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
  • Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
  • Personal clothing and gear
  • Travel insurance that covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (compulsory)
  • Tips for guides and porters (recommended)
  • Additional costs incurred due to causes beyond our control, for example, landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, etc.
  • All other costs and expenses not listed in the – What are included in my 11-day EBC Tour Package?
PRACTICAL INFO

Rise Expeditions suggests the following list of gear and equipment to have for the Everest Base Camp trek:

Headwear:

  • Sun cap
  • Fleece hat/warm hat
  • Neck gaiter
  • Sunglasses (UV protection)

Hands:

  • Thin fleece gloves
  • Wind stopper/screen tap gloves

Upper Body:

  • Thermal top base layer
  • Fleece jacket
  • Gore-Tex jacket
  • Down jacket
  • Cotton t-shirt

Lower Body:

  • Thermal bottom base layer
  • Fleece trouser
  • Gore-Tex pant
  • Mid weight pants
  • Lightweight quick dry hiking pants

Footwear:

  • Trekking boots (Gore-Tex)
  • Slippers
  • Normal socks
  • Gaiters for trekking boots

Sleeping Stuffs:

  • Sleeping bag (-20°C to -30°C)
  • Thermarest mattress (cell foam)
  • Pillow

Backpacks:

  • Rucksacks (35L – 45L)

Personal Gear:

  • Trekking poles
  • Water bottle
  • Thermos
  • Mug
  • Spoon/fork
  • Bowl

Sun Stuffs:

  • Sun cream (50+ SPF)
  • Lip guard (35+ SPF)

Toiletries:

  • Toilet paper/wet tissue
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
  • Soap
  • Towel
  • Garbage bag

Miscellaneous:

  • Nail cutter
  • Umbrella/raincoat
  • Hot water bag
  • Pee bottle
  • Trail maps
  • Headlamp
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