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Everest Base Camp Trek 2024

Sun, Sep 15

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Kathmandu Nepal

This bucket list trip embodies the spirit of adventure and the romance of traveling to far off places. Everest Base Camp combines the world’s highest mountain views and Buddhist culture in the captivating Khumbu Valley.

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Everest Base Camp Trek 2024
Everest Base Camp Trek 2024

Time & Location

Sep 15, 2024, 9:00 AM CDT – Sep 30, 2024, 9:00 AM CDT

Kathmandu Nepal

About the Event

Are the mountains calling? Join NOW Outdoors for this premium guided trek to Everest Base Camp. This is truly the adventure of a lifetime!

This 80 mile trek features beautiful landscapes that range from dense rhododendron forests to alpine birch and juniper. As we climb higher, you'll see incredible glaciers and raging wild rivers stemming from the Kumbhu ice falls. Namche bazaar, Khumjung, and Tengbuche are some of the spiritual places where we can view the ancient Everest monasteries, Chhortens, and Sherpa rituals. Imagine walking outside the teahouse after breakfast to see the white peaks of several of the worlds tallest mountains including Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Island Peak, Thamserku and more. You wont want to miss this adventure and spots are limited. 

Click HERE for a detailed itinerary (Sept 15-30, 2024)

Itinerary overview

Day 1: Kathmandu arrival 

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing & trip preparation 

Day 3: Fly to Lukla (35 min) & trek to Phakding, 3-4 hrs walk 

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar, 6-7 hrs walk 

Day 5: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar 

Day 6: Trek to Tengbuche, 5-6 hrs walk 

Day 7: Trek to Dingbuche, 5-6 hrs walk 

Day 8: Acclimatization day 

Day 9: Trek to Lobuche, 5-6 hrs walk 

Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep-EBC - Gorakshep, 7-8 hrs walk 

Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar, trek to Pheriche, 7-8 hrs walk 

Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar, 7-8 hrs walk 

Day 13: Trek to Lukla, 7-8 hrs walk 

Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu, 35 min 

Day 15: Departure

Difficulty: Challenging due to altitude and steep terrain. This trip takes you to Everest Base Camp (17,600') and Kala Patthar (18,400'). Our starting elevation will be in Lukla at 9,400'. We have a relaxed pace and two acclimatization days to help our bodies adjust to the altitude.

Gear: Gear needs are similar to typical hiking gear back home: warm base layers, good footwear, and a few other things. A full gear list will be provided. Some items including a warm puff jacket or sleeping bag for this trip can be provided if needed at no extra cost. Our team of professional porters will carry the bulk of your gear so all you need to worry about are snacks, water, and rain gear.

Price: $2,600 deadline July 31st

A $500 non-refundable deposit will secure your spot.

Cancelations made within seven days of payment and on or before the payment deadline are eligible for a refund. Other cancelations will be converted to a credit to be used within one year for another Now Outdoors event.

Cost Includes:

- All airport pick up/drop off

- Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast 

- A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley with tour guide 

- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight and airport departure, taxes 

- Duffle bag, down jacket, sleeping bag - Shared tea house/lodge accommodation during the trek 

- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek 

- English-speaking guides 

- Porters 

- All necessary paperwork and permits (National park permit, TIMS) 

- Comprehensive medical kit 

- Farewell dinner in Nepali Authentic Restaurant 

- All government taxes 

- VAT and office service charge

Cost Excludes:

- International airfare to/from Kathmandu (can be included upon request) 

- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and 2 passport size photographs) 

- Rescue insurance 

- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu before/after our trek 

- Excess baggage charges 

- Early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary 

- Personal expenses 

- Tips for guides and porters (tipping is expected but not compulsory)

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