Trek Mount Everest Base Camp
Join us for a trip you will never forget: trek Mount Everest Base Camp! Follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary.
- Date Multiple dates
- Location Nepal
- Registration fee £499
- Sponsorship target £4,500
Join us for a trip you will never forget! Follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary as you traverse through gorges, make your way through Sherpa villages, over jaw-dropping suspension bridges and through the Khumbu ice fall before arriving at Everest Base Camp. You'll even get the chance to marvel at the scenery below Kala Patthar!
Trips take place throughout the year. Please enquire for more details.
What will I be doing?
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Day 1 - 2
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Fly overnight to Kathmandu - the gateway to the Nepali Himalaya. Take time to relax before having dinner at a local restaurant.
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Day 3
After a full trip briefing, you'll spend the day exploring Kathmandu. Visit the central Durbar Square, home to the Old Royal Palace. This is your last chance to buy any last-minute trekking equipment.
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Day 4
Take a early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, 'Gateway of the Everest region,' meet your assistant guides and porters in a local tea house, after this trek north to Phakding.
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Day 5
Head from Phakding and follow the trail as you make your way through rhododendron, magnolia and giant fir-trees as you make your way to Namche Bazaar.
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Day 6
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Enjoy a valuable acclimatisation day and see your first sighting of Everest.
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Day 7 - 9
Today you'll make your way northeast from Namche along the tributary valley and the mountain views start to open up, becoming more dramatic as the climb begins to approach the holy ground of Tengboche, surrounded by juniper forest. On a ridge above the much-photographed gompa (monastery) you'll be able to see the spectacular view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Kwangde and Kangtega. Enjoy a nights rest before heading to the 'summer village' of Dingboche where you'll spend day 9 aclimatising to the altitude.
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Day 10 -12
Leave Dingboche and make your way up the gentle slopes to Lobuche, often reached by walking past frozen rivers and through the icy wilderness. After staying in Lobuche for the night you'll head to Gorakshep en-route to reaching the goal of Everest Base Camp. You'll celebrate with photos and hugs before heading back down to Gorakshep fo the night. If you aren't too tired you can rise early morning to trek to the summit of Kalapatar for sunrise views over Everest.
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Day 13 - 15
Retrace your trail as you make your way to Lukla,on the way down you'll be rewarded once again with panoramic views of the Himalayan mountains. Celebrate your success when you arrive in Lukla.
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Day 16
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, spend the rest of the day sightseeing, exploring, shopping or just relaxing in Kathmandu's restaurants and cafes before spending the evening celebrating your achievements!
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Day 17
Enjoy a free day to explore Kathmandu.
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Day 18
Fly from Kathmandu to London.
What’s included in my trip?
Included
- International flights
- Meals and drinking water
- First aid trained team leader
- Accommodation
- Trekking permit
- Transport within Nepal
- Back-up equipment, guides and porters
Not included
- Any meals specified 'not included' in the itinerary
- Extra hot drinks in tea-houses
- Inbound airport departure tax
- Travel insurance
- Visa - more information
- Fees for optional sites, attractions or activities
- Any spending money and tips
- Your vaccinations – more information
Where your sponsorship money goes
Laxmi's home and livelihood were completely destroyed during earthquakes in 2015.
Laxmi was able to get her life back on track when ActionAid provided her with the tools and materials to build a temporary shelter where Laxmi and her family could live for two years.
ActionAid has worked with Laxmi and her local community to help set up a mushroom farm. The farm is now helping to provide an income for 10 women in Laxmi's local community.
What’s included in my trip?
- International flights
- Meals and drinking water
- First aid trained team leader
- Accommodation
- Transport within Nepal
- Camping equipment, guides and porters
What’s not included
You’ll need to organise some items yourself, and pay for a few things during your time in Nepal. These include:
- Departure tax
- Travel insurance
- Visa – more information
- Any spending money and tips
- Your vaccinations – more information
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Thank you so much for your incredible support – you are changing lives, for good.
Contact us
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Page updated 18 November 2021