Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
Introduction
Go on a luxurious journey to Everest Base Camp with Noble Holidays’ Luxury Everest Base Camp trek of 16 days! This adventurous holiday package in Nepal promises you extraordinary sights of the Himalayas, including Mt Everest (8,848m/29,029ft) as well as other peaks above 6,000m/ft. Nobel Holidays makes sure to book the best available luxury hotel accommodations, and even during the trek, you get to stay at 4 luxury destinations! The Luxury Everest Base Camp trek with Nobel Holidays lets you travel the Himalayas in style and comfort. Book this luxury experience today and get the holiday that you deserve!
What can you expect?
Luxury, adventure, culture and incredible Himalayan views are generally what you can expect from the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek. This trekking package from Nobel Holidays is 16 days, inclusive of one day of guided sightseeing around Kathmandu and luxury accommodation at 4 places during the trek!
It all starts with your arrival at Nepal’s Tribhuvan Airport. After your visa clearance and exit from the airport, our Nobel Holidays team will already be waiting for you. After some formalities, we transfer you to your luxury hotel for check-in.
At the same time, you get to meet your guide during your holiday and trek as well. In the evening, a pleasant cultural show is held in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with live music and dance. A great way to start your holiday in Nepal! The next morning, after breakfast, we plan a guided sightseeing tour around Kathmandu.
Your private vehicle and English-speaking guide will be waiting at the hotel reception. We plan to visit Kathmandu’s most famous points. These include the Swayambunath Monkey Stupa, the Boudhanath Stupa, the Pashupatinath Temple and Kathmandu’s Durbar Square. This tour lets you see all aspects of Nepalese culture, including Buddhism and Hinduism. In the evening, we hold a trek preparation and safety briefing so we are ready to start the trek to Everest Base Camp.
The next day we head to the airport after breakfast and prepare for our exciting flight to Lukla. Listed as the world’s 38th highest airport, only a few selected pilots are authorized to fly here. The scenery during the flight is absolutely amazing, and the landing is exhilarating!
After landing and meeting with our porter team, we hold a final gear check and head out to our first destination, Phakding. We follow the trail gradually downwards and follow the Dudh Koshi River through jungle terrain until reaching the bridge leading to the village.
The next day we head to Namche Bazaar, the largest Sherpa village of the region and also the last big village that we’ll encounter during the trek up to EBC. Today can be a bit strenuous as we have some steep ascents to tackle, but it is all worth it once you reach Namche Bazaar.
The trails are well maintained, and the views are breathtaking! Both Phakding and Namche Bazaar have luxury accommodation available, and we will be sure to stay at both of them. As we reach a higher elevation, it is important to look out for Acute Mountain Sickness. To prevent this, we hold an acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar before trekking further north to base camp! Today we hike up to the amazing Everest View Hotel, located at Shyangboche and at a higher elevation than Namche Bazaar; it makes for the perfect acclimatization hike.
Once we reach the Everest View Hotel, we enjoy the views of the mountains and Mt Everest from the terrace with a hot drink. We head further on our acclimatization hike through the Khumjung Valley before making our way back to Namche Bazaar. The rest of the trek goes on via Tengboche and Dingboche, where we’ll hold another acclimatization day by hiking up the Nagrjung Hill.
From here, incredible views of Mt Makalu can be seen as well. Continuing the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek, we head further north to Lobuche. Famous for its views of Mt Ama Dablam, Lobuche also has luxury accommodation available.
The last part of the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek goes to Gorakshep, the last settlement before base camp and Mt Everest. After checking in to the guesthouse and dropping off unnecessary baggage, we prepare for our hike to Everest Base Camp. It’s a short hike of about two hours over rugged terrain, as you can expect from the Himalayas. You’ll quickly notice the amazing Khumbu Glacier to your right stretching all the way out.
Before you know it, you’ll have reached base camp and can congratulate yourselves and the team for making it! After some time, we start to head back down to Gorakshep and prepare for our next day’s morning hike to Kala Pathar. We’ll leave when it’s still dark outside, so make sure that your torches are fully charged! It’ll be around 3.30 am when we wake up and get ready to hike.
Kala Pathar is located at an elevation of 5,545m/18,192ft and is said to be the best place to see views of Mt Everest. At the summit of the hill, we wait, anticipating the warm sun rising above the Himalayas. Absolutely breathtaking! We continue to enjoy the views before making our way back to Gorakshep for breakfast and departure.
The next few days we’ll spend trekking back towards Lukla, overnighting at two different locations: Pangboche and Manjo. You can participate in a celebratory feast to honor the success of your trek to Everest Base Camp at Lukla, before flying back to Kathmandu the next morning.
Back in Kathmandu, you can enjoy your last day doing some additional activities such as hiking, sightseeing, rafting, and others. To get a full plan of options, best to consult with your Nobel Holidays representative. You can also spend your last day enjoying your luxury hotel or doing some last souvenir shopping. Book today the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek of 16 incredible days in Nepal with Nobel Holidays, and travel the Himalayas in style!
Important note: as the flights to and from Lukla can get delayed due to weather circumstances, we advise booking a few additional days. To anticipate this, we already included a leisure day on day 15, but you're better off booking a few extra days. Do request this during your booking for any trek to Everest that includes flights to and from Lukla.
Trip highlights
Stay only at the best available luxury accommodations
Enjoy guided sightseeing at Kathmandu’s famous 4 points
Scenic two-way flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
Amazing sights of Mt Everest and some of the highest mountains in the world
Learn about the unique Sherpa culture
See the Khumbu Glacier up close
Stunning sunrise view from Kala Pathar
Visit monasteries and stupas along the way to Everest Base
Day-by-day itinerary
Day
01Arrival in Nepal and Transfer to Hotel5 Star HotelBreakfastThamel+
- Upon your arrival, our team member will be there to receive you
- Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu and check in
- Meet and greet with your guide
- Evening welcome dinner with a live cultural show
- Overnight stay at your luxury hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that upon arriving in Nepal for your luxury Everest Base Camp trek, Nobel Holidays’ team will be ready to receive you, with flower necklaces and blessings! Today you’ll also be able to meet with your guide during the evening dinner.
Day
02Sightseeing in Kathmandu + trek preparation5 Star HotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerThamel+
- Hotel breakfast
- Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu:
- Visit the Swayambunath Stupa
- Visit the Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit the Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Kathmandu’s Durbar Square
- Transfer back to your hotel
- Evening trek preparation and safety briefing
- Overnight stay at your luxury hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that today’s sightseeing points are considered the best 4 points in Kathmandu! Swayambunath and Boudhanath let you experience Buddhist culture, while Pashupatinath lets you experience Hindu culture, and Kathmandu’s Durbar Square shows you the unique culture of the Nepalese people!
Day
03Fly to Lukla + trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft)Luxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerPhakding+
- Hotel breakfast and checkout
- Enjoy an amazing flight to Lukla
- Meet and greet with our porter team
- Start the trek
- Follow the trail descending
- Follow the right banks of the Dudh Koshi River
- Finally cross the suspension bridge to enter Phakding Village
- Dinner and overnight stay at your luxury hotel/guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that Lukla is listed as the 38th highest airport in the world? Although we start our trek today, it is mostly downhill and quite easy going.
Day
04Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)Luxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerNamche Bazaar+
- Breakfast and checkout
- Follow the Dudh Koshi River
- Cross the River before reaching Manjo
- Permits check
- Ascend further up the rest of the day until reaching Namche Bazaar
- Dinner and overnight stay at your luxury hotel/guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that today’s trek goes over various suspension bridges that hang over the raging waters of the Dudh Khosi River? The Sagarmatha or Everest National Park starts officially from Manjo. Today can be strenuous for novice trekkers, so be sure to trek at your own pace!
Day
05Acclimatization dayLuxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerNamche Bazaar+
- Breakfast
- Acclimatization day hike:
- Hike up to the Everest View Hotel
- Enjoy the views from the Everest View Hotel
- Hike through the Khumjung Valley
- Enjoy the rest of the day at Namche Bazaar
- Dinner and overnight stay at your luxury hotel/guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that Namche Bazaar is considered the biggest Sherpa village in the entire region? It is also the last big village on the trek to EBC; you can find all types of shops here to buy some last supplies for the trek! From the Everest View Hotel, you’ll get to see your first clear views of the Himalayas, including Mt Everest.
Day
06Trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12,687ft)Luxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerTengboche+
- Breakfast and checkout
- Today we ascend most of the way to Tengboche
- Trek along the mountain ridges up north
- Follow the trail to Tengboche Monastery
- Arrival at Tengboche and guesthouse check-in
- Visit the Tengboche Monastery
- Dinner and overnight stay at your guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that from Tengboche you’ll get to see amazing views of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku and Ama Dablam! IF you want, in the early morning you can wake up to enjoy a stunning sunrise view from Tengboche.
Day
07Trek to Dingboche (4,450m/14,5910ft)Luxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerTengboche+
- Breakfast and check out
- Descend towards Dibuche village
- Cross the Imja Khola
- Ascend steeply to Pangboche
- Continue to Somare and Orsho
- Follow the trail leading to Dingboche
- Dinner and overnight stay at your guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that on the way to Somare you get to see stunning views of Mt Ama Dablam as well as its neighboring peaks! The next day we hold an acclimatization hike, so be sure to get a good night’s rest.
Day
08Acclimatization dayLuxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerTengboche+
- Breakfast
- Acclimatization day hike:
- Hike up to the Nagrjung Hill
- Enjoy the views before returning
- Enjoy the rest of the day at Dingboche
- Dinner and overnight stay at your guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that during today’s hike you get to see incredible views of Mt. Makalu! As we head to higher elevations, it’s important to get used to the new altitudes. By holding today’s acclimatization day, we reduce the risk of AMS, and we get prepared for our final stretch to base camp!
Day
09Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,109ft)Luxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerLobuche+
- Breakfast and checkout
- Trek north along flat and gradually ascending trails
- Continue to Thukla
- Follow the trail up to Lobuche
- Dinner and overnight stay at your luxury hotel/guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that Lobuche now also has luxury accommodation available? The next day, we head on and plan to visit Everest Base Camp; be sure to charge all your batteries before turning in for the night!
Day
10Trek to Gorakshep + hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft)Luxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerGorakshep+
- Breakfast and check out
- Continue north towards Gorakshep
- Arrive at the village and check in at the guesthouse
- Continue hiking lightly packed and rested to EBC
- Enjoy the views from Everest Base Camp
- Hike back down to Gorakshep
- Dinner and overnight stay at your guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that the Khumbu Glacier, the longest glacier of Nepal, runs just behind Everest Base Camp? You’ll get to see incredible views and make memorable photos of your accomplishment! We have an early wake-up call tomorrow to hike up to Kala Pathar for a stunning sunrise view.
Day
11Kala Pathar sunrise view + trek to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft)Luxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerPangboche+
- Early wake-up call around 3.30 am
- Hike up in the dark to the summit of Kala Pathar
- Witness a spectacular sunrise view over the Himalayas and Mt Everest
- Hike back to Gorakshep
- Breakfast and checkout
- Make your way back to Lobuche and Dingboche
- Continue retracing your steps back to Pangboche
- Dinner and overnight stay at your guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that the views of Mt Everest from Kala Pathar are said to be the best in the entire world! You get to see not only Mt Everest up close but all its surrounding mountains and peaks as well!
Day
12Trek to Monjo (2,835m/9.301ft)Luxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerMonjo+
- Breakfast and check out
- Make your way back to Tengboche and Namche Bazaar
- Enjoy some last shopping at Namche Bazaar
- Head back down towards the Dudh Koshi River
- Continue back down along the same trail towards Manjo
- Dinner and overnight stay at your guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that while walking backwards away from Mt Everest, you’ll get to see entirely different views and everything from a different perspective!
Day
13Trek back to Lukla (2,850m/9,350ft)Luxury LodgeBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerLukla+
- Breakfast and checkout
- Make your way back to Phakding
- Cross the Dudh Khosi River
- Follow the trail back upwards to Lukla
- Dinner and overnight stay at your luxury hotel/guesthouse
Traveler’s note: Did you know that since today’s your last day in the Himalayas before flying back to Kathmandu, it is common to celebrate the success of your trek with the team at Lukla! You can also see spectacular landings and take-offs from Lukla Airport!
Day
14Fly back to Kathmandu5 Star HotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerThamel+
- Breakfast and checkout
- Enjoy your flight back to Kathmandu
- Airport pick-up and transfer to your luxury hotel for check-in
- The rest of the day is free at leisure
- Overnight stay at your luxury hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that you can book any additional activities for tomorrow’s leisure day with Nobel Holidays? Ask your guide or our representative to book any additional activities, such as hikes, rafting, sightseeing, or other activities.
Day
15Leisure day+
- Breakfast
- Today is completely free
- Enjoy some last shopping in Kathmandu
- Book an additional activity with Nobel Holidays
- Relax at your luxury hotel and rest from a successful trek
- Overnight stay at your luxury hotel
Traveler’s note: Did you know that during today’s hike you get to see incredible views of Mt Makalu! As we head
Day
16Departure5 Star HotelBreakfast | Lunch | DinnerThamel+
- Our team member will transfer you back to the international airport about 3hrs before your departure
Nobel Holidays wishes you a safe journey and hopes that you enjoyed our 16-day Luxury Everest Base Camp trek
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Distance & daily stages
| Stage | Elevation | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Sightseeing | 1,400m / 4,593ft | 15-20 kilometers | 6 to 8 hours |
| Phakding | 2,610m / 8,563ft | 7-8 kilometers | 3–4 hours |
| Namche Bazaar | 3,440m / 11,286ft | 10–12 kilometers | 5–7 hours |
| Tengboche | 3,860m / 12,664ft | 9–10 kilometers | 5–6 hours |
| Dingboche | 4,410m / 14,469ft | 9–11 kilometers | 5–6 hours |
| Lobuche | 4,910m / 16,109ft | 8–12 kilometers | 5–7 hours |
| Everest Base Camp | 5,364m / 17,598ft | 13–15 kilometers | 7–8 hours |
| Pangboche | 5,545m / 18,192ft | 14–15 kilometers | 7–8 hours |
| Manjo | 2,835m / 9,301ft | 20–22 kilometers | 7–9 hours |
| Lukla | 2,860m / 9,383ft | 13–15 kilometers | 5–6 hours |
| Kathmandu | 1,400m / 4,593ft | 134–138 kilometers | 30 min flight |
Packing essentials
Clothing
Moisture-wicking T-shirts, long-sleeve trekking shirts, trekking trousers, thermal base-layer top, thermal base-layer bottoms, fleece jacket, warm down jacket, waterproof and windproof jacket, waterproof trekking pants, warm trekking socks, underwear, sun hat or cap, warm beanie, neck gaiter or buff, lightweight liner gloves, insulated winter gloves
Footwear
Broken-in waterproof trekking boots, comfortable camp shoes or sandals, trekking socks, lightweight gaiters
Backpack and Bags
30–40L daypack, waterproof backpack cover, porter duffel bag, dry bags or packing cubes, small personal bag
Sleeping and Warmth
Warm sleeping bag suitable for temperatures around -15°C to -20°C, sleeping bag liner, lightweight travel pillow, warm sleepwear
Trekking Essentials
Trekking poles, headlamp with spare batteries, reusable water bottles or hydration bladder, water purification tablets or filter, UV-protection sunglasses, SPF 50+ sunscreen, SPF lip balm, quick-dry towel, reusable thermos
Toiletries
Toothbrush and toothpaste, biodegradable soap, shampoo, moisturizer, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, toilet paper or tissues, personal hygiene products, small towel
Personal Medical Kit
Personal prescription medicines, basic first-aid kit, blister treatment, adhesive tape, pain-relief medicine, oral rehydration salts, prescribed altitude medication
Documents and Money
Passport, passport copies, travel insurance documents, emergency contact details, required trekking permits, Nepalese cash, credit or debit card, waterproof document pouch
Electronics
Mobile phone, camera, spare batteries, memory cards, power bank, charging cables, universal travel adapter, headphones
Personal Comfort
Favorite snacks, e-reader or Kindle, small journal, earplugs, portable hand warmers, small personal comfort items
Leave at Your Hotel in Kathmandu
Extra clothes, unnecessary shoes, large toiletries, excessive electronics, heavy luggage, and other items you will not need during the trek
