Nepal: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Small-Group Trek with Kathmandu Tour, Unmissable Helicopter Flight & Authentic Lodge Stays
Experience the exhilaration of trekking to Everest Base Camp and flying over its impressive landscape on a helicopter on this unforgettable 12-day small-group trekking tour (max. 15 travellers). Encounter Nepal’s legendary natural beauty, with towering mountains, lush green valleys, picturesque farmlands, hilly trails and forests full of rare and exotic wildlife.
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring scenery as you trek to Everest Base Camp together with your knowledgeable guides, admiring panoramic views from as high as 5,545 metres, then skip the trek back and take a seat in a helicopter from Gorekshep instead. Throughout your journey, you will stay in Nepalese lodges along the way before returning to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, where you’ll see UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites, including Boudhanath, Swayambhu Stupa and Patan Durbar Square.
- 11 nights of handpicked accommodation, including stays in authentic Nepalese lodges and teahouses
- Daily breakfast and select additional meals, including a welcome dinner with a traditional Nepalese cultural show
- Internal flights between Kathmandu and Lukla
- A helicopter transfer from Pheriche to Lukla, allowing you to skip the trek and soak up splendid views
- A relaxing 30-minute massage and yoga class led by expert yogi at Gokarna Forest Resort (or similar)
- Basic trekking gear (sleeping bag and duffel bag)
- See Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites on a walking tour
- Entry, permit and trekking fees for Sagarmatha National Park, Lukla and Kathmandu
- Complimentary t-shirt to commemorate your journey
- Roundtrip airport transfers from Tribhuvan International Airport
- The services of highly experienced, licensed, English-speaking guides and porters (one porter per two trekkers or yaks as required)
- Equipment such as first aid kit, sleeping bags, duffle bags as needed
- Government taxes and costs for the trekking crew
Your journey takes you to: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding – Namche Bazaar – Tengboche – Dingboche – Lobuche – Gorakshep – Everest Base Camp – Gorakshep– Kala Patthar – Lukla – Kathmandu.