Visit the Capital City Kathmandu, fly to Lukla and spend 11 Days adventure trekking to the iconic base camp of Mt Everest.
Kathmandu to Kathmandu 16 Day Tour, Regular Departures. From £965 per person plus US$200 local payment
This amazing 16 Day tour starts and finishes in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, and includes an 11 day adventurous trek to the romantic and iconic Everest Base Camp. After a city tour of Kathmandu you follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay along the romantic route to the base of the highest mountain in the world. In Kathmandu we stay in 4 Star Hotels and while trekking we stay in Teahouses and have the full support of an English speaking trekking guide and porters.
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Day One – Kathmandu (D)
Make your own way to Kathmandu International airport, where we will meet you in airport arrivals and transfer you to your 4 star central Kathmandu hotel. The rest of the day is free until this evening where you enjoy a welcome dinner at a leading Kathmandu restaurant, a great opportunity to meet the other passengers on your trek.
Day Two – Kathmandu (B)
After breakfast at the hotel we spend the morning on a guided sight-seeing tour of old Kathmandu We will of course visit the Royal Palace in Durbar Square and explore the alleys, temples and shrines of this ancient city. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure, so you can enjoy strolling around and soaking up the atmosphere of this history rich capital city, or maybe jump into a taxi and visit Pashupatinath temple.
Day Three Kathmandu to Lukla and start Trek (B) (D)
After breakfast at your hotel we transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport and fly to Lukla. Once we arrive we start our 11 day trek to Everest Base Camp with a walk to our first overnight accommodation in a Teahouse.
Day Four to Thirteen (B) (L) (D)
walking alongside the Dudh Kosi River, visiting the Sherpa Capital of Namche and holy monasterys like Thyangboche. As we climb higher, the temperature drops and the scenery of our trek changes to glaciers, ice rivers and stunning beauty. We will walk past turchoise coloured lakes and neat Sherpa villages until we reach our destination of Everest Base Camp. We will then retrace our steps and arrive back in Lukla in time for dinner on day thirteen.
The total trek distance is 144km in 11 days, you will be walking for 6 to 9 hours each day so a good level of fitness is require. You will carry a day pack containing your water, camera etc and our porters will carry your larger bag.
Day Fourteen (B) (L) (D)
After breakfast we fly back to Kathmandu and check into our 4 start central Kathmandu hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Kathmandu or relax and recover from the trek.
Day Fifteen
Another free day in Kathmandu for you to explore.
Day Sixteen (B)
After breakfast in the hotel we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.
Please Note: We have deliberately left day 15 free to allow for any delays in getting back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Please do not book your return flight home on day 15.
what’s included
All accommodation in 4 star hotels while in Kathmandu and Tea houses while trekking.
15 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners including welcome dinner on day one.
Domestic return flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
Guided morning tour of Kathmandu on day two.
The services of an English and Nepalise speaking group leader and trekking guide and the full support of local porters to carry luggage while on trek.
All applicable trekking, National Park and conservation fees are included in the trip price.
Arrival & Departure Airport Transfer is included. (Please inform us at the time of booking if you want a free airport transfers).
what’s NOT included
Your international flight to Kathmandu, and your entrance visa to Nepal (approx US$40)
Any meals or drinks not listed above.
Your personal travel Insurance (compulsory) which is suitable for a trip of this nature and includes emergency medical repatriation cover.
