Everest Base Camp Heli Trek 10 Days: Trek up and Helicopter back from Base camp
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)| Pick up at Tribhuvan International Airport. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Stop At: Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA), Lukla - Everest Base Camp Trekking Route 30, Chaunrikharka 56000, Nepal
Day 2 Flight To Lukla (2840m) – Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Up early for the flight to the mountain airstrip of Lukla, around 40 minutes with some scenic views of hills and snow-capped mountains on the way. After our arrival at Lukla, we begin our trek to Phakding We follow the east bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Passing by small settlements, before Phakding. Overnight stay at a lodge Phakding.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phakding 56000, Nepal
Day 2 Flight To Lukla (2840m) – Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Up early for the flight to the mountain airstrip of Lukla, around 40 minutes with some scenic views of hills and snow-capped mountains on the way..After our arrival at Lukla, we begin our trek to Phakding We follow the east bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Passing by small settlements, before Phakding. Overnight stay at a lodge Phakding.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Marg, Namche 56000, Nepal
Day 3 Trek Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
The trail today follows up the Dudh Koshi Valley, hiking through pine forest, crossing the river twice via small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo. Monjo is the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. After entering the park there is a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes waterfalls with a lot of biodiversity on the way. We are rewarded with our first glimpse of Kusum Kanguru (6369m) Thamserku (6608m), Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7879 m). A steep climb up to the beautiful large village of Namche Bazaar (3440m) a buzzing center of trade where many tradespeople come to haggle and sell their wares. Overnight Lodge.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hotel Everest View, Lukla - Shyangboche Marg, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Day 4 Acclimatizing Day At Namche Bazaar (3,440m):
We spend a day here allowing our systems to get used to the higher altitude. Set in a beautiful natural amphitheater, Namche Bazaar is one of the most attractive settlements in the Khumbu region. We take the opportunity to make short acclimatization treks up to Khumjung, a lovely Sherpa village above Namche and to The Everest View Hotel from where there are wonderful panoramic views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, and Kwangde.Plenty of time to pick up on the atmosphere Namche provides. Overnight Lodge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tengboche Monastery, Everest Base Camp Trekking Rte, Khumjung 56002, Nepal
Day 5 Trek To Tengboche (3,860m):
You will begin trekking by ascending towards Syangboche to Khumjung Village. Further, descending towards Dudh Koshi River we pass through some lovely old villages. The trail cuts through dense pine and fir forest, on the ascent to Tengboche. You will visit one of the oldest monasteries of this region, Tengboche Monastery offers great views of the mountains in the Everest region. Overnight stay at a lodge at Tengboche.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dingboche Village, Dingboche - Chhukhung Path 7, Dingboche 56000, Nepal
Day 6 Trek To Dingboche (4,410m)
We begin with a descent to Dingboche, and further crossing the Imja Khola to ascend to Pangboche Village. We continue up through the dense forest of juniper after walking for around two and a half hours we reach Dingboche. Overnight stay at a lodge at Dingboche.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dingboche View Point, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Day 7- Rest/Acclimatization Day In Dingboche (4,410m):
It is your optional acclimatization day at Dingboche which includes short hikes around the area, Chhukung village is a great option for such activity. There are stunning views of Amphu Lapcha (5663m), Island Peak (6 189 m), and the white ice lake of Imja Tsho. Overnight stay at a lodge at Dingboche.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lobuche Base Camp, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Day 8: Trek To Lobuche (4,910m)
You will begin trekking towards Lobuche with the astonishing views of snow-capped mountains. You will ascend on the tough curved path through rocky glacier moraine, and after reaching the top, you will find several stone caves, built in the memories of the Sherpa's who died on their journey to the Everest. You will climb along the glacier and reach Lobuche. Overnight stay at Lobuche
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Everest Base Camp, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Day 9: Trek To Gorak Shep (5,140m) – Afternoon Everest Base Camp Visit (5,364m)
You will trek to Gorakshep where you will take a break. You will then climb to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m). Everest Base Camp offers the close-up view of the Everest, Khumbu glacier, and Khumbu icefall. After enjoying the wonderful views, you will get back to the Gorakshep. The trail will be covered with the rocks and glaciers. You will also see pretty small frozen lakes around the Everest Base Camp. Overnight stay at Gorakshep.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gorak Shep, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Day 9: Trek To Gorak Shep (5,140m) – Afternoon Everest Base Camp Visit (5,364m)
You will trek to Gorakshep where you will take a break. You will then climb to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m). Everest Base Camp offers the close-up view of the Everest, Khumbu glacier, and Khumbu icefall. After enjoying the wonderful views, you will get back to the Gorakshep. The trail will be covered with the rocks and glaciers. You will also see pretty small frozen lakes around the Everest Base Camp. Overnight stay at Gorakshep.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kala Patthar, Sagarmatha National Park Nepal
Day 10: Gorakshep Ride On Helicopter To Kathmandu (1338m)
Early Morning Sunrise At Kalapatthar
You will climb to Kala Patthar early in the morning from where you will get to see panoramic views of Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,414m) and other surrounding peaks. The sunrise view is absolutely breath-taking and the ethereal glow of the mountains is one to revere. After spending some time at Kala Patthar, you will trek back to Gorakshep, after the Breakfast, we will take a helicopter ride to Kathmandu with a stopover at Lukla. Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Day 10 Gorakshep Ride On Helicopter To Kathmandu (1338m)
Early Morning Sunrise At Kalapatthar
You will climb to Kala Patthar early in the morning from where you will get to see panoramic views of Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,414m) and other surrounding peaks. The sunrise view is absolutely breath-taking and the ethereal glow of the mountains is one to revere. After spending some time at Kala Patthar, you will trek back to Gorakshep, after the Breakfast, we will take a helicopter ride to Kathmandu with a stopover at Lukla. Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)| Pick up at Tribhuvan International Airport. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Stop At: Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA), Lukla - Everest Base Camp Trekking Route 30, Chaunrikharka 56000, Nepal
Day 2 Flight To Lukla (2840m) – Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Up early for the flight to the mountain airstrip of Lukla, around 40 minutes with some scenic views of hills and snow-capped mountains on the way. After our arrival at Lukla, we begin our trek to Phakding We follow the east bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Passing by small settlements, before Phakding. Overnight stay at a lodge Phakding.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phakding 56000, Nepal
Day 2 Flight To Lukla (2840m) – Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Up early for the flight to the mountain airstrip of Lukla, around 40 minutes with some scenic views of hills and snow-capped mountains on the way..After our arrival at Lukla, we begin our trek to Phakding We follow the east bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Passing by small settlements, before Phakding. Overnight stay at a lodge Phakding.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Marg, Namche 56000, Nepal
Day 3 Trek Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
The trail today follows up the Dudh Koshi Valley, hiking through pine forest, crossing the river twice via small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo. Monjo is the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. After entering the park there is a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes waterfalls with a lot of biodiversity on the way. We are rewarded with our first glimpse of Kusum Kanguru (6369m) Thamserku (6608m), Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7879 m). A steep climb up to the beautiful large village of Namche Bazaar (3440m) a buzzing center of trade where many tradespeople come to haggle and sell their wares. Overnight Lodge.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hotel Everest View, Lukla - Shyangboche Marg, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Day 4 Acclimatizing Day At Namche Bazaar (3,440m):
We spend a day here allowing our systems to get used to the higher altitude. Set in a beautiful natural amphitheater, Namche Bazaar is one of the most attractive settlements in the Khumbu region. We take the opportunity to make short acclimatization treks up to Khumjung, a lovely Sherpa village above Namche and to The Everest View Hotel from where there are wonderful panoramic views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, and Kwangde.Plenty of time to pick up on the atmosphere Namche provides. Overnight Lodge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tengboche Monastery, Everest Base Camp Trekking Rte, Khumjung 56002, Nepal
Day 5 Trek To Tengboche (3,860m):
You will begin trekking by ascending towards Syangboche to Khumjung Village. Further, descending towards Dudh Koshi River we pass through some lovely old villages. The trail cuts through dense pine and fir forest, on the ascent to Tengboche. You will visit one of the oldest monasteries of this region, Tengboche Monastery offers great views of the mountains in the Everest region. Overnight stay at a lodge at Tengboche.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dingboche Village, Dingboche - Chhukhung Path 7, Dingboche 56000, Nepal
Day 6 Trek To Dingboche (4,410m)
We begin with a descent to Dingboche, and further crossing the Imja Khola to ascend to Pangboche Village. We continue up through the dense forest of juniper after walking for around two and a half hours we reach Dingboche. Overnight stay at a lodge at Dingboche.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dingboche View Point, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Day 7- Rest/Acclimatization Day In Dingboche (4,410m):
It is your optional acclimatization day at Dingboche which includes short hikes around the area, Chhukung village is a great option for such activity. There are stunning views of Amphu Lapcha (5663m), Island Peak (6 189 m), and the white ice lake of Imja Tsho. Overnight stay at a lodge at Dingboche.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lobuche Base Camp, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Day 8: Trek To Lobuche (4,910m)
You will begin trekking towards Lobuche with the astonishing views of snow-capped mountains. You will ascend on the tough curved path through rocky glacier moraine, and after reaching the top, you will find several stone caves, built in the memories of the Sherpa's who died on their journey to the Everest. You will climb along the glacier and reach Lobuche. Overnight stay at Lobuche
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Everest Base Camp, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Day 9: Trek To Gorak Shep (5,140m) – Afternoon Everest Base Camp Visit (5,364m)
You will trek to Gorakshep where you will take a break. You will then climb to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m). Everest Base Camp offers the close-up view of the Everest, Khumbu glacier, and Khumbu icefall. After enjoying the wonderful views, you will get back to the Gorakshep. The trail will be covered with the rocks and glaciers. You will also see pretty small frozen lakes around the Everest Base Camp. Overnight stay at Gorakshep.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gorak Shep, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Day 9: Trek To Gorak Shep (5,140m) – Afternoon Everest Base Camp Visit (5,364m)
You will trek to Gorakshep where you will take a break. You will then climb to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m). Everest Base Camp offers the close-up view of the Everest, Khumbu glacier, and Khumbu icefall. After enjoying the wonderful views, you will get back to the Gorakshep. The trail will be covered with the rocks and glaciers. You will also see pretty small frozen lakes around the Everest Base Camp. Overnight stay at Gorakshep.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kala Patthar, Sagarmatha National Park Nepal
Day 10: Gorakshep Ride On Helicopter To Kathmandu (1338m)
Early Morning Sunrise At Kalapatthar
You will climb to Kala Patthar early in the morning from where you will get to see panoramic views of Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,414m) and other surrounding peaks. The sunrise view is absolutely breath-taking and the ethereal glow of the mountains is one to revere. After spending some time at Kala Patthar, you will trek back to Gorakshep, after the Breakfast, we will take a helicopter ride to Kathmandu with a stopover at Lukla. Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Day 10 Gorakshep Ride On Helicopter To Kathmandu (1338m)
Early Morning Sunrise At Kalapatthar
You will climb to Kala Patthar early in the morning from where you will get to see panoramic views of Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,414m) and other surrounding peaks. The sunrise view is absolutely breath-taking and the ethereal glow of the mountains is one to revere. After spending some time at Kala Patthar, you will trek back to Gorakshep, after the Breakfast, we will take a helicopter ride to Kathmandu with a stopover at Lukla. Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel.
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- Sagarmatha National Park fees
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Coffee and/or Tea
- 3 * star Hotel accommodation ( twin share) with Breakfast in Kathmandu.
- Government approved Trek team English speaking guide plus porters (all our staff are insured)
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla / Chartered Helicopter Gorakshep to Kathmandu.
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- Entry/Admission - Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA)
- Entry/Admission - Phakding
- Entry/Admission - Namche Bazaar
- Entry/Admission - Hotel Everest View
- Entry/Admission - Tengboche Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Dingboche Village
- Entry/Admission - Dingboche View Point
- Entry/Admission - Lobuche Base Camp
- Entry/Admission - Everest Base Camp
- Entry/Admission - Gorak Shep
- Entry/Admission - Kala Patthar
Not included
- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Meals other than breakfast when staying in hotels.
- Personal insurance which if trekking or climbing must include helicopter evacuation.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
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