Everest Base Camp
Experience the exhilaration of the world’s most famous trek through the villages of the Everest region. Staying in the best lodges available on the classic, demanding, walk to Everest Base Camp.
- Explore timeless Kathmandu
- Walk amongst the greatest
Himalayan mountains
- Fully supported trek with expert
Sherpa guides
Detailed information
2009 Tour
Itinerary
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| Day 1: Depart UK |
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Days 2-3: Arrive Kathmandu (2 nights). Explore
some of the highlights of this mystical city including
Durbar Square and the Buddhist temple of
Swayambhunath. |
Days 4-5: A spectacular flight takes us to Lukla and
the start of our trek (12 nights) in the magnificent
Everest region. We pass through charming villages
and witness at close quarters the majesty of the
high Himalayas. Our route takes us to Monjo and
then on to the bustling village capital of the area,
Namche Bazaar.
Days 6-9: for the next few days we trek alongside
the Dudh Khosi River and up through Sherpa
heartlands to Pangboche and Tengboche
monastery, a movingly spiritual place high in the
mountains with views of mighty white peak of Ama
Dablam. We have an acclimatisation day at
Dingboche, 14,300ft, from where we can hike to
Chhukung, a starting point for mountaineers
heading towards Island Peak and from where the
views are awe-inspiring.
Days 10-11: We trek up to Lobuche, in the constant
company of the mountain giants Tawache, Ama
Dablam, Pokalde and the great wall of Nuptse. We
have a rest day here at just over 16,000ft.
Day 12: Today we reach Everest Base Camp. We
follow the trail by the Khumbu glacier and past
Gorakshep, the site of the original base camp, and
continue to the present day base camp, from where
we will be able to appreciate the apprehension and
excitement of Hillary, Tenzing and the early explorers.
We return to Gorakshep for overnight.
Day 13: Today brings another highlight, the trek to
Kalapathar. From here the views are amazing; Everest
seems just a stone’s throw away and we really feel like
we are on top of the world. We trek back to
Pangboche for the night..
Days 14-15: Our trek leads us downhill for a few days,
back to Namche for the night and then on through the
steep valley to Lukla.
Days 16-17: Fly to Kathmandu (2 nights) where we visit
Patan and explore the Kathmandu valley.
Day 18: Return flight home.
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| About the walks |
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A challenging and unforgettable trek among the highest peaks in the world, leading up to Everest
Base Camp.
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Guided Walks:
This classic trek to Everest Base Camp requires a good level of stamina and walking experience. Walking on good paths up to 8 hours daily at high elevations (several days over 12,000ft) the rewards are incomparable. |
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| Dates and prices |
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| 2 October 2008 (15nts) |
£2,175 |
£1,490 |
| 23 October 2008 (15nts) |
£2,175 |
£1,490 |
| 26 March 2009 (16nts) |
£2,395 |
£1,775 |
| 1 October 2009 (16nts) |
£2,395 |
£1,775 |
| 22 October 2009 (16nts) |
£2,395 |
£1,775 |
Single room supplement:
2008 holidays £84 (£44 with Base Camp Option). Please note single rooms are only available in Kathmandu and Chitwan.
2009 holidays £260. Please note single accommodation on Everest trek is subject to availability.
* Internal flights are included.
# land itineraries start on day 2.
Independent travellers who book the no flight option can join the HF Holidays' airport transfers for £20 per person return.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Temperatures |
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Departures are in primary trekking seasons for Nepal. As such weather is ideal for walking in the mountains.
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| Accommodation |
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Lodges at the beginning of the trek are
comfortable lodges with en-suite facilities. As
we get close to base camp, from days 8 to
13, accommodation is basic local lodges. In
Kathmandu we stay at the Park Village
Resort, a very comfortable hotel on the
outskirts of the city.
Where you'll stay
Kathmandu - 2 nights
Everest region - 11 nights
Kathmandu - 2 night
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| Flight information |
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Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 22.09.2008 (provisional)
Jet Airways
Heathrow - Kathmandu (via Delhi)
Out 20:50 (Thurs) - 14:45 (Fri)
Kathmandu - Heathrow (via Delhi)
Return 09:30 (Sat) - 16:55 (Sat)
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel UK / Nepal on scheduled airlines, with appropriate in-flight meals.
- 16 nights' accommodation in twin/double, en-suite rooms in Kathmandu and in twin-bedded lodges and tents while trekking.
- Full Board from dinner on arrival to breakfast on day of departure.
- All internal flights.
- Services of local guides, trek support staff and an HF Holidays' leader.
- Walks, sightseeing and entrance fees for the itinerary as described.
- Travel by coach or minibus.
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