Everest Base Camp

15 days. 80+ miles. The tallest mountains on Earth and the highest peak on the planet...

Join us in November, 2025 for an EPIC adventure- a Himalayan trekking experience to the very foot of Mount Everest.

Experience the culture and cuisine of Nepali mountain villages as we follow the classic trekking route of Sir Edmund Hillary on our way to Everest Base Camp. The sky-piercing peaks of the Himalayas will take your breath away as we make our way from village to village along this world-famous route.

This is a fully-immersive experience that rewards trekkers with views of some of the highest and most striking mountains in the world while also providing an inside look at the culture and customs of those who call these mountains home.

It is a trek unlike any other- and we're going!

This is not just a trek; it’s an opportunity to forge personal connections with fellow trekkers and locals alike. Our Nepali guide will share their rich culture, local legends and stories, enhancing your experience in this spectacular land.

As we navigate the rugged trails, we'll build lasting camaraderie with fellow adventurers, creating memories that will inspire and transform you.

This journey promises to be more than just a physical challenge; it will reshape how you see the world and your place in it.

The trip includes 9 days of trekking, plus 2 acclimatization days to adjust to the altitude. We'll hike 6-7 hours a day, at a comfortable and manageable pace. We'll be led by a local, multilingual guide who has completed this trek numerous times- he knows the locals and will provide cultural insight and information along the route. We will employ a porter service to transport our heavier overnight bags, meaning all we'll need to carry is a daypack with our daily essentials (layers, snacks, water, sun protection, etc.). We've taken care of all the details- all you have to do is HIKE!

Trip Highlights:

• Explore the Bhaktapur, the Ancient City of the Kathmandu Valley  

• Trek begins and ends at the mountain village of Lukla

• Hike 4-12 miles per day

• 80 miles +/- total hiking with an accumulated elevation gain/loss of about 18,000’

• Follow the historic route of Mount Everest mountaineering expeditions

• Discover quaint Sherpa villages in the shadow of enormous glaciers and peaks

• Tour the Sherpa Culture Museum in Namche

• Explore the Green Valley village of Khamjung  

• Visit the Samten Choling Monastery and learn the story behind their yeti skull  

• Sample fresh pastries at the World’s Highest Bakery Café in Lobuche  

• Visit Everest Base Camp at 17,598’

• Enjoy fresh local meals

• Meet locals and other trekkers at mountain lodges and tea houses along the way

• Basic lodging and no camping; a reduced load each day on the trail

• Luggage stored safely in Kathmandu during the trek

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TRIP DATES: November 2-16, 2025 (15 days/14 nights)

TRIP PRICE: $7,975 per person, double-occupancy

For Single Supplement*, add $500.

*NOTE: Due to the nature of booking accommodation on the trek, arranging single/private rooms is not possible along the route. The Single Supplement is for private hotel accommodation in Kathmandu before/after the trek (if available).

Not Included:  Airfare to and from Kathmandu, private room*, snacks and incidental trail expenses, tips for local guides and porters, tips for F4A guides, personal expenses (souvenirs, alcohol, etc.).

(Note: There is a 6-person minimum to run this trip.)

TRIP NOTES

Be prepared to pay $50UDS (cash) for your tourist visa upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport. (Clean, crisp bills, no marks/tears.)

This adventure will require you to temper expectations regarding comfort and convenience. Prepare to be physically and mentally challenged. While we can expect to enjoy pleasant weather most days, nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing in the mountains. The sleeping quarters at the mountain lodges are not heated. Thick quilts will be provided to help keep you warm while you sleep. We will occasionally be staying at lodges where showers are not available. Wi-Fi and the availability of electricity can be sporadic. Menu variety will be limited at some of the more remote lodges. Although variations of the traditional Western-style toilets are the norm at most mountain lodges, squat toilets will occasionally be your only bathroom facility option along the route.  

This is a challenging route at high altitude. While we have incorporated acclimatization days to allow our bodies to adjust to the elevation, being in good physical condition prior to your arrival in Kathmandu is essential. The better shape you are in, the quicker/easier your body will adjust to the elevation. Commitment to and execution of a strenuous training routine in the months leading up to the trek is imperative. If you need help/recommendations, contact us and we'll help design a program that works for you.

‍FLIGHTS

When booking your flight from the U.S. to Kathmandu (KTM), be aware that it is typically an overnight flight with arrival in Kathmandu the next day. Check your arrival date carefully so that you arrive on or before November 2. Plan to arrive at KTM by NOON for shuttles to our hotel. For departures, please book flights that depart out of KTM on/after November 16. (Timing of departures is at your preference/convenience- we will provide transport to the airport.)

‍DEPOSIT

A $500 deposit (per person) is due at the time of booking. This deposit is non-refundable.

PAYMENTS

The first payment (50% of remaining balance) will be due June 1, 2025. Final payment will be due August 1, 2025. You will receive a reminder email when these payments are due. Once made, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

CANCELLATIONS

By Client: If you need to cancel before the trip, the cancellation fee is your initial deposit plus any additional payments made. Any payments made are non-refundable and non-transferable. Your reservation will automatically cancel if final payment is not received by the due date. Travel Insurance is highly recommended (see below).

By Fit 4 Adventure: In the event that we must cancel a trip for commercial reasons beyond our control, including if the minimum number of trip participants is not met, you will be able to transfer any amount paid toward any F4A trip in the next 24 months. You may also opt for a full refund. 

By Force Majeure: In the event that a trip is cancelled due (but not limited) to natural disasters, pandemics, border restrictions, terrorism, or political instability, F4A will offer you a future trip credit valid for 24 months from the original trip date. 

F4A is not responsible for any additional expenses you may incur as result of your booking, including (but not limited to) visas, vaccinations, clothing, equipment, travel insurance or non-refundable flights. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

The cancellation policy will be strictly adhered to. To avoid loss of payments due to unforeseen circumstances, travel insurance is highly recommended.  We recommend booking through our partners Allianz Travel or World Nomads. Alternatively, travel insurance can often be purchased along with your flight.

If you have any questions about this trip, please feel free to reach out to Nick@Fit4Adventure.com

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DAILY ITINERARY

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DAY 1 / Nov 02 (Arrival Day): Arrive at Kathmandu airport (KTM) by NOON. Your F4A guides and our local guide (Temba Sherpa) will meet you at the airport. Taxi / shuttle to the Manor Boutique Hotel located. Trip Orientation and Welcome Dinner in Kathmandu.

DAY 2 / Nov 03: Kathmandu (Jetlag recovery day). This day will be spent in and around Kathmandu to adjust to the time/altitude change and buy any last-minute supplies for the trek. Breakfast at Manor Boutique Hotel. There will be an opportunity to explore and eat lunch in Bhaktapur, the Ancient City of the Kathmandu Valley. In the afternoon, we will view the cremation ceremonies at the Pashupatinath Temple. Sleeping elevation: 4,600’.    

DAY 3 / Nov 4: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Two private helicopters will fly our group from Kathmandu airport to Lukla airport. Approximately 45-minute flight time. We will have lunch in Lukla (elevation 9383’) before hiking to the outskirts of the village of Phakding. This will be an easy 8 km / 4.9-mile (3-4 hour) hike from the Lukla Airport to Temba’s home / guest house. Sleeping Elevation 8,694’.

DAY 4 / Nov 05:  Phakding to Namche. Our second day of hiking initially takes us through the village of Phakding, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Phakding, we gain elevation as we trek to the village of Monjo. We will cross several steel cable suspension bridges as we follow the Dudh Kosi river valley. The gateway into Sagarmatha National Park is on our way to Namche. After descending to the river one more time, we gain elevation the rest of the way to Namche.

Namche is a beautiful village that’s built onto a hillside. There are a lot of services available in town including outdoor gear stores, resupply shops, cafes, souvenir shops, restaurants, bakeries, pharmacies, electronics shops, and ATM’s. Elevation gain will make this a challenging 11 km / 6.8-mile (6-7 hour) hike. Sleeping Elevation 11,286’.  

DAY 5 / Nov 06: Namche acclimatization day. There will be an opportunity to day hike to the Everest View Hotel, explore the Green Valley and the Sherpa village of Khamjung (elevation 12,434’) where we will tour a monastery and see a yeti skull cap, and tour the Sherpa Cultural Museum. This will be a challenging 10 km / 6.2-mile (4-6 hour) hike.  

DAY 6 / Nov 07: Namche to Deboche. This will be one of the most challenging hikes on the route due to the elevation losses and gains. Our route drops us down, over 1000’, to the river in Phungi. We then gain elevation around 2000’ before we reach the Tembouche Monastery which is the largest gompa in the Khumbu region. We descend through a rhododendron forest before reaching the tiny village of Temboche. From Tembouche we continue past row after row of iconic stone tablets as we approach Deboche. This will be a difficult 13 km / 8.1-mile (7-8 hour) hike. Sleeping Elevation 12,729’.  

DAY 7 / Nov 08: Deboche to Dingboche. The mountain scenery just keeps getting better as we trek above the tree line. Ama Badlam dominates the landscape to our east as we follow the river to the village of Dingboche. This beautiful village has a little of everything: resupply shops, pharmacy, medical clinic, French bakery, and a café.  Moderate 8.5 km / 5.3-mile (6-7 hour) hike. * Sleeping Elevation 14,469’.  

* The top of Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the continental United States, is 14,505’.  

DAY 8 / Nov 09: Dingboche acclimatization day. There will be an acclimatization hike 4.5 km / 2.8 miles (3 hours) to a viewpoint above the village. There will also be an option to do a longer out and back acclimatization hike to the tiny village of Chukkung (Moderate / 6.2 miles round trip / elevation 15,518’) in the Imja Tse Valley. After the acclimatization hike, we will relax in town and enjoy a slice of homemade cake, some yak cheese, and a movie at Café 4110.  

DAY 9 / Nov 10: Dingboche to Lobuche. We will make a stop in Lobuche to visit the world’s highest bakery before continuing to our destination for the night, the Italian Pyramid scientific observatory. This will be a challenging 9 km / 5.6 miles (5-7 hour) hike. Sleeping Elevation 16,568’.

DAY 10 / Nov 11: Lobuche up to Everest Base Camp (17,598’) then down to Gorakshep. Everest Base Camp (elevation 17,598’) is the jumping off point for Mount Everest climbing expeditions during the spring mountaineering season. Take in the spectacular views of Mount Everest and the Khumbu Glacier before descending to the seasonal village of Gorkshep. This will be a very challenging 12 km / 7.5-miles (7-8 hour) hike. Sleeping Elevation 16,864’.

DAY 11 / Nov 12: Gorakshep to Pheriche. Slow and steady as we take an “active recovery” day, retracing our steps as we descend to Pheriche. This will be a moderate 19 km / 11.8-mile (7-8 hour) hike. Sleeping Elevation 14,068’.  

DAY 12 / Nov 13: Pheriche to Namche. This is a challenging day because of the elevation losses and gains. There will be an option to detour to visit Ama Dablam Base Camp on the way to Namche. This will be a difficult 19 km / 11.8-mile (7-8 hour) hike. Sleeping Elevation 11,286’.  

DAY 13 / Nov 14: Namche to Phakding. It almost feels tropical as we descend through the forested valley below Namche Bazaar. We spend our last night in the mountains at our Sherpa guide’s home. This will be a moderate 11 km / 6.8-mile / (6-7 hour) hike. Sleeping Elevation 8,694’.  

DAY 14 / Nov 15: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. We will be getting on the trail early as we complete the final leg of our trek back to the Lukla Airport, where we will take a helicopter back to Kathmandu. This will be a moderate 8 km / 4.9-mile (3-4 hour) hike.  We will be returning to the Manor Boutique Hotel for a celebration dinner on our last night in Nepal.

DAY 15 / Nov 16: Kathmandu departure day.

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If you have any questions about this trip, please feel free to reach out to Nick@Fit4Adventure.com

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If you have any questions about this trip, please feel free to reach out to Nick@Fit4Adventure.com

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