Everest Base Camp
Trek & Stay
What is the Rugged Luxury
Everest Base Camp Trek & Stay?
This is the Rugged Luxury way into the Himalayas.
Join us for seventeen days in the Khumbu Valley, guided by Everest summiteers, passing monasteries, glacial rivers, and rhododendron forests, until the trail opens onto the Everest Base Camp proper at 17,600 feet, where 90% of trekkers never go. This is where most treks end. Ours continues.
At Everest Base Camp, you’ll spend two nights in an insulated geodesic dome beneath the Khumbu Icefall, where a champagne welcome on the glacier, a barista-made cappuccino at the highest camp on earth, and an ice climbing clinic on the same ice the world's great mountaineers train on all await. At the end of the journey, a shared helicopter back to Kathmandu, retracing the Khumbu Valley back over every village you walked through.
ROUTE
Everest South Side
DURATION
17 Days
DEPARTURES
March & April
WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT
Led by Everest Guide
BASE CAMP ALTITUDE
17,598 ft / 5,364 m
DESCENT
Exclusive Helicopter
GROUP SIZE
4-8 Guests
STARTING AT
$24, 995 USD
How is a Rugged Luxury Everest Base Camp trek different from a standard trek?
Most trekkers never make it to Everest Base Camp proper. Ours stay for two nights.
Everest Summit Guides: Leading Every Step from Lukla to Base Camp
Our guides have summited Everest and led expeditions across the Himalayas for decades. That depth of experience shapes every decision on the trail, from pacing and acclimatization to the moments most trekkers never get to see.
Everest Base Camp: Champagne, Domes, and Ice Climbing on the Khumbu Glacier
A champagne welcome on the glacier, two nights in insulated geodesic domes beneath the Icefall, and a beginner ice climbing clinic on the world’s tallest peak. Back at camp, a chef-prepared meal and a barista-made cappuccino are waiting.
Learn more about what makes this expedition different.
Helicopter Descent: Soak in the Khumbu Valley and Skip the Trek Down
Trade the long trek down for a helicopter flight back through the Khumbu Valley. The peaks, villages, and valleys you spent ten days trekking through pass beneath you in twenty minutes, with Everest filling the window on the way out.
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What Makes the Rugged Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Different?
Understand the philosophy, guiding, logistics, and experiences that make this expedition different from a standard Everest Base Camp trek.
Why Most People Never Actually Reach Everest Base Camp Proper
Most trekkers stop at Trekkers' Rock. Learn why our guests continue on to the actual Everest Base Camp and how it changes the experience.
What is included in the Rugged Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek & Stay?
Every detail, considered. Click the button below for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
VIP Airport Transfers
& 5-Star Hotel
Led by Everest
Mountain Guides
Fresh, Chef-Prepared Meals & Cappuccinos
Top Class Teahouse and Mountain Lodges
Private Dome
at Everest Base Camp
Beginner-Friendly
Ice Climbing Clinic
Exclusive Helicopter Descent to Kathmandu
UNSECO World Heritage City Tour
Everest Base Camp Champagne Arrival
The Journey to Everest Base Camp
Our carefully paced day-by-day itinerary through the Khumbu Valley, including daily elevation gains and overnight accommodations.
17 Days. 17,600 Feet
The World’s Highest Trek.
Reaching Everest Base Camp is about more than covering distance. Our carefully paced itinerary follows a generous acclimatization schedule, allowing your body to adapt while giving you time to experience the Sherpa villages, mountain landscapes, and culture of the Khumbu Valley.
Everest Base Camp Guest Success Story
Everest Base Camp Trek & Stay review — Rugged Luxury Expeditions
"I want the challenge to challenge me. But along the way, I want to know that I'm taken care of."
— Kevin S., USA
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Trek to Everest Base Camp
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