Everest Base Camp Trek & Stay
Everest Base Camp Trek & Stay
Have you always wanted to tick a trek to Everest Base Camp off the bucket list but want to do it in a once-in-a-lifetime, ruggedly luxurious way?
Rugged Luxury – it’s meaningful, connected, comfortable travel, without sacrificing any of the adventure
Expedition Snapshot
EBC Trek guided by a top Everest Summit Guide
Go to Base Camp Proper (where 99% of trekkers never reach!)
Stay where the summiteers stay and see where the action happens!
3x nights in 5-star accommodation in Kathmandu
7x nights in top-class mountain lodges along the trekking route
2x nights in exclusive, luxury CTSS Camp in a heated geodesic dome
Champagne arrival on the glacier at Everest
Beginner-friendly ice climbing clinic on Everest
Relax with a 60-minute massage following your trek
Scenic helicopter flight from the Everest glacier back to Kathmandu
Full-day city tour of the best of Kathmandu
Expedition Itinerary
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Arrive in Kathmandu, where our team will be waiting to greet you before transferring to our 5-star hotel in town. Today is a pure arrival day; you can arrive at any time.
Overnight at 5-star hotel -
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before meeting your guide and teammates for a trip briefing and gear check. You will have free time to explore or relax before the welcome dinner that evening.
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Fly to Lukla, a quaint village terraced into the hillside, to begin your trek. Today is only a short hike (downhill!) to the riverside town of Phakding.
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Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital of the world. Today is your first full day of trekking. Ascending the famous Namche Hill, you cross roaring glacial waters on the Hillary Suspension Bridge before continuing into the Himalayas to arrive at the thriving epicenter of the Khumbu, Namche.
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Take a day to rest and allow your body to acclimate to the thinning air of Namche. Enjoy a gentle acclimatization hike to visit the monks at the 300-year-old Thamo Monastery.
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Resume your trek, departing from Namche Bazaar toward Deboche. Today, you will have your first views of Everest and the spectacular Ama Dablam, known as the most beautiful mountain in the world. Tackle Tengboche Hill before retreating downhill through blooming rhododendron forests to the riverside village of Deboche.
Overnight in Teahouse
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Enjoy an easier day with a visit to the Tengboche Monastery, widely heralded as the most famous and stunning monastery in the region. Receive blessings from Tibetan Buddhist monks for the remainder of your journey.
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Back on the trail, you will climb above the vegetation level as you follow the valley to the Sherpa outpost of Pheriche. You are now in the high Himalayas, a region filled with both natural wonders and a deep cultural and spiritual significance.
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In the morning, enjoy an acclimatization hike to the ridgeline and soak in your reward - spectacular views of Ama Dablam. Relax in the afternoon with a visit to the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) to learn more about high-altitude medicine from the doctors who run this remote medical clinic.
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Deviating from the main trail and away from the crowds, you will head to Lobuche Base Camp, an exclusive tented mountaineering camp for your first night under the stars.
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Take an acclimatization hike to Lobuche High Camp for some of the best views in the Himalayas, including Ama Dablam, Everest, Pokalde, and down the entire Khumbu Valley. At your high point for the day, you will top out above the elevation of Everest Base Camp. Returning to Lobuche Base Camp for an evening of rest and relaxation.
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Trek to Gorak Shep (3-4 hours). This is the last village in the Khumbu Valley and your final night on the trail before reaching your destination!
Overnight in teahouse.
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Round out your trek and arrive at Everest Base Camp in proper style. Enjoy a champagne welcome and chef-prepared lunch before exploring camp and enjoying exclusive use of all the amenities. This camp is the temporary home to the Everest summit team before being completely dismantled at season's end.
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Strap on crampons and get ready to feel like a true Everest climber in an optional beginner-friendly ice climbing clinic on the Khumbu Glacier. Soak in the atmosphere and amenities at base camp while sipping the world's highest cappuccino!
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A specialized high-altitude helicopter picks you up at Everest Base Camp for the world's most scenic helicopter flight all the way back to Kathmandu. In the afternoon, relax and unwind with a 60-minute massage at an acclaimed spa in the capital.
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Cap your Nepal adventure with a full-day Kathmandu City Tour, taking in all the city's best UNESCO sites. Share a final celebratory dinner at one of Nepal's finest restaurants, where you will savor traditional Nepalese cuisine through a world-class tasting menu.
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Bid farewell to your teammates and guides. We will transfer you from the hotel to the airport with plenty of time to catch your flight. Soak in the final views of Nepal and start planning your next adventure!
2026 Expeditions
Starting at $19,995
*Departing from Kathmandu, Nepal
Ready to embark on a trip of a lifetime?!
“The new Everest Base Camp Rugged Luxury… Trek [is] a rare opportunity to comfortably experience life at the famed staging ground without committing to the time, training, and risk that are inherent in a summit attempt. The trip allowed me to hike with aspirational summiteers while staying in top lodges and spending two nights at base camp. Hints of luxury have made their way to this remote corner of Nepal in recent seasons, but CTSS’s camp is the apex, with next-level amenities including a spa and the unusual ability to host mere trekkers like me.”
— Jen Murphy