Everest Base Camp Trek & Stay
Expedition Overview
Date: March 24th – April 10th, 2026
Duration: 18 days
Price: Starting at $19,995 USD per person
Group Size: 4-8 Guests
Trek Details
After flying from Kathamandu to Lukla, the trek through the Khumbu Valley unfolds at a measured, unhurried pace, designed as much for comfort and immersion as for acclimatization. Days move steadily between quaint villages, with time built in to linger, rest, and take in the scale of the landscape. Carefully selected mountain lodges offer warmth and calm at the end of each day, while rest days bring walks to nearby viewpoints and moments of cultural connection, including a visit to Tengboche Monastery, set beneath Ama Dablam and overlooking the heart of the Khumbu.
As the route climbs higher, the scale of the Himalaya becomes unmistakable. The transition to purpose-built camps at both Lobuche and Everest Base Camp ensures a consistent level of comfort as the terrain grows more remote. At Everest Base Camp, guests spend two nights and a full day on the glacier, staying in spacious, insulated geodesic domes within a working expedition camp beneath the Khumbu Icefall. Time here is intentionally unhurried—espresso in the Big House, quiet moments watching expedition teams move through camp, and a champagne arrival on the glacier as light shifts across the icefall. The journey concludes with a helicopter return to Kathmandu, lifting out over the valleys and peaks you’ve traveled through for a final, expansive view of the Himalaya.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for certain services and personal items, such as flights, gear, and insurance. We highly recommend adding contingency days to the end of your trip and booking a flexible fare for the return flight. Flights can sometimes be delayed out of the Khumbu due to mountain weather. Please note CTSS covers one night in Kathmandu at the end of your trip.
Trekkers can bring one 23 kg / 50 lb duffel plus their trekking backpack for a total of two bags.
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Professional Everest mountain guide
Full expedition logistics
Return airport transfers
In-country transport associated with the program itinerary
Single-room accommodation in Kathmandu (dual occupancy for couples)
Domestic flights to and from Lukla
Single-room accommodation in mountain lodges and teahouses in the Khumbu Valley (dual occupancy for couples)
National park fees
Trekking permits
Porters to carry trekking duffels in the Khumbu Valley (maximum weight 23 kg / 50 lbs)
Sleeping bag rental
Tented camp accommodations at Lobuche Base Camp and Gorakshep
Two nights at Everest Base Camp proper in Everest Executive Domes
Welcome and farewell dinners
Daily breakfast in Kathmandu
All meals while on the trek and at Everest Base Camp
Beginner-friendly ice climbing clinic and technical equipment
Shared helicopter flight from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu
Kathmandu city tour with guides
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Wire transfer fees or credit card surcharges
International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
Airport arrival or departure taxes
Associated travel expenses, including visas, passports, reciprocity fees, vaccination charges, and excess baggage
Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
Personal trekking and climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries, etc.
Personal sundries, including personal snacks, alcoholic beverages, minibar charges, laundry services, third-party internet, medical expenses, and gratuities
Non-team lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
Sherpa tip pool (amount varies)
Guide tips (customary but optional)
Costs incurred as a result of events or delays beyond the control of CTSS, above and beyond normal expedition costs
Early departure costs (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, flight changes, etc.)
Required travel insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue and evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
Unused contingency days at the end of your program (CTSS covers one night in a hotel in Kathmandu upon your return; if you choose to stay longer, additional costs are your responsibility. We recommend booking flexible return airfare in case contingency days are unused or extended.)