Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek is on the top of every adventurer and trekker’s bucket list. Every year hundreds and thousands of trekkers come to Nepal to embark on their life journey to the base camp of Mighty Mount Everest. A luxurious trip to Everest Base Camp elevates your trekking experience to a whole new level as you will enjoy adventures and the wilderness of the mighty mountains in comfort. A 12-day luxury Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary traverses you through lush valleys, rhododendron forests, alpine pastures, glaciers, and Sherpa settlements.
Our luxury trip to Everest Base Camp prioritizes comfort and luxury offering the finest accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu and a luxurious trekking lodge. The deluxe room with an attached bathroom and unlimited Wi-Fi offers the luxury that everyone seeks after a strenuous day hike. You will experience this unparalleled comfort during your luxury trip to Everest Base Camp.
The luxury Everest Base Camp Trek starts with an elegant helicopter ride to Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla. Lukla at an altitude of 2,860 m is the starting point of our trek to Everest Base Camp. Due to bad weather, the Kathmandu to Lukla flights get delayed or canceled. However, a 12-day luxury trek to Everest Base Camp lets you experience the bird’s eye view of Kathmandu Valley and the surrounding hills en route to Lukla.
The awe-inspiring vistas of snow-capped mountains like Thamserku, Kongde Ri, Kusum Khangaru, and many more peaks make the steep ascent to Namche Bazaar worth it. The bustling town of Namche will offer you a luxury lodge with excellent amenities for the overnight stay. Our luxury trek to Everest Base Camp includes an acclimatization day at Namche and Dingboche to prevent altitude sickness. Then the trial will gradually ascent making the final stop at Everest Base Camp – 5,364 m.
The early morning hike to Kala Patthar – 5,545 m blesses the eye with the clearest and closest view of Mighty Mt.Everest along with Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and many other peaks. Our luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter return to Kathmandu will let you enjoy the bird’s eye view of the surrounding mountains and Sherpa settlement of Khumbu region.
Short Everest Base Camp Trek allows you to trek in and fly out from Gorakshep escaping the strenuous trekking route back to Lukla. The helicopter ride will save you 2 to 4 days which you can enjoy with sightseeing tours in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Experience the Best Luxurious Everest Base Camp Trek with Us
We, the Nepal Adventure Team provide the best luxurious Everest Base Camp Trek. Our luxury trip to Everest Base Camp lets you experience the challenges of the Himalayas in opulence and comfort. Your accommodation will be a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu and luxurious lodges in the mountains. You will stay in a deluxe room with an attached bathroom and unlimited Wi-Fi. The room will have a heating system as the temperature lowers in the evening and night ensuring a warm sleep after the strenuous hiking day.
Our luxury trek to Everest Base Camp offers international (where available) and local nutritional meals with panoramic views of the Himalayas. Balanced and nutritional meals are most important for everyday hiking so our luxury Everest Base Camp Trek cost includes the meal of high nutritional value. You will be assisted by professional guides with local and first-aid knowledge to enhance the overall trekking experience at Everest Base Camp. We make sure that adequate numbers of staff match the client ratio so that personalized and top-notch service is provided.
Our 12-day luxury Everest Base Camp Trek cost includes spa and wellness service at Namche, the bustling town of trekkers where you can find many other services. It will be perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating after the strenuous ascent to Namche. Our luxury trek to Everest Base Camp provides the accommodation with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains.
Our luxury trek to Everest Base Camp offers a helicopter return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu. You will be enjoying a bird’s eye view of the surrounding mountains, Khumbu Valley, and Sherpa settlements escaping the strenuous hiking trail. Your safety and health are our top priorities so professional guides with first-aid knowledge will accompany you.
Luxury Everest Base Camp Checklist
You need to prepare and pack the essentials for a luxury trip to Everest Base Camp. You will need a passport with a valid visa, trekking equipment, trekking clothes, footwear, headwear, first-aid kit, and other essentials for a luxury trek to Everest Base Camp.
Here is a brief information about the essentials that you will need for a 12-day luxury trip to Everest Base Camp.
Documents
Passport with a valid VISA
- 2 passport-size photos
- Travel Insurance and Flight Tickets
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking Equipment
- Backpack
- Duffel Bag
- Rain Cover
- Sleeping Bag and liner
- Trekking Poles
- Water Bottle
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking Clothes and Shoes
- Base layer e.g. Thermal shirts and pants
- Middle layer e.g. Fleece jackets, down jackets, and trekking pants
- Outer layer e.g. Gore-Tex jackets, hardshell pants
Trekking Boots and socks
- Warm hat and Sun Hat
- Gloves
- Neck warmer and Gaiters
- House Clothes and Sneakers
Toiletries
- Sunscreen and Sunglasses
- Hand and Face Towel
- Head Torch
- Energy Bars and Snacks
- Dry Bags
- Portable Charger and Adapter
Other Essentials
- Water Purification Tablets
- First Aid Kit
You can check out our blog Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List for detailed information regarding the packing list you need to prepare for a luxurious trek to Everest Base Camp.
Important Note for a Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
- The weather in the high mountains is hard to predict so sometimes there is a probability of delay or cancellation of a helicopter ride. Your security is our priority so do as the trek guide tells you.
- Your passport photocopy is required to book for Helicopter ride so provide us with the documents.
- Since the trek to Everest Base Camp is moderately challenging, start to train early for physical strength and stamina.
- Travel Insurance is most for your safety so you must get it from your home country.
- Stay hydrated on the trails to oxygenize the blood to prevent altitude sickness.
- Slow ascend is best in the mountains so trek at your own pace to adjust to changing air pressure and the environment.
- All meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included in the cost. You don’t need to pay extra for drinks and beverages.
- Don’t rely on ATMs for extra cash. Do bring some additional cash with you as you need it to buy energy bars and to shop for souvenirs in Namche.
- Relish every adventure and wilderness of the high mountains in opulence and comfort.
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty and Preparedness
12-Day Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek takes you to an altitude of 5,545 m – Kala Patthar. Since the luxury Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary traverses you through rugged terrain, it will be moderately challenging. You will be hiking for 5-6 hours approximately every day with a day bag of some weight. You don’t need previous hiking experience compulsorily but better if you had. You can easily embark on the journey to Everest Base Camp with some early preparedness.
To increase your physical strength and fitness, you can start doing workouts, multiple-day hiking, jogging, and cycling, or even a few short treks to familiarize the body for the trek. These activities will enhance your body’s stamina and strength. Moreover, you will be carrying a day bag of some weight so practice to carry 5 -6 kg of weight on a hiking day.
Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek itinerary includes crossing high-suspension bridges over a fast-flowing river. Consulate with your doctors if you have any fear of heights. It is advisable to consult with your doctor if you have any pre-medical conditions and let us know in advance.
Our luxury Everest Base Camp trek itinerary will be amended before your request so that you can enjoy the adventure and comfort at the same time. Our guides and porters are knowledgeable and experienced so they will be there to assist you with the required help and services. Your comfort is our motto.
Best Season for Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
The best time of the year for a 12-day luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is the month of March to April (Spring Season) and September to November (Autumn Season). This time of the year offers you clear mesmerizing vistas of the mighty mountains. The weather will be pleasant and welcoming.
The months of March, April, and May are the blossoming time of the year. Nature becomes alive and vibrant with different colorful flowers. The temperature will be mild and the day will be pleasant. The skies will be clear offering awe-inspiring vistas of snow-capped mountains. The trail will be decorated with different colors of Rhododendrons – the national flower of Nepal. However, it is the busiest time of the year as the region will be accommodated with many trekkers.
Autumn season falls in September, October, and November. Generally, the days will be pleasant with moderated temperatures and stable weather. The clear skies and few clouds will offer unobstructed vistas of the mighty mountains. The atmosphere will be festive and lively as the greatest festival of Nepalese – Dashain and Tihar falls in this season. You get to experience local culture, traditions, and their way of celebration.
The winter season will be pretty hard for a luxury trek to Everest Base Camp. The temperature will be cold with lots of snow on the trails. There is a chance of avalanches and landslides so don’t travel alone. However, there will be a few trekkers on the trails so you can experience a serene and peaceful hike to Everest Base Camp. The weather will be clear in the morning providing stunning vistas of the mighty mountains. You need to pack warm clothes and proper equipment for the extreme cold temperatures.
The other season – The monsoon isn’t favorable for luxury Everest Base Camp Trek as there will be rainfall causing landslides and floods. The day will be cloudy obstructing the vistas of snow-capped mountains. The weather will be warmer and humid.
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Accommodation and Meal
During a 12-day luxury trek to Everest Base Camp, the accommodation will be luxurious providing you with all the services for your comfort. You’ll stay in a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu in a deluxe room. On the trek, you’ll stay at a luxurious teahouse for 9 nights and a normal lodge for 3 nights in the high mountains. The Wi-Fi, battery charging, and hot shower will be provided at no cost. Every morning, warm water to clean your face will be provided.
Our luxury trek to Everest Base Camp cost includes full board meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Tea or Coffee will be provided during the trek. You will get high-nutritional meals to fuel your body for ascending and descending the rugged terrain. The food options will be mainly traditional and local cuisine, Western and Asian Cuisine. Seasonal fruits and salads will be provided on every night stop.
It is highly recommended to eat soupy and liquid items such as Lemon Ginger Honey, Ginger Tea, Lemon Tea, and garlic soup. They are highly beneficial at high altitudes to keep you hydrated and warm. You should give it a try to staple Nepali food – Dal Bhat which is a wholesome and balanced meal (carbs, protein, fluid, minerals, and vitamins).
However, we advise not to consume non-veg items as it takes longer time and energy to break down the protein contained in meat. Also, proper hygiene and sanitation are hard to maintain for their storage. Moreover, lessens the consumption of alcoholic drinks and caffeinated items as they dehydrate your body.
Note to consider personal preferences, health considerations, and conditions of the trek while making food and beverage choices.
Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Guides and Porter
A luxury Everest Base Camp Trek takes you to remote places of high altitudes. A professional guide with local knowledge is the most so that s/he can safely lead you there without any obstacles on the way. We, the Nepal Adventure Team provide highly qualified and experienced guides for the role. They are fully trained and licensed. They have undergone a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations. They are skilled in English to communicate with you throughout the trek.
Our Porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow a maximum weight of 25 kg to be carried by one porter. They are well-paid and well-treated.
Our 12-day luxury Everest Base Camp Trek will be a life-long memorable experience that lets you taste the adventure and wilderness of the mighty mountains without making you exhausted. The ideal trek is suitable for those trekkers who want home luxury and we ensure “Home Away From Home Service” with a relaxing journey to the base camp of Mighty Mt.Everest.