Everest Base Camp 2014

EBC

Join us in April 2014 for a once in a lifetime journey to Nepal…… land of the lovely Sherpa people, the Himalayas and, of course, famous Mount Everest.

Why travel to Nepal with Natural Trekking? The key to a succesful trek is good acclimatization and this cannot be rushed – altitude rules!  Statistics show that the more days taken the better the chance of success.  With this in mind we have designed our trek to give you the optimum opportunity to reach your goal of Everest Base Camp.   In addition to extra acclimatization days on the trek we have  included extra days in Kathmandu before and after the trek.   This gives you time to rest from your flight, adjust to the new time zone and ensure that you have ample time to connect to your international flight on the return.

Our primary concern is that you have a safe, enjoyable and memorable trek!

Trip Pricing & Inclusions:

Arrival Date in Kathmandu: Sunday April 27, 2014

Departure Date from Kathmandu: Wednesday May 21, 2014

Cost: Trek – $3500US + Airfare + Insurance.  This is based on twin accommodation.  Single supplement for the 7 nights in Kathmandu would be $350US.

Includes:

  • §    All Accommodation – 7 nights in Kathmandu including breakfast and 17 nights in Teahouses on the trek
  • §    Late checkout on night of departure
  • §    Airport transfers
  • §    Half Day City Tour in Kathmandu
  • §    Return flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
  • §    All Meals while on trek, 7 breakfasts & 1 Group Dinner in Kathmandu
  • §    Local Trekking Guide and Porters (1 porter for every 2 people); A Trekking Sherpa or Assistant Local Guide if more than 6 people
  • §    With 4 or more trekkers, Natural Trekking Guide, Lois will accompany you on the entire trip

Also included (normally added on as extras by other companies)

  • §    Nepal Entry Visa
  • §    Park Permits and Fees

Not Included: 

International Flight

  • §    $1500 – $2000 return (I recommend Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong, however you can use airline points as well)

Cancellation/medical Insurance

  • §    must include $10,000 helicopter rescue insurance – I have found RBC deluxe package to be great – around $250

Spending Money

I usually have people estimate between $500 – $1000 per person for personal expenses & souvenirs.  Here are some examples

  • §    Meals in Kathmandu (exception – breakfast each day & a group dinner on the last evening are included)
  • §    Tips for the guide & porters – Approximately $200 per person
  • §    Bottled Water, Soft drinks etc. in the teahouses
  • §    Items of Personal Nature

Accommodation in Kathmandu will be the Kathmandu Guest House upon arrival (www.ktmgh.com) and a combination of the Kathmandu Guest House & Park Village Resort (on the http://www.ktmgh.com website) when we return from the trek.  Breakfast is included on these days. 

Accommodation on the trek will be in teahouses and not tents.  The teahouses range from very basic to quite comfortable.  Rooms generally consist of 2 twin beds with mattress, pillow & duvet.  I highly recommend a warm sleeping bag as the nights higher up can drop to below 0 and the teahouse have no heating or insulation.  All Meals are provided at each teahouse and are included.