Trip report for Everest Base Camp

Price includes:

• Internal flight to/from Lukla and Kathmandu
• All transfers including private airport collections
• Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu and in teahouse lodges while on trek
• Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
• All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, Sherpa guide and porters
• Complimentary Everest trekking map
• Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
• Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone or face to face meetings. After booking with us we will send our comprehensive "Nepal Pre-Trip Information".

Price excludes:

• International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
• Travel & trekking insurance (eg. Snowcard from £64)
• Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
• Personal clothing & equipment
• Tips
• Other items not listed in "What is included"

Suitability:  a good choice for regular hill walkers, high level of fitness required.

1) Walking times: average 6 to 8 hours walking per day (with several longer days up to 12 hours) for up to 14 days with some rest days included.

2) Altitude: up to 5,500m.

3) Terrain: for some of the time following well-travelled trails although also likely to encounter rough and rocky sections. There may be significant amount of ascent and descent.

4) Remoteness: often in more remote areas and normally a longer distance from nearest road and facilities available in a city.

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