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The 15 Best Everest Base Camp Treks

47 tours  ·  from $408 a head

Almost every operator walks the same trail, so the differences are guide ratios, what the permits and the Lukla flight are costing you, and how many acclimatisation days are built in. These 15 are compared on exactly that, with prices and day counts.

Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days - Day 1: Kathmandu arrival and a useful first night
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Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

1.Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $1,800Our pick

Trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with a small group of up to 14 people, a licensed English-speaking guide, porters, mountain guesthouses, and planned acclimatization days in Namche and Dingboche. You’ll reach Kala Patthar at 5,555 meters, visit Tengboche Monastery, and return to Kathmandu by air.

“I went solo in October 2025 and it was one of the best decisions of my life. My group was 8 including myself and our awesome guide Kishor and I couldn’t have asked for better people to trek up to base camp with. Kishor knew so much hRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel. - Landing at Everest View Hotel
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

2.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $1,575

Join Buddhi Bhatta and an experienced helicopter pilot for a shared flight from Kathmandu toward Everest. You will refuel at Lukla, fly over Base Camp and Kala Patthar, and land at Hotel Everest View when weather allows. The four to five hour outing includes hotel pickup, a pre-trip briefing, and a possible full refund if poor weather cancels the flight.

“Not being climbers, this was amazing to get as close as you can get in the air to view Everest, just awesome. Safety was a priority, our pilot was very professional. Our first departure was cancelled due to weather, but were able to be scheduled for the next day. So glad we had the opportunity to do this experience. Butti, our guide was just amazing, organised, maintained contact, responsive, and informative, his service was outstanding. Thank you.”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - Days 3 and 4: Pine forest, river trails, and Namche Bazaar
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Everest Base Camp Trekking

3.Everest Base Camp Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · from $1,350

You’ll trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar in a group of up to 10, with guides, teahouse lodging, meals, local transport, and Kathmandu airport pickup included. Guides such as Biru, Amabar, and Ramesh are named in the experience details, and the route includes Namche Bazaar, Dingboche, Phorse, and sunrise at Kala Patthar.

“We had truly amazing weeks! This was especially thanks to our guide and the porters. They were always incredibly kind and helpful in assisting us with the trek. I highly recommend our guide, Biru, for his great company and excellent guidancRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - 13 Day - Day 2: The Lukla flight and the start of the trail
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Everest Base Camp Trekking – 13 Day

4.Everest Base Camp Trekking – 13 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · from $1,399

You’ll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, then trek through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar. A guide handles the route, lodges, meals, permits, and flight arrangements. Guides such as Milan, Dibash, Achyut, and Ratna have led this trek, with private departures available.

“Milan was very responsible and always explained the next day's itinerary in advance every day. He provided estimates on how long it would take each day to walk based on your physical ability, and accurately predicted the sunset time to avoid Read more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days - Day 1: Kathmandu arrival and a useful first night
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Everest Base Camp Trek -14 Days

5.Everest Base Camp Trek -14 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · from $1,420

This small-group Everest Base Camp trek takes you from Kathmandu to Lukla, through Sherpa villages and Tengboche, to Base Camp and Kala Patthar. A licensed guide, lodge accommodation, meals, permits, flights, and basic first aid are included. Guides may include experienced team members such as Laxman, Ram, Nir, or Saugat.

“The whole experience with Dil, the owner and Amer and Dhower, my guide and porter, was amazing. Met at the airport, stayed in Kathmandu. Flights to Lukla and then the 12 day trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and the return. I cRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View - Lukla: a short stop with real trekking importance
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

6.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest Base Camp, overfly Kala Patthar, and land at Hotel Everest View if weather allows. The shared Airbus H125 trip includes hotel pickup, several photo stops, and a possible breakfast break. Dipak Sapkota is the named contact for planning and day-of logistics.

“The flight over the Himalayas revealed dramatic scenery everywhere.”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026 - Lobuche and the cold upper valley
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Everest Base Camp Trekking – 2025/2026

7.Everest Base Camp Trekking – 2025/2026

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $1,339

Trek privately from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with Alpine Ramble Treks, using included domestic flights, lodges, meals, permits, and an English-speaking guide. You’ll walk through Sherpa villages, visit Buddhist monasteries, and cross rugged high-altitude ground at your own pace. Guides named in past trips include Sujal, Samir, Krishna, and Hairy.

“I did a 10 day Gokyo Lakes trekking, close to Mount Everest basecamp. I did the trekking solo and had a private guide (and no porter, my guide carried 5 kg for me). Although in advance I thought it would be nice to be with a group, I enjoyeRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - The domestic flight and the change in scale
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Everest Base Camp Trek

8.Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $1,408

Trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp in a private small group with an English-speaking guide and porters. Himalayan Leisure includes domestic flights, permits, meals, lodging, a sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffle bag. You’ll spend acclimatization days near Namche and Nagarkhang Peak, then climb Kala Patthar for one of the Khumbu’s finest views.

“Had an amazing time on our Everest Base Camp trek! Our guide, Lok, took care of every detail and made sure we had everything we needed. He knew the route like the back of his hand and had us on the perfect pace for the entire trek.”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - Days 3 and 4: Pine forest, river trails, and Namche Bazaar
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Everest Base Camp Trekking

9.Everest Base Camp Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $1,350

Trek from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp with a licensed English-speaking guide, porter support, tea-house lodging, meals, permits, and Lukla flights. You’ll visit Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, Khumbu Glacier, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar. Guides such as Ram Dhakal and Dillip have been praised for steady care and clear communication.

“I have been on many tours and treks across the world and this outfitter was one of the best. They went out of their way to accommodate by trek up to Everest - providing a safe environment, well planned schedule, and flexibility based on peRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - The domestic flight and the change in scale
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Everest Base Camp Trek

10.Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $1,300

You’ll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, walk through Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, reach Everest Base Camp, and climb Kala Patthar before returning. An experienced guide handles permits, transport, meals, and tea-house stays. Guides named Kiran, Dinish, and Arjun have led past departures, while porter service is available for an added fee.

“The trip started with an Act of God monsoon that destroyed roads and stranded hundreds for days. Not only did Outfitter work through the problems openly and honestly, they more than made up for lost time with a wonderful experieRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - The domestic flight and the change in scale
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Everest Base Camp Trek

11.Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $1,799

You’ll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, then walk through Sherpa villages, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. Nepal High Trek provides a licensed mountain guide, flights, permits, meals, sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffel bag. Guides named in guest feedback include Buddhi and Pawan.

“Besides the stunning landscape, Nepal High Trek & Expedition is a one stop source for a carefree and amazing Trekking Expierience. Our Guide Buddhi was excellent in his knolwedge about culutre and everyting you need to know about thesRead more”

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Gokyo to Everest Base Camp Trek - Namche Bazaar gives you time to adjust
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Gokyo to Everest Base Camp Trek

12.Gokyo to Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $2,200

Join Ace the Himalaya for a 17-day Everest Circuit trek from Kathmandu through Lukla, Namche, Gokyo, Cho La, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar. Expect licensed English-speaking guides, porters, mountain guesthouses, meals, permits, flights, and major altitude gains. Guides such as Nima, Raj Kumar, Ramesh, and Lakpa Sherpa have led this demanding route.

“Thank you Ace the Himalayas for organising a superb experience. It surpassed all my expectations. The team was excellent at providing logistics support during this 12 day excursion. Their knowledge and experience within the HimalayaRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - The domestic flight and the change in scale
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Everest Base Camp Trek

13.Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $999

Trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with a licensed guide, tea-house lodging, Kathmandu hotel nights, and domestic flights included. You’ll pass Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, and Kala Patthar. Ask if Bishnu and guide Basu are assigned to your group, and allow extra days for Lukla flight delays.

“It was a great experience and the scenery and the journey were well worth it. Bishnu was always on top of everything and always tried to make sure everything turned out perfect. My guide Basu was amazing as he always had the best disRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek 15 Days - Sherpa villages, monasteries, and a stronger sense of place
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Everest Base Camp Trek 15 Days

14.Everest Base Camp Trek 15 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $2,400

Trek from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp at 5,364 meters with Sherpa Expedition & Trekking. Expect Buddhist villages, monasteries, rhododendron and pine forests, glaciers, mountain lodges, meals, a guide, porter support, sleeping bag, and duffel bag. Guides may include Pasang, Lakpa, Buddha Tamang, or others.

“Trekking to Everest Base Camp was a dream come true, and it wouldn’t have been possible—or nearly as meaningful—without our incredible guide, Pasang. From the very first day, he treated us not just as clients, but like family. His deep knRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days - Day 1: Kathmandu arrival and a useful first night
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Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days

15.Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $999

Trek from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp with a private guide, Lukla flights, two acclimatization days, Sherpa villages, Tengboche Gompa, Kala Patthar, and the Khumbu Icefall. Nepal Nirvana Trails handles permits, guide costs, airport transfers, and local flights. Accommodation, meals, insurance, and tips are extra.

“I cannot say enough good things about Nepal Nirvana Trails.”

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