Guided sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
Thrilling scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, one of the world’s most adventurous airports
Trek through Sagarmatha National Park, rich in alpine flora, fauna, and authentic Sherpa culture
Stay at the best available luxury lodges and premium teahouses during the trek
Explore Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier, and the legendary Khumbu Icefall
Walk closest to the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest (8,848.86 m)
Visit Tengboche Monastery, the largest and most spiritual monastery in the Khumbu region
Experience Syangboche Airport (3,780 m), one of the world’s highest airports
Enjoy breathtaking sunrise and panoramic Himalayan views from Kala Patthar (5,545 m)
Complete, well-planned, and professionally guided Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek
The 13 Days Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek by Northern Trekking Team is the ultimate Himalayan adventure, designed for trekkers who want to experience Everest in comfort without compromising on authenticity. This carefully crafted luxury trekking package combines breathtaking mountain scenery, rich Sherpa culture, and premium accommodation for an unforgettable journey in the Everest region.
This luxury Everest trek includes proper acclimatization days and a cultural exploration of the stunning Khumbu Valley, ensuring both safety and enjoyment. One of the major highlights of this trek is staying at the finest luxury lodges while trekking close to four of the world’s highest peaks: Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,463 m), and Cho Oyu (8,201 m).
Your journey begins with a guided cultural tour of Kathmandu’s historic landmarks, including Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square. Afterward, a spectacular mountain flight takes you to Lukla, where your experienced guide and porter from Northern Trekking Team will welcome you.
The trek gradually ascends through lush forests, suspension bridges, roaring glacial rivers, and traditional Sherpa villages toward Namche Bazaar, the vibrant heart of the Khumbu region. Along the way, you will visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, spin prayer wheels, walk beneath fluttering prayer flags, and experience the deep spiritual atmosphere of the Himalayas.
The adventure continues to Everest Base Camp and onward to Kala Patthar, the highest viewpoint of the trek, offering an unforgettable 360-degree panorama of Everest and surrounding peaks. After achieving this once-in-a-lifetime goal, you return to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu.
The 13 Days Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek is physically and mentally challenging, but with the professional planning, experienced guides, and safety measures provided by Northern Trekking Team, the journey becomes comfortable and well-managed. Our updated trekking map and altitude chart, along with daily health monitoring, ensure a safe and enjoyable experience in high altitude conditions.
This luxury trek is truly a once-in-a-lifetime Himalayan experience that blends adventure, comfort, and cultural discovery.
International airport pickup and drop-off services
Complimentary Northern Trekking Team duffle bag
Free Northern Trekking Team trekking T-shirt
Detailed Everest Base Camp Trek map
Oximeter to monitor blood oxygen saturation levels
Fully equipped first-aid medical kits
Free excess luggage storage at Northern Trekking Team’s store during the trek
Professional, licensed guides and well-trained porters
Personalized service and 24/7 customer support
The 13 Days Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Northern Trekking Team is a well-paced Himalayan journey designed for comfort, safety, and proper acclimatization. This luxury trek typically covers a total walking distance of approximately 130 km (round trip) from Lukla to Everest Base Camp.
Total Duration: 13 Days
Total Trekking Distance: Approx. 130 km
Maximum Altitude: Kala Patthar – 5,545 m
Everest Base Camp Elevation: 5,364 m
With carefully planned acclimatization days and luxury lodge stays, Northern Trekking Team ensures a smooth and enjoyable trekking experience, even at high altitudes.
Proper preparation is key to enjoying your Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. Although this trek is designed with comfort in mind, it still involves long walking days at high altitude.
Cardio exercises such as walking, running, swimming, cycling, or stair climbing help your body adapt to lower oxygen levels at altitude. These activities improve breathing efficiency, endurance, and mental focus—essential for trekking to Everest Base Camp.
Start training at least 6–8 weeks before your trek. Gradually increase the duration and intensity of your workouts to build stamina. Staying motivated and consistent will make a significant difference during the trek.
Hiking is the most effective way to prepare for the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek. Practice walking on local trails, hills, or even long city walks with a daypack. This helps you understand your physical limits, strengthen leg muscles, and build confidence.
Once you learn to push past initial fatigue, you’ll be surprised by how much farther your body can go. With proper preparation and the expert guidance of Northern Trekking Team, the trek becomes both achievable and enjoyable.
The 13 Days Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek cost with Northern Trekking Team starts from USD 3,300 per person and can go up to USD 4,500 per person, depending on group size and service level.
Premium luxury lodge and best teahouse accommodations
Experienced, licensed guides and professional porters
Domestic flights (Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu)
Trek permits and national park fees
High-quality service and safety support throughout the trek
Group bookings offer better pricing, making this luxury Himalayan adventure more affordable without compromising comfort or safety.
With years of experience in the Everest region, Northern Trekking Team delivers a safe, well-organized, and unforgettable Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. From trip preparation to summit viewpoints, every detail is handled professionally—so you can focus on enjoying the journey of a lifetime.
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be warmly greeted by our team and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you can relax and recover from your journey. If you arrive early, you can explore the vibrant streets of Thamel, filled with shops, cafes, and local markets. In the evening, there will be a briefing about your upcoming trek.
A scenic flight to Lukla airport (2,860m-9383ft) (one of the most dangerous airports in the world) from Kathmandu Valley (1,400m-4593ft) begins the trekking journey. The Lukla airport is surrounded by tall mountains and green hills will for sure provide you the vibes of thrilling adventure. The trekking trail from Lukla moves towards the Cheplung Village (2,790m-9153ft), from where you can view an amazing view of sacred Mount Khumbila (5,761m-18900ft). The trekking trail goes downwards, leading you to the Phakding village (2,643m-8671ft). The trail is surrounded by beautiful terrain and tall hills and the sight of the Kusum Kangraru Mountain (6,367m-20889ft) is seen clearly from the village. The village lies in the Dudh Koshi River valley, (north of Lukla) and houses many hotels and lodges, especially for tourism and trekkers. Overnight stay at hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
This is one of the special days of this trek because you will be visiting the mountain town of Namche Bazaar ((3,440m-11286ft). The trekking journey starts after breakfast at Phakding. The trekking trail leading to Namche Bazaar passes through several smaller villages (i.e. Jorsale and Monjo). Monjo (2,835m-9301ft) is the entry point of the Sagarmatha National Park (one of the UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites) lying north of Phakding. The overwhelming trail ventures passing through the national park finally lead to Namche. Walking through the Sagarmatha National Park offers alpine woods, small rivers, brooks, and deciduous forests and is most popular for its Sacred Himalayan Landscape. The national park is riddled with Blue Pine, Birch, and Juniper Berries which are home to many endangered species of animals including Himalayan Thars, Langur Monkeys, the Musk deer, and Himalayan Black Bears. Namche Bazaar is the commercial hub of the Khumbu region because of its strategic location on a mountainside, which indeed offers mesmerizing views of the Thamserku Peak (6,608m-21679ft) and the Kongdi RI Himal. Overnight stay at Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Acclimatization is a very essential factor in this tour because of the journey towards higher elevation and Namche is a great place to acclimatize. The sights around Namche are spectacular and staying a day roaming around the town will somehow make your trek easier and comfort avoiding altitude sickness. You can visit the Syangboche (3,780m-12401ft) lying on a hill above the town of Namche after breakfast. From here, you can view an amazing view of Namche and the sights of the Himalayas smiling at you. Further, you can hike to Everest View Hotel, the highest elevated hotel in the world, offering a magnificent view of Mount Everest and many other Himalayan peaks from all of its windows of the hotel. Return to Namche from the hotel visiting the Everest Photo Gallery and the Sherpa Culture Museum on the way. Overnight stay at Hotel.
The trekking trail from Namche goes towards the Dudh Koshi Valley, offering magnificent views of Mount Everest, and finally reaches the village of Tengboche. The trekking trail from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche is filled with the eye-catchy natural scenery of rivers, hills, and Himalayan peaks, and Tengboche village is surrounded by tall hills that are covered in rhododendron trees. Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery of the Khumbu region lies in this village, from where, amazing views of Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Everest, and several other mountain peaks can be viewed. Moreover, the Tengboche Monastery is also considered the spiritual hub of the Khumbu region and is one of the important highlights of this tour. Overnight stay at Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
The trekking trail from Tengboche passes through the Imja River via a suspension bridge and finally reaches Dingboche. Dingboche is called the “Summer Valley” of the Khumbu and contains a long wall, which is built to protect the village’s crops from the cold winds. Dramatic views of Lhotse, the Ama Dablam, and the Island Peak are the key highlights of Dingboche village. Overnight stay at Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Dingboche is also a great village for acclimatization to reach Everest Base Camp. Nagarjuna (5,100 meters) lies just above Dingboche on a hill at the edges of the Chhukung valley and the hike is uphill and steep. Upon reaching Nagerjun, you can view panoramic views of Lobuche East, Lobuche West, Kangtega, Taboche Peak, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam. You can also spot the stunning sights of Mt. Makalu and Pheriche Valley on a clear day. Return to Dingboche take a rejuvenating sunbath and relax in the village. Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
On this day, you will be trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche. The trail follows down to the Khumbu Glacier moraine offering mesmerizing views of mountain peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, and the Pumori, which are seen beautifully from the moraine. Overnight stay at Guesthouse at Lobuche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Trekking about 2-3 hours from Lobuche, we will get to Gorakshep, which is a tranquil location dotted with lodges. From here, the trail goes all the way to the top of the edge, which indeed reaches the Everest Base Camp (base camp of the highest peak in the world). We can consider this palace as heaven because of the sight of the Khumbu Icefall and the view of the Khumbutse and Lingtren mountains looks quite heavenly for all the visitors. After spending some time at the base camp and sightseeing all around, return to Gorakshep. Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
A hike to Kalapatthar from Gorakshep is another highlight of the trip. Kalapatthar is a well-known and popular viewpoint providing panoramic views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Chagatse, Lhotse, and the Pumori among many other mountain peaks. Similarly, the Kalapatthar hike early in the morning provides an amazing sunrise view, which is gazing and amazing. The sun rises from amidst the Mount Everest Mountains and it changes the color of the mountains from silver to gold. After sightseeing at Kalapatthar, return to Gorakshep and heli fly back to Lukla. Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
After an unforgettable Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, take a thrilling flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, showcasing stunning aerial views of the Himalayas. Enjoy a final glimpse of the peaks you've been trekking beneath. Upon arrival, our team will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.
Kathmandu offers lively streets, cultural landmarks, and a spa treatment for a relaxing rest after a day spent