Everest Base Camp (20 Days) Trek, DofE expedition or Int. Award
Everest Base Camp (20 Days) Trek, DofE expedition or Int. Award
Trekking to Everest Base camp is one of the most famous treks in the world. As a DofE expedition groups will need to plan the route they will take as well as the best areas to camp and the time needed to acclimatise. Assistance and training is available if required. This region takes the teams into the Khumbu region of the Himalayas, an area where as well as seeing Everest there are numerous other famous mountains giants to admire along the way. Following the assessed expedition there will be time to interact with the locals and experience the culture of these fascinating mountain people and their homeland. This can be a group booking or an Open expedition, all participants must have completed their practise expedition successfully prior to starting the trek.
Fitness grading: Trek2
Climate: See Climate for likely weather conditions
Duration: 20 Days
Price 1-2 teams: £2050 per person
Price 3 or more teams : £1950 per person
Deposit: £300
Dates: Please contact us for dates
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Additional Information
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD EXPEDITION
This 3 week expedition starts with some time in Kathmandu to sight see and explore this interesting and exciting city. There are numerous things to do including the Monkey Temple, the Kings Palace and numerous temples and monasteries. This also allows time to rest following the journey to Nepal and purchase supplies and equipment as necessary.
The trek starts following a short flight over the Himalayas to the village of Lukla. This gives the most amazing insight into the vastness of this impressive mountain range.
The group will trek slowly up to Namche Bazaar where the Sherpa people originate from and the main route into the Everest region. Time will be needed here for acclimatisation and Everest can be seen amongst many other famous mountains in this range. The trek continues on to Everest Base Camp passing through villages with the opportunity to interact with the locals and experience the culture of these fascinating mountain people.
There are monasteries along the way and if desired time can be taken to meet the monks residing there. It is recommended that the Base Camp group visit Kalapathar for the most magnificent views of Mount Everest as well as continuing in to Base Camp itself.
This trek is a challenge reaching an altitude of 17,000 feet and requires a reasonable level of fitness; it will be exciting as well as educational for the students and an adventure of a lifetime to experience
What’s included:
Kathmandu hotel and breakfast
Accommodation and food on the trek
Hotel/Airport transfers in Kathmandu
Guides, Porters and local helpers
Sherpa insurance
Trekking permit
National Park fees and permits
What’s not included:
International flights (estimated at £450 – £550)
Internal flights
Visa fees - £30
Airport tax (currently not charged)
Personal Insurance
Other meals in Kathmandu
Additional visits
Alcoholic and fizzy drinks
Optional Guides and Porter bonuses
Click to see Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Depart UK
Day 2/3: Kathmandu
You will be met at the airport then travel for about 30 minutes to the hotel. The rest of the day can then be spent relaxing and seeing the sights of Kathmandu as well as checking kit and completing planning and shopping for the expedition ahead. There are numerous equipment shops within 5 minutes walk of the hotel.
Day 4: Fly to Lukla
The Lukla flight is about 45 minutes and offers stunning views of the vast Himalayan mountain range. In Lukla it is recommended you take a couple of hours to relax before the first stage of the trek.
Days 5 – 17 Assessed expedition
The planning for this expedition is really about the length of the days, the amount of height to gain each day, the rest and acclimatisation days and which areas to plan to camp at. Obviously this is a famous trek with a well know route, however groups are encouraged to consider carefully what they are taking on as the majority of regular trekkers won't carry full packs as required for a DofE expedition.
Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
From Lukla you will take the 45 minute flight back to the city of Kathmandu.
Day 19: Kathmandu rest day
These days are to rest and relax, sight see, shop and whatever else you wish to do prior to leaving Nepal.
Day 20: Depart Kathmandu