Everest Base Camp Trek
From $3,999 per person twin share | 17, 20 or 21 Days
Mt Everest, Kathmandu & more
See the wild beauty of Mount Everest on a small-group trek through remote valleys, mountain villages & more
Embark on a 17-day adventure package to fulfil your bucket list dream of reaching the base camp of the incredible Mount Everest. Explore some of the world's most scenic landscapes, immerse yourself in the Sherpa culture in mountain villages and marvel at the stunning beauty of the world’s highest mountain.
The adventure begins with a full-day tour of Kathmandu, where you will visit famous landmarks such as Durbar Square, the Monkey Temple and the Boudhanath Stupa. Next, take an early morning scenic flight to Lukla, a small mountain airport, to commence your trek. Stop at various villages along the way, including Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche and Lobuche, before reaching the base camp at Everest. After admiring the breathtaking views, descend and fly back to Kathmandu for a full day at leisure.
Although this active trek requires travellers to be fit and healthy, professional English-speaking mountain guides and porters will assist with carrying your luggage. The package includes return international and internal flights, 15 nights accommodation, 37 meals and more. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
- Return international full-service flights & 2 internal flights
- 15 nights of hotel & mountain lodge accommodation
- 37 meals, including all during the trek
- All national park entry fees plus guide & porter assistance during the trek
- High altitude areas visited
TRAVEL PERIOD: 10 May 2026 - 20 Dec 2027
Everest Base Camp Trek
Highlights
- Witness the wild beauty of Mount Everest in person
- Trek through some of earth’s most scenic landscapes
- View the sunrise over Mount Everest and other impressive peaks at Kala Patthar
- Experience the Sherpa culture in several mountain villages
- Discover the highlights of Kathmandu on a city tour
- Enjoy a full day at leisure in Kathmandu
- Witness the Khumbu Glacier that flows off Mount Everest
- See ancient carvings on Mani stone walls throughout the trek
- Enjoy a chance to spot wildlife such as deer, leopards, jackals and mountain Tahr
- See the Tengboche Monastery, the largest gompa in the Khumbu region of Nepal
- Enjoy a rest day in Namche Bazaar, gateway to Everest
- Visit the Everest View Hotel, the highest altitude hotel in the world
Flights
- Return international flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
- Return domestic flights: Kathmandu (or Manthali) to Lukla
Accommodation
- 4 nights quality hotel accommodation
- 11 nights in mountain lodges on the trek
Dining
- Enjoy 37 meals including full board during the trek
Tour Essentials
- Professionally trained English speaking mountain guide and porter
- Assistance with carrying of luggage throughout the trek
- All ground transportation as per itinerary
- All national park entry fees and TIMS permit
- Sleeping bag and down jacket for the trek
Transport
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicles
Transfers
- Return airport transfers
20-day extension with Chitwan National Park
All of the above, plus the following:
- 2 additional nights hotel in Chitwan accommodation
- 1 additional night accommodation in Kathmandu
- 7 additional meals
- Enjoy a day of jungle activities in the Chitwan National Park
- See elephants bathing and visit an elephant breeding centre
- Discover the Tharu culture on a Tharu Village Tour
- Return transport on the public tourist bus
21-day extension package with Pokhara
All of the above plus the following:
- 3 additional nights accommodation in Pokhara
- 1 additional night accommodation in Kathmandu
- 4 additional meals
- Explore Pokhara on the foreshore of beautiful Lake Phewa
- Discover the Buddhist and Hindu cultural heritage of the area
- Enjoy stunning views of Annapurna, Fishtail and more from Sarangkot
- Hike to the World Peace Stupa, and admire the views of the Himalayas and Pokhara Valley
- Experience a boat ride across Lake Phewa
- Explore Davis Falls and the Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave
Upgrades Available
- Arrive Early: Fly out up to 60 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
- Stay Behind: Return home up to 60 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
- Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
- Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
- Guaranteed Airline: Fly with a guaranteed airline (see checkout for details)
Itinerary 1 - Standard Itinerary
Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 2 Full Day Sightseeing Tour Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 Kathmandu - Lukla, Trek to Phakding
Day 4 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 5 Rest day - Namche Bazaar
Day 6 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Day 7 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Day 8 Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatisation
Day 9 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Day 10 Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via Gorak Shep
Day 11 Trek from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Day 12 Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Day 13 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 14 Lukla - Kathmandu
Day 15 Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 16 Nepal - Australia (or New Zealand)
Day 17 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
Itinerary 2 - Chitwan National Park Extension Package
Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 2 Full Day Sightseeing Tour Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 Kathmandu - Lukla, Trek to Phakding
Day 4 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 5 Rest day - Namche Bazaar
Day 6 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Day 7 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Day 8 Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatisation
Day 9 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Day 10 Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via Gorak Shep
Day 11 Trek from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Day 12 Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Day 13 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 14 Lukla - Kathmandu
Day 15 Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 16 Kathmandu - Chitwan
Day 17 Chitwan Jungle Activities
Day 18 Chitwan - Kathmandu
Day 19 Depart Kathmandu, Nepal - Australia (or New Zealand)
Day 20 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
Itinerary 3 - Pokhara Extension Tour
Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 2 Full Day Sightseeing Tour Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 Kathmandu - Lukla, Trek to Phakding
Day 4 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 5 Rest day - Namche Bazaar
Day 6 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Day 7 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Day 8 Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatisation
Day 9 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Day 10 Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via Gorak Shep
Day 11 Trek from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Day 12 Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Day 13 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 14 Lukla - Kathmandu
Day 15 Kathmandu Free Day
Day 16 Kathmandu - Pokhara
Day 17 Pokhara - Naudanda - Pokhara
Day 18 Pokhara - Peace Stupa Pokhara
Day 19 Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 20 Kathmandu Nepal - Australia (or New Zealand)
Day 21 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 20th of December 2027.
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies.
• Standard Package: $700
• Chitwan Extension: $800
• Pokhara Extension: $800
Please note: This single supplement guarantees you will have a single room in the city of Kathmandu, however due to the remoteness and limited availability of mountain lodges, you may be required to share a room with a fellow trekker of the same gender in certain lodges throughout the trek.
Departure Dates & Surcharges
See checkout for live dates and availability.
Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, Perth or *Auckland
Departure City Surcharges
• Brisbane: $250 per person
• Adelaide: $350 per person
• Auckland: $750 per personFull-Service Airline(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: TripADeal cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.
Please note: From Sydney or Melbourne, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 20 hours, with up to 1 stop.
From Brisbane or Adelaide, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 27 hours, with up to 2 stops.
From Perth, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 17 hours, with up to 1 stop.
From Auckland, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 28 hours, with up to 2 stops.
This is provided as a guide only - actual flight duration can vary depending on availability and airline schedules. Your booking’s final details will be confirmed to you via email once available.
Preferred Airline Surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: $500 per person
Please note:
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners.
Arrive Early and Stay Behind Options
Fly out and return home up to 60 days pre and post your tour dates.
Arrive Early
Kathmandu, Nepal - From $300 per person, subject to availability.
Stay Behind
Kathmandu, Nepal- From $300 per person, subject to availability.
Please note:
• Exclusions: This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• Internal Flights: If you select to Arrive Early or Stay Behind in a city other than the one where the tour starts or ends, the package will include an internal flight to your destination. If you wish to forfeit this flight, please advise our friendly team at the time of purchase. Please note that the cost does not change when you choose to forfeit your connecting flight.
• Cancellations & Changes: Flight booking changes or cancellations after air tickets have been issued are not guaranteed and may incur additional fees and fare difference, subject to the airline cancellation and change policies. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• High-Season: A high-season Arrive Early or Stay Behind can be purchased for an additional charge, subject to availability. For pricing, please refer to the cart.
• + 60 days: You can fly out up to 60 days before your package’s start date, and/or return home 60 days after your package's end date. Should you wish to fly out or return home for more than 60 days from the tour, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• Estimated dates: Your estimated departure, return, and arrival dates are all subject to availability and may vary. The confirmed schedule for all flights will be provided when you receive your flight tickets.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
6 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
28 March 2025 - 27 April 2025
16 June 2025 - 20 July 2025
15 September 2025 - 12 October 2025
1 December 2025 - 31 January 2026
3 April 2026 - 20 April 2026
26 June 2026 - 17 July 2026
18 September 2026 - 9 October 2026
12 December 2026 - 26 January 2027
Stopover Packages
• Singapore
• Kuala Lumpur
Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting to Arrive Early for your tour in conjunction with a Stopover Package, your fly out date from home will take place before the stopover.
• When selecting to Stay Behind after your tour in conjunction with a Stopover Package, your stopover will take place before your final flight home.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
Christmas and New Years Eve - 23 December 2024 to 3 January 2025
Singapore Grand Prix: September 2025
Christmas and New Years Eve - 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class or Premium Economy: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed; subject to aircraft configuration.Accommodation Used
3-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
• Kathmandu: Hotel Ramada Encore, Hotel Moon Light or similar
• Chitwan (Chitwan extension only): Rhino Land Jungle lodge or similar
• Pokhara (Pokhara extension only): Hotel Splendid in Pokhara or similar
No Star Ratings
• Trek: Mountain Lodges – All lodges have beds with linen and indoor bathrooms. Hot water is available on request. A hot shower is an additional cost of approx $2.50 - $5AUD at the Mountain Lodges. Please note some lodges do not provide towels so packing a towel is necessary.
Please note:
• Rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type. In the unlikely event that a hotel is fully booked a similar hotel of the same standard will be used.
• 3-star hotels will be used in cities and on the trek locally owned comfortable lodges with an indoor bathroom. As the lodges are locally owned the money goes back into the local community - giving back to the people of Nepal.
Extra Nights
Not available at check-out.
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour.
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
Child Policy
This offer is only available for adults over 18 years old
Triple Share
Not available
Bedding Configuration
Twin or double bedding (subject to availability).Minimum group size 2, maximum group size 12 per vehicle.
- Visa fees and requirements
- Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
- Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
- Optional gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
A Tourist visa for Nepal is required if travelling on an Australian Passport. This can be arranged on arrival for approximately USD$50, valid for 30 days. Visas must be arranged in USD currency at the border with 2 passport sized photos.
Important:
• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
Please note:
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.
Voluntary Changes
Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.
Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:
- Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
- You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
- Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
- Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
- We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
- It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
- There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
- We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).
