Available 2018 Dates:
- December: 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
Available 2019 Dates:
- February: 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
- March: 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
- April: 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
- May: 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
- August : 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
- September: 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
- October: 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
- November: 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
- December: 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
Deal Includes:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van
- Two nights standard accommodation in 2/3 star category hotel in Kathmandu located tourist centre
- Meals on full board option (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- All accommodations during the trek
- Everest trekking map
- Both ways domestic flight from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax
- An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
- All necessary Government paper works and national park entry permits and TIMS Card etc.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement
- All government taxes and Vat
Excludes:
- Meals in Kathmandu (L+ D)
- Travel insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa (gain one easily on arrival)
- Drinks
- Other meals (unless option to include meals is purchased)
- Personal items/ needs
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (expected but not mandatory)
- Sightseeing or other tours
Itinerary:
Day 01:
Once you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, one of the representatives will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel where you will stay overnight.
Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2865m) — 35-40 minutes, Trek to Phakding (2650m) – three hours
You will take one of the most scenic flights in Nepal, from Kathmandu to Lukla. The flight takes around 35 to 40 minutes. Located at the altitude of 2865 meters from sea level, Lukla is also the starting point of your Everest Base Camp Trek. The flight to Lukla offers some of the best and most memorable views including terraced countryside, river valleys below and some close perspectives of some of the world's highest peaks. From Lukla, you hike to Phakding where you can find many different types of lodges ranging from standard hotels to simple clean resorts. Stay overnight at a local guesthouse.
Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446m) – six hours
After having breakfast in the morning, you start trekking through beautiful rhododendron forests. Passing through the riverside, you make your five to six-hour-long walk to Namche Bazaar, one of the most stunning settlements in the entire Khumbu region. Namche offers boatloads of options for you to explore the Sherpa Museum, culture and shopping, along with magnificent views of peaks like Everest and other green hillocks. Stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 04: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
You spend this entire day with the sole purpose of acclimatisation. You may choose to go for a hike to Everest View Hotel where you can get some of the best views of Mount Everest and the entire Himalayan range, including spectacular sunrise and sunset views. Explore the Namche Market and if interested do a little local shopping as well. Stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 05: Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3867m) – six hours
In the morning, you hike down to Tengboche. En route, enjoy the unforgettable views of mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam and Thamserku. The walk from Namche to Phunki is going to be quite easy. It takes a further three hours walk to reach Tengboche, which is a traditional Sherpa village. Visit Tengboche Monastery which is truly a great Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and strike up an interesting conversation with the monks as well. You can catch some of the amazing sunset views of Everest from Tengboche Monastery. Stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4481m) – six hours
You will leave Tengboche and start towards Dingboche today. Today's hike is going to be relatively short, and you will pass through lush green forests of birch, rhododendrons, and conifers. Meet a lot of Yaks grazing en route to Dingboche. Crossing Imja River, you eventually make your way up to Dingboche. Stay overnight at Dingboche.
Day 07: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m) – four hours
Beneath the impressive Cholatse and Tawache, you continue your trip up the wide valley. Have lunch at a Dughla teahouse. Following the zigzag trail through the boulders of the glacier's terminal moraine, you gently ascent along the glacier and eventually reach Lobuche. Stay overnight at a local guesthouse.
Day 08: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5160m), trek to EBC (5365m) – nine hours
Follow the Khumbu Glacier to reach your next stop, Kalapatthar. The trail offers superb views of surrounding mountains. Gorakshep is going to be your campsite. At Gorakshep, you have an early night preparation for the Everest Base Camp trek the following day. Once you reach the base camp, you return back to Gorakshep again for your overnight stay.
Day 09: Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche (4283m) – six hours
To reach Kalapatthar, today must be an early departure. Enjoy the most stunning views of Everest from Kalapatthar. Your time on Kalapatthar is going to be thrilling indeed. You then return back to Pheriche and stay overnight.
Day 10: Trek from Pheriche to Tengboche – five hours
From Pheriche, you directly stroll down to Tengboche. The walk takes around five hours to reach Tengboche. Stay overnight at a local guesthouse.
Day 11: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar – six hours
Stroll the same way back to Namche from Tengboche. Stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla – seven hours
From Namche, once again, stroll the same way back to Phakding. It takes around seven hours to reach Phakding. Stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 13: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu – 35-40 minutes
Take your returning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. If interested, you can go for last minute shopping or explore the city. Stay overnight at a hotel.
Conditions
Valid from Dec 12, 2018
Expires Sep 30, 2019
Limit: 10 per user and 10 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must be made before 30th September 2019. Valid for travel up to 30 December 2019. Subject to availability. Refer to deal for valid departure dates. Deal valid for 1 person. All accommodation is on a twin-share basis and a single supplement charge of $USD300 will apply for private accommodation, payable direct. Meals are only included if you purchase this option. Includes: Pickup/drop at airport as per itinerary, 2 nights 3-star Kathmandu accommodation, experienced English speaking guide, Everest Base Camp trekking route map, tea house lodge accommodation during the trek, a porter (1 between 2 people), Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee (trekking permit and TIMS card), Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu return flights, guide’s flight ticket, food/accommodation/transportation/insurance for guides and porters, first-aid box. Excludes: international flights, breakfast, Nepal visa (provided on arrival at airport for an additional cost of $30 per person), lunch and dinner during the trip, drinks/beverage, extra night accommodation in Kathmandu, down jackets, gloves, sunglasses, sleeping bag, personal shopping, laundry, hot shower during the trek, travel Insurance, tips for guides/porters/drivers. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. Refund available from GrabOne within 48 hours of purchase if specific dates are not available. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers.
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