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Royal Geographical Society : Sir Edmund Hillary Memorial Lecture
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Everest Base Camp Trek
THE CLASSIC TREK THROUGH SHERPA VILLAGES TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
INCREDIBLE LUKLA FLIGHT
COLOURFUL BUDDHIST MONASTERIES & SHERPA PEOPLE
TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP AT THE FOOT OF THE KHUMBU ICEFALL
ASCEND KALA PATTAR FOR AWESOME VIEWS OF EVEREST
An Everest Base Camp Trek that ACTUALLY visits Everest Base Camp
The approach to Everest Base Camp from Nepal is one of the classic treks of the world. The mountain scenery is amazing and the Buddhist Sherpa people are incredibly friendly. Along the trails colourful prayer flags and Buddhist monuments are seen against a backdrop of glorious Himalayan Mountains.
Our trek starts with an unforgettable flight from Kathmandu to the mountain airstrip at Lukla. From here we ascend through alpine forests and fascinating Sherpa villages to the prosperous village of Namche Bazaar, the trading capital of the Khumbu. Two nights in Namche and a detour up the Bhote Kosi Valley to Thame village provides essential acclimatisation as we explore trails less frequented by the western trekker. Continuing higher through the main valley we arrive at Gorak Shep and ascend the amazing Kala Pattar (5600m). Views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers including the black rocky ramparts of Everest's southwest face are simply awesome. We also have a day to visit Everest Base Camp at the foot of the massively impressive Khumbu icefall. Our return journey will take us to Thyangboche Monastery, the most important centre of Buddhism in the area, before ending our trek at Lukla and another chance to experience the exciting mountain flight to Kathmandu.
Please note: Many trekking companies advertising Everest Base Camp treks Do Not visit Everest Base Camp. Instead they plan a long day from Lobuche to Kala Pattar for views of Mt. Everest and then return to Lobuche. Classic Journeys have always planned Everest Base Camp treks to allow time to ascend Kala Pattar and also a day to complete the amazing walk over the Khumbu glacier to the actual Everest Base Camp site. Most of our clients would agree that this is the highlight of their trek and something that should be included in an Everest Base Camp trek.
*Price excludes international flights. International flights from £695, flight costs vary depending on airline & availability at the time of booking. Please contact the Classic Journeys office with your planned date of travel and we will advise on flight availability and costs.
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Outline Itinerary
Days 1/2 - Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 3 - Kathmandu. Guided sightseeing
Days 4/5 - Fly to Lukla. Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 6 - Acclimatisation & exploration day
Days 7/10 - Trek to Thame & Dingboche
Day 11 - Acclimatisation & exploration day
Days 12/13 - Trek to Gorak Shep. Climb Kala Pattar
Day 14 - Trek to Everest Base Camp
Days 15/17 - Trek to Lukla
Day 18 - Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 19 - Transfer to airport for your flight departure
The Price Includes:
Hotel accommodation on a twin share basis (unless single has been requested) for the nights listed in the itinerary. All meals as specified. Airport Transfers. All internal transport as the itinerary. Sightseeing tours where specified. All trekking arrangements including trekking permits, National Park entrance fees, accommodation in local lodges (twin sharing unless single has been requested), bed sheets, pillowcases, sleeping bags, duvet jackets, guides & porters. Tour leader. Cordura kit bag. Basic first aid kit carried by your guide.
The Price does not Include:
International flights from the UK. Airport Taxes. Visa fees. Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs. Personal expenditure, bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, etc. Porters, guides & other tips. Meals not specified. Personal clothing & equipment. Travel insurance. Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Classic Journeys control. Anything not specified in the Cost Includes section.
Insurance:
If you require travel insurance for your Classic Journeys holiday, you can get a quotation and book your travel insurance direct from the Campbell Irvine Ltd. website. Campbell Irvine is a specialist travel insurance broker. The comprehensive policy they issue provides 24-hour medical emergency assistance and covers altitude and all adventurous activities undertaken on our holidays. For single-trip policies, the insurance provides cover for both UK and worldwide residents at very competitive rates. In addition an annual policy is available to United Kingdom residents. To obtain insurance cover visit the Campbell Irvine Ltd. website. You may also telephone Campbell Irvine (020 7938 1734) to activate a policy.
Single Supplement:
£150 (Hotels & Lodges) If you are a single person booking this holiday you do not have to pay single supplements, if you are happy to share. Neither will you be asked to pay a single supplement if you end up with single occupancy because of odd numbers. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired with another single client of the same gender. Single supplements are payable if you specifically request to have single accommodation. If you have requested single accommodation we will do our best to secure this although this may not always be possible.
THE CLASSIC TREK THROUGH SHERPA VILLAGES TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
