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Everest Base Camp Trek: the 14 Best Departures

14 hikes  ·  from $675 a head

Roughly a fortnight from Lukla and back, and the differences are all in the itinerary: how many acclimatisation days, whether Gokyo or Kala Patthar is included, and whether you fly out or walk. These 14 are compared on days, price per day, and what happens when the Lukla flight is grounded.

Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days - Kathmandu to Lukla: a quick start in the mountains
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Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

1.Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $1,800Our pick

Review of the 14-day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu, with costs, daily route, inclusions, drawbacks, and practical booking advice.

“It was an experience of a lifetime logistics for laid out so perfectly there was no doubt that y’all knew what you were doing. Chris was overwhelmingly, gracious and knowledgeable on every little aspect along the way to Basecamp. The shRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - Lukla, Swayambhunath, and the first walk to Phakding
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Everest Base Camp Trek

2.Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 842 reviews · from $1,790

Review of a 14-day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu, with private guiding, acclimatization, meals, flights, costs, and practical advice.

“I went in with little to no training and yet completed the trek - that's how great our guide was. Ram (our guide) was well informed, well prepared and overall a hoot to be with. Handling and guiding six strangers with completely different personRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - Phakding to Namche Bazaar: The First Serious Climb
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Everest Base Camp Trekking

3.Everest Base Camp Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · from $1,350

Review of the 14-day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu, with guided hiking, teahouse stays, mountain views, costs, and practical advice.

“We had truly amazing weeks! This was especially thanks to our guide and the porters. They were always incredibly kind and helpful in assisting us with the trek. I highly recommend our guide, Biru, for his great company and excellent guidancRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - 13 Day - Day 1: Kathmandu arrival and the first briefing
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Everest Base Camp Trekking – 13 Day

4.Everest Base Camp Trekking – 13 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · from $1,399

Review of the 13-day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu, including itinerary, costs, lodges, meals, guides, altitude, and practical tips.

“Time management: We have a very challenging itinerary to begin with, Gokyo + EBC in 13 days. So time management is of paramount importance. We always finished our trek of the day on time. For special outings like sunrise at Gokyo Ri anRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - Lukla, Swayambhunath, and the first walk to Phakding
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Everest Base Camp Trek

5.Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · from $1,445

Review of Mosaic Adventure’s 12-day Everest Base Camp trek, with Lukla flights, meals, permits, acclimatization days, costs, and practical advice.

“I can't say enought good things about Mosiac Adventures and their trek to EBC! Organized, responsive and friendly. They had my back throughout the whole trip even during the crazy travel to and from Lukla. Special shoutout to Nima who was my guide for the 2 weeks. She encouraged me each day and made sure I made it to base camp safely.”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days - Kathmandu to Lukla: a quick start in the mountains
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Everest Base Camp Trek -14 Days

6.Everest Base Camp Trek -14 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · from $1,420

Review of Alpine Ramble’s 14-day Everest Base Camp trek, covering the route, price, meals, guides, altitude, flights, and practical tips.

“Alpine ramble was absolutely amazing, from the owner Dil who was quick in his responses and was well organised in regards to any questions I needed answered, Nir my guide was super friendly and attentive to my needs, he had an ansRead more”

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12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 2: Namche Bazaar and the first real test
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12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

7.12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $1,099

Review of the 12-day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu, with Lukla flights, guides, permits, acclimatization, costs, and practical advice.

“Himalayan social journey was very helpful throughout our trek. All things well arranged prior and well informed. We were fortunate to have an experienced Sherpa like Mr Mingmar who was like a shadow on the entire trail. His advices on all dayRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trekking - 2025/2026 - Lukla to Phakding: a short first taste of the Khumbu
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Everest Base Camp Trekking – 2025/2026

8.Everest Base Camp Trekking – 2025/2026

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $1,339

Review of Alpine Ramble’s 14-day Everest Base Camp trek, with Lukla flights, mountain lodges, permits, meals, costs, and practical advice.

“Me and my wife did the 10 day EBC trek and had an amazing trip. I can't say enough good things about Dil and the Alpine Ramble team. The planning was seamless and Dil was extremely responsive to our questions. Our guide Sujal did Read more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek - Lukla, Swayambhunath, and the first walk to Phakding
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Everest Base Camp Trek

9.Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $1,408

Review of the 15-day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu, with Sherpa culture, Lukla flights, porters, acclimatization, costs, and practical tips.

“In short, nothing could top this. From Upendra at Himalayan Leisure being so helpful beforehand to our guide, Khila, giving us 12 unforgettable days.”

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Classic Everest Base Camp Trek - The flight to Lukla and the mountain trail
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Classic Everest Base Camp Trek

10.Classic Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $1,835

Review of the 24-day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu, including costs, guides, lodging, safety, route demands, and practical tips.

“This was a fantastic adventure, extremely well organized from start to finish. The Icicle staff worked tirelessly to ensure the trek ran smoothly. Food and accommodation were good standard throughout. Most importantly we felt very safe in thRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla - Days 1 and 2: Kathmandu to Phakding by way of Lukla
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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla

11.Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $3,000

Trek to Everest Base Camp, climb Kala Patthar, then fly by helicopter from Gorakshep to Lukla on this 12-day Nepal adventure.

“Having planning this expedition for a while, this adventure surpassed all expections being an absolute favourite of mine. I could thank Ace the Himalayas enough for their superb logistics support during this 12 day excursion, their knowledge anRead more”

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Trekking in Annapurna/Langtang/Everest/Upper Mustang regions - Group size, fitness, and pace
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Trekking in Annapurna/Langtang/Everest/Upper Mustang regions

12.Trekking in Annapurna/Langtang/Everest/Upper Mustang regions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews

A practical review of Pokhara treks with Raju, covering Annapurna and Upper Mustang routes, costs, fitness, meals, transport, and booking tips.

“All of the amazing reviews were spot on. I am so grateful to Raju for an incredible day. From the moment I booked he messaged me and provided me options for treks, pictures in order to decide, and was communicative throughout the prRead more”

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14 Days Private Tour Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 3: Suspension Bridges and Namche Bazaar
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14 Days Private Tour Everest Base Camp Trek

13.14 Days Private Tour Everest Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $1,600

Review of the 14-day private Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu, with flights, tea houses, guides, costs, daily route, and practical advice.

“Had a really great and intense experience on my 12 day trek to Everest basecamp and back! We were a group of 3 and where guided by Dil! He was always funny and in a good mood but also supportive and had a lot of knowledge when hikiRead more”

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Kathmandu: 15-Day Everest Base Camp Trek with Guide - Days 1 and 2: Kathmandu gives you a useful start
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Kathmandu: 15-Day Everest Base Camp Trek with Guide

14.15-Day Everest Base Camp Trek with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · from $675Best value

Review this 15-day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu, with Sherpa guides, Kathmandu sightseeing, permits, lodging, and key extra costs.

“My company and my guide were extremely professional. It is quite difficult to make everything flawless on such a challenging tour, but they managed it perfectly. The best hotels and meals in the mountains were provided. Some tourists working with other companies were constantly complaining about something. I felt very lucky..Thank u Mr Gokul and Lovely Guide Kali.:)”

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