Experience the thrill of Everest Base Camp in May, the perfect time for climbing with warmer weather and fewer crowds. This season is ideal for summit aspirants, and our expedited itinerary now includes a helicopter exit from Pheriche to Lukla, saving you three days of descent.
Amy Subaey will be your experienced dedicated UAE Trekkers guide. She has done this trek 6 times in the past 10 years and understands the health metrics required to ensure you are safe and free from altitude problems each day, You will be guided at every step with your pace and breaks to ensure you keep the effects of the altitude at a minimum to make the climb enjoyable and rewarding as it should be. Acclimatization days are essential and included as part of the package, as well as the helicopter exit to make the trip doable within the 11 days time frame.
Enjoy comfortable stays in the best-selected tea houses along the route. While not luxurious, these accommodations are chosen for their superior cleanliness and excellent food, featuring attached bathrooms and electric blankets for added comfort on at least four nights of your journey.
With a limit of only five trekkers, expect personalized attention and support throughout this unforgettable adventure.
Total Trek Fees: 9500 Dh
Includes domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla
Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla
Helicopter exit from Pheriche to Lukla
One-night stay at Dusit Princess Kathmandu on shared basis before the trek starts.
Pre Trip training hikes for 4 weekends to prepare you for the climb
Pre- trip zoom seminar to prepare you for all of the details and ask questions.
Everest Base Camp in May is a great time to climb! Warmer, less crowded and more time to train! This is the season for the Everest Summiters! We have added the helicopter EXIT to this trek to make it a shorter time duration. The helicopter exit will save you 3 days walking down back to Lukla.
Register your interest here for free!
The Trek to Everest Base Camp is a great way to experience the culture and nature of Nepal and meet people from around the world that have come to make the Trekkers Pilgrimage to EBC with you!
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Everest Base Camp is much easier than you think! The trekking days are short - only one day is more than 6 hours and most are only 4 hours giving you lots of time to recover each day. your pace is also very slow giving your body time to acclimatize!
However, that said training is essential, so we make that possible by including 4 training treks as part of your trek!
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft).
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. You have to arrive in the morning because we will drive the same day to reach the Guest house in Manthali, where you will have to catch the flight to Lukla.
Day 2:
Fly to Lukla
Most tour operators are not going to gell you about this little ‘perk’ but its a critical detail that has an impact your expereince. Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) and Trek to Manjo (2,652m/8,700ft)- 4 hours trek.
Overnight stay in Manjo.
Day 3:
Trek from Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)- 5 to 6 hours trek.
This is one of the largest Sherpa settlements in the Khumbu region. It is also the main starting point of the famous Everest expeditions. If you need any trekking gear or equipment, you can find them here.
Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 4:
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
Today is your first acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. You’ll take a short hike to Khumjung village. You can visit Sir Edmund Hillary built school. From this village, you can enjoy astonishing views of some tallest peaks including Mt. Everest, Lhotse,Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, etc.. You can even go hiking at Everest View Hotel.
Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 5:
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Debouche (3,956m/12,979ft)- 6 hours trek.
We will stop in Tengboche for tea, coffee and a monastery visit, but we will keep going. It is home to the famous and biggest Buddhist Tengboche Monastery in the Khumbu region. The trail involved lots of steep uphill and downhill walks.
Day 6:
Trek from Debuche to Dingboche (4,380m/14,370ft)- 4 to 5 hours trek.
Today’s trail is even more scenic and full of beautiful mountain views. You start your trek following
You’ll get a spellbinding view of Mt. Ama Dablam, the world’s most beautiful mountain.
Day 7:
Acclimatization day at Dingboche.
Day 8:
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,938m/16,200ft)- 4 to 5 hours trek.
Overnight stay in Lobuche.
Day 9:
Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) and hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,599ft)- 6 to 7 hours trek.
Once you reach the base camp you’ll witness a big pile of rocks, colorful prayer flags, and the Everest Base Camp sign signifying that you have finally made it.Enjoy the moment! Relish the astounding views of lofty snowy peaks hovering above you. You’ll also get a sight of Khumbu Glacier.
Overnight stay in Gorakshep.
Day 10:
Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,193ft) and trek back to Pheriche (4,371m/14,340ft)- 9 hours trek.
dramatic it will leave you spellbound.Start your trek as early as possible to Kala Patthar. It is also the highest point of the trek.
Overnight stay in Pheriche.
Day 11: Walk down to Namche
Day 12: Walk to Lukla
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu, Departure from Kathmandu to Dubai
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Total cost: 9500 DH
The best preparation you can get , we are with you every step of your journey.
On the journey you will have the following perks:
The best tea houses available with sharing rooms and en suite bathrooms (most of the way)
Domestic Flights
All Meals (except dinner in hotel)
Sleeping bag and down jacket rentals
Help with gear
Hotels in Kathmandu are NOT included.
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Item description
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TREK: 9500 DH
Inclusive of the domestic flights.
We do not charge for the helicopter in advance, therefore you need to prepare to pay for that Helicopter to Return to Lukla from Pheriche:
550 USD
Tips: 200 USD
Spending money along the way: 200 USD -
This trek will go ahead with a minimum of 3 people booked. If the trip is not filled up 2 days before the hike, you will be refunded in full.
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Hotels and Tea Houses:
Arrival: up to 2 nights in guest house before the trek (weather dependent)
Return: 1 night in Kathmandu at Hotel Manaslu on departure - depending schedule and on our return from Lukla.
Tea Houses on the Trek: The quality and availability of tea houses in each village varies, this is when you can count on really nice accommodation throughout the 8 total nights:
Night
1: : Manjo - GOOD - attached bathroom, sharing rooms (no single possible here)
2-3 Namche: DELUXE: Khumbu Resort The best resort in namche: attached bathrooms, electric blankets, excellent food!
4: Debouche: GOOD River Lodge: attached bathrooms, good food
5-6: Dingboche: GOOD French Cafe Lodge: not attached bathrooms, but electric blankets
7: 1 night either in Eco Resort OR in the observatory at Labouche: Not attached bathrooms but clean and nice night
8: Not so great teahouse; Gorak Shep - 1 night that’s all that’s available but the only option if we want to climb Kala Patar
9: Manthali Guest house: DECENT attached bathrooms, clean.
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We are not charging your for helicopter in advance, therefore you need to prepare to pay for that Helicopter to Return to Lukla from Pheriche:
550 USD
Tips: 200 USD
Spending money along the way: 200 USD