Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek (11 Days)
The full Base Camp trail, at pace, without giving up the best lodges on the route
Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek (11 Days) overview
For trekkers who want the complete Everest Base Camp experience without a two-and-a-half week gap in the calendar, this is the same premium-lodge trek as our 16-day itinerary, run at a brisker, more compressed pace: no extra rest nights, no Kathmandu heritage day, no weather buffer — just the trail, the mountains, and the best available room at every stop. We still hit every major landmark of the classic route — Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar — and we still take the mandatory acclimatization days seriously, because skipping those is how treks end early. What we cut is the slack: a same-day Kathmandu arrival and Lukla flight where schedules allow, a single long descent day from Kala Patthar all the way to Namche, and a direct flight home from Lukla with no buffer built in. Accommodation is identical in standard to our 16-day trip — private ensuite rooms wherever the village has the infrastructure, the best-located lodges in Namche, Tengboche, and Dingboche — just packed into a schedule that respects your calendar as much as your comfort. This itinerary suits trekkers who are fit, flexible on short notice if Lukla flights slip, and want the full Base Camp trail done properly in the shortest time that doesn't compromise safety.
Country
Nepal
Duration
11 Days
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Max. altitude
5,545 m (Kala Patthar)
Best season
Mar–May / Sep–Nov
Difficulty level
Challenging
Itinerary
For guests on an early international arrival, we fly straight on to Lukla the same day and start trekking immediately, following the Dudh Koshi downstream to Phakding. Guests arriving later fly out the following morning instead, with a one-night Kathmandu buffer added at no extra trekking cost.
Price includes
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu
- Round-trip Kathmandu–Lukla flights including airport taxes
- Premium lodge accommodation throughout the trek, with private ensuite rooms wherever village infrastructure allows
- All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Experienced, government-licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Full porter service (one porter per trekker, 15 kg limit)
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee
- Staff wages, insurance, meals, and accommodation
- Comprehensive first-aid kit carried by the guide, including pulse oximeter
- Arrangement of emergency helicopter evacuation (covered by your travel insurance)
- Trek completion certificate
What's not included
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
- Travel and rescue insurance with coverage up to 6,000 m (mandatory)
- Personal trekking gear including sleeping bag and down jacket (premium rentals available)
- Bottled and boiled drinking water, hot showers, and battery charging at higher lodges above Dingboche where they are not complimentary
- Wi-Fi and personal communication costs above Dingboche
- Alcoholic drinks, snacks, and other personal expenses
- Tips for guide and porters (customary)
- Any costs arising from Lukla flight delay, since this itinerary has no built-in buffer day
Packing tips
Packing right is half the battle on any Himalayan trek. Keep your main bag under 15 kg — your porter will thank you. Everything in your daypack should be accessible on the trail.
Clothing & Layers
- Moisture-wicking base layers (2–3 sets)
- Insulating mid-layer — fleece or down jacket
- Waterproof and windproof outer shell jacket and trousers
- Trekking trousers (convertible zip-off recommended)
- Warm hat, sun hat, and buff/neck gaiter
- Thermal gloves and waterproof over-gloves
- Woollen or synthetic trekking socks (5–7 pairs)
Footwear
- Sturdy, ankle-supporting trekking boots (broken in before the trip)
- Camp sandals or lightweight shoes for evenings at tea houses
- Waterproof gaiters for snow sections
Gear & Equipment
- 30–40 L daypack with rain cover
- Trekking poles (reduces knee stress on descents)
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Sleeping bag rated to −10°C (tea house blankets are provided but can be thin)
- Sunglasses with UV400 protection
- Reusable water bottle or hydration bladder (3 L capacity recommended)
- Water purification tablets or a portable filter
Health & Safety
- Personal first aid kit with blister plasters, antiseptic, and pain relief
- Altitude sickness medication (Diamox) — consult your doctor before
- High-SPF sunscreen and UV-protective lip balm
- Insect repellent (lower elevations)
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
Frequently asked questions
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