17-Day Trek to Mount Everest Base CampFlights Transportation: Round-trip airfare from New York City (specific gateway based on availability) Los Angeles (LAX) Washington, DC (specific gateway based on availability) Chicago (ORD) All transfers Round-trip airfare between Kathmandu and Lukla For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Encounters Travel at 877-260-3950. Airline flight times determined at time of bookingHotels (15 nights + 1 overnight flight) 3 nights of accommodations at Apsara Boutique Hotel or similar in Kathmandu 1 night of accommodations at a trekking lodge in Phakding 2 nights of accommodations at a trekking lodge in Namche Bazaar 1 night of accommodations at a trekking lodge in Tengboche 2 nights of accommodations at a trekking lodge in Dingboche 2 nights of accommodations at a trekking lodge in Lobuche 1 night of accommodations at a trekking lodge in Gorak Shep 1 night of accommodations at a trekking lodge in Pheriche or Pangboche 1 night of accommodations at a trekking lodge in Namche Bazaar 1 night of accommodations at a trekking lodge in LuklaAttractions Meals 15 breakfasts Meals as indicated in the itinerary Services of a trekking guide and porters throughout the trek Trekking area permissions/permitsTour Itinerary at a GlanceDuring this 17-day trek from Encounters Travel, a guide will lead you along Himalayan trails, past Buddhist monasteries and mountain villages set amid some of Earths most spectacular scenery. Your destination will be Mount Everest base camp, the foot of the world’s tallest mountain. Day 1: Board an overnight flight to Nepal. Day 2: Arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal to settle into this bustling and atmospheric city. Day 3: Fly to Lukla, then hike to Phakding (2,652 m, 2.5 hours). Day 4: Follow your guide to Namche Bazaar (3,446 m, 5 hours). Day 5: Get some rest with a day at leisure acclimatizing to the altitude. Day 6: Hike to the scenic Tengboche Monastery (3,870 m, 5 hours). Day 7: Trek to Dingboche (4,410
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