Know Before You Book – Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek Information
Trip Name: Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek – 14 Days
Duration: 14일
난이도: 중위의
Maximum Altitude: 5545m
Group Size: 최대 8
Difficulty & Fitness
This trek is rated 중위의. Medium treks involve 5-7 hours of walking daily with significant elevation gain. Suitable for fit trekkers with some experience. The maximum altitude is 5545m. You need a fitness level of Moderate to High – cardio training 3-4 times weekly for 8-12 weeks before departure, hill walking with a day pack, and core strength exercises.
Read our difficulty guides: Everest Vs Annapurna Base Camp Difficulty Scenery, Renjo La Pass Vs Everest Base Camp Scenery Difficulty.
Best Time to Go
봄(3월~5월)은 따뜻한 날씨, 진달래 꽃, 안정적인 산의 가시성을 제공합니다. 가을(9월~11월)은 가장 맑은 하늘, 상쾌한 공기, 안정적인 트레킹 조건을 제공합니다. 겨울(12월~2월)은 춥지만 낮은 노선에서는 가능합니다. 여름 몬순(6월~8월)은 비와 가려진 전망을 제공합니다.
Read our seasonal guides: Everest Base Camp October Weather, Best Month Everest Base Camp Clear Views Weather.
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Lodge, 5-Star Hotel. Tea houses are family-run lodges with simple twin-share rooms and shared bathrooms. Luxury lodges (where available) offer heated ensuite rooms. 3-star or higher hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast. Three meals daily (BLD) included during treks with tea and coffee. Vegetarian options widely available.
Food and water guides: Ama Dablam Base Camp Teahouse Or Lodge, Makalu Base Camp Tea House Or Camping.
수송
Transport: Flight + Helicopter. Domestic flights (where applicable) are weather-dependent – build 1-2 buffer days into your schedule. Private ground transport uses comfortable AC vehicles.
Flight and transport guides: Lukla Flight Buffer Days Everest Base Camp, Everest View Trek Lukla Flight Delays.
Required Permits
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit (NPR 3,390), Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit (NPR 2,000), TIMS Card. We arrange all permits on your behalf once we receive your passport copy and 4 passport-size photos after booking. Permit fees are included in your trip cost.
Permit guides: Everest Base Camp Permits 2027, Gokyo Lakes Vs Everest Base Camp Once In Lifetime.
Altitude Safety
Maximum altitude is 5545m. Above 3,500m, altitude sickness is a real risk. Our itinerary includes acclimatization days, guides carry pulse oximeters and emergency oxygen. Walk slowly, stay hydrated (3-4 liters daily), avoid alcohol above 3,500m, report symptoms immediately. Travel insurance covering helicopter evacuation is mandatory.
Altitude safety guides: Lukla Flight Delays Risk Everest Base Camp, Everest Base Camp Package Scenery Safety Value.
Training & Preparation
Read our training guides: Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Week Training, Everest Base Camp Training Weeks.
Insurance Requirement
Travel insurance is mandatory for all our treks and tours. Your insurance must cover trekking to 5545m altitude (for treks), emergency helicopter evacuation up to USD 10,000, emergency medical treatment, and trip cancellation. We recommend World Nomads, IMG Global, or Allianz Adventure plans. Bring a printed copy of your insurance certificate.
Insurance guides: Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Insurance Needed, Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek Travel Insurance.
Cultural Etiquette
Dress modestly at religious sites (cover shoulders and knees). Remove shoes before entering temple sanctums. Walk clockwise around stupas and chortens. Ask permission before photographing people. Use your right hand for eating and passing items. Say namaste (palms together) as a greeting.
Culture guides: Tamang Heritage Trail Vs Everest Annapurna Langtang, Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Villages Culture.
Booking & Payment
To confirm your booking, a deposit is required (50% for helicopter tours). The balance is due 30 days before departure (7 days for helicopter tours). We accept bank transfer, credit card (4% surcharge), PayPal. Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure. We strongly recommend travel insurance covering trip cancellation. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
What is Not Included
International airfare to/from Kathmandu, Nepal visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days), travel and rescue insurance (mandatory), personal trekking gear and clothing, hot showers and device charging on trek, alcoholic beverages, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, tips for guide/porter/driver (recommended 10-15% of trip cost), and any costs from unforeseen events like weather delays.