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14-day trip from Kathmandu visiting Salleri, Surke and Phakding. Operated by Himalayan Social Journey.
Highlights
- Scenic Journey: Travel through charming towns with diverse landscapes.
Budget Everest Base Camp Trek: 14- Days via Road: Key Facts
| Price | From $1689 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 14 days |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Budget Everest Base Camp Trek: 14- Days via Road
Full description
A 14-day trip out of Kathmandu taking in Salleri, Surke, Phakding and Namche Bazar. The longest stop is Salleri, at about 8 hours. There are 12 stops in all.
The running order is Salleri (8h), then Surke (6h), then Phakding (3h), then Namche Bazar (6h), then Tengboche (6h), and on from there.
The price covers airport pick up and drop in Kathmandu, Transportation via road in a jeep, available on both private or sharing basis, Accommodation during the trekking period in tea house/Mountain Lodge (15 nights) and Accommodation in Kathmandu hotel (02 nights). It does not cover international Flights: The tour package does not include flights to and from Nepal. You need to book your flights separately, Visa and Travel Insurance: The tour package does not cover the cost of visas and travel insurance. You will have to arrange for these separately and Personal Expenses: The package does not cover personal expenses such as snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. You will have to pay for them yourself, so budget for those separately.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Pickup location:
Kathmandu
Salleri
Guided tour (8 hours)
Surke
Visit, Guided tour (6 hours)
Phakding
Break time, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (3 hours)
Namche Bazar
Photo stop, Guided tour, Free time (6 hours)
Namche Bazar
Break time, Photo stop, Visit
Tengboche
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (6 hours)
Dingboche
Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (6 hours)
Lobuche, Solukhumbu District
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (6 hours)
Everest Base Camp
Photo stop, Guided tour
Gorakshep
Photo stop, Visit (6 hours)
Pheriche
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (6 hours)
Namche Bazar
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (6 hours)
Lukla
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (6 hours)
Surke
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)
Jeep / SUV
(6 hours)
Jeep / SUV
(8 hours)
Arrive back at:
Kathmandu
Includes
- Airport pick up and drop in Kathmandu
- Transportation via road in a jeep, available on both private or sharing basis.
- Accommodation during the trekking period in tea house/Mountain Lodge (15 nights)
- Accommodation in Kathmandu hotel (02 nights)
- Trekking permits Sagarmatha National Park Permit, TIMS.
- Khumbu Region entry permit.
- Professional Certified Trek leader & Sherpa will assist and guide you during the trek
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- Oxygen cans/cylinders is available on request at an additional cost.
- All government and local taxes.
- Porter to carry up to 10 kgs of weight per trekker
Excludes
- International Flights: The tour package does not include flights to and from Nepal. You need to book your flights separately.
- Visa and Travel Insurance: The tour package does not cover the cost of visas and travel insurance. You will have to arrange for these separately.
- Personal Expenses: The package does not cover personal expenses such as snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. You will have to pay for them yourself.
- Accommodation Before and After the Trek: The tour package only includes accommodation during the trek. If you plan to arrive early or stay longer after the trek, you must arrange accommodation alone.
- Tips for Guides and Porters: The tour package does not include tips for the guides and porters. Tipping them at the end of the trek is customary, and you should budget for this separately.
- Extra services: Some extra services, such as hot showers, Wi-Fi, and charging facilities, may not be included in the tour package. You may have to pay for them separately.
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Weather
This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts