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Basecamp Trekking Mount Everest South

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”

-John Burroughs

Everest Basecamp from south

A true experience for all mountaineers and those who want to become one. It’s the trek to the world’s most famous base camp – Mount Everest Base Camp. At base camp Mount Everest is within one’s reach. Feel and experience the unique flair of the Himalayas by trekking from Kathmandu to base camp. Passing colourful Nepalese mountain villages and impressive terrain, the highlight of the trek is the ascent of the mountain Kala Patthar with beautiful panorama, before reaching and exploring the base camp.

On one day in the Basecamp you can learn how the further planning of the Mount Everest ascent works: How is the weather analysed? How to cook at 5100m altitude? How many helicopter flights arrive at Basecamp per day?
With this accompanying trekking tour you have the opportunity to find the answers to these questions yourself.

We offer the accompanying trekking for all who want to discover the Himalaya for themselves and who want to provide support for the expedition Team. With the highest safety- and quality Standards and the reassuring certainty for our participants that they are entrusting themselves to a licensed, strictly tested Austrian expedition operator.

 

→ Check out our overview page to see which options we offer on Everest.

→ How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest?

Adventure Factor couragous
Experience / Emotion breathtaking
Fitness / Struggle pleasurable
Risk low
Comfort expedition style

Highlights:

  • Be part of the Everest Expedition team
  • Experiencing the mountain village Namche Bazaar
  • Ascent of peak Kala Patthar (5675m) with stunning views
  • One day at the giant base camp of Mount Everest
  • CO2 negative – more about our sustainable expeditions
  • IFMGA/AMGA lead guide

Trip dates:

Booking code:-
Minimum members:-
Price per person: 0

Weather and other conditions on the mountain may lead to program and route changes. Treks on the single days will be lead by a mountain guide. We enable maximum of flexibility. Expedition may be Extended, when it’s required by conditions or participants whish for it and bear additional costs.

The following schedule is planned: 

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Free day in Kathmandu. Those who do not yet know Kathmandu will love it. Relax in the comfortable hotel, shop and people watch in Thamel, enjoy the cultural program, or simply soak up the atmosphere.

Day 3: Flight to Lukla (2800m). From there trekking to Phakding (2650m).

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m). This little and colourful village is the starting point for countless trekkings around Everest and other peaks of the Himalaya.

Day 5: Restday in Namche. There’s a lot to see in the village: markets and shops, which offer everything from Tibetan artwork to trekking equipment. We will relax and use the time for acclimatization.

Day 6: Trekking to Tengboche. A lot of tourists, hikers and pilgrims come to Tengboche for seeing the Buddhist monastery, which is ahead of Mount Ama Dablam – a breathtaking view.

Day 7: Trekking to Dingpoche at 4200m.

Day 8: Trekking to Lobuche at almost 5000m.

Day 9: Ascent of Kala Patthar (5675m). From there we have a beautiful view to basecamp, Mt. Everest and Nuptse.

Day 10: Trekking to our base camp at Mount Everest in an altitude of 5200m.

Day 11: It’s time to explore basecamp: look at the giants around basecamp and see how logistics work at basecamp.

Day 12: After breakfast start of the trek back to Pheriche.

Day 13: We’re hiking back to Namche Bazaar.

Day 14: It’s the last day we are hiking together in Himalayas. Going back to Lukla Airport.

Day 15: We fly back to Kathmandu, the starting point of our journey.

Day 16: Individual return flight back home.

check_circle_outline  What the price includes:

  • All organisation for the expedition
  • IFMGA/AMGA lead guide
  • Single room in hotels and lodges (if available) or 1 tent per 2 members
  • Flight Kathmandu -Lukla – Kathmandu
  • Full board for the duration of the whole trip (in Kathmandu only breakfast)
  • Drinks during joint meals (alcoholic beverages excluded)
  • Baggage Transport  (15kg per participant incl. personal day pack)
  • Pharmaceutical travel kit, high altitude emergency medicine, pulsoxymeter
  • Kitchen crew
  • A comfortable, heated common tent, shower tent, etc. at the base camp
  • All fees & permits
  • Weather reports
  • Safety and liability of an EU based tour operator

highlight_off  What the price does not include:

  • International flight to Kathmandu (We are happy to make you an offer)
  • Personal insurance
  • Visa for Nepal
  • Personal medication
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Fees for satellite phones, emails

info  General Information

Weather and conditions on the mountain can lead to itinerary and/or route changes. Climbers take part in the expedition at their own risk and individual responsibility. Furtenbach Adventures assumes no liability for accidents, damages or loss of materials.

If you are not sure that taking part in an expedition like this is the right thing for you, feel free to contact us on Tel +43 512 204134 or e-mail [email protected] for a personal consultation.

This package in general is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.

language   Entry Requirements

EU or Swiss citizens:

Nepal:
When entering the country, you need a passport with a validity of at least 6 more months. You can get a visa on arrival directly at the airport or in advance directly at your embassy.
We recommend to get a “multiple entry” visa for 90 days.
Get further information directly on the official website: https://www.immigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa

Information about recommended vaccines and health regulations: http://www.who.int/ith/en/

Travelers must be able to prove their return or onward ticket when entering the country.

More detailed information regarding entry, visa and health requirements for this travel destination will be provided once you’ve communicated your nationality.

https   Insurance possibilities

We strongly recommend taking out a travel insurance (including trip cancellation, interruption, medical and luggage insurance)

For this journey, the Annual-Complete+Cover is suitable. The price of the insurance depends on the trip and the personal data of the traveller. We happily make you an offer after booking or upon request.

work  Equipment

Following your booking we will send you a detailed equipment list. We will be happy to advise you personally during the selection and purchase of required equipment. With years of expedition experience, we know what has proved its worth and what not.

insert_chart_outlined   Difficulty / Technique

The ascent always lies in the participant‘s personal responsibility, while led by the mountain guide and expedition leader. Participants must be able to move safely and independently in mixed terrain and – if required – independently build rope teams under the guidance of the mountain guide. Cooperation, camaraderie and support on the mountain increases the chances of success for all. The guide is there to provide guidance for the whole group, the possibilities for him to respond to individual needs is limited. It is imperative that participants adhere to the instructions and decisions made by the mountain guide. Regardless, each participant must know their own physical limits, and be able to make a timely decision to turn back.

perm_identity   Physical fitness

A key success factor in expeditions is being in good shape. Train in the months before the expedition! Several hour hiking with a backpack and around 800 meters per day should not be a problem for you. You have to carry your own personal equipment on the mountain, unless an optional personal Sherpa is booked. The porters are available for the group. We will gladly provide individual advice on how to best prepare yourself mentally and physically for an expedition!

local_hospital  Health

We recommend that each participant undergoes a medical examination prior to the expedition. Good health is a prerequisite for participation. Particularly important is a visit to the dentist because previously unnoticed dental problems can become quite acute due to the sudden change in pressure conditions in higher altitudes.

payment  Payment

Deposit Payment is made less than eleven months prior to the end of the trip and is a maximum of 20% of the price. The balance must be paid no earlier than 20 days prior to departure. Please find more information regarding the payment in our GTC.

directions_run  Right of withdrawal

The traveller has the right to withdraw from the travel contract at any time by paying the according cancellation fee stated in the General Terms of Conditions of Furtenbach Adventures GmbH.

The following fees apply for cancellations on the part of the client prior to travel:

until 30 days prior to departure…………………………. 30%
29 – 20 days prior to departure…………………….. 40%
19 -10 days prior to departure…………………….. 70%
9 – 4 days prior to departure………………………… 80%
from the 3rd day prior to departure (72 hours)………100%
on the day of departure………………………………… 100% of the tour fee.

The tour operator will be released from the contract if the specified minimum number of participants is not achieved and if the customer has been notified about the cancellation in writing within the following periods: until 20 days prior to departure.