Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Trek for Seniors
ID: GYG1066003-1637697
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
20 days
Description
Embark on a trek to Everest Base Camp designed for seniors. Enjoy a slower pace, shorter distances, and extra acclimatization days.
Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Check into your hotel and rest.
Day 2: Spend a rest day in Kathmandu to recover from jetlag. Enjoy a comprehensive trek briefing and finalize your paperwork.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding. Walk for 3 hours over 8 km.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar. Walk for 6 hours, covering 10-12 km.
Day 5: Acclimatize with a hike to Everest View Hotel, returning to Namche. Walk for 3-4 hours.
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche. Walk for 5 hours, covering 10-11 km.
Day 7: Trek to Dingboche. Walk for 5 hours, covering 11-12 km.
Day 8: Acclimatize with a hike to Nangkartshang Peak. Walk for 4-5 hours.
Day 9: Trek to Thukla. Walk for 3-4 hours, covering 5-6 km.
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche. Walk for 3-4 hours, covering 4-5 km.
Day 11: Trek to Gorekshep. Walk for 3-4 hours.
Day 12: Hike to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorekshep. Walk for 8 hours, covering 14-15 km.
Day 13: Morning hike to Kalapattar, then descend to Pheriche. Walk for 6-7 hours, covering 13-14 km.
Day 14: Trek to Tengboche, or optionally continue to Phunke Tenga. Walk for 4-5 hours.
Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar. Walk for 4-5 hours, covering 5-6 km.
Day 16: Trek to Phakding. Walk for 4-5 hours, covering 10-12 km.
Day 17: Trek to Lukla. Walk for 3 hours, covering 8 km.
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu. Enjoy a scenic 30-minute flight.
Day 19: Spend a leisure day in Kathmandu to rest, shop, or explore.
Day 20: Depart from Kathmandu.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of reaching Everest Base Camp on a trek designed for seniors
- Explore traditional Sherpa villages and visit sacred monasteries
- Enjoy a slower-paced trek with shorter walking distances each day
- Witness majestic peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku
- Benefit from extra acclimatization days to avoid altitude sickness
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Extra acclimatization days to avoid altitude sickness
Daily walking hours tailored between 3–6 hours
Professionally trained guides experienced with senior trekkers
Comfortable accommodations and nutritional meals
Optional shorter detours or extended rest days available
INCLUDED
- Airport pickups and drops via private vehicle
- 4 nights’ 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- All necessary permits: Sagarmatha National Park entry, TIMS
- Full board meals during trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Teahouse/guesthouse accommodation during the trek
- Professional English-speaking licensed trekking guide
- 1 porter for every 2 trekkers (carrying max. 12kg per person)
- Required permits during the trek
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (returnable after trek)
- All government taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED
- International airfare to/from Nepal
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Porter for solo traveler
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu round-trip flights
- Travel insurance (must include helicopter evacuation)
- Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfasts and special dinners)
- Personal trekking gear (available for rent/purchase in Kathmandu)
- Tips for guide, porter, and driver
- Any extra nights or services in Kathmandu due to early/late flights or personal reasons
- Expenses due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, flight delays, etc.)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
