1) How much does it cost just to go to Everest Base Camp?
✔ While prices differ per services given during the trek, you can estimate a 1,400USD per person for the trip. This includes all overnights, permits, guide + porters, meals during the trek, and transportation according to the itinerary. International flights are usually excluded. Beyond the Limits offers a unique and professional service in trekking to Everest Base Camp, do check out our packages with different routes and options as well as costs for Everest Base Camp.
2) Is getting to Everest Base Camp hard?
✔ The trek can be tough for beginner trekkers but is certainly doable. With children 7 years of age and seniors of 80 years making the trek successfully, we feel that anybody who has the determination can easily make this trek. Beyond the Limits has been trekking this route since over a decade and will guide you safely to Everest Base Camp!
3) Is Everest Base Camp Trek worth it?
✔ Yes, it is. Besides the incredible views of the highest Himalayas in the world, you’ll also get to see up close the mesmerizing culture of the Sherpa as well as visiting there unique Himalayan villages. The Everest Base Camp trek also offers its visitors a unique experience by trekking through varied geography, from lush jungles to rocky barren no man’s lands.
4) How long does it take to trek to Everest Base Camp?
✔ It will take 8 days with 2 days counted for acclimatization to trek to Everest Base Camp. Average trekking hours per day will be between 5-7 hours. The route to Everest Base Camp can take longer if you opt to trek via a longer route such as the Three Pass trek in Everest or the Everest Circuit via Cho La Pass trek.
5) How is the weather during the Everest Base Camp trek?
✔ Depending the season you travel in the weather can change quite a bit during the Everest Base Camp trek. For ideal weather circumstances we do suggest to trek during either the spring season (March to May) or the fall/autumn season (September to November). During these seasons the weather is perfect not to hot not to cool! Furthermore the skies will be blue allowing you to see the best views of the Himalayas.
6) In case of flight delays how will the agency organize?
✔ With flying to and from Lukla there is always the chance of flight delays. This is mainly due to weather circumstances. In case of long delays Beyond the Limits can manage an extra day for you. There is also the option to fly to Lukla via Ramkot but the agency will be descending the best course for you to not get delayed much.