On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, the HF guide and the staff receive you with a traditional welcome. After synchronizing to NST (Nepal Standard Time) 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of GMT. From the airport a short drive to the hotel, located in the heart of Kathmandu city. After checking into your lovely rooms, and getting refreshed from the Jet Lag. A meeting is held with other members of Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. Briefing by our guide or Group Leader, information on treks, lodges, and food. Includes a wide range of information to make your holiday enjoyable. Evening a welcome group dinner in an authentic Nepali Restaurant with a cultural program. Which is also a good introduction to Nepali Cuisines and Cultures to experience.

Free day in Kathmandu for exciting sightseeing tours at places of interest.  Kathmandu and adjoining cities offer great historical and cultural places, which are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour is accompanied by an expert city guide showing you the wonders of Nepal and its history and heritage. Nepal and Kathmandu are a blend of both Hindu and Buddhist religions and cultures. After a pleasant tour, the rest of the day trek preparation and to purchase necessary items for Luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking.

Most Lukla flight operates early morning from 6: 30 a.m. onwards till mid-day on a clear fine day. After an early breakfast our guide, and staff receive you for a short drive to the domestic airport. After checking in with the respective airlines, board a small aircraft with a capacity of 15 to 18 seats. Twin Otter, Dornier, or similar STOL aircraft, which can only fly to mountainous regions with short runways. Like the unique Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary Airport, enjoy the thrill of flying to Lukla. The plane offers a spectacular panorama of the Himalayan range of peaks with Mt. Everest towards the northeast. After 30 or 35 minutes the flight lands at Lukla’s short and small Tenzing & Hillary Airport. After getting organized with the baggage, have time for a refreshing break. Then follow our expert guide and walk through the main streets of Lukla town lined with shops, stores, and restaurants. The trail leads on a gradual path visiting lovely villages steeped with religious monuments. The walk follows short ups and downs by the side of the Dudh Koshi glacial river. Crossing a few bridges to reach Phakding Village for the first overnight stop around the Khumbu areas of Everest. Enjoy the comfort of a lovely and the best lodges in Phakding, greeted with traditional hospitality. Retire in the nice large cozy rooms by the raging Dudh Koshi River.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, today walk takes you to the famed Namche Bazaar, the morning starts on a pleasant path. The walk leads through smaller villages with short ups and downs to cross a long suspension bridge above Dudh Koshi. A short steep climb to a nice Monjo village, as the trail follows to enter Sagarmatha National Park. Sagarmatha is a name for Everest in Nepal, Sherpa calls it Chomolungma similar to Tibetan languages. Which means a great Mother and large as an ocean, after checking at the park entrance. A short down to cross over a bridge to reach Jorsalle, the last settlement before Namche Bazaar. Stopping for lunch, Jorsalle is located on a river gorge enclosed by a dense forest of rhododendrons, pine, and fir trees. Afternoon walking on the river bed amidst tall tree lines then leaving the river to cross a high bridge. After crossing the bridge, then follow the long undulating uphill scenic trail for a few hours to Namche Bazaar. An amazing moderate-sized town with well-built houses, that serve as lodges and hotels. On reaching check into a nice and best lodge with rooms overlooking views of the Kwangde and Tharmasarku peaks.

Namche Bazaar with perfect height for a rest day to support acclimatization, before towards Everest base camp. The best activity to help acclimatization is taking a short hike above Namche Bazaar. Where one can enjoy the best views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and a series of famous peaks. As well as visiting the park museum to gather information about the Sherpa culture and history. Including exotic flora and fauna found around the high-altitude region of Khumbu, the other exciting hike is a climb to Syangboche. After the steep climb of an hour or more, a gradual uphill walk to Everest View Hotel. The first luxury hotels around Khumbu and Everest region. It is also listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, as the highest hotel at 3,962 m/ 13,000 feet.
Enjoy the grand views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse with Ama Dablam while having refreshing hot drinks.   After the morning activities back to Namche Bazaar for lunch. Rest of the day relax or take a leisurely walk on the hub of Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is famous for its weekly Saturday Market, hence the name
Namche Bazaar.

Morning another beautiful day, after a good breakfast walk leads to join on the main trail to Tengboche. The walk follows along with superb views of towering snow peaks with downhill to Imjatse River at Phunki Tenga. A small settlement a popular refreshing stop for trekkers before heading to Tengboche and beyond.  After crossing a bridge, at Phunki Tenga two hours climb uphill on winding ups amidst dense woods. Slowly the climb ends on reaching a beautiful location Tengboche surrounded by towering snow-clad peaks. A picturesque spot amidst a beautiful forest with a colorful majestic monastery.
Tengboche Monastery is famous for a colorful religious festival called Mani  Rimdu. This event is held for three days during late October or the first week of November, as per the Buddhist Lunar calendar. Interested people can contact Himalayan Friendly for the exact date for the trek to coincide with the Mani Rimdu Festival. At Tengboche enjoy visiting the monastery interior adorned with
beautiful vibrant religious arts and paintings. Includes large idols of Lord Buddha and famous Buddhist saints, Guru’s. From Tengboche walk down to a river to cross a strong steel bridge. From here tree lines drop for short alpine shrubs and bushes, and the walk follows with the gradual slow climb. Facing stunning views of majestic Ama Dablam peak. After a short climb reaches Pangboche, the last permanent village en route towards Everest base camp. Having a short rest continue check into a lovely room at Everest Summit Lodge in Pangboche. Enjoy lunch and an overnight stop with a grand backdrop of Ama Dablam which towers above Pangboche Village.

Enjoy the morning glorious views of Ama Dablam, after breakfast another short day to Dingboche for lunch and overnight halt. They walk gradually up to Somare and then on the gentle trail with a short down to a river. From the bridge uphill to Dingboche located on a scenic Imjatse Valley. The close views of towering Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Island Peak. On arrival, the guide will take you to one of the best lodges for two overnight stops, after checking into a nice cozy lodge with views of surrounding snow-capped peaks. Enjoy lunch, rest, or take a short walk around the Dingboche settlement with many lodges and restaurants.

Another leisure and rest day to support acclimatization, Dingboche offers scenic hikes. After breakfast few hours climb to Nagkartshang also called Nakarjung the ridge top is at 5,510 m or 18,077 feet. You will be climbing 700 m above from the lodge in Dingboche. A good way to enjoy an acclimatization hike of 2-3 hours, the climb rewards with fascinating mountain views. The climb leads to walking through short rhododendrons and juniper bushes until you reach the ridge top. Enjoy the glorious scenery surrounded by the Snow Mountain range with views of Mt. Makalu towards the east. After a scenic morning refreshing hike walk down to Dingboche for lunch. Afternoon enjoy a stroll around Dingboche and marvel at the beautiful scenery.

After a good time in Dingboche for two overnights, morning walks lead to a short climb to a ridge. Festooned with Buddhist prayer flags and monuments, from here on the pleasant path with slow winding up to reach Thugla. A popular refreshing stop for lunch en route Lobuche, where the route of Pheriche and Dingboche joins. After a good refreshing lunch, enjoy the steep climb of an hour or less to reach on top of Thugla Ridge. From here a pleasant walk with a slow gradual up to Lobuche for overnight stops in one of the best lodges. Check into a nice room with views of Nuptse and Lobuche Peak, Lobuche with several lodges.

Today is a big day towards our ultimate goal to Everest Base Camp, an early morning start. Having a good breakfast, enjoy the long day hike, starting with a gentle walk with a short climb above the Khumbu Glaciers. The rocky moraine path leads up and down to Gorakshep. A nice small settlement with few good lodges, situated below Mt. Pumori and Kalapathar scenic hill. Gorakshep is also our overnight stop after visiting Everest Base Camp. After a short rest, the walk follows on gradual path over boulders of rocks to reach the foot of Mt. Everest. Enjoy the fascinating views of Arctic landscapes, covered in mountains of rocks, snow, ice, and glaciers. During the mountaineering seasons of April to May, the base camp is flooded with tents of wide-world expedition camps. After an exciting long day hike, and achieving our goals of the adventure. A slow and steady walk leads back to Gorakshep for overnight stops in the comfort of a nice and cozy lodge.

Another exciting morning climb to Kalapathar, after a refreshing breakfast, enjoy the last big climb of a few hours. The climb is quite steep for the first few hours then slowly with an easy pace reach on top of rocky Kalapathar. The highest spot of the adventures, for the hard effort, rewards you with a stunning panorama of Snow mountain ranges. Marvel the closest looks of Mt. Everest at a mere distance with Mt. Pumori ahead. After a mesmerizing moment back down to Gorakshep, and downhill to Lobuche. The walk continues to Thugla, from here our trail diverts towards Pheriche Valley. A pleasant walk for a few hours to Pheriche, a nice  Settlement, quite similar to Dingboche. Possible lunch stops at Pheriche; the afternoon walk leads downhill to a river. After crossing the bridge, a short climb and then downhill to Pangboche for an overnight stop.

Today a long trek down to Monjo starts early after a good breakfast, then walks down to a river. From the bridge, the climb leads back into dense tree lines with hours of climbing to Tengboche. After a short refreshing break downhill to Phunki Tenga, the bridge climbs to Shanasha village. From here on a pleasant winding trail to Namche Bazaar for lunch. Afternoon walk down to Dudh Koshi River bed and then walk past Jorsalle to cross a bridge. A short steep climb to the national park entrance and exit gate to reach Monjo for an overnight halt before Lukla.

Last day walk of the journey, enjoy the short hours of walking on the winding gentle trail to Phakding for a short rest. After Phakding follow the path through nice villages with a few short ups and downs. Then enjoy the last hour's climb to Lukla, reaching Lukla for lunch and overnight stops. Accommodation in one of the best lodges close to Tenzing & Hillary Airport. After lunch at leisure explore Lukla and enjoy the last dinner celebration with fellow members and trekking staff.

Early breakfast, then a short walk to Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary airport, as the plane arrives. Get on board, for a smooth short flight to Kathmandu, reaching back into the city life of Kathmandu. After a marvelous experience on Luxury Everest Base Camp Trekking. The rest of the day at leisure for individual activities.

Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, after a great wonderful adventure on Luxury Everest Base Camp. As time for your international flight, our guide and staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to the guide and staff; as you enter the air terminal for homeward bound or to the next port of call.