Nepal

Everest Base Camp Trek

16 days

ITINERARY

11 days

TREKKING

5,364m

ALTITUDE

£2,595

PRICE FROM

Journey To The Top of the World

The Everest Base Camp trek is one of the world’s finest adventures. We organise groups for hundreds of trekkers each year, and individuals, couples, and groups of friends can join us for a wonderful and unforgettable adventure. So follow in the footsteps of famed mountaineers and explorers, on winding trails passing through picturesque Himalayan villages.

The Challenge

Walk amongst iconic peaks

It is incredible to believe that in just two weeks out of the office, we can reach the base camp of the greatest mountain on earth, Everest. On this eleven day Everest Base Camp trek we witness some of the most breathtaking scenery, visiting some of the highest villages in the world, and admiring sunrise over the Himalayan snow-capped peaks and Khumbu Glacier. 

From the peak of Kala Patthar, we gaze up at the mighty Everest summit. And on our return to Kathmandu, we spend our last night together to celebrate our journey.

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+ FREE Fleece worth £35

+ FREE UK Training Event worth £139

+ £250 OFF if booking 2 places!

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The Action Challenge Experience

Life on the trek

On an Action Challenge trip you’ll be part of a team which takes on an adventure together – and that’s what makes the experience so special. Because getting to know others, supporting each other when the going gets tough, laughing together, and sharing those special moments & the new friendships are the memories that will stay with you for many years. Because our challenges are led by a UK Mountain Leader and supported by a Medic overseeing the group’s wellbeing – you’ll be in safe hands, and our expert local logistics team & guides will ensure it all runs like clockwork. These are ‘fully inclusive’ trips – leaving you to focus on your challenge, and to enjoy it!

An Action Challenge trip is much more than a holiday! It brings like-minded people together in fantastic landscapes, provides the best support & great hospitality, and enables the group to take on a tough & unforgettable challenge which forges new friendships, broaden horizons, and leaves you wanting more of life’s adventures!

The blueprint for Action Challenge trip is based on delivering a high quality enjoyable experience – and doing it all safely. An experienced UK Leader ensures that all aspects of the challenge run to plan – and one of our UK Medics with an expedition med kit is on-hand to look after the group’s wellbeing – enabling everyone to have the best chance of successfully competing their challenge.

We go to great lengths to ensure that we only use the best local organisations to supply the all-important ground logistics and the on-challenge support, catering, and hospitality teams – with experienced guides leading the way on the trails with their deep local knowledge and authentic style.

Like minded people with a similar sense of adventure – but often from very different backgrounds, and with a wide range of experience, ages, levels of fitness, and personal ambitions. Our trips are perfect for individuals, couples, and small groups of friends to join – and then to take on a unique challenge as part of a larger group which shapes & bonds as the adventure unfolds!

Whether its’s the hotels,  restaurants & transfers before & after the main challenge – or the challenge accommodation & meals whilst out on the trails – our all inclusive packages mean that you will get a top quality experience at a great value price! Flights are generally included, but there’s a ‘land only’ option if you’d prefer to book your own – and single supplement accommodation upgrades are available. Participants will need to obtain their own visa for this challenge. 

The group comes together – takes on a tough challenge together – and then celebrates its achievements in style on the final night of the trip in a local restaurant or hotel, with medals, awards, and a maybe a bit of a party! Many of our participants make new special friends on our trips – and quite a few come back together for another challenge in the following years!

A successful challenge starts with good preparation. The better prepared you are the more confident you’ll be, and the more you’ll enjoy it! Our ‘Challenge App’ will have all the info & details of what to expect on your challenge – and how to prepare for it – and we have optional training walks, training weekends , and a place on one of our UK Ultra Challenge events to get out on the tails and test your fitness, kit, & equipment.

Itinerary & Route

Please note that some details of the itinerary may change, you will be provided with a detailed itinerary once you are signed up to the Everest Base Camp trek.

Depart on our flight to Kathmandu Airport. Once arrived, we transfer by coach (approx. 6hrs) to our comfortable hotel. On arrival, we have a briefing from our guides and a last check over our kit. Early morning of Day 3, we head to the airport for a short, scenic flight into Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu Valley. This starts our 11-day trek towards Everest Base Camp. We trek past small communities and villages, crossing high wire bridges over the raging river, surrounded by towering peaks. By Day 4, we arrive in Namche Bazar, the Sherpa Capital, where we explore and acclimatize further on Day 5. Already, far in the distance, Everest will be visible if conditions are clear.

Leaving Namche, we head further up the Khumbu Valley, with Everest looming closer and larger each day. We pass the legendary Tengbouche Monastery, the beautiful Ama Dablam, and numerous small hamlets. We also have an acclimatization day, venturing down the secluded Chukung Valley towards Island Peak. At high altitude, a slow and steady pace, plenty of rest, good food, and hydration are vital. On the afternoon of Day 9, we arrive in Lobuche at 4910m, from where we launch our attempt on Everest Base Camp.

Today is the day! We leave Lobuche at dawn, with the sun soon lighting up the Himalayan peaks and valley floor. We traverse the Khumbu Glacier, climbing towards Gorak Shep, where simple lodges are set among breathtaking scenery. Together, we continue at a slow but steady pace to reach Base Camp at 5,364m. It’s a long, tiring day at altitude, but team spirit drives us on. We celebrate our achievement before returning to Gorak Shep for the night. On Day 11, those in good health climb to the summit of Kala Patthar for spectacular sunrise views of Everest and the Khumbu Glacier. We then rejoin the group at Gorak Shep and descend to Periche. If weather prevents the Kala Patthar trek, we descend directly to Periche.

Two long trekking days take us back down towards Lukla.It’s tough going, but the breath taking views and cultural sights take your mind off the challenge. The thicker air of lower altitudes is very welcome, as are the barkeries, cafes and bars of Namche Bazar and Lukla! 

The adventure isn’t over yet, as we again take the short flight back to Kathmandu, where we stay in our comfortable hotel. Any down time can be spent exploring this incredible bustling city, full of history, culture, great shopping and incredible foods. The evening of day 14 is set aside for out traditional Nepali celebration meal in the Thamel district of the old city. Dependant on flight times, the morning of day 15 you’ll be free to explore the city further before our evening flight back to the UK.Arrival into the UK is on the morning of day 16.

Costs & Fundraising

Check out the full list of our dates & prices and pick your departure. Sign up today from £295 deposit.

Trip Brochure

The Challenge brochure details the full itinerary, inclusions, and more – download for a full run down of the challenge details. 

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+ FREE ACTION CHALLENGE FLEECE WORTH £35

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Invite a friend to join you, and get £250 off when booking 2 places on any overseas challenge!

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CONDITIONS

–  Deal ends 30th April 2025

– Cannot be combined with any other discount

– Duo deal discount only valid when booking 2 places. Both places must be booked within 7 days of each other.

–  Discounts cannot be applied to existing bookings

– If you cancel your overseas challenge, the value of the fleece and / or Ultra Challenge will be deducted from any refund issued (if you have used the free place).

About Us

Since 1999 we’ve organised inspirational challenge events & adventures in the UK and Worldwide. We run the successful Ultra Challenge Series here in the UK, and have taken thousands of people around the world on longer challenges every year. 

Our Group Challenges offer a fun, social and safe way to take on a new adventure.  Join on your own, or with some friends, and take on a challenge with a group of like-minded adventurers. You’ll have full support from our UK group leaders and local crew, plus a handy challenge app with all the info you need.