Relaxed Everest Base Camp Family Trek

Our team welcomes you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers you to our partner hotel in Kathmandu. You have the rest of the day to rest after your international flight and prepare your gear.

Today we spend time recovering from jetlag while our lead guide conducts a comprehensive trek briefing. We check your equipment and finalize necessary paperwork before heading into the mountains.

A short, scenic morning flight takes us from the airport to Lukla at 2,860 m. From there, we begin our walk along the Dudh Koshi River, descending gently through pine woods to reach Phakding at 2,652 m after three hours.

The trail crosses several suspension bridges over the river before beginning a sustained uphill climb through pine forests to Namche Bazaar at 3,440 m. We take this steep section slowly, pausing often as we enter Sagarmatha National Park.

To help our bodies adapt to the altitude, we walk up to the Everest View Hotel at 3,880 m. This short three-hour excursion offers our first clear sightings of Lhotse and Ama Dablam before we return to Namche for the afternoon.

The path contours above the valley before dropping sharply to the Dudh Koshi at Phunke Tenga. After a lunch break, we climb steadily through rhododendron forests to reach the famous monastery settlement of Tengboche at 3,860 m.

We descend through birch and conifer woods to cross the Imja Khola, then climb past stone-walled barley fields toward Dingboche. The tree line gives way to sweeping alpine scrub as we settle into our lodge at 4,410 m.

We spend a second night in Dingboche and take an acclimatisation walk up the slopes of Nangkartshang Hill to roughly 5,083 m. This climb gives us views of Makalu and Island Peak before we descend back to the lodge for lunch.

Our route today is intentionally short, following a gentle trail up the wide Pheriche valley floor toward the foot of the Khumbu Glacier. We check into our teahouse in Thukla at 4,620 m by early afternoon to rest.

We make a short, steep pull directly up the terminal moraine of the glacier, passing stone memorials dedicated to climbers. Continuing along the rocky valley floor, we reach Lobuche at 4,910 m for the night.

The trail navigates boulder-strewn moraine ridges beneath towering peaks like Pumori. We arrive at the high settlement of Gorak Shep at 5,164 m by midday, giving us time to hydrate and prepare for our push to base camp.

We follow the undulating path along the Changri Shar Glacier over loose scree and ice ridges. Standing at Everest Base Camp at 5,364 m beside the Khumbu Icefall, we celebrate our milestone before retracing our steps to Gorak Shep.

We depart before dawn for a cold, steady climb up Kala Patthar at 5,545 m to watch the sun hit Everest. Afterward, we descend past Lobuche down the valley to the quieter village of Pheriche.

Walking downhill through the Imja Valley, we enjoy easier breathing as oxygen levels rise. We cross the river and climb back up through the pine woods to spend another evening near Tengboche Monastery.

We retrace our steps down the hillside, crossing suspension bridges over rushing tributaries. The familiar market streets of Namche Bazaar at 3,440 m welcome us back for a comfortable night.

Our descent continues down the steep stone staircases out of Namche toward the Dudh Koshi River valley. We follow the riverside trail back to Phakding at 2,652 m for our final night on the trail.

Our final morning of walking takes us along familiar valley paths past prayer wheels and small farms. We arrive in Lukla at 2,860 m by lunchtime to celebrate a successful journey with our local crew.

We board our morning flight out of Lukla airport, enjoying one last aerial view of the Himalayan range. Upon arrival back in Kathmandu, our transport takes you directly to your hotel.

You have a full day at leisure in Kathmandu to rest, shop for souvenirs in Thamel, or visit nearby cultural sites independently.

Our driver transfers you from your hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport in time for your flight home.