A complete lodge to lodge journey through the heart of the Himalaya mountains to the foot of Mt. Everest.
Contact us if you would like to join our next Everest Base camp trek!
At 29,035 feet, Everest soars high against a backdrop of vast blue sky. Our expert guide service has worked out every detail of the journey; providing insider perspectives and supportive tips throughout the journey. The classic Everest Base Camp journey begins and ends in Kathmandu. Nestled between mountains and plains. Explore villages dotted with fluttering prayer flags and become familiar with colorful Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
Spend several days hiking to surrounding villages, discovering remote monastic caves and acclimatizing the body to the elevation. See the fabled Khumbu Ice Fall and its towering seracs from a distance. We return home to tell tales of your amazing adventure.
As a nonprofit which uses climbing as a form of advocacy, Radiating Hope was quickly attracted to Nepal which is home to eight of the world’s largest mountains, including the biggest in the world, Mt. Everest. Draped all over Mt. Everest are colorful flags called Prayer Flags. Radiating Hope has adopted these prayer flags as a symbol for cancer patients globally. The prayer flags have a long tradition of representing strength, hope, and well-being for the people they honor. It is traditionally believed that as the mountain winds blow the flags, and the fragile threads drift away into the breeze, that each thread sends off a prayer of hope, strength, and well-being for the cancer patients they honor.
Expedition Highlights
"People that might want to honor someone that has been affected by cancer, or is in the fight, or who has passed away can buy a flag and I will be taking them around the mountain so they can have the experience too."
- Kristin Sumbot, Cancer Survivor
"I have gained insight from climbing that I would not be able to have gained any other way. Climbing a big mountain really gives you a new found appreciation for the simple amenities we enjoy in life, like water and the act of breathing."
- Spencer Hayter, climbed in honor of his sister who passed away from Cancer
- 17,600 ft. elevation of Everest Base Camp summit.
- 9,350 feet elevation of the village of Lukla, the start of the trek.
- 14 days of our trek.
- 1 night spent at the base camp.
- 7 suspension bridges between Lukla and Everest Base camp.
Contact us if you would like to join our next Everest Base camp trek!
At 29,035 feet, Everest soars high against a backdrop of vast blue sky. Our expert guide service has worked out every detail of the journey; providing insider perspectives and supportive tips throughout the journey. The classic Everest Base Camp journey begins and ends in Kathmandu. Nestled between mountains and plains. Explore villages dotted with fluttering prayer flags and become familiar with colorful Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
Spend several days hiking to surrounding villages, discovering remote monastic caves and acclimatizing the body to the elevation. See the fabled Khumbu Ice Fall and its towering seracs from a distance. We return home to tell tales of your amazing adventure.
As a nonprofit which uses climbing as a form of advocacy, Radiating Hope was quickly attracted to Nepal which is home to eight of the world’s largest mountains, including the biggest in the world, Mt. Everest. Draped all over Mt. Everest are colorful flags called Prayer Flags. Radiating Hope has adopted these prayer flags as a symbol for cancer patients globally. The prayer flags have a long tradition of representing strength, hope, and well-being for the people they honor. It is traditionally believed that as the mountain winds blow the flags, and the fragile threads drift away into the breeze, that each thread sends off a prayer of hope, strength, and well-being for the cancer patients they honor.
Expedition Highlights
- Visit the sacred sights of Kathmandu and trek along the narrow mountain trails past many stones and stupas as you explore the stunning mountains and rich culture of the legendary Khumbu Valley.
- Visit UNESCO world heritage sites.
- Accomplish a true bucket list item: trek to base camp at Mount Everest
- See stunning Himalaya views, including Khumbu Ice Fall, Makalu, and more
- Follow local guides with 25 years of experience on a fully-supported trek
- Enjoy a complete lodge-to-lodge journey to Base Camp, staying in the best teahouses of the Khumbu with great facilities and excellent food.
- Radiating Hope’s trips are tailored to the season.
- In the spring spend a full night at Everest Base Camp, soaking in the mountainous panorama and experiencing the “base camp life” at our guide service’s Everest Expedition Base Camp.
- Encounter the best of the Himalayas by combining trekking, climbing, and cultural experiences into one adventure.
- Benefit from the leadership of an RadGlobalAdventures Guide throughout the trip, gaining from their experience, communication, oversight, and care as you venture to high altitudes.
"People that might want to honor someone that has been affected by cancer, or is in the fight, or who has passed away can buy a flag and I will be taking them around the mountain so they can have the experience too."
- Kristin Sumbot, Cancer Survivor
"I have gained insight from climbing that I would not be able to have gained any other way. Climbing a big mountain really gives you a new found appreciation for the simple amenities we enjoy in life, like water and the act of breathing."
- Spencer Hayter, climbed in honor of his sister who passed away from Cancer
Day 1: KATHMANDU | 4,383’
Arrive in Kathmandu. We are transferred to our hotel for some rest and recovery before our evening reception and welcome dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2: KATHMANDU | 4,383’
Situated in a bowl shaped valley in central Nepal, Kathmandu is the largest city in Nepal and the cosmopolitan heart of the Himalayan Region. Today is our first chance to explore Kathmandu’s rich and diverse culture with a city tour including the Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, and Swayambunath - the Monkey Temple. The rest of the day is spent enjoying the city and local cuisine. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 3: PHAKDING | 8,700’
Lukla (9,350’) to Phakding (8,700’). Trekking time is approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Today we fly to Lukla, the village where our trek to Everest Base Camp begins. The airport in Lukla is the Tenzing Norgay Airport, and landing on the STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) runway is an experience in itself. It is usually very busy in Lukla as different
expeditions are getting everything organized for the trek. From here on out, there are no more vehicles or roads, just a network of villages connected by footpaths. After we meet our Sherpa team we start trekking along the Dudh Kosi River as we travel to Phakding. We spend the night at a small teahouse on the bank of the milky-blue Dudh Kosi. Overnight in lodge.
Day 4 & 5: NAMCHE BAZAAR | 11,300’
Phakding (8,700’) to Namche Bazaar (11,300’). Trekking time is
4 1/2 to 5 hours.
Hike to historic Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the high Himalayas and the Sherpa community’s central meeting place. Namche is where lowland porters bearing supplies meet the highland Sherpa and Tibetan people who have journeyed over high passes from many miles away to trade food and supplies. Namche’s busy shops, delicious bakeries, and jovial feel are a welcome sight after making the long climb up from the valley floor below. Overnight in lodge.
Day 6: DEBOCHE | 12,325’
Namche Bazaar (11,300’) to Deboche (12,325’). Trekking time is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
We leave Namche and climb up the valley to Tengboche, the largest Sherpa monastery in the Khumbu area. From the monastery’s front steps we have excellent views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. We descend from the ridge where the monastery is located into the quiet forest of fir and rhododendron below surrounding our teahouse in Deboche. Overnight in lodge.
Day 7: PHERICHE | 13,950’
Deboche (12,325’) to Pheriche (13,950’). Trekking time is approximately 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
We hike to Pheriche via the small village of Pangboche. We follow the Imja River which flows directly east of the village to Pangboche, a large Sherpa village at the foot of Ama Dablam. In Pangboche we visit Lama Geshe, a renowned spiritual leader of the area, to receive a blessing for our travels in the mountains before continuing along the river to Pheriche. Overnight in lodge.
Day 8: LOBUCHE | 16,175’
Pheriche (13,950’) to Lobuche (16,175’). Trekking time is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
We ascend to the village of Lobuche, tucked below Lobuche Peak. Our trail takes us past the memorials for climbers made up of dozens of large rock stupas and strings of prayer flags at the top of Thokla Pass. Along the way we leave the last of the large vegetation and enter into the alpine zone and our trail may have a covering of snow from here. Overnight in lodge.
Day 9: GORAK SHEP | 16,950’
Lobuche (16,175’) to Gorak Shep (16,950’). Trekking time is approximately 3 hours.
Leaving Lobuche we walk parallel to the lower reaches of the Khumbu Glacier until we cross over the rocky moraine of the Khangri Glacier into Gorak Shep, the final outpost before Everest Base Camp. In the afternoon we climb to the summit Kala Patar, a small peak with stunning views of Everest. Overnight in lodge.
Day 10: EVEREST BASE CAMP | 17,575’
Gorak Shep (16,950’) to Everest Base Camp (17,575’). Trekking time is approximately 3 hours.
We complete the last stretch of our trek, leaving the dirt and grasses of the mountainous valley and setting out across the ice and rock of the Khumbu Glacier into Everest Base Camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 11: PHERICHE | 13,950’
Everest Base Camp (17,575’) to Pheriche (13,950’). Trekking time is approximately 5 to 6 hours.
We make an early departure from Base Camp, leaving the Khumbu Glacier descending back down the valley to Pheriche for some “thick” air and a good night’s sleep. Overnight in lodge.
Day 12: NAMCHE BAZAAR | 11,300’
Pheriche (13,950’)/Phortse (13,000’) to Namche Bazaar (11,300’). Trekking time is approximately 5 to 8 hours.
As we descend the smells of the pine forests and blooming rhododendrons overwhelm the senses after so many days up high. In Namche we treat ourselves to much deserved yak steaks, beer, and pastries. After Everest Base Camp, the narrow streets of Namche feel like a big city! Overnight in lodge.
Day 13: LUKLA | 9,350’
Namche Bazaar (11,300’) to Lukla (9,350’). Trekking time is approximately 5 - 7 hours.
Our last day on the trail. We hike down from Namche to Lukla, crossing the eleven swaying suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi and re-entering the fertile valleys of the lower Khumbu. Overnight in lodge.
Day 14: KATHMANDU | 4,383’
The scenic morning flight back to Kathmandu gives us one last chance to say farewell to the mountains. The afternoon in Kathmandu is open for exploring or just relaxing. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 15: TRAVEL DAY
Arrive home.
Arrive in Kathmandu. We are transferred to our hotel for some rest and recovery before our evening reception and welcome dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2: KATHMANDU | 4,383’
Situated in a bowl shaped valley in central Nepal, Kathmandu is the largest city in Nepal and the cosmopolitan heart of the Himalayan Region. Today is our first chance to explore Kathmandu’s rich and diverse culture with a city tour including the Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, and Swayambunath - the Monkey Temple. The rest of the day is spent enjoying the city and local cuisine. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 3: PHAKDING | 8,700’
Lukla (9,350’) to Phakding (8,700’). Trekking time is approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Today we fly to Lukla, the village where our trek to Everest Base Camp begins. The airport in Lukla is the Tenzing Norgay Airport, and landing on the STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) runway is an experience in itself. It is usually very busy in Lukla as different
expeditions are getting everything organized for the trek. From here on out, there are no more vehicles or roads, just a network of villages connected by footpaths. After we meet our Sherpa team we start trekking along the Dudh Kosi River as we travel to Phakding. We spend the night at a small teahouse on the bank of the milky-blue Dudh Kosi. Overnight in lodge.
Day 4 & 5: NAMCHE BAZAAR | 11,300’
Phakding (8,700’) to Namche Bazaar (11,300’). Trekking time is
4 1/2 to 5 hours.
Hike to historic Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the high Himalayas and the Sherpa community’s central meeting place. Namche is where lowland porters bearing supplies meet the highland Sherpa and Tibetan people who have journeyed over high passes from many miles away to trade food and supplies. Namche’s busy shops, delicious bakeries, and jovial feel are a welcome sight after making the long climb up from the valley floor below. Overnight in lodge.
Day 6: DEBOCHE | 12,325’
Namche Bazaar (11,300’) to Deboche (12,325’). Trekking time is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
We leave Namche and climb up the valley to Tengboche, the largest Sherpa monastery in the Khumbu area. From the monastery’s front steps we have excellent views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. We descend from the ridge where the monastery is located into the quiet forest of fir and rhododendron below surrounding our teahouse in Deboche. Overnight in lodge.
Day 7: PHERICHE | 13,950’
Deboche (12,325’) to Pheriche (13,950’). Trekking time is approximately 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
We hike to Pheriche via the small village of Pangboche. We follow the Imja River which flows directly east of the village to Pangboche, a large Sherpa village at the foot of Ama Dablam. In Pangboche we visit Lama Geshe, a renowned spiritual leader of the area, to receive a blessing for our travels in the mountains before continuing along the river to Pheriche. Overnight in lodge.
Day 8: LOBUCHE | 16,175’
Pheriche (13,950’) to Lobuche (16,175’). Trekking time is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
We ascend to the village of Lobuche, tucked below Lobuche Peak. Our trail takes us past the memorials for climbers made up of dozens of large rock stupas and strings of prayer flags at the top of Thokla Pass. Along the way we leave the last of the large vegetation and enter into the alpine zone and our trail may have a covering of snow from here. Overnight in lodge.
Day 9: GORAK SHEP | 16,950’
Lobuche (16,175’) to Gorak Shep (16,950’). Trekking time is approximately 3 hours.
Leaving Lobuche we walk parallel to the lower reaches of the Khumbu Glacier until we cross over the rocky moraine of the Khangri Glacier into Gorak Shep, the final outpost before Everest Base Camp. In the afternoon we climb to the summit Kala Patar, a small peak with stunning views of Everest. Overnight in lodge.
Day 10: EVEREST BASE CAMP | 17,575’
Gorak Shep (16,950’) to Everest Base Camp (17,575’). Trekking time is approximately 3 hours.
We complete the last stretch of our trek, leaving the dirt and grasses of the mountainous valley and setting out across the ice and rock of the Khumbu Glacier into Everest Base Camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 11: PHERICHE | 13,950’
Everest Base Camp (17,575’) to Pheriche (13,950’). Trekking time is approximately 5 to 6 hours.
We make an early departure from Base Camp, leaving the Khumbu Glacier descending back down the valley to Pheriche for some “thick” air and a good night’s sleep. Overnight in lodge.
Day 12: NAMCHE BAZAAR | 11,300’
Pheriche (13,950’)/Phortse (13,000’) to Namche Bazaar (11,300’). Trekking time is approximately 5 to 8 hours.
As we descend the smells of the pine forests and blooming rhododendrons overwhelm the senses after so many days up high. In Namche we treat ourselves to much deserved yak steaks, beer, and pastries. After Everest Base Camp, the narrow streets of Namche feel like a big city! Overnight in lodge.
Day 13: LUKLA | 9,350’
Namche Bazaar (11,300’) to Lukla (9,350’). Trekking time is approximately 5 - 7 hours.
Our last day on the trail. We hike down from Namche to Lukla, crossing the eleven swaying suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi and re-entering the fertile valleys of the lower Khumbu. Overnight in lodge.
Day 14: KATHMANDU | 4,383’
The scenic morning flight back to Kathmandu gives us one last chance to say farewell to the mountains. The afternoon in Kathmandu is open for exploring or just relaxing. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 15: TRAVEL DAY
Arrive home.
The key to staying comfortable while on an active trip is layering. To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation and weather protection. This gear list has been created to help you choose the proper equipment. Try to bring only what is necessary; this will help you and the field staff.
Gear Checklist
Provided
Required
Recommended
Optional
Travel Documents
Gear Checklist
Provided
- All Group Camping Gear
- All Group Cooking Gear
- Group First Aid Kit
- Large Plastic Bag for Duffel Bag
Required
- Insulated Jacket
Recommended
- Bandana
- Camp Towel
- Casual Clothing for Travel and Town Wear (Lightweight, Easily Washable)
- Casual Shoes for Travel and Free Time
- Day Pack (21L-35L)
- Day Pack Rain Cover
- Duffel Bag (No Wheels or Rigid Frames)
- Energy Snacks and Drink Mixes
- Fleece Pants
- Fleece/Wool Gloves
- Fleece/Wool Hat
- Fleece/Wool Jacket or Sweater
- Fleece/Wool Liner Gloves
- Gaiters (Tall, Fall Departures)
- Headlamp with Fresh Batteries
- Hiking Boots
- Hiking Pants (Convertible, Quick-Dry, Lightweight)
- Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool)
- Liner Socks (Synthetic)
- Long Sleeve Shirts (Synthetic, Lightweight)
- Long Underwear Tops and Bottoms (Heavyweight, Synthetic, Colder Travel Periods)
- Long Underwear Tops and Bottoms (Midweight, Synthetic)
- Luggage (1 Piece, Will Leave at Hotel While Trekking)
- Luggage Tags and Locks (2)
- Personal Bathroom Kit: Toilet Paper, Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner
- Personal First Aid Kit/Medications (Lightweight)
- Rain Jacket (Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable)
- Rain Pants (Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable)
- Sleeping Bag (1°-14°, Lightweight, Compressible)
- Sport Sunglasses
- Stuff Sacks
- Sun Block and Lip Balm
- Sun Hat
- Tee Shirts (Synthetic)
- Throat Lozenges
- Toiletries
- Trekking Poles
- Water Bottles (Two 1-Quart) or Hydration System Plus One 1-Quart Water Bottle
Optional
- Altimeter
- Camera and Accessories
- Down Booties (Colder Weather Travel Periods)
- Down/Synthetic Pants
- Ear Plugs
- Electrical Adapter Plug and Converter
- Eye Mask
- Glacier Glasses
- Ice Traction Devices
- Reading and Writing Materials
- Sleeping Bag Liner
- Sleeping Pad
- Solar Charger
- Travel Games
- Water Purification Drops/Tablets
Travel Documents
- Airline Tickets (Confirmation and Itinerary)
- Copy of Passport (2 Copies, First Page Only)
- Final Bulletin (Emailed Prior to Departure Date)
- Nepal Visa Form (May be Obtained at Kathmandu Airport)
- Passport Photo (4)
- Valid Passport
Food will be provided by our guide service and will include most meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner on the expedition. Make sure you pack your favorite snacks and comfort foods.
Any fitness level and any mountaineering experience. Our annual group is made up of largely amateur mountaineers. We will review a training schedule and help you get in the best shape of your life!
Safety has always been Radiating Hopes’s top priority and we strive to create the safest mountain experience possible. Our guide service consists of a experienced team of guides and Sherpa and focus on leading a fun and successful trek without compromising safety. Careful planning and vigilant care are taken as we venture into high altitudes while comprehensive medical kits, medical oxygen, and satellite phones are carried with the group throughout the trip. Everest Base Camp is also equipped with advanced communication and medical gear.
Safety has always been Radiating Hopes’s top priority and we strive to create the safest mountain experience possible. Our guide service consists of a experienced team of guides and Sherpa and focus on leading a fun and successful trek without compromising safety. Careful planning and vigilant care are taken as we venture into high altitudes while comprehensive medical kits, medical oxygen, and satellite phones are carried with the group throughout the trip. Everest Base Camp is also equipped with advanced communication and medical gear.
You will make arrangements to fly into Kathmandu. Our guide service will you at Kathmadu and we will meet up with the rest of our team. Our guide service will arrange a flight from Kathmadu to the Base Camp landing strip in Lhukla (this is covered as part of the expedition fee), and from there, the trekking begins.
Our guide service knows that as guides they serve as ambassadors to the wild and rugged landscapes through which we journey while we introduce fellow climbers to the mountains that they call home. Therefore, we keenly feel the responsibility to care for these places, especially one as unique as the Himalaya. We follow strict and progressive ‘Leave No Trace’ practices and ensure that our expeditions are properly equipped and educated to leave as little impact as possible on the Himalaya.
Service Includes:
Service Excludes:
- International and National Airport Pick up and Drop.
- Hotel in KTM 3 Night (Hotel Arts or Visalia) Twin Bed 1 Room 2 members.
- KTM – LUKLA-KTM Flight
- 3 Meal a Day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) During Trek
- Breakfast Includes Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, And Main Course.
- Room During Trek in Lodge 1 Room for 2 members in Sharing Basis Twin Bed.
- National Park Fee
- 1 Professional English Speaking Guide
- Supporting Sherpa in trek 5 member is to 1 Supporting Sherpa.
- Porter and Yak Up and Down From Lukla to EBC to Lukla.
- Tent in EBC Sharing Basis 1 tent for 2 members 1 Night Dinner and Breakfast will be With Expedition Member in Dining Tent.
Service Excludes:
- Travel Insurance
- Lunch and Dinner During Stay in KTM.
- Flight to Kathmandu
- Personal Expenses.
- Tips for Staff.
- In case If the Weather of Lukla will not Support for Flight then Helicopter Charter will be Extra Cost.