Everest Base Camp is an expedition that doesn’t require mountain experience.

Anyone in good physical condition can do the hike since the terrain is not technical, and with proper acclimatization, it is not difficult. However, we recommend doing good cardiovascular training at least three months before to enjoy the trip more with less effort.

It is an expedition of moderate/challenging difficulty, and while the hikes are not difficult, the challenge of being at high altitude for 12 days and reaching 5,364 meters makes some days more demanding. However, we choose the best lodges along the way because we believe that good rest greatly increases your chances of success.

You will walk 7 to 12 kilometers per day on easy terrain (like stairs).

Stairs, treadmill but walking very slowly with maximum incline (at 2.5 kilometers per hour). Core and strength exercises. In the 3 months leading up to the trip, try to train 5 times a week. One day a week, aim to walk at least 3 hours or do a long 6-hour hike.

The more you train, the more you’ll enjoy it.

The best months are between March-May and October-November, as this is when you can find the best weather. The difference between both seasons is that in April, Everest Base Camp is set up because climbers who are attempting the summit are there, and during that season, we also spend one night at base camp.

Yes, it is obtained upon arrival in Nepal by paying 50 dollars at the airport.

People who decide to layover in the United States also need a visa for there.

From Latin America, we generally fly with Emirates or Qatar Airways, with layovers in Barcelona and Dubai. It’s worth checking prices, as flying via the United States might be cheaper.

In Kathmandu, we have 4 nights included in a 5-star hotel (Aloft or similar). During the trek, we sleep every night in mountain lodges, most of them with private bathrooms and showers, as well as electricity.

Above 5,000 meters, there are no bathrooms inside the rooms because the water freezes, but this only applies to two nights. 14 Peaks Latam chooses the most beautiful and best ones, but it’s important to know that as we ascend, the accommodations become more basic. The last two small towns resemble mountain refuges more than hotels like the ones we’re used to.

Generally, at a slow pace, we walk for about 3 hours in the morning, take a one-hour break for lunch, and finish the day with another 3 hours of walking in the afternoon.

We carefully select all our guide staff.

Expeditions with fewer than 10 people are guided by our local staff, while expeditions with more than 10 people also include a Spanish-speaking team leader, such as Vanessa Estol or someone similar, who travels from our countries.

Yes, in most of the small towns, you have the option to buy internet cards and stay connected with your family and friends. On days with bad weather, the signal may be lost, but most of the time, we can stay connected. The cost of internet cards during the trek ranges from 5 to 10 dollars, depending on the town, with higher altitudes resulting in higher costs.

Starting the trek, you have 3 hearty meals included per day.

You can choose an item from an extensive menu for each meal. This is more than enough because the portions are large, but if you want to order more, it’s possible, though at an extra cost.

Lunch is usually at a tea house along the way. The food on this trek includes organic ingredients from the local villages, rich in carbohydrates to give you energy for the hikes.

One of our porters will be in charge of boiling water to provide us with 2 liters of boiled water in the morning and 2 at night. Additionally, we have unlimited tea and the option to buy soft drinks and bottled water.

The temperature gets colder as we approach base camp.

At night and in the early morning, it is the coldest, and it can drop to -17°C at Base Camp. During the day, when it’s sunny, it can rise to 20°C, so it’s very important to bring several layers of clothing to be prepared for all types of weather.

Walking slowly, staying well hydrated (at least 3 liters of water per day), eating properly, and getting good rest are key to acclimatizing well. It’s very important to follow the guides’ recommendations and not try to rush or speed up your pace.

There are no refunds for cancellations, nor for being unable to reach the objectives due to bad weather or reasons beyond our control. If you need to cancel with us, you can transfer the expedition to someone with the necessary physical level to complete it.

In this expedition, the round-trip flight to Lukla is included.

We usually depart from Kathmandu, but sometimes the local airport closes, and we need to take a 6-hour bus ride to another airport called Ramechap. To avoid this journey, some people choose to add a helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for an extra cost, but this requires 5 people to fill the helicopter.

It’s important to know that this is an adventure trip to a remote location, and neither helicopters nor planes guarantee departure on time. When the weather is bad, flights are often canceled, and patience is required. For our safety, it’s always better not to push or insist, as pilots prefer not to fly when the weather is not safe.

Our itinerary includes buffer days in case this happens, but we always recommend booking international flights that can be changed for any unforeseen events or delays.

Yes, it is mandatory to have rescue and evacuation insurance. We recommend Global Rescue. Make sure to add the high-altitude coverage.

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Yes. The hotels we work with have storage facilities, and you can leave anything you won’t use during the trek there.

You have a porter included who will carry 15 kg of weight. It’s important not to bring more than that, as it is the allowed weight for the internal flight. The total allowed weight is 15 kg (this includes your clothes, electronics, wet wipes, medications, etc.).

During the hike, clients carry a small backpack with only their water, jacket, rain gear, and personal items needed for the trek.

You will share a room with one person. If you prefer a single room, it is possible for an additional cost of 900 dollars. It’s important to inform us in advance because we make reservations many months ahead, and we cannot guarantee availability if this is requested at the last minute.

Throughout most of the trek, there are showers, except for the last 2 lodges.

In all the towns where it’s possible, we have private bathrooms and showers. In Lobuche, the bathroom is outside the room, but there is the possibility of taking a shower, and the cost is between 6-8 dollars.

We recommend buying everything there. The best mountain brands have stores in Kathmandu, and the prices are more affordable than in our countries. We have a day set aside for this, and we will accompany you to assist you.

We suggest the following:

• 50 dollars for the visa
• 350 dollars for tips (local guides, porters, etc. This money is shared among them)
• 200-300 dollars for extras during the trek (coffee, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, internet, desserts)
• Money for souvenirs and gifts
• Money for an extra night at the hotel if you return earlier (you have 4 nights of hotel included in Kathmandu; if the buffer day due to bad weather is not used and we return earlier, that night in the city is not included).

It’s important to ask for 100-dollar bills when exchanging money. Make sure they are not torn, marked, or stamped. They check if the bills look new, and if not, they often won’t accept them.

We recommend bringing antibiotics for possible stomach or throat infections, cold medicine, something for diarrhea, ibuprofen, something for blisters, and the usual medications for altitude sickness such as acetazolamide, injectable dexamethasone with a syringe, an oximeter, and nifedipine.

No, the itinerary is tentative because you’re embarking on an adventure trip to a remote location in the mountains, where exactness cannot be guaranteed. Since 2016, we have been doing this trek twice a year, and so far, with this itinerary, no one has missed their international return flight. However, on some occasions, we’ve had to wait 2 or 3 days for flights to Lukla or Kathmandu.

For the October trip, no, unless you’re particularly sensitive to the cold, as the mountain lodges provide bedding.

For the April trip, a -20 sleeping bag is necessary because we spend the night at base camp, and it gets very cold.

Yes. We provide boiled water and try to promote its use to help protect the region, but you can buy bottled water if needed.