Everest Base Camp Trek Cost for Single
Trip Overview
Lots of people aim to do Everest Base Camp Trek by a single. Any person without a friend or companion can easily do Everest Base Camp Trek. No matter the single is either male or female. Everest Base Camp Trek by single becomes totally safe and equally exciting when he/ she goes EBC Trek witan h experienced guide. During trekking, if porter also with him, the trekking will be much more comfortable.
Why need Trekking Guide for Single Trek to Everest Base Camp?
The Single trek of Everest Base Camp without a good guide will be quite risky as well as uncomfortable. While trekking in the Everest mountain area, the single trekker will obviously confused to find out the exact trail since there are side trails used by Sherpas. If there is a guide there will not be any confusion of finding out the proper route. Through guide, you will get the important information about Himalayas, village, local lifestyle, flora and fauna. Another more important thing is Everest Base Camp is high altitude journey. The trekker need to walk up to 5500 meters from sea level. So, in High land, sometime you may face altitude sickness. Altitude sickness should be properly handle on time. At severely case, you need to immediately evacuate by chopper to Kathmandu. So, in such an emergency situation, if you have a guide he will handle everything well and you will be in the safe side.
Does it need Porter for Single Trek to Everest Base Camp Trek?
In the case of porter, it is optional. If you can carry your own all the backpack/ luggage during the entire trek, it is not compulsory. However, in high mountain, if you have porter if will be very comfortable for you. You will not feel more fatigue. Many trekkers also hire a porter in Everest Base Camp Trek.
The benefit of Single Trek to Everest Base Camp
Single trek to Everest Base Camp is completely a private trek. You can trek on your own. Thus, you feel more flexibility, excitement and relaxed than a group joining a tour. In the group tour, there will be people from different countries or communities. They have their own interests to see, eat and stay. So you can’t travel in your own way and interest. Further, in the group tour, you can’t maintain your privacy. You need to share the room with a different person whom you do not recognize before. So, it may create discomfort for you.
The drawback of Single Trek to Everest Base Camp
Even though Single Trek has many advantages, it has one drawback/ disadvantage as well. It is by cost it becomes a little expensive because in a single trek you do not share any services with others like room, guide, porter, food etc.
Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. You will be met our Tour officer and he will escort you to the hotel. Briefing of Trip/ Shopping of trekking gears at Thamel, Kathmandu (if need). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Morning Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2804m/9199ft). Flight 40 minutes. Trekking from Lukla to Phakding (Alt. 2610m/8563ft). Walking for 3 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 03: Trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (Alt. 3441m/11289ft). Walking for 5 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 04: Acclimatization day. Day trip to Shyangboche and Khumjung Village (Alt. 3780m/12402ft) and trek back to Namche Bazaar. Walking for 5 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 05: Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (Alt. 3860m/12664ft). Walking for 5 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 06: Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche (Alt. 4350m/14272ft). Walking for 6 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 07: Acclimatization day in Dingboche. Walk around Dingboche. Walking for 4 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 08: Trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche (Alt. 4910m/4910ft). Walking for 5 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 09: Trekking from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (Alt. 5365m/17602ft) then back to Gorak Shep. Walking 7:30 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 10: Early in the morning hike up to Kalapatthar (Alt. 5555m/18225ft) then trek down to Pheriche (4200m/13780ft). Walking for 6 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 11: Trekking from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (Alt. 3441m/11289ft). Walking 6:30 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 12: Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (Alt.2804m/9199ft). Walking 6:30 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 13: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning. Rest of the day at leisure. In the evening complimentary farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese Restaurant with the cultural dance show. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Departure to the home country. Our tour officer will drop you at Kathmandu International airport and see you off. End of Service. Or you may take optional side tours.
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost for Single Person
Bronze Price: USD 999
Silver Price: USD 1250
Gold Price: USD 1395
The Services inclusive in above Price:
• 4 times Airport Transfer services by private Car in Kathmandu
• 2 Night Hotel in Kathmandu at Tourist Standard Hotel
• Breakfast in Kathmandu
• Domestic flight ticket of from Kathmandu to Lukla and from Lukla to Kathmandu
• Airport tax
• Accommodation during Trekking at Tea House/ Mountain Lodge
• Everyday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during Trekking (Only in Gold and Silver Price)
• Experience Trekking Guide during entire trekking
• Porter during trekking (Only in Gold Price)
• Trekking Permit Fee
• Sagarmatha National Park Entry Fee
• First Aid Medicine
• Trip Certificate after completion of Trek
• Trekking Map
• Insurance, Meal, Salary, Accommodation for Trekking Staff
• Dinner with Cultural Dance Show on the last night of Trip
• All Local Taxes
The Services exclusive in above Price (Same in All Package Price):
• Nepal visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days period). You can easily get Nepal visa on your arrival time at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
• AAirfareof your international flight.
• Your travel insurance which includes evacuation.
• Alcoholic beverages, hot and cold drinks, bottled water, dessert.
• All kind of personal expenses like phone calls, internet use, laundry, hot shower during trekking, excess baggage charge etc.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu “except farewell dinner in Kathmandu”.
• In case of emergency helicopter rescue/ evacuation & its cost.
• Tips for Trekking Staff.
• Any expenses arising due to unforeseen situations like personal sickness, natural calamities, political strikes, flight cancellation etc.
About Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition- the Organizer of Everest Base Camp Trek for Single
Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition is leading trekking operator of Nepal authorized by Nepal Government, Ministry of Tourism. Officially located in Kathmandu the capital of Nepal, the outstanding feature of this company is run by local tourism experts and Sherpas who have been dedicatedly engaged in mountain tourism for 18 years. Should you require additional information about Everest Base Camp trek or have any questions and also want to book the trip, please contact us: [email protected]. You may also contact us by mobile phone, WhatsApp and Viber. The no. is +977 9851203181 (Suman). We will be in your support at any time or day.