Overview

Ripple Score

The Ripple Score shows you the percentage of total expenses on each trip, that we spend at local businesses on services like accommodation, food, transportation and logistics. The scoring system was created along with the non-profit, Sustainable Travel International. Learn More

90%

Pricing

Price per person: US$ 1,800* / € 1,600*

Single Supplement: US$ 200 / € 175

*SAARC nationals are offered a discount of US$ 100 / € 90 due to reduced administrative costs

Price does not include

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• International airfare, airport taxes or excess baggage charges

• Personal equipment and clothing

• Dinners and lunches in Kathmandu (Days 1, 2 & 10)

• Travel Insurance

• Personal expenses such as medical immunizations, phone calls, internet, laundry, souvenirs etc.

• Visas

• Tips 

Price Includes

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• Leadership by our Founder and lead guide Ananth Reddy

• Accommodation on a twin sharing basis

• Domestic flights between Lukla and Kathmandu with a baggage allowance of 15kg

• All transfers between the airport (domestic & int'l) and hotel

• Porters carrying a maximum of 10kg per client

• All trekking arrangements including permits and fees. A guide:client ratio of 1:3 

• Purified drinking water on the trek

For detailed information on pricing, the single supplement & inclusions and exclusions, download our trip dossier.

Single Supplement: US$ 200 / € 175

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This is a mandatory charge if you are travelling solo and desire private accommodation, or if we are unable to match you with another single traveller to share accommodation with.

+ Extras

Allow approximately US$ 150 for extras such as alcoholic/aerated drinks, snacks, laundry and battery charging on the trek and for meals while not on trek plus tips for our local staff.

Extensions

+ Heli ride and lunch at Kongde

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A spectacular option for your last day in the mountains. The short heli ride up to Kongde, from Namche, takes you to one of best view points in all of the Khumbu. After lunch and tea, the helicopter brings you back down to Namche for the night

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+ Khumbu Heli Sightseeing Tour

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Take in the rest of the Khumbu on a once in a lifetime helicopter tour of the Everest region’s spectacular peaks, glaciers and Himalayan passes! Fly over the Khumbu Glacier and the sublime Everest ice fall. Next, your flight path takes you over Dzongla Lake, the glaciated Cho La and into the stunningly beautiful Gokyo valley, flying low over the turquoise Gokyo Lake. After, cross the Renjo La to the traditional Thame valley, the old trade route to Tibet.  

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Note: Please contact us for details and pricing for all optionals.

Climate

Autumn

Late September to end-November offers the best weather in the Khumbu, but is also the most crowded time to be trekking. Blue skies, sunny days and chilly night-time temperatures are the norm. The mercury starts to dip towards the end of Autumn and the crowds start to thin out before the lodges and teahouses close for the winter.

Spring

March to mid-May brings dry & warm weather after the Himalayan winter and the benefits of trekking in this season are multi-fold: fewer crowds and gorgeous rhododendron blooms. There is pollen in the air though, which make for less clear views than in autumn.

Winter

The months of December to February offer uncluttered trails, crystal-clear air, sunny days and often empty lodges and teahouses. This is a lesser-known but brilliant season to hike in. Temperatures drop well below freezing at night, but there is very rarely snow underfoot. Solitude and the Himalayas blanketed by fresh winter snowfall are the reward.

Itinerary

We strongly recommend scheduling an extra day in Kathmandu, before your international flight, post-trek in the case of flight delays or cancellations out of Lukla. We can assist you with the necessary bookings if required.