How much does the Everest Base Camp trek cost?

The classic package to Everest Base Camp on a 15-day trip with EverTrek is £1,850 per person, which includes pretty much everything you'll need in Nepal.

Your trek price includes accommodation, meals during the trek, your experienced guiding team, porters, transport within Nepal, all trekking permits, filtered drinking water on the trail and much more. You can also download our Everest Base Camp trip guide for a full breakdown of everything that’s included.

While most of your trip is covered, there are a few additional expenses worth planning for before you travel.

We recommend budgeting around £200 for personal spending. This should comfortably cover extras such as soft drinks, beers, snacks, souvenirs, Wi-Fi, charging electronic devices at tea houses and any heritage site entrance fees.

International flights are not included, so you’ll need to book these separately. Return flights from London to Kathmandu typically cost between £650 and £1,300, depending on the time of year and how far in advance you book.

Finally, it’s customary to tip your guides and porters at the end of the trek. While tipping isn’t compulsory, it’s an important part of Nepalese trekking culture and a great way to thank the team who have supported you throughout your Everest Base Camp adventure. As a guide, we recommend budgeting around 10% of your trip cost for tips.

Travel insurance is an essential part of the Everest Base Camp trek cost and is required by EverTrek and most other trekking companies. We recommend purchasing this as soon after you book onto your trek as possible. It may not be the most exciting bit of trip admin, but getting it ticked off early means one less thing to think about—and a lot more peace of mind when it’s time to head for the Himalayas!

Your policy should specifically cover high-altitude trekking, emergency medical expenses, medical repatriation and helicopter evacuation up to the maximum altitude of the trek.

As a guide, specialist Everest Base Camp travel insurance typically costs between £100 and £150, depending on your age, trip length and provider.

Many of our trekkers choose specialist insurers such as True Traveller, Big Cat Insurance and Campbell Irvine, but whichever provider you choose, always check that your policy covers the full altitude of your trek before you travel.

The amount you’ll spend on trekking equipment depends on what you already own. If you’re an experienced hiker, you may only need a few extra items. If you’re completely new to trekking, you’ll want to factor in the cost of essentials such as hiking boots, waterproof clothing and base layers.

The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to buy everything before you leave home. Kathmandu’s famous Thamel district is a trekkers paradise, packed with outdoor shops where you can pick up everything from trekking poles and water bottles to travel adapters and last-minute clothing.

To help keep your Everest Base Camp trek cost down, EverTrek also offers free hire of a North Face down jacket, an 80-litre duffel bag and a winter-rated sleeping bag. Simply let us know before you arrive in Nepal, and we’ll have everything ready for you.