The Crew
Your Trek Team
Experienced local guides and porters, providing valuable income to the Sherpa community. They carry, they guide, they get you to Base Camp.
Everest Base Camp
A Trek With Stories
You'll Tell Forever
Khumbu, Nepal · 28.0026° N, 86.8528° E
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Trek Overview
This legendary Himalayan journey carries you from fragrant pine forests and buzzing Sherpa villages, across sky-high suspension bridges and up into the thin-air amphitheatre of the world's greatest peaks.
Trek in the footsteps of mountaineering legends, swap stories in candlelit tea houses and feel every step getting you closer to Everest itself. Designed for those who want more than a holiday, this is 5,364 metres of laughs, grit and friends for life.
- Highest point
- 5,545 mKala Patthar
- Duration
- 16 days11 on the trail
- Available from
- £310*Through fundraising
- Extension trip
- +6 daysLakes & safari, +£595 · see it
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Itinerary
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Your Everest Base Camp trek starts the moment you touch down in Nepal and get your first taste of the chaos. Your Hardest Adventures rep will grab you at the airport and drop you in Thamel. From there, explore Kathmandu however you see fit! We recommend heading to Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple. You can climb the 365 steps to the top for a panoramic view of the valley. Hundreds of monkeys will be hanging around while the stupa eyes watch over the city.
Hardest highlightThe sunset from the Monkey Temple. Watching the lights of the city flicker on as the sun dips below the horizon is magic.
What's included- Airport transfer
- Central hostel
- Rooftop welcome drink
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Today is for prep and palaces. We will hit the high street to browse the legendary Ghurka and hiking gear shops. Whether you need a fresh down jacket or a souvenir blade, this is the place. In the afternoon, we walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will see ancient red brick palaces and maybe catch a glimpse of the Kumari, the living goddess.
Hardest highlightThe gear hunt. There is nothing like the buzz of Thamel high street when you are scoring a deal on top tier trekking kit.
What's included- Guided city walk
- All meals
- Central hostel
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We take the world's most exciting flight to Lukla. The mountain views from the tiny plane are insane. Once we land, your Everest Base Camp trek officially begins. We hike for about 3 to 4 hours to Phakding. It is a gentle start through pine forests and past carved mani stones.
Hardest highlightThe Lukla landing. It is a short runway on the edge of a cliff. You will never feel more alive than when those wheels hit the tarmac.
What's included- Domestic flight
- Guides and porters
- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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We follow the Dudh Koshi river and cross the high Hillary Suspension Bridge. It is a long, steep climb up to Namche Bazaar. Your legs will burn, but the reward is the Sherpa capital itself. Namche is tucked into a massive horseshoe shaped mountain bowl.
Hardest highlightCrossing the high suspension bridges. Looking down at the glacial blue water while the bridge sways is a proper adrenaline spike.
What's included- Park permits
- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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You cannot rush the mountain. We stay in Namche to let our blood catch up with the altitude. We will hike up to the Everest View Hotel for a coffee with a view. You will get your first proper look at the big three: Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
Hardest highlightThat first unobstructed view of Everest. It is a massive, black pyramid looming over everything else.
What's included- Guided acclimatisation hike
- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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We trek toward Tengboche. The trail winds around the mountainside with huge drops to the river below. We finish the day at Tengboche Monastery. It is the spiritual heart of the Khumbu region. You can sit in on the afternoon prayers and feel the deep calm of the mountains.
Hardest highlightThe chanting in the monastery. The sound of the long horns echoing against the peaks is something you will never forget.
What's included- Monastery visit
- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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The trees start to disappear as we head toward Dingboche. We are crossing the 4,000m mark now. The landscape turns from lush forest to rugged alpine scrub. We will be surrounded by massive peaks that feel close enough to touch.
Hardest highlightThe view of Ama Dablam. From this angle, it looks like a perfect, ice covered spire.
What's included- Guides and porters
- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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Another day to adjust. We will take a short but steep hike up Nagarjun Hill to get some more red blood cells moving. The rest of the day is for resting and hydration. You are in the thin air now, so take it slow.
Hardest highlightThe 360 degree mountain views from the top of the hill. You can see the entire valley laid out beneath you.
What's included- Guided hike
- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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We trek toward Lobuche. The trail takes us past the memorials for fallen climbers at Thukla Pass. It is a sobering and powerful place. After the pass, we follow the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Keep an eye out for wild Yaks grazing on the sparse grass.
Hardest highlightThe Thukla Pass memorials. It is a moment of silence for the legends who came before us.
What's included- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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THIS IS IT! We trek to Gorak Shep and then make the final push to Everest Base Camp. You will be walking on the edge of the Khumbu Icefall, all the way through to reach base camp itself. Reaching the iconic rock at 5,364m is the peak of the entire trek to Everest Base Camp. Once you're there, you'll have completed one of the most iconic hikes in Nepal, and the world.
Hardest highlightTouching the base camp rock. You are standing where the world's greatest explorers start their summit bids.
What's included- Base camp access
- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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We wake up in the dark for the climb to Kala Patthar. At 5,545m, this is the highest you will go. Watching the sun rise over the summit of Everest is the ultimate pay off. After the sunrise, we start the long trek down to Pheriche.
Hardest highlightThe sunrise on Everest. The mountain turns from purple to orange to brilliant gold in minutes.
What's included- Guided Kala Patthar climb
- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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We are heading back down toward Namche. The air gets thicker with every step, and you will feel like you have superhuman strength. We retrace our steps through the rhododendron forests and Sherpa villages.
Hardest highlightFeeling the oxygen return to your lungs. You will be moving faster and feeling stronger than ever.
What's included- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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The final day on the trail. We trek back to Lukla for our last night in the mountains. We will have a big celebration with our porters and guides. It is a night of local food, songs, and probably a few stories about the trek.
Hardest highlightThe final team dinner. Saying thanks to the crew who made the mission possible is a huge moment.
What's included- Celebration dinner
- All meals
- Teahouse stay
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We catch the morning flight back to Kathmandu. After a hot shower, and some chill time, we will head for a rooftop bar like the Roadhouse or Sam's Bar. You will be sipping a cold Everest beer while watching the sun set over the city skyline. It is the perfect way to celebrate your extraordinary accomplishment. You have completed the Everest Base Camp trek, one of the great walks on earth.
Hardest highlightThat first rooftop view. Seeing the vast sprawl of Kathmandu from above while the prayer flags flutter around you.
What's included- Flight to Kathmandu
- Central hostel
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Today you have the option to explore Kathmandu further! We highly recommend visiting the Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River. It is the most sacred Hindu site in Nepal. You will see the ancient rituals and cremation ceremonies that have happened here for centuries. In the evening, head back to Thamel for some live music at Purple Haze or the House of Music.
Hardest highlightThe live music in Thamel. After weeks of mountain silence, the energy of a local rock band and a crowded bar is a wild contrast.
What's included- Guided temple tour
- All meals
- Central hostel
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Our last day in the city. You have the morning free for some final souvenir shopping on the high street. Grab some yak wool blankets or some local spices to take home. Your rep will drop you at the airport for your flight back to reality.
Hardest highlightThe final look at the Himalayas from the plane window. You are leaving as a different person than when you arrived.
What's included- Airport transfer
- Breakfast
+ Extension trip6 more days after day 16
Beyond the Peaks
Nepal Lakes & Safari Extension. Day 1 starts the day your trek ends.
- Ext 1Adventure BeginsKathmandu to Pokhara
- Ext 2Pokhara Sightseeing & Sarangkot SunrisePokhara
- Ext 3Drive from Pokhara to Chitwan - Tharu Culture & Riverside SunsetChitwan
- Ext 4Chitwan Jungle Safari & Canoe RideChitwan
- Ext 5Morning Bird Watching & Flight to KathmanduKathmandu
- Ext 6Departure from KathmanduKathmandu
+£595per person · secure your spot from £100
See the extension- Where you sleep
- Acclimatisation day, same bed two nights
- 4,000 m, the trees stop
The Kathmandu Landing
- Distance
- Transfer
- Time
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- Elev gain
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- Sleep at
- 1,400 m
The 6 keys to altitude:1Climbing high2Sleeping low3Sleeping a lot4Eating plenty5Drinking more water than you think6Always have a laugh or game going on (strengthens the lungs we reckon).
How to Join the Crew
- Step 1
Secure your spot
Join the crew with a 20% deposit, with the rest spread in monthly instalments, valid for every plan.
- Step 2
Fundraise or self-fund
Raise your fundraising target for charity, or skip fundraising and pay in full.
If choosing to fundraise, we offer full support with ideas, advice, and 1-2-1 support sessions.
- Step 3
Hit the trail
Come alone, or bring your mates, and trek with the crew all the way to Everest Base Camp.
Your registration options
Every option starts with a 20% deposit. Then pick how you cover the rest.
Most popular
Standard Registration
£510
+ £2,600 fundraising target
Standard registration fee with minimum fundraising goal. Equal monthly instalments available.
Flexi 1 Registration
£310
+ £3,000 fundraising target
Lower upfront fee with higher fundraising commitment. Equal monthly instalments available.
Flexi 2 Registration
£1,010
+ £1,600 fundraising target
Higher upfront payment with lower fundraising goal. Equal monthly instalments available.
Pay in Full
£1,810
No fundraising target
Full registration fee with no fundraising requirement. Payment plans available.
We believe that world-class challenges shouldn't just be for those with deep pockets, and they should support the causes we care about. That's why we've built an industry-leading fundraising model that puts the power back into the hands of the community.
- 100% of your fundraising goes to the charity. Your charity pays Hardest a balance fee to cover the remaining cost of your place on the challenge.
- When you book, you have a 2-week Hardest safety net where you can get a full refund on your booking if you need to, no questions asked!
To recap
Everest Base Camp 2027
Final releaseJun + Aug 2027 departures · 16 days · up to 5,545 m
2-week Hardest safety net: a full refund if you need it, no questions asked
What's Included
The Flight
Lukla Flights
Return flights between Kathmandu and Lukla, your gateway to the Khumbu, on the world's most exciting mountain hop.
The Trail
Teahouses, Meals & Water
Teahouses along the route, the traditional home-away-from-home of every EBC trekker, a central hotel in Kathmandu, 90% of meals including every meal on the trek, and safe drinking water throughout.
The Backup
Never On Your Own
An HA rep accompanies every trip, supporting participants from arrival to departure, backed by a 24/7 UK emergency line for the whole challenge.
And all of this
Park permits, your TIMS card and Sagarmatha National Park permits required to trek to Everest Base Camp
Airport pickup and drop-off by your HA rep in Kathmandu
All in-country transport, every trek drop-off and pick-up included
Rooftop welcome drink overlooking Kathmandu to kick off the adventure
Training plan & kit list, everything you need to get summit-ready
A few free meals in Kathmandu left out on purpose, so you can explore the local food scene
Fundraising support, your HA rep and challenge leaders help you smash your target
You sort four things.We handle the rest.
That's the deal. Everything on the trail is our problem. Before you fly, you've got exactly four jobs:
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Flights
Get yourself to Kathmandu and back. We'll be waiting at arrivals.
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Travel Insurance
A policy that covers high-altitude trekking up to 5,600m. Non-negotiable.
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Visa & Jabs
Sort your Nepal tourist visa (required for entry) and check vaccinations with your GP.
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Spending Money
For tips for your guides and porters, a few Kathmandu meals, extra snacks and drinks, and anything you fancy.
Not included in your trip price: international flights to and from Kathmandu, travel insurance, Nepal visa, vaccinations, tips for guides and porters, 10% of meals (mostly in Kathmandu), personal spending, and extra snacks and drinks. Your Sagarmatha National Park permit and TIMS card are arranged for you by the HA team.
Choose your payment plan
Pay In Full
Settle the £1,810 in one payment at booking. No further admin, no follow-up emails.
20% Deposit + Monthly Instalments
Secure your place with a 20% deposit of your chosen registration fee (from £50), then pay £50 plus equal monthly instalments until three months before your trip, or clear the remainder by your departure's due date: 6th February 2027 for the June 2027 trip, 27th February 2027 for the trip starting 27th August 2027, and 28th February 2027 for the trip starting 28th August 2027. And we're treating you right, this is valid for both paid and fundraising plans.
Hardest Safety Net - After booking you have a 2-week window to change your mind and receive a full refund, no questions asked.
Beyond the Peaks
+ Extension trip
You've just climbed Everest Base Camp, and the adventure isn't ending there. You'll want to see the real Nepal, the culture, the rhinos and monkeys out on safari, and relaxing the tired muscles at the beautiful lakes of Pokhara. You'll have six extra days of adventure to fit in all of that, with cave exploration and adrenaline activities to boot!
Extra days+6
Price per person+£595
Secure your spot£100
Ext 1 to 2
Pokhara
Pokhara Sightseeing & Sarangkot Sunrise
Ext 3 to 4
Chitwan
Chitwan Jungle Safari & Canoe Ride
Ext 5 to 6
Kathmandu
Morning Bird Watching & Flight to Kathmandu
Departure Dates
2027
6 – 21 Jun 2027
Team St Andrews & Abertay
Final release16 days
Book now27 Aug – 11 Sep 2027
Team Bristol & Exeter
Final release16 days
Book now28 Aug – 12 Sep 2027
Team Bath, Cardiff & Warwick
Final release16 days
Book now
2028
+ Extension trip6 more days after the trek
Beyond the Peaks
Pokhara’s lakes, then a jungle safari in Chitwan. Day 1 starts the day your trek ends.
+£595per person · secure your spot from £100
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Register interestStuck on the wall at HQ
Our August 2026 student team, day by day, from Kathmandu to Base Camp.
Don’t take our word for it
- ★★★★★Paris Dalton2 months ago
I decided to do the Everest Base Camp Trek as my quarter-life crisis and had an absolutely incredible time! The trip was very well run, full of amazing people and an experience I’ll never forget. Hardest Adventures are the real deal, will likely be signing up for another trip when I can.
Everest Base Camp - ★★★★★Grace Pappas6 months ago
EVEREST BASE CAMP! What a trip of a lifetime. Not only was is the best physical challenge I have ever set myself but mental aswell. However there was never a doubt in my mind that I wouldnt be able to do it because of the AMAZING support from the guides and the team that I went with, especailly Sophia who I couldn’t have done it without. I have made friends for life. Be warned though because HA is an adictive organisation (in the best way) to be a part of and you might just find yourself signing up for another challenge like me doing kilimanjaro this summer. - Gracie
Everest Base Camp - ★★★★★Will Rosea year ago
Was fortunate enough to go on the Everest base camp trek this August, the most incredible trip. Sofia was our lead organiser and she truly made it special, it was incredibly well run with such a large group (30 people) with no issues at all. She gave everyone all the time in the world and leading up to the trip she helped with any questions or queries I had. Couldn’t recommend her and the company enough. Faultless
Everest Base Camp - ★★★★★Jonathan Yanga year ago
I went to Everest Base Camp with Hardest Adventures (then Endeavours Adventures) and had the absolute trip of a lifetime, great crowd, good trip organisation and support for admin/visas etc. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking to explore some of the more physically challenging trips available in the world!
Everest Base Camp - ★★★★★Louie Bootha year ago
I took part in a really successful Everest Base Camp trek this summer in Nepal, organised and delivered by Hardest Adventures. The trip consisted of a group of approximately 25 people trekking from Lukla to Everest Base Camp, the trek was really well organised, with a massive thanks to Sofia who was our Hardest Adventures rep during the trek. She was always on hand to provide any guidance and information along the trip and was really supportive throughout the trek. Also a big thank you to all the Sherpas and porters who were extremely helpful and cheerful. I’d highly recommend anyone interested in completing a Hardest Adventures challenge to sign-up.
Everest Base Camp - ★★★★★Matt Sullivan5 days ago
Just returned from the Everest base camp trek with hardest adventures and can easily say it was one of the best experiences of my life. The 2.5 weeks ran incroyable smoothly, the guides and leads were amazing, and the rest of the group were awesome too (including the amazing reps!) highly recommend.
Everest Base Camp - ★★★★★Adam Sullivan6 days ago
I did Everest Base camp with hardest adventures and it was the best decision ever! Honestly the most amazing time with such a good group of people and it was so well organised. Would definitely do future trips with them!
Everest Base Camp - ★★★★★Gizella Perrins6 days ago
I went on the Everest Base Camp trip with hardest adventures and had the best time ever ! it was so well organised and met an amazing group of people. would definitely recommend , thank you 🤙
Everest Base Camp - ★★★★★larisa badawi2 months ago
Had an incredible time with this amazing team!!!! Once in a lifetime opportunity and I’m so happy I chose to hike Everest Base Camp through Hardest Adventures. Thank you Kitty for being the best rep ever!!!!
Everest Base Camp - ★★★★★Henry Watson6 months ago
I did the EBC trip, it was a once in a lifetime experience, and would recommend it to anyone.
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