Domestic Flight
Return flights between Kathmandu and Lukla, your gateway to the Khumbu.
Everest Base Camp
A Trek With Stories
You'll Tell Forever
Highest Point of Elevation
5,644.5M
Kala Patthar
Duration
16 Days
Training + Kit
View Training + Kit ListDates
- 24th Aug – 8th Sep 2026 — Students
- Creator Trip@Adamventurez — 24th Aug – 8th Sep 2026
- Creator Trip@Craigferguson_1 — 25th Oct – 9th Nov 2026
- 8th – 23rd Nov 2026 — General
- 4th – 19th June 2027 — Students
- 27th Aug – 11th Sep 2027 — Students
- 12th – 27th Sep 2027 — General
- 2nd – 17th June 2028 — Students
- 20th Aug – 4th Sep 2028 — Students
- 5th – 20th Nov 2028 — General
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.
Day 1 - The Kathmandu Landing
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Departure Dates
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Your Impact
- Jobs for local, experienced Sherpa guides and porters
- Money for family-run tea houses and mountain communities
- The opportunity to fundraise for causes that matter, helping tackle real problems one mile at a time.
What's Included
Trek Team
Experienced local guides and porters, providing valuable income to the Sherpa community.
Park Permits
TIMS card and Sagarmatha National Park permits required to trek to Everest Base Camp.
HA In-Country Rep
Someone from the HA team accompanies every trip, supporting participants from arrival to departure.
Accommodation
Kathmandu: Central hotel.
On the Trek: Teahouses along the route, the traditional home-away-from-home of every EBC trekker.
Meals
90% of meals covered, including all meals on the trek. The remaining 10% are a few meals in Kathmandu so you can explore the local food scene.
Safe Drinking Water
Clean, safe water throughout the trek.
Airport Transfer
The HA rep picks you up on arrival in Kathmandu and drops you off on departure.
In-Country Transport
All trek drop-offs and pick-ups included.
24/7 Emergency Support
UK emergency line active throughout the challenge.
Rooftop Welcome Drink
Kick off the adventure with a rooftop welcome drink overlooking Kathmandu.
Training Plan & Kit List
Full training plan and comprehensive kit list to get you summit-ready.
What's Not Included
International Flights to/from Kathmandu
Travel Insurance
Nepal Visa
Vaccinations
Tips for Guides & Porters
10% of Meals (Mostly in Kathmandu)
Personal Spending
Extra Snacks & Drinks
Payment Plans & Fundraising
Hardest Safety Net
Hardest Safety Net - After booking you have a 2-week window to change your mind and receive a full refund, no questions asked. Pick the payment plan that works best for you below.
Option 1 - Deposit + Monthly Instalments
Oct / Nov 2026
EBC Oct/Nov 2026
Deposit £100 to secure your place.
Remainder 7 equal monthly instalments to spread the cost.
All Other Dates
All Remaining EBC Dates
Deposit £100 to secure your place.
Remainder 11 equal monthly instalments to spread the cost.
Option 2 - Deposit + Flexible Payment
General Trips
General Dates
Deposit 15% of your trip cost.
Remainder Pay however you wish up until 6 months before your trip.
Student Trips
Student Dates
Deposit 20% of your trip cost.
Remainder Pay however you wish up until 6 months before your trip.
Full Cost £1,650
Fundraising Options
Registration + Higher
Standard Registration
Registration fee £550
Min. fundraising £2,500
Payment plans available
Registration + Lower
Flexi 1 Registration
Registration fee £299
Min. fundraising £3,000
Payment plans available
Flexi 2
Flexi 2 Registration
Registration fee £899
Min. fundraising £1,500
Payment plans available
How Does the Fundraising Work?
- 1 100% of your fundraising goes directly to your chosen charity.
- 2 Your charity pays Hardest a balance fee to cover the remaining cost of your place on the challenge.
- 3 100% of your fundraising beyond your set target stays with your charity. We only take what is absolutely necessary to deliver each challenge safely and financially sustainably.
Got Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Defer?
Absolutely! Deferral fees depend on how close you are to your departure date:
- More than 6 months before: Free deferral to another date
- 6–2 months before: £80
- 2 months – 6 weeks before: £120 (if your place hasn't already been fully paid for by this point)
- Under 6 weeks: Deferral not possible
To defer, please email team@hardestadventures.com
Medical & Family Emergencies Those deferring due to a medical or family emergency may be eligible for a free or discounted deferral, subject to the circumstances and how close it is to the trip start date.
What's the Cancellation Policy?
- Within 14 days of booking: Free cancellation & full refund.
- After 14 days: Free cancellation (no refund).
- To cancel, email team@hardestadventures.com
What's the Group Size?
10–30 fellow adventurers.
Where Will I Stay?
You'll stay in a comfortable central hotel in Kathmandu at the start and end of the trip (breakfast included).
On trek, you'll sleep in local teahouses (twin-share rooms) along the classic Everest Base Camp route. Simple, warm and run by Sherpa families. Expect shared bathrooms, basic heating in the main lounge and a hot meal each night.
Single-Room Upgrades Single-room upgrades can be requested subject to availability.
Our Head of Ops, Sofia@hardestadventures.com, advises and is more than happy to assist you when arranging your:
- Travel Insurance
- Nepal Tourist Visa (required for entry)
- International Flights to/from Kathmandu
Your Sagarmatha National Park permit and TIMS card are required for the trek, and both are arranged for you by the HA team.
Vaccinations — Nepal Recommended: Hepatitis A, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Typhoid. Ensure routine MMR, Polio and Covid-19 are up to date.
Also consider: Hepatitis B, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis and Cholera, depending on length of stay and activities.
Also consider: Hepatitis B, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis and Cholera, depending on length of stay and activities.
Malaria & Altitude Malaria risk is very low on the EBC trek itself (high altitude), but present in the lowland Terai. Altitude medication (e.g. Diamox) should be discussed with your GP or travel clinic.
Always check the latest NHS Fit For Travel / TravelHealthPro guidance, and book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before departure.
If you have chosen the charity fundraising option, your fundraising deadline is 8 weeks before your challenge start date. With the support of your charity rep, Hardest Adventures, challenge leaders, and University, it's almost impossible not to reach your target.
In the unlikely event the target isn't met by the deadline, here are your options:
- If you're above 80% of your target and have plans in place, your charity can grant you a 2-week deadline extension.
- You can put your own money in and fundraise it back afterwards — as long as you don't keep more than you put in.
- You can defer to next year's trip for a small fee, giving you an extra year to hit your target.
Our Promise We want you to take on this adventure of a lifetime — and we'll do all we can to help you do so.
