A guided 15-day trek to the foot of the world's highest mountain, run by Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure, a privately owned trekking company based in Kathmandu since 2015. After a day of sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley you fly to Lukla and follow the trail through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and Dingboche, with two acclimatisation days built in. The trek reaches Everest Base Camp at 5,364 m, then climbs Kala Patthar at sunrise, the high point of the trip at around 5,550 m, before returning to Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu. A licensed English-speaking guide leads the trek, with one porter for every two trekkers. Permits, domestic flights and full board on the trail are all included.

What's included

Airport pickup and drop-off; Lodge or teahouse accommodation on a full-board basis during the trek; 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast; Return domestic flights Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu; Licensed English-speaking guide; One porter per two trekkers; Staff costs, including insurance, food, accommodation and airfare; Duffel bag; National park permit and TIMS card; Farewell dinner; Medical kit carried by the guide; Government and local taxes

What's not included

Nepal visa fee; Excess baggage charges; Sightseeing entrance fees; Extra nights in Kathmandu; Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu; International flights; Travel and rescue insurance; Personal expenses such as calls, laundry, drinks, hot showers, charging, extra porters and bottled water; Tips for guides, porters and drivers