Everest Base Camp Trek Cost

Since you landed on this page, you definitely must be interested in Everest Base Camp Trekking and are breaking down the cost estimation for the trek.

Before heading on a trek, budgeting and making a cost estimation is very important.

Trekking to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain involves a variety of expenses that range from visa costs to tipping the staff along with food, accommodation, permit fees, and transportation.

In this guide, we will describe each and every cost-related aspect of trekking to Everest Base Camp so that you can have an idea of the budget for the EBC hike.

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost for 2025/2026

The cost of a standard 14-day Everest Base Camp trek is around 1400 USD per person and the price may vary depending upon the services chosen and company to company.

We at Hiking Bees provide this 14-day standard Everest Base Camp Trek with a starting price of $1375 per person. 

This cost Includes:

• Airport pickup and drop by private vehicle.
• Domestic airport transfers.
• Round trip flight from Kathmandu to Lukla/Ramechhap.
• Two nights' lodging plus breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
• 12 nights accommodation in the tea house.
• Three meals a day (Breakfast, day meal, and supper).
• One incredibly skilled, and kind guide along with a porter (1 Porter for 2  People) and all of the staff's meals, lodging, and so on.
• Administrative fees and governmental taxes.
• All the necessary equipment (Down Jacket, Duffle Bag, Sleeping Bag).
• Trek guide and Porter insurance.
• First-aid supplies include an oxygen meter to check pulse rate.
• Emergency Rescue Arrangement service which will be funded by your travel insurance.
• Energy Supplements (Cookies, chocolate bar, etc.) once a day.
• Seasonal fruits as dessert after dinner.
• Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali kitchen.
• Certificate of completion along with Hikingbees t-shirt.

How much does it cost to go on a trekking tour of Everest Base Camp?

On average trekking to Everest Base Camp costs around between 1000 USD to 5000 USD, depending upon the service taken and the company chosen. On average a local trekking agency organizes the Everest Base Camp Trek standard package at 1400 USD per person.

However, if you are interested in a Luxury Trek to Everest and enjoy the trek in the best way possible you may find premium Everest trekking packages around 4000 USD-5000 USD. The premium package usually includes the best possible accommodations throughout the journey along with a helicopter transfer to Lukla and back.

There are instances where people complete this trek for as low as $800, however, this is only possible if you go there by yourself which is definitely not recommended as it doesn’t go along the Nepal Government rule.

Factors contributing to the total cost of the EBC trek

Aside from the trek itself, there are many other factors you need to keep in check before budgeting for the Everest Base Camp trek. Although the way of expenditure varies from person to person here are the basic factors that contribute to the total cost of Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek.

Cost in Kathmandu

Before the Everest Base Camp trekking you need to spend at least a day in Kathmandu and the expense starts as soon as you land in Tribhuvan International Airport. The cost includes your airport transfer, accommodation in Kathmandu, food, gear shopping if required, and sightseeing tours if you are interested. 

You can get a taxi from the airport to get to your hotel and they may charge you around $10 to reach Thamel.

Usually booking a trek from an agency in a package includes your airport transfer. At Hiking Bees 

The hotels in Kathmandu can range from $10 to $460 per night so pick wisely where you wanna spend the first night. I recommend a decent hotel for around $30-$60 for the general audience as you will be leaving early in the morning for the airport for a flight to Lukla.

When you book a package trip to Everest Base Camp from a trekking agency usually two-night accommodations in Kathmandu are covered.

Visa Cost 

The first thing you need to do after landing at Kathmandu airport is to get a visa. The visa costs for tourists in Nepal are quoted below:

• Visa for 15 Days: 30 USD
• Visa for 30 Days: 50 USD
• Visa for 90 Days: 125 USD

You can extend your VISA for a minimum of 15 days, with a fee of 45 USD. For an extension of more than 15 days, you need to pay an additional 3 USD per day.

Lukla Flight Cost

A flight to Lukla airport from Kathmandu/Ramechhap is very important when you are doing the Everest Base Camp Trek. Tenzing Hillary Airport is also considered as the gateway to the EBC and most of the trekkers fly here for the trek. Taking a flight is the most convenient way to reach Everest and saves a lot of time.

A one-way flight to Lukla will cost around $190, where you can carry up to 15 kg of luggage. We recommend you book a round-trip flight at once so that you won't have to face the hassle of booking a return ticket later, especially during peak seasons when flight tickets can be hard to get.

If you want to avoid this risky and uncertain flight to Lukla then you aslo have an option to do the EBC trek by jeep via road route. You will require two extra days compared to the flight route. Choosing the ground option can also be a great option if you are on a budget as it is comparatively cheaper than the Lukla flight.

Food and Accommodation Cost on EBC Trekking

You can find a wide range of food options and good accommodations during the EBC Trek. Everest Trek offers from luxury Hotels to small quality teahouses and depending upon your budget you can choose whichever suits you the most.

The cost of Meals on Everest Base Camp Trek (B, L, D) can range from $30-$40 per day per person, however, it depends from person to person. You’ll get delicious foods and a wide variety to choose from on the menu.

Another important aspect is drinking water, you must remain hydrated while trekking, and at least 3 liters of water per day is recommended. You can buy mineral water throughout the hike or else get a personal water bottle with a built-in filtration system and add water purification tablets on top of it.

Permits Cost for the EBC Trek

You require a Sagarmatha National Park permit for the Everest Base Camp Trek which will cost $30 (3000 Npr), along with that, You also need to purchase a local permit (Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit) which you can obtain directly on the route and will cost around $20 (2000 Npr).

Equipment and Gears

A proper set of equipment plays a vital role in a successful EBC trek. You can get branded good quality equipment beforehand or directly visit Kathmandu, Thamel, and purchase local brands' equipment at a much lower price. You can even rent things like a down jacket and sleeping bag here in Kathmandu for around $2-$3 per day. 

Items like shoes, socks, trekking poles, and inner thermals are recommended to buy by yourself and go for the brands that fit your budget.

Check our detailed packing list for Everest Base Camp Trek

Travel Insurance Cost

For a high-altitude trek like Everest Base Camp, having travel insurance is a must. Although you can do this trek without insurance, in case of emergency insurance that covers a high-altitude evacuation will be really helpful and cost-saving.

Usually, a 30-day insurance will cost around $150-$200, however, this cost may depend from country to country and the company chosen.

Cost of EBC trek via Jeep

Trekking to Everest Base Camp by jeep route is cheaper compared to the flight option. We at Hiking Bees provide the EBC trek package by jeep at a starting price of $1150. 

You can complete the EBC trek by choosing the ground route and the number of days depends upon the starting point of your trek. You can start from various points. The highest you can reach by Jeep is Tham Danda wich takes a full day drive from Kathmandu to reach there.

Luxury EBC Trekking

If you want to do the Everest Base Camp Trek in the most luxurious way possible then the Luxury EBC trek is for you. During this trip, you will be staying in the best possible accommodations with the best quality food. Most of the luxury packages include heli rides from Namche, Lukla, or Gorakshep to Kathmandu. 

A luxury EBC trek package can range from 2500 USD to 5000 USD.

You can customize this trip according to your preferences as well.

 

FAQ's

How much does it cost to hire a guide and porter for EBC trekking?

There is no fixed rate of guides and porters as it highly depends upon their skill and working capabilities. However, the usual rate for a guide is $25-$35 per day and 20$-$25 per day for the porter.

 How much does it cost to go to Everest Base Camp by Helicopter?

Although you could fly directly to Everest Base Camp, nowadays flying directly to EBC is prohibited so the closest you can fly is to Everest View Hotel from where you can see some of the best Everest views.

However, if you really want to be close to the Himalayas then you can land in Kalapatthhar but for that, you need to pay an additional fee of $800 per person.

The cost for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is 1450 USD per person (Shared)/6500 USD (Private). Even though you can't land at the Base Camp, You will be flown over the Everest Base Camp from where you can have a birds-eye panoramic view over the Himalayas of Everest.

Helicopter Ride Cost in the Everest Region

A helicopter ride to Everest is one of the most stable and convenient ways to reach the Everest Base Camp. Depending upon your preferences you can choose up to where you want to fly.  Here are the Heli fares for the Everest Region depending on the destination:

• Everest Base Camp Heli Tour: 1450 USD per person (Shared)/ 6500USD (Private)
• Kathmandu to Lukla: 750USD per person (Shared)/ 2500 USD (private)
• Kathmandu to Everest View Hotel: 1350 USD per person (Shared)/ 3500 USD (Private)
• Gorakshep to Kathmandu: 1450 USD per person (Shared)/ 6500 USD (Private)
• Gorakshep to Lukla: 650 USD per person (Shared)/ 3000 USD (private)
• Lobuche to Kathmandu: 1100 USD per person (Shared)/ 5500 USD (Private)
• Namche to Kathmandu: 700 USD per person (shared)/ 3500 USD (private)
• Gokyo to Kathmandu: 1450 USD per person (Shared)/ 6500 USD (private)

Cost of Bottled Water on Everest Base Camp Trek

The prices for water and other amenities go up as you go higher during the EBC trek. In the lower levels, you can buy bottled mineral water at around Nrs.100 and as you go up prices may reach up to Nrs.200-300 per bottle.

Tipping during the Everest Base Camp Trek

Actually, there’s no fixed amount for tipping, and depends upon your happiness. However, Usually tipping around 10% - 20% of the total trip cost is recommended. 

How much extra cash is needed for the Everest Base Camp Trek?

Besides the package cost, you may need some cash along with you for your personal expenses such as additional food, drinks, tips for the staff, etc.

We recommend you carry $200-$300, around (40000 NPR) on average for the EBCTrek. You won’t find atm machines as you go up in the Himalayas. You may find swiping machines in the hotels but it’s always better to carry some hard cash with you.

Make sure the cash is in Nepali rupees.