Everest Base Camp Adventure
Join Make A Difference Now on a 17-day grand adventure to Mount Everest.
About the Everest Grand Adventure
Join MAD on a 17-Day grand adventure. The trek begins with a beautiful flight to Lukla, situated at 9,184ft. The trek passes through the picturesque Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar culminating in the “ascent” of Kala Patthar—18,187ft— from where classic views of Everest and the surrounding peaks are available.
Most of the trek is spent above altitudes of 9,842ft. Although this is a short trek, by Nepal standards, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the culture of the Sherpas, visit ancient monasteries and learn how Lamaistic Buddhism influences Sherpa's life. We shall stop at any of the numerous teahouses, sip a glass of sweetened tea or Chang (millet beer) and get a taste of hospitality unique to the Sherpas. Beautiful, multi-hued prayer flags, prayer wheels, and intricately carved mani stones line every hilltop, rock wall, and trail-side, singing prayers to the gods with every breeze and every passing traveler.
Everest Itinerary
Day One
Arrive Kathmandu Airport, transfer, overnight hotel Tibet.
Day Two
Morning Kathmandu City Tour, afternoon meet with guide and prepare for trek, overnight hotel Tibet
Day Three
13-Day Everest Base Camp Trek; lodging and breakfast provided at local tea houses
Day Four
Free Day, overnight, Everest Summit Lodge, Lukla
Day Five to Seven
Depart Kathmandu
This trek was the adventure of a lifetime. Surrounded by some of the world’s highest and most beautiful mountains, we hiked through quaint high alpine villages in Nepal’s Khumbu region, sharing the trail with yak trains carrying supplies to those local communities and experiencing the beautiful color and culture of the Sherpas. To have this incredible experience while helping vulnerable youth was the icing on the cake!
— Stephanos
Everest Adventure Pricing
Cost is $2,500 USD per person.
This is a group rate and contingent on 4 or more people and is subject to change. Matching funds can be applied if available from your employer. Travelers who can take advantage matching funds pay as little as $1,250. Learn more.
In addition to the trip cost, each traveller is required to raise $500 to help fund our education endowment which goes directly to the students.
What’s Included
Arrival and departure transfers
Operating costs to setup your climb
4 nights mid-range hotel in Kathmandu w/breakfast
12 nights trek accommodation in simple lodges w/ breakfast
Trek leader (Sirdar/Sherpa) / porters
English-speaking guides
Necessary transfers for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight
One day tour of Kathmandu
Most entrance fees
Everest Conservation fees
TIMS card
Fundraise
In addition to the cost of the trip, there is a suggested $1,000 fundraising requirement and a minimum fundraising requirement of US $500 per person to help educate the vulnerable youth MAD supports. This amount is due 60 days before your trip start date.
An easy way to raise money for the students is by setting up a fundraising page. It’s a great way to spread the word that you are making a difference and keep track of your donations. Set up your fundraising page today. Please note: MAD only issues tax receipts for money raised for the students but we cannot issue a receipt for money raised for your actual personal climb.
Are you ready for your adventure?
We’re ready to work with you to start planning your adventure of a lifetime. To get started, fill out the form below.
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• Anyone who loves to travel and give back.
• Matching companies and their employees.
• Families, friends, groups (ages 13 and up).
• Anyone who wants to make a difference!
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• How donations and volunteering are making a difference.
• Who the youths are that we help.
• Nepal culture.
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