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Find your base camp trek
Without doubt, the most iconic base camp in the world is Everest Base Camp. However, there are many other opportunities to experience the uniqueness of trekking to the foot of one of the world’s great mountains. Here’s an introduction to our thrilling base camp treks, including our new Makalu Base Camp Trek. Plus, find out more about these classic trekking destinations and what makes these base camps so highly regarded. Read our Introducing Worldwide Base Camp Treks blog post.
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Trekking to an iconic base camp can be an incredible experience. As you follow in the footsteps of celebrated explorers you feel a huge sense of achievement and gain a much deeper understanding and respect for mountaineering and its community.
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Annapurna Sanctuary
16 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130m/13,550ft
- Explore the heart of the Annapurnas, the Annapurna Sanctuary
- Experience Sherpa culture and be escorted by highly experienced Sherpa leaders
- Stay in traditional tea houses on trek and four-star hotels with swimming pools in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Flight inclusive from £2615, Land only from £1660
The Long Trek to Everest Base Camp
24 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
New
- Follow in the footsteps of early Everest pioneers on the original trail to Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy fabulous sunrise views from Pikey Peak, said to be Edmund Hillary’s favourite view of Everest.
- Visit both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar and trek through beautiful Sherpa villages
- Trek in the company of highly experienced Sherpa leaders, some of whom are Everest summiteers
- Stay in a four star hotel in Kathmandu with a walking tour of the city’s key sights
Flight inclusive from £3445, Land only from £2495
Mount Chomolhari & Lingshi
17 day Vigorous / Strenuous Walking & Trekking
New
- A fully supported, well-paced trek with excellent acclimatisation
- Trek to the Base Camp of Mount Chomolhari and return via the high pass of the Yeli La
- Join the celebrations at the Chomolhari Mountain Festival (October departure)
- Walk to Taktsang Monastery and sightseeing in Thimphu
- Enjoy first-rate camping facilities on trek and good quality hotels in Bhutan and Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £3895, Land only from £3095
Everest Base Camp in Style
20 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- For ten nights on trek stay in luxury lodges with excellent facilities, food and service.
- Five other nights are spent in the best tea houses available on the trail.
- Visit the Base Camp of beautiful Ama Dablam and trek to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar to gain the most stunning views of Everest
- Excellent acclimatisation and first rate leaders
- Stay in Kathmandu's best hotel - the Dwarika’s Hotel - a 5-star heritage property
Flight inclusive from £3815, Land only from £2865
Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes
21 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar
- Cross the Cho La and ascend Gokyo Ri
- Excellent acclimatisation and highly experienced Sherpa leaders
- Four-star hotel and time to relax and take in the sights of Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £3175, Land only from £2225
Luxury Lodges to Ama Dablam Base Camp
16 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Stay in luxury lodges on trek with excellent facilities, food and service
- Trek the main trails of the Everest region including the old Tibetan trade route the Nangpa La
- Meet climbers or simply explore the Base Camp of beautiful Ama Dablam
- Relax at indulgent Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu
- Enjoy a walking tour of Kathmandu’s key sights
- Join the festivities at the Mani Rimdu Festival (October 2021 departure)
Flight inclusive from £3495, Land only from £2550
Everest Base Camp Trek
19 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Excellent acclimatisation, giving high success rates and greater enjoyment
- Trek to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar
- Highly experienced Sherpa leaders, some of whom are Everest summiteers
- Four-star hotel, time to relax and a walking tour whilst in Kathmandu
- October 2021 departure attends the Mani Rimdu Festival at Thyangboche
Flight inclusive from £2945, Land only from £1995
Kangchenjunga North & South Base Camps
23 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- An opportunity to genuinely trek where few other westerners venture.
- Spectacular Himalayan scenery with views of many 8,000m peaks.
- Excellent acclimatisation and ample time to explore.
- Highly experienced Nepali leader and trek crew.
- Relax in a 4* hotel in Kathmandu.
Flight inclusive from £3685, Land only from £2735
Cordillera Real Traverse, Bolivia
22 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek in some of the most remote, wild and spectacular scenery in South America
- Acclimatise with an excellent programme of day walks and visits to cultural attractions
- Spend time at Copacabana and the Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca
- Visit the vast archaeological site of Tiwanco
- Enjoy a full-service camping trek and comfortable hotels elsewhere
Land only from £2395
South Inylchek Glacier to Khan Tengri
16 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Trek through wild glacial terrain beneath towering peaks
- Stay in permanent camps along the route
- Experience the incredible helicopter ride from South Inylchek Base Camp to Karkara
- Swim in the warm(ish) waters of Issyk Kul Lake with views of the mountains on all sides
- Optional ascent of Pesnya Abaya
Flight inclusive from £2745, Land only from £1995
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