Key Highlights and Signature Experiences
- The perfect blend of adventure and luxury services in one of the world's most rugged terrains. Comfortable luxury lodges and teahouses while on the trek, 5-star accommodation in Kathmandu (Kathmandu Marriott Hotel).
- Sublime Trails provides hot showers, hot bags, warm washing water, down jackets, and sleeping bags throughout the trek.
- Scenic helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a glorious trekking trail that passes through the gushing Dudh Koshi River, and an intimate look into the Sherpas, guardians of the mountains, their rich culture, and flavorsome cuisines.
- Highlights-stuffed itinerary featuring Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier, Kala Patthar, and numerous mountain views.
You might be thinking: How can a trek to Everest Base Camp be called ‘luxury’ when you have to hike over 3,000 m at high-altitude terrain for a week?
The physical challenges and sense of adventure in this luxury trek are the same as those of a standard EBC trek in every possible way. You will still need to be fit to complete this trek. It is just that you will dine and sleep at the newest, upgraded lodges that are the best in their regions. From the choice of meals, hospitality, to amenities like hot showers, you will receive the best of every region.
From the moment you arrive in Nepal, this Journey to Everest Base Camp in Luxury is crafted for ease, comfort, and indulgence. You will stay at the 5-star Kathmandu Marriott Hotel before and after the trek for ultimate relaxation.
The luxury trek to EBC continues with a scenic helicopter transfer from Kathmandu to the Khumbu region, letting you bypass the road trip to Ramechhap airport.
You will spend most nights in luxury lodges with hot showers, electric blankets, soft bedding, unlimited tea, and hearty meals. At Dingboche, you will enjoy rooms with attached bathrooms, while at Lobuche and Gorakshep, you will stay in the finest local lodges with thoughtful amenities and convenient access to facilities.
Acclimatization is key on this trek, which is why our itinerary provides three acclimation days—one in Namche Bazaar, one in Debuche, and one in Dingboche. Finally, you will conclude the trek with a direct helicopter shuttle from Gorakshep to Lukla and back to Kathmandu, avoiding the same route downhill hike. This also shaves off three days from your itinerary.
Your private guide and team will take care of your pace, health, and comfort throughout, providing expertise, hospitality, and local insight at every stage.
Book the Everest Luxury Trek with Sublime Trails, and let us turn your ultimate bucket-list trek into a cherished memory.
What Makes Our “Luxury” EBC Trek Different
Here’s how we transform the traditional Everest Base Camp trek into a seamless, luxurious experience:
Best Possible and Finest Accommodation
You will stay at the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel before and after the trek and in mountain lodges in Phakding, Namche, and Debuche, in the Everest region. Meanwhile, you will stay at the best-in-class Dingboche Resort in Dingboche, Oxygen Restaurant and Home in Lobuche, and Himalaya Lodge in Gorakshep.
Exclusive Helicopter Transfers
The luxury EBC Trek features two-way helicopter transfers from Kathmandu to Lukla and back. In peak trekking season, flights are diverted to operate only from Ramechhap to Lukla. By taking a helicopter directly from Kathmandu instead, you escape flight delays and the tiring road travel to Ramechhap.
Comfort, Safety & Better Acclimatization
We prioritize ultimate comfort in all our lodges with hot water for washing, hot towels, hot showers, and more. Every trek follows strict safety protocols—including daily health checks, altitude monitoring, and trained guides—ensuring maximum protection at every stage of the journey. On our Luxury EBC Trek, you also benefit from three dedicated acclimatization days—one in Namche Bazaar, one in Debuche, and one in Dingboche.
Personalized Service & Expert Guides
Standard treks often involve uneven attention from guides and limited support along the trail. On our trek, your private guide and team manage every detail—your pace, health, and comfort—while focusing on personalized service and care for every individual.
The Sublime Trails Difference
We provide seamless end-to-end support—from private airport pickups and comfortable transfers to complimentary trekking gear (subject to availability) and prompt, continuous communication from the moment you enquire until your trek is completed.
Who This Trek Is Designed For
In its essence, this trek is designed for anyone who wants to reach Everest Base Camp without compromising on comfort and ease.
The trek is perfect for seniors, families, and travelers accustomed to a more comfortable lifestyle. For instance, seniors can enjoy the adventure without dealing with the tiring road trip to Ramechhap Airport, thanks to a direct helicopter shuttle from Kathmandu. Similarly, families will benefit from reliable accommodations and personalized attention to individual members.
Furthermore, the helicopter return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu makes this itinerary perfect for travelers with limited time. Apart from the time factor, where you save three days otherwise spent on the return trek, the helicopter return also protects your knees from the arduous downhill return.
Nonetheless, this trek is equally targeted towards adventurers and adrenaline-junkies. Although this is a luxury Everest Base Camp trek, the core adventure of the journey remains fully intact.
You are still trekking all the way to the base camp, navigating high-altitude trails and experiencing the breathtaking Himalayan landscapes firsthand—so the challenge, sense of accomplishment, and spirit of adventure are preserved at every step.
The Best Available Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Accommodation
With Sublime Trails, you will experience the best available Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek Accommodation. Our team has visited the Everest region numerous times. From our experience and past client reviews, we have shortlisted the best accommodation on the Everest trail.
Rooms in our luxury lodges have comfortable bedding, thicker mattresses, and better insulation to keep you warm at night. Unlike basic lodges, our luxury lodge rooms will have en-suite bathrooms, sometimes even with hot water. Many of these luxury lodges have heating systems or provide warm blankets for cold nights in high-altitude areas.
Furthermore, you will have access to hygienic, energizing, and well-prepared meals, with international and local cuisines prepared by skilled chefs. Most dishes will have locally sourced ingredients - fresh vegetables, herbs, Himalayan potatoes, apples, and more. After all, a warm Thukpa soup or Sherpa stew after a long trekking day is all you need to feel at home away from home.
From your room window or balcony, you will also be treated to stunning views of the surrounding mountains like Everest, Lhotse, and other peaks on your Luxury Trek to Everest Base Camp.
Private and Personalised Guide on Our Premium Everest Base Camp Trek
In the Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek, Sublime Trails will assign you a licensed private trekking guide with years of experience in the Everest region.
If you are in a personal group, your private guide will help you customize everything from when to reach a destination to extending your trip with detours in the beautiful Khumbu region. They will ensure you get the Best Accommodation on the Everest Base Camp Trek.
Additionally, your Everest Base Camp Trek Private Guide will attend to all your needs in the Himalayan region. We train our guides to be flexible and willing to modify the best course of action that the trekker deserves. This way, we ensure that each trekking trip is personalized to the trekker’s needs and offers a unique experience.
What does this mean? On the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return, your private guide will listen to your needs regarding trekking pace, culinary preferences, and side quests you’d like to do during rest/acclimatization days.
Unlike shared guides who only follow a standard schedule and a to-do checklist, private guides are a lot more approachable and will accompany you throughout the trek. With our private Everest Luxury guides, you can ask more questions, get more help, and have more fun.
Furthermore, your personalized and private EBC Luxury Trek Guide will carefully note your physical and mental state throughout the trek. They will check your overall adaptation with a pulse oximeter and heart rate monitor. In case of an emergency, you can rest assured that your guide is trained well in all essential evacuation and crisis management procedures.
Fly into Lukla by Helicopter to Escape from a Plane Flight
In contrast to the classic EBC Trekking itinerary, you do not have to board a mountain plane for the journey between Kathmandu and Lukla. Instead, you can take a comfortable, spacious helicopter flight to and from Lukla.
This comes with many advantages. First, planes flying to Lukla get crowded during the peak trekking and climbing seasons. You will also have to expect sudden flight delays for maintenance or weather-related issues. The planes are small in size. Although this makes them efficient at high altitudes, you will have to compromise on legroom.
The helicopter flight, on the other hand, seats only a handful of passengers in a single trip, and you will most likely get a window seat for yourself with an amazing view of the Himalayan range.
Second, mountain flights to Lukla are rarely operated from Kathmandu during peak seasons. To manage runway crowding, the government directs mountain flights to the Ramechhap Airport. To get to Ramechhap Airport, you will have to wake up early from your hotel in Kathmandu and get on a 5-hour journey by road.
And even if you manage to see the positive side of this ride at the beginning of your trip, it won’t get any more fun when you return from Lukla. On the other hand, on your Ultimate Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek, your helicopter will shuttle you directly from Kathmandu to Lukla and back with no worries of a tiring road trip, flight delays, or limited legroom.
Furthermore, in our experience, helicopter flight operators are more agreeable and flexible when it comes to the weight limit of your gear and belongings.
Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu to Avoid the Same Way Walk Back to Lukla
Here’s how the standard itinerary goes: you plant your flag in Everest Base Camp, witness a surreal view from Kala Patthar, and celebrate your achievement. One item crossed from your lifetime bucket list. What now? More days of backtracking down the Everest trail.
Meanwhile, the Everest Base Camp Trek with Both Way Helicopter lets you conclude your trek right at the climax of your journey. After reaching the Everest Base Camp and watching the sunrise from Kalapatthar in the morning, a helicopter will pick you up right from Gorakshep, where you have your backpack.
This is especially helpful for people who want to experience the classic Everest trail itinerary but are short on time. You follow the standard schedule till EBC and Kala Patthar, but save half the time with a quick helicopter return.
The chopper will shuttle you to Lukla and then to Kathmandu, all on the same day! With this, you can avoid the downward trek from Gorakshep to Lukla on the same trail. This saves you multiple days, saves your knees, and adds helicopter views to your overall trip experience.
Additionally, the direct helicopter return takes you straight from the modest teahouse in Gorakshep to the 5-star Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu. Imagine flying back from one of the most rugged places on earth and relaxing at a 5-star establishment, with a jacuzzi, spa, bar, multicuisine menu, or a casino - you name it.
5-Star Luxury Accommodation in Kathmandu Pre-Trek and Post-Trek
Apart from the Best Accommodation on the Everest Base Camp Trek, when you are in Kathmandu before and after the trek, we will host you at the 5-star luxury Kathmandu Marriott Hotel. This way, you can start your trek feeling refreshed and end it with a luxurious retreat to unwind.
Trekking in Nepal’s Everest region is a challenging adventure, but your stay in the nation’s capital does not have to be. This luxury accommodation allows you to rest and rejuvenate before and after your journey to the Khumbu region. Elegant rooms, exceptional service, and world-class amenities - The Kathmandu Marriott Hotel has it all.
From indulging in gourmet cuisine and hot saunas to relaxing with a drink on the rooftop pool, The Kathmandu Marriott offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.
Electric Blanket Provided in All Accommodations on This Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek
All luxury lodges on the EBC Luxury Trek provide electric blankets to trekkers for their night's stay.
Even during the otherwise favorable spring season, nighttime temperatures at resting stops on the Everest Trail can drop to as low as -15 degrees Celsius. An insulated room and an electric blanket are just the right necessities to shield you from the extreme cold outside.
Furthermore, your private guide will ensure you get hot shower facilities everywhere. A hot shower at the end of a hard trekking day cures half of the fatigue and soreness, so you can look forward enthusiastically to another day of adventure.
