Trek to Everest Base Camp

If you are reading this review, do not overthink your decision. Just book it. It will be worth it.

The staff on this trip were incredible. I am sure it would not have been nearly as good without them. The porters always delivered our bags in perfect condition (beating us to that nights accomodation every time). The assistant leaders Sebika and Ashish are extremely helpful, catering to our every need. They looked after my brother, father and I beyond what I could imagine and for that, I am grateful. Finally, Pujan our team leader embodied exactly what I could want from a guide. For starters, he ensures the entire operation is smooth from the moment you land till you are on your flight home. He made us feel incredibly safe, despite the various challenges that can arise. Pujan is also incredibly knowledgable and kind, with the ability to communicate in a fun and engaging manner. I am lucky to consider him a friend.

The trek itself is difficult to describe in words. The landscape is unimaginably beautiful. It is truly breathtaking. I would recommend that you bring some lightweight, high calorie snacks for the trek (snickers are great!). It just helps keep you energised with all the walking. You may also want to consider taking diamox incase you start to feel the affects of the altitude.

As our guide Dinesh would say - absolutely brilliant! My very spontaneous decision to go on this trip was one of my best. From the first moment we’ve met our main guide Dinesh I could hear the experience in his words and felt safe and relaxed knowing he would take us day by day, step by step through this trip. Meeting the rest of the crew made the family complete. Supporting guides Bijay, Uttar and Suresh heard and saw every single need before we even knew about it. Always ready, always with a smile, spreading a good mood. Concerns for health, the trek were heard and reassured and always considered the following days by Dinesh as main guide. They topped our experience with knowledge about the culture, landscape and mountains and way of live along the hike.

The trip shouldn’t be underestimated but also not feared. The guides are honest, caring and simply have your back. If you listen to them, you’ll have an amazing experience.

Last but not least - my fellow trekkers are the absolute greatest. All along fun, positivity and sympathy. Support like a family - there and back again.

I recently completed the Everest Base Camp trek and it was, without a doubt, the adventure of a lifetime! The trip was made all the more incredible by our exceptional guides: Dinesh, Uttar, Bejay, and Suresh. From start to finish, they went above and beyond to ensure our safety, comfort, and enjoyment.

Their expertise and genuine care were evident at every step of the journey. Whether it was navigating challenging trails, sharing invaluable trekking tips, or just ensuring we were well-hydrated and acclimatized, they made sure everything ran smoothly. Beyond their professionalism, their warm personalities brought so much laughter and camaraderie to the group.

We shared countless jokes, breathtaking views, and unforgettable memories along the way. The guides were not just leaders but felt like friends by the end of the trek. Their enthusiasm for the mountains was contagious, and they truly made the experience unforgettable.

If you're considering trekking to Everest Base Camp, I can’t recommend these guides highly enough. Their dedication, knowledge, and friendly nature turned an incredible journey into a life-changing experience. Thank you, Dinesh, Uttar, Bejay, and Suresh, for making this dream adventure a reality!

Incredible views once we get into the mountains. The first site of Everest is incredible. Reaching basecamp was an incredible feeling, full of adrenaline!

An amazing trip. A trip of a lifetime led by Dinesh and his team. Their guidance each and every day was brilliant, with every team member feeling safe under their care. They gelled with each team member which added to the experience. I left Nepal having met and made lifetime friends with an amazing team of people. Oh, and seeing Everest was just the cherry on top of the cake!!

If you are on the fence, please DO SIGN UP. It is a trip of a lifetime. For several days, I was being surrounded by nothing but breathtaking mountain view, and kind and cheerful fellow trekkers, and incredible crew whose care, guidance, and leadership were outstanding. The tea houses were good. Each had a common area with heating chimney which was were the meals were served, as well as a center of gathering each evening. The food were hearty meals, with variety to choose from. The quantity was enough to keep me going each day (and I eat a lot when I am hiking). Finally, it is grueling, but I'd say not that much because of daily volume of hike, but because of the compounding tiredness over the days. I'd say any generally somewhat fit person could consider completing this trek. For what it matters, at least half of me is on the introverted side, and I still find it pleasant and enjoyable to be surrounded by the trip people for 2 weeks!

“Throughout we were lucky to be guided by Dinesh BJ and the crew -very experienced, knowledgeable and supportive guides. I loved the family vibe we had as a crew and this really helped us when the hiking got tougher at higher altitude. The views were breathtaking. ” Tipping guidelines need to be made clearer on the MBA site as to how the money gets spilt as this would help with budget otherwise ☆☆☆☆☆

I went on the EBC Trek with MBA at the end of November 2024 and WOW, what can I say - it was an unforgettable adventure!

The breathtaking Himalayan views, well-organised itinerary, and knowledgeable guides made the journey both challenging and rewarding. I want to thank our guides and porters from the bottom of my heart. They truly made the experience for me. Dinesh was our main leader and guide. Dinesh was absolutely brilliant in every way. He made sure we were having a great time yet he always put our health as the main priority. Dinesh is very experienced and I felt safe knowing that Dinesh was making the right decision. I also want to thank Bijaya, Uttar and Suresh who were with us the whole way- these guys were amazing and we had such fun with them. They will make excellent main guides in the future.

From the trek, to the teahouses to the camaraderie of fellow trekkers, every moment was special. I made friends for a lifetime in the group. I Highly recommend this trek for anyone seeking an adventure of a lifetime!

Truly the most epic, once in a lifetime trip. Firstly, the trip is incredibly well led and organised. Our main guide Dinesh was world-class, he was very transparent with managing expectations, preparing us for every condition, and most importantly, looking after our safety. Our support team of BJ, Utu, and Suresh, and the porters were also fantastic and great fun.

The altitude, winter cold, and some tough slopes were definitely challenging, but Dinesh prepared us well for it. However, the rewarding scenery and culture made it well worth it, it was the most beautiful place on the planet for me.

For me the heart of the trip was the group bonding, we were all quite different people but became like family during the trip. So many laughs, fun, and pushing and supporting each other on the trek.

I was on the fence for booking this trip, but it was one of the best decisions I've made and urge you to stop hesitating and go for it.

My main advice is because you travelling to one of the most extreme conditions on the planet, don't go cheap on the gear (I had to buy some proper winter trek trousers and fleece in Namche), expect to be challenged (altitude does not discriminate no matter how fit you are), and prepare financially, since for example, we had to take a helicopter from Lukla to Kathmandu due to airport closures due to the weather to make it back in time for our home flights.

Absolutely loved it. The guides and porters where fantastic - Kevin, Tenji and Benja. They made the trip for me.

This trip exceeded expectations!

Our lead guide, Kevin Rai and assistant guides Benjamin Rai and Tashi Tenzing Sherpa were incredible! They made me feel safe, helped me when i struggled, they are caring and kind, were such a joy to be around - they went above and beyond for us as a group, (they even brought up a cake up to EBC to celebrate a birthday of someone in our group!) They enhanced my experience by a milestone and are a credit to Much Better Adventures and Freedom Adventures!

The trip was unforgettable, the views were like no other and although tough at times, it was really a trip i will never ever forget and 100% reccomend!

The supporting staff (porters) were also absolutely amazing, it's incredible what they did for us and we couldn't have done it without them! Ashish Rai, Hamosh Rai, Budha Tanang and Narendra Rai.

The whole trip was such an adventure from start to finish! From flying into Lukla, trekking into multiple mountain villages, yaks!, and getting to know a lovely group of people! I feel so lucky to have spent two weeks in the Himalayas with amazing views everywhere I looked! Massive thanks to our guides who made this trip amazing! Dinesh, Sebika, Lakba, Nabin and all the support staff made everything feel fun and relaxed right from the start - I have so much respect for what these guys do and can’t recommend them enough! Even when I had a few days feeling unwell I was supported and looked after by Dinesh and Sebika who ensured I still had an incredible journey.

This trip was the most incredible trip of my life! Everything was organised so well and someone always replied within a few days to any queries I had prior to the trip. Dinesh, our team lead, was amazing! He was kind, friendly, professional and went above and beyond to make sure we all had an amazing trip. He really cared about all of us and monitored our health everyday. Getting to Everest Base Camp has been a dream of mine for so long and I feel so grateful to Dinesh, Lakpa, Nabin, Sabika and all of the guides and sherpas for making this dream to come true! ❤

The Everest trek is a journey through mountainous rock climbs and Nepalese meals.

Our guides made sure our group was medically fit to continue when the route becomes high altitude. Their combined knowledge of local routes and experience in high altitude climbs was reassuring. Our main guide Kevin has a passion for mountainous terrain and it was genuinely inspiring. If you get guide Benjamin he has a really interesting magical card trick and Tenji is a master at uno!

So grateful for the challenge, scenery and pals

After a dodgy start with the fear of bad weather not getting out to Lukla, we eventually arrived to start our epic trip of a lifetime - EBC! The organisation was excellent, augmented by our fantastic guide - Kevin Rai and his sherpas Benjamin Rai & Tasha Tenzing (Tenji) We had a lot of ground to make up with a day lost so 15 miles from Lukla pushing through Phakding was tough! The guides looked after us from start to finish and genuinely care for us and wanted us to reach EBC - we did! Our group of 8 people is about right - no more! Cannot fault the heli media vac either, extremely well organised!!

This trip was the most amazing experience. It was probably one of the hardest trips I’ve ever done for lots of reasons. The guide Dinesh was epic, him And his team of support guides Utr and Suresh and the 3 porters went above and beyond, nothing was too much trouble. Dinesh long experience of this landscape was priceless, letting us know what to expect, what to avoid and how to get the most out of the experience. It is a trip I will never forget, just make sure you do lots and lots of preparation before you go, this is not for the faint hearted.

An amazing trip from start to finish. Alot harder than I expected but dinnesh robin etc were amazing. Highly recommend 👌

Our EBC trek with Pujan and Mingma surpassed expectations in every way - I’d almost say the trip of a lifetime if I wasn’t already scheming my next adventure in Sagarmatha National Park!

From our first day, Pujan’s service was excellent; always sharing information clearly with a cheeky smile to boot. His energy was infectious as we navigated a long and bumpy van ride to Ramechhap to get our flight to Lukla. Once within the Himalayan region we met with our kind Assistant Leader Mingma and two resilient porters Ras and Gyan, whose support was unparalleled throughout the journey.

Traversing ravines, turquoise rivers and scrubby rock hills up into the National Park we were blessed with astounding views from day one. Our small group made the dynamic even better, and I’m beyond pleased to leave the trip with close friends for life.

Without Pujan’s extensive experience and Mingma’s caring presence and determination I’m certain our journey wouldn’t have been the same. Much Better Adventures made the booking process seamless and the host company Freedom Adventures were on hand to assist us every step from arrival in Kathmandu to departure.

If you’ve been dreaming about ticking the EBC off your hiking bucket list - do it. The sense of reward coupled with incredible culture, food and people makes for an unforgettable experience.

The walk to base camp is a tiring trip and with altitude at play requires really good leadership and organisation. I cannot fault these qualities in the trip.

Dinesh and Freedom Adventures (the operators on the ground) use all of their experience to ensure that we are safe. High altitude can be a serious business. I struggled with it. Dinesh and the guides did all they could to ensure that we were looked after.

I loved the group of people I was with. There was a perfect mix of different ages and genders. It was fantastic.

This mixed with our surroundings and the local people made for a first rate trip.

Words cannot describe how amazing this trip is. We got very lucky with the weather, so had views out of this world. Our guides Kevin, Mingma and Nobbin could not have been more helpful, supportive and knowledgable. Going above and beyond at all times to make the trip unforgettable.

Make sure you follow the kit list. I did and didn’t need anything extra. The food and tea houses were basic but great and fun to socialise with other trekkers.

I did it as a solo traveller and could not have felt less alone while travelling. What a team we had! (And pretty good WiFi at times)

I cannot thank MBE and the Freedom team who run the trip more for such a life changing experience!!!

This is my 3rd time using the company and they again have delivered!

Thank you so much!

I have recently returned from my Everest Base Camp Trek with Much Better Adventures and Freedom Adventures in Nepal and I'm only just coming back to reality. From the beginning MBA and local host Freedom Adventures were amazing in answering any questions about the trip from packing to visas and everything in between, their communication was great and really fast in coming back with answers. The organisation of the trip was spot on from the beginning from our first meeting in Kathmandu with guide Dinesh. He gave us a great run down of what to expect and gave realistic updates about any changes in our travel plans/times etc which was really appreciated. We had some issues with local flights to Lukla due to weather (something completely outwith the control of the guides) and Dinesh acted incredibly quickly and efficiently to ensure we had a backup plan sorted which didn't impact our trip, the entire group was so thankful to him for that and it meant that our trip wasn't impacted at all.

The trek itself was an experience I will never forget. Each day presented something different in terms of the physical challenge, landscape and terrain. Every corner we turned took my breath away with the drama and beauty of the scenery. Dinesh and his team were so supportive and led the group brilliantly, ensuring everyone was catered for regardless of pace or fitness, it always felt like one group achieving the goal together. The team were also so generous with their knowledge of the mountains, customs and shared so much of their beautiful country and history with us- it added so much to my time on the trek.

The trek was definitely not for the faint of heart but I feel that the company prepared us well for what to expect and I felt completely safe and supported by the guides. The facilities along the way were above what I expected and were always clean and comfortable. Food was good and always plenty of choice.

Reaching Everest Base Camp will forever be a highlight of my life, the sense of achievement was incredible and the days getting there, trekking through the most stunning scenery gave me some of the most peaceful and contented days I can remember. I only wish there was a guide on how to come back to earth after 2 weeks in Mountain Paradise!

The group became true friends and really did feel like a family, which made the whole thing even more special.

I couldn't reccommend the trip and MBA/Freedom Adventures Highly enough.

It would not have been what it was without our amazing team of Dinesh, Sebika, Suresh, Rabin and their support team of amazing guys.

Already looking for my next adventure!

Nepal what a fantastic country the people the views all perfect. Massive thanks to Dinesh and his team they really made the trip for me. Would highly recommend

A real trip of a lifetime, the trekking and scenery are amazing and not something to be forgotten. Would highly recommend!

Thanks to Pujan, Tashi and the rest of the team as well for helping make this trip as good as it was. Their expertise and experience was invaluable!

This trip exceeded all of my expectations. The local hosts made sure everything ran exceptionally smoothly, and our guides Dinesh, Sebika, Rabin and Suresh could not have done more to make sure we left having had the trip of a life time. We arrived just two weeks after the Kathmandu valley had experienced catastrophic flash flooding that had washed away many of the roads and destroyed many buildings (as well as causing loss of life) in the region, and the local host made sure we still able to keep to our itinerary. We were then unfortunately hit with poor weather on the day we were due to fly from Manthali to Lukla. Quick decision making and communication by our lead guide, who was very experienced and had been guiding the route for 18 years, meant our group were on the first helicopters out of Manthali that day - this proved to be a great decision and organisation by the local host as it allowed us to complete our trip with only minor changes to day 2 of the trek to catch up, and were able to keep all the acclimatization days. Flights ended up being cancelled for a few days, so had they not been so prompt in organising, our whole trip would have been in jeopardy (as it was for many other groups with other companies).

The trek terrain itself is challenging, particularly a glacier crossing up to Gorak Shep, but achievable for most people with a good level of fitness. Our guides were excellent at keeping everyone going and navigating the tricky parts, monitoring for altitude sickness, giving advice on gear needed for each day, and what to expect on the trail (normally a cheeky uphill!), and paced us well given the altitude. All of our group of 12 successfully made it to EBC.

The scenery and views are some of the best you will ever see - and will exceed anything you’ve seen in photos! If you can manage it, I highly recommend the early morning trek up Kallapathar - seeing the Everest mountain range against the stars, lit up by only moonlight reflecting off the snow, is a memory I will treasure forever.

I joined the group on my own, and it was my first experience of doing so. I've had such a positive experience of group travel and know I wouldn't have wanted to do my EBC trek any other way - we had so many laughs together! I'm already looking at more group trips! Don't think, just book it!

This was my first solo trip of this kind and I couldn't have chosen a better company to do this with! Both Much Better Adventures and Freedom Adventures (the local company) have been flawless from start to finish. Everything was organised to the very last detail and ran like clockwork, communication and the attention to detail were there at every step. Our guides Dinesh, Sebika, Rabin and Suresh have been amazing throughout and have gone over and beyond to offer us an unforgetable experience. They were attentive, kind, funny, knowledgeable, always putting our safety first and catering even to the neediest of our requests. Although conditions were expected to be basic, all along the trek it felt that we had been given the best choices of what was available, so it always made for a nice surprise. The trek itself is challenging, but incredibly beautiful, and again, the guides are there to support you at every step. I cannot fault the company or the experience, so I would say if you are thinking of booking, DO IT!!

An amazing trip from start to finish. This has been my 3rd trip with MBA and I wouldn't book with any other adventure group. The trip leader Dinesh, 2IC Sebika, Support crew Suresh & Rabin were all amazing and nothing was to much effort. So well organised and the whole team were very approachable, friendly, so helpful and just really great people. The local knowledge (which they passed on) was interesting and not too much

This was a very well planned and organised trip by much better adventures x freedom adventures. We were looked after by Kevin (lead guide), Mingmi and Nabin (assistant guides). They put a lot of effort into looking after us especially at such high altitudes and I couldn't have asked for a better team. The walk itself was excellent. Definitely challenging at points - the hill on the second day almost took us all out but the theme of 'slowly, slowly' is the way forward. The views were incredible as we got super lucky with the weather throughout the whole trip. I opted to do the optional hike up kala patthar and I would recommend this to everyone. Watching the sunset over the Himalayas/specifically Everest was the highlight of my trip. The teahouses were better than I was expecting - the beds were comfy although expect bugs. Wifi was pretty good at every one, some better than others. I also got a simcard when I arrived and I would recommend doing this as I was able to get data up until Namche Bazaar - enough to phone home a few times. Food was basic, again some places were better than others - lots of potatoes and eggs. Flights from Lukla were cancelled so we ended up with an extra night there and having to helicopter out the next morning for £300/$400. We were prepared for this by both companies so it wasn't unexpected but it is necessary to plan for this in your budget. Overall, it was an amazing trip, the views were incredible and I can't believe it is over.

What an absolutely amazing hiking experience. If you want an adventure this is it, from the amazing food and culture of kathmandu to the epic scenery of the everest region mountains, this trip will stun you! The guides are fantastic and friendly and will help make this a trip of a lifetime.

Where do I even begin. This trip had been on my bucket list for a long long time and it certainly lived up to expectation and beyond.

Freedom adventures are the local host company that cover the organisation for your trip while in Nepal. I can not fault them on anything. The communication is fantastic and they go above and beyond to ensure your expectations are met at all times

A very special shoutout to our treck leader Pujan, his knowledge and passion for the mountains is inspiring.

Pujan went above and beyond at all times to ensure the team’s safety, happiness and wellbeing. Having such an amazing trecking leader like pujan certainly made the trip… let’s not forget the assistant guide Tashi ( Tenzing Sherpa) who did an incredible job of ensuring we were comfortable at all times. Thankyou both for an incredible trip.

The trip was a beautiful way to see Nepal for its beauty, culture and of course its mountains.

I can’t recommend this trip high enough, it truly was a trip of a lifetime and we had such beautiful weather for base camp day.

I will never ever forget this amazing experience.

What an incredible adventure to EBC. This started off in a frustrating manner as we were delayed 2 days trying to fly to Lukla, not helped by the recent flooding in Kathmandu.

However our amazing trek leader Birdhoj went above an beyond to reorganise our trek so we could fit in as much of the original itinerary as possible and ultimately complete our goal of reaching EBC.

I cannot compliment our 3 guides enough on the suport they gave us during our adventure.. Birdhoj Tamang Sebika Rai Pemba Rinji Sherpa

And also our porters.. Akash Tamang Prashant Tamang Laxmi kumar Tamang Dhane Tamang

From helping us physically, and mentally through a tough trek, they were also there to guide and advise us in every aspect of our journey. They're constant positivity helped out when the going got tough.

I would highly recommend booking with MBA, and Freedom Adventures for your future Adventures.