Trek to Everest Base Camp

I would 100% recommened this trek. The entire experience exceeded expectation, from the first introductory meeting, to the landscapes, nature and welcoming and fun atmosphere created by the guides (Kushahari, Ngawang Sherpa and Pema Doma Sherpa) throughout the trek. Their skills and knowledge along the route was second to none, and all of the support staff (porters, Suman tamang, Pemba rinji sherpa, Kami rita sherpa, Susil rai and Utar kubir rai) were very welcoming, and nothing proved to be much for them. Thank you MBA & Freedom Adventures.

Trip was strenuous, but well-planned. Everyone (in our group) made it to base camp! Kush was a great lead guide. Few tips for early April trip:

• 7 to 8 mini Kleenex packs should do it!
• Crocs are awesome for few showers you'll get along the way (bring small soap bar and travel towel).
• May bring your own spices (for sure candy/snacks like beef jerky)
• Warm set of clothes for tea houses a must (e.g., warm fleece pants, thermals)

Just returned from Everest Base Camp Trip and had a fabulous experience. Pujan was our group leader, ably assisted by Rosan and Birdhoj. (not forgetting Nubin and the porters) The team were professional at all times and did everything in their power to allow us to achieve our goal and reach base camp. They appeared to not to rest until we were fed, watered and were relaxing. Even providing a birthday cake on the occasion of my 61st Birthday ! Answering and indeed actively searching for our questions on any subject along the way. The trek was awesome and the cultural mixture along the route was a fabulous addition. Accommodation was as you would expect in the higher reaches of the Himalayas, food and service was always with a smile. Fully recommended if you fancy an adventure.

The trip was truly a once in a lifetime. The landscape and scenery was incredible, and while the trek was manageable, it provided a very real challenge.

There were many highlights but we made it to base camp, summitted Kala Patthar (truly breathtaking in every sense), met Nims by chance and had a fantastic day hiking up the valley in the sun and snow that I won't forget.

Pujan is a true leader, he made real life and death decisions as well as impactful ones on the trip with calmness and grace, and the rest of the team supported us perfectly.

Can't recommend the trip or the organisation more highly. Thanks to all.

Our guides were simply incredible. Pujan, our leader, Roshan, Birdhoj (aka. Mr Beer) and Nubin were faultless. Fantastic leadership throughout the trip, excellent humour, they all played a huge part in making this trip very special.

As for the trek itself, the pictures speak for themselves, it’s a challenging walk, but you’ll be rewarded at every step with views that live long in the memory. The food and hotels were much better than expected.

Lastly, a shoutout to the fellow trekkers, you’re all amazing, laughed all the way up to Base Camp and back!

The itinerary for this trip was brilliantly organised. Our guide Sunil was excellent and full of energy - he was attentive and looked out for all our individual requirements, even including our medical needs whilst at high altitude.

The only hinderance was extra costs. It is known that delays do happen but be prepared to budget an extra £500-£1000 as a back up for helicopters, extra accommodation etc - costing varies depending on the company policy. Thanks to Sunil, I was able to work around this on my return as I had planned for potential delays. I would advise to adding contingency days into your trip.

Regardless, the trek itself was well-paced, challenging in the right way, and the scenery was incredible led by our brilliant guide Sunil.

Pujan, Rosan, Nubin and Mr Beer were the most knowledgable, patient and outstanding guides I’ve ever experienced. Throughout the whole tour I could not fault their leadership. I was unwell on the trek and they treated me with care and attention that was needed. Our hotels and food was exactly what was required, the walking was challenging but enjoyable. Overall the leaders of our trek made the whole experience more enjoyable.

I cannot recommend this trip enough the views, the people and the atmosphere was just incredible. It is tough, more mentally than physically I think but it is a once in a life time experience.

If I am going to be really critical, the back-up plans for the flight cancellations don't ever seem to happen, its flight or heli and thats about it. I also felt that we where being ripped off at times as we had a cancelled flight and had to spend an extra night in the hotel, travel company quoted us $55 but on booking.com we saw the price at $35, which didn't sit right with me.

BUT, our guide Sunil was amazing, we had no luck with flights and he always remained optimistic even when we where stressing, any time our spirits where low he would tell us funny jokes and stories and would make us all feel better. He made a great trip an amazing trip.

What I would advise people to leave at least 3 days at the end in case flights are delayed just to be on the safe side, Lukla flights are temperamental

This trip was absolutely incredible - from start to finish we were all looked after so well, the team went above and beyond to make sure we got to EBC safely, and had an awesome time while doing so. The accommodation along the way in the different tea houses were all unique and special in their own ways - and way better than I ever imagined they’d be (Bring some slides/flip flops though for the night time toilet trips - socks alone are not a good option!). Anyone who wants to get into trekking, or wants to reach EBC - I would highly recommend this trip. A beautiful trek with culture mixed in too.

Incredible trip with amazing staff all round. Our trek leader Pujan was both incredibly experienced and knew when to make the right calls whilst also being very personable and easy to get on with. The trip was very well organised and everything ran like clockwork. The two assistant guides on the trip, Birdhoj Tamung and Roshan Rai were both very professional and their language skills were very impressive. The porters were also very professional and everything ran smoothly.

The whole trip was amazing and the staff for our group made the whole trip even better.

Tembi Sherpa was amazing as guide, he was supportive and understanding as well as his great knowledge of the history and locations we saw along the trek. I honestly don’t think the experience would have been as much fun without him.

Additionally I would recommended taking $500-$1000 extra as the planes are rare and you might need to get a helicopter which is not covered by much better or freedom adventure.

If you want a guide that genuinely cares about imparting knowledge about Nepal and his Sherpa people/ancestry you should request Tembi Sherpa and his father in law to be your guides when trekking to EBC, the three passes etc.

You see a wide array of varying guides whilst hiking in the mountains in Nepal, Tembi is one of the few that takes his responsibilities very seriously throughout the time you are with him. A great guy

I cannot recommend Tembi Sherpa as a guide enough. His knowledge, passion and kindness during the trek was incredible and the trip itself was challenging, beautiful and rewarding. Having Tembi as our guide made all the difference

This trip was fantastic. Organisation was first rate, from airport pick up to a clear itinerary. The local team, led by Nurbu and able assisted by Nima and Vijaya couldn’t do enough to ensure safety and happiness of clients. I was extremely impressed with their service, being available and accommodating at all hours of the day. Porters work so hard to carry bags. The trek itself is challenging. Altitude can be tough and to take on this trip in December is not for the faint of heart. Temperatures are challenging and don’t expect central heating or warm shower facilities. The positives of this time of year is that the trail and the hostels were not busy and the skies were clear and full of sunshine (during the day). Accommodation is pretty basic but is comfortable and all hostels have Wi-Fi and a good selection of food and drinks Overall, the views of Himalayas are stunning and to be able to say “I’ve seen Everest!” Is worth the cold and lack of hygiene

When I stepped foot in Nepal I have to stay MBA have met their promise of delivering an amazing adventure. I just don’t understand this is my 4th adventure and each time each expedition has just been amazing,

However I have pay a big thank-you to Nurbu, Deejay, Neema and Prashant for making this trip so I memorable. They all been so profession and have gone beyond their jobs to help us every step of the way.

If you looking for an adventure and keep an open mind then trip will be perfect. I don’t want to mislead you. You also need brave the harsh elements and except the conditions such not having basic home comforts the higher up you go.

But not to worry the staff at Freedom Adventures and Much Better Adventures are here to help.

The trip was incredible. Without a doubt the greatest experience of my life. The scenery was breathtaking. Each day brought new scenery. Each with its own beauty. The start of the trek brought a lot of greenery, in the form of forests. Beautiful white water rivers running along valleys. Walking across suspension bridges. Clean and crisp air. As the trek progressed we started to get our first glimpses of white snow covered mountain peaks, poking through gaps in clouds. These views were truly beautiful and moving. As we gained more altitude the scenery became more baron, but still breathtaking. As we approached Everest base camp the scenery changed to how I imagine the surface of the moon to appear. The sight and sound of glaciers cracking and moving. We even managed to witness an avalanche in the distance behind Everest base camp. The first peak of Everest in the distance was an emotional experience for me and finally reaching Everest base camp was very rewarding. The three day trek down from the mountains was also an incredible experience.

The trek was challenging, especially when we reached 4000 meters, but I wanted it to be challenging, this is why I chose the Everest base camp trek.

The guides were amazing. They are incredibly friendly, fun, knowledgeable and supportive. They went above and beyond for us. Sinul (our lead guide on the trek) is a very special and unique person. He is passionate and clearly cares very much about his job and the people doing the trek. When I was suffering from altitude sickness he helped me so much. He had a genuine concern for me. Without his help, I do not think I would have made it to Everest base camp. He kindly carried my backpack on the last stretch of the trek, which I will be forever grateful for. Sinul has a lot of energy. He is a very funny and entertaining guy. He brought lots of laughter to the group with his hilarious stories. During the trek, I had some great philosophical conversations with him. I hope that we will stay in contact as I class him as a good friend.

I have just finished a trip to Everest Base Camp and have only good things to say about it. The trek was challenging at times and our guide, Kanchan, couldn’t have been more helpful or supportive. Our assistant guide, Rosan, and porters were also brilliant. With their help, all of our group made it to base camp. Everything ran really smoothly and each evening we had a very clear briefing of what was in store for us the following day. It was an unforgettable trip and I would highly recommend booking a trekking trip in Nepal with MBA.

What an incredible adventure! The team were outstanding from day one, as soon as I signed up I felt like I was taken cared of with all my questions. The whole process was extremely professional.

It felt wonderful to be picked up from the airport by Nurbu Sherpa who would actually be leading the expedition. It made the experience even more personal.

Over the 2 weeks, we had such a beautiful opportunity to bond with the whole team. The guides were of such a high standards - Nurbu Sherpa, Asman Rai, Pema Sherpa, Vijay’s Rai, they took such good care of us and nothing felt like too much. The porters were also wonderful - Vishal Rai, ksab magar, bim magar, Vikash Rai, janak Rai, Bahadur rai. We all felt like a family by the end of the trip.

Thanks again for a opportunity of a lifetime ☺️

This is an incredible once in a life time trip. Nurbu Sherpa was our incredible guide with, Pema, Asman and Vejay as the assistant guides. They all went above and beyond to ensure we were safe and looked after. They made our trip and I couldn’t have asked for better guides! The scenery is beautiful, the tea houses do the job. Food is basic, but when you’re up a mountain it’s what you expect! I’m already looking at coming back to Nepal after this fantastic trip

Had an incredible time on this trip and would definitely recommend people to choose Much Better Adventures. Due to weather we had some issues getting to Lukla, but our guide came up with lots of options for us to choose from as a group. Nurbu, our guide, always had our back and made sure we were kept safe and sound, especially at altitude. Our assistant guides were excellent too, approachable, friendly and always positive with nothing being too much to help with. Nurbu, Asman, Pema and Vijaya all made the trip! Big thanks to our porters as well, another integral part of a super team!

Everest Base Camp Trek - What an amazing trip in a beautiful country. Our guide Nurbu and his team ensured the trip was a triumph for everyone from start to finish. Despite issues with the weather stopping planes to Lukla Nurbu and our host company worked their magic and got us to the mountain by helicopter despite the queues of people waiting to get there. Everest Base Camp Trek was an amazing journey through stunning landscapes with an incredible group of people. The higher altitudes made it a mentally tough trip, but the amazing support and hospitality from our guide Nurbu and assistant guides Asman, Pema and Vijaya made it possible. Also, a thank you to our team of porters ensuring our bags made it to our next stop happened each day. Was so pleased that the whole team made it to Everest Base Camp and could enjoy the achievement together despite us all having our own challenges along the way. Much Better Adventures and the host company helped create this breathtaking trip of a lifetime with many memories from a time spent with an amazing bunch of people.

Amazing trip, Nepal is a beautiful country with friendly, approachable people who could not do more to help! The guides were excellent and went out of their way to make the trip memorable! Would thoroughly recommend!

Much Better Adventures’ EBC Trek was fantastic. The host company did a great job managing picks up and drops offs, answering questions, and making sure we had adequate gear for the hike.

The trail is astoundingly beautiful. It takes you from the relative warmth and humidity of Lukla to the epic snow capped vistas of the Himalayas above tree line. Orchids, rhododendron, and dozens of other flowers bloom along the way. The base camp itself is an exciting destination, but it’s the route there which is really special.

Without a doubt, the most important part of our trip’s success was our amazing team of guides who brought us there.

Pujan, our lead guide, was fantastic. From the beginning, he made himself constantly available for any issue. He told us each night how to find him in case there were any emergencies. Pujan had relentless positive energy - at all hours and altitudes. He exuded a profound love for the mountains, which was clear in his eagerness to share about the local culture and ecosystems. His helpful context significantly enriched my experience. Both his love for the mountains and his enthusiasm were contagious.

D.B. was our phenomenal assistant leader. He was constantly helpful, always calm, and quick to smile. He was an essential part of our tran and I think the whole group would trust him to take us anywhere.

Finally, Sebika was a stellar guide-in-training. It is awesome that Freedom Adventures is taking the initiatives to train female trekking leaders. Sebika was a wonderful presence on our trek - always high energy, cheerful, and super helpful!

Overall, it was the fantastic team of guides that made this trip as enjoyable as it was. In their hands, I felt safe and taken care of at all times.

Everest Base Camp Trek. Just returned from an excellent trek to base camp. This trek far exceeded my expectations the trekking team of Pujan Mr DB and Sebika and our three porters were a great team very well organised, knowledgeable and really did make this an unforgettable trek. Our group size was seven which I thought worked well the group dynamic was great. The scenery was stunning, amazing views everywhere you looked. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend MBA organisation was first class a trek I will never forget.

We booked this trip over a year before it took place and it was absolutely worth the wait. It was a once in a lifetime experience and I would highly recommend Much Better Adventures to anyone looking at doing this trip.

Our Nepalese team were fantastic and looked after each of us very well. Pujan is an amazing and knowledgable trek leader along with DB, Sebika, and each of our porters who made the entire trip comfortable, safe, and well organised.

The trek itself has the most beautiful views and you spend days in stunning scenery. As long as you're reasonably fit and healthy the hiking isn't too strenuous and you take plenty of breaks on the way up. The altitude can get quite difficult at times but I really felt that the team and the rest of the group were a fantastic source of encouragement and support the entire way.

12/10 recommend!

Fantastic trip, guides and porters were so helpful and pleasant, I would recommend people to have at least a decent level of fitness and experience of hiking for long periods at a time in order to get the most out of this trip

The Everest Base Camp Trek exceeded my expectations in more ways than I could imagine! Not only is the trek breathtakingly beautiful, but Pujan, DB and the team continuously bent over backwards to make sure we had the best time possible. They were so dedicated to ensuring that we were cared for, safe, and having a good time.

We were incredibly lucky that the 7 of us booked onto the trek got on so well, and had a wonderful time together but this was just built on by how much we loved our local trek team - I feel so lucky to have had them all on the journey to Base Camp. It was quite easily the best experience of my life and that is mainly down to all the people involved!

We learned so much on this trek, had so many laughs, saw so many mindblowing landscapes, met so many incredible people, and ate so much delicious food - again, I feel so lucky to have had this experience. Nepal and The Himalayas are magical!!!

I also just want to emphasise how incredible our Nepalese team on the trek were, I don't have to words to express my gratitude for them and how they got us all safely up to Base Camp! I can't begin to describe how safe and cared for I felt by them!

One of a kind trips to EBC and Kalapatthar- I will never forget it! It was HARD for sure, but if you are healthy and fit and done some hiking before, it is totally doable. Bucket list worthy. Highly recommended!

Amazing trip, perfectly managed by our guide Sanjeet.

I would highly recommend this trip, but one thing I think a lot of people would have benefitted from knowing prior is that the challenge to get to ECB is not just being ‘fit’ enough, but being resilient enough. The cumulative impact of the repetitive days walking, lots of free time, cold weather, the food, the altitude, the accommodation etc seemed to be the fatigue that a lot has not anticipated.

The trip was absolutely amazing and couldn't recommend enough. The views along the way are Incredible. Met some great people and the weather was pretty much perfect throughout.

Our guides Kush and Anil were fantastic, they couldn't do enough for us really. Their main aim being getting the whole group safely to Everest base camp, and that's exactly what happened. From recommending what foods and drinks to eat and avoid to checking your blood oxygen levels, they had everything covered. They also set the pace of the trek to accommodate the group's varying levels of fitness and capabilities. Not at any time did you feel rushed by them. A special mention also has to go to the porters for carrying all our luggage safely and securely throughout the trek.

The accommodation along the way surpassed our expectations although it does get more basic as you climb to more remote parts. Sanitary conditions are quite poor and at times get very bad although this isn't helped by people not following simple rules like not peeing on the toilet seat, not flushing toilet paper and in some cases just not flushing at all!!! Soap is rarely provided so take plenty of hand sanitiser with you. Showers are also not recommended after a certain altitude as it gets very cold so be prepared for being quite grubby, so also take plenty of wet wipes! Everyone is in the same boat so don't worry.

Food is good but again gets more basic as you climb. Meat is to be avoided at a certain altitude and also alcohol! I'd advise taking plenty of snacks for fuel as it's certainly needed and they can get quite expensive the higher you go.

If you keep yourself in reasonable shape and have a half decent level of fitness then you should be able to cope with the trek, that being said the altitude is not to be underestimated. Especially if you haven't been to such heights before. Again though our guides took this element very seriously and did regular checks on us to make sure we were safe.

The positives far outweigh the negatives, It's an absolute trip of a lifetime! And in the safest of hands!