Trek to Everest Base Camp

Hiking to EBC was one of the most unforgettable experiences Ive ever had. Around every corner are stunning views the pictures don't do it justice!

Tejshree was our lead guide, she did a fantastic job! She was friendly, informative and supportive throughout the trip. Many of my highlights of the trip involved playing cards with her and the other people in our group in the teahouses in the evening.

Our groups supporters Naramani and Aayush were also incredibly kind and helpful throughout again the trip.

My stepson and I recently completed the Everest Base Camp trek, and I can confidently say it was one of the most incredible experiences of our lives — made even more special by the amazing team who looked after us every step of the way.

From the moment we arrived in Nepal, we felt welcomed, safe, and supported. Our leader, Kushahari Phuyal, was nothing short of exceptional — knowledgeable, calm, and always attentive to the needs of the group. His leadership gave us confidence and made the journey feel seamless, even in the most challenging moments.

A huge thank you to our wonderful assistants, Sebika Rai and Roshan Rai, whose energy, encouragement, and kindness were constant sources of motivation. They were always there with a smile, helping us navigate the trail and making sure we were comfortable.

We were also incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of the support staff: Sukra, Pratiman, Prabesh, Sanggam, and Langka — each of them played a vital role in making our trek smooth and enjoyable. Their efforts behind the scenes made a world of difference.

This journey was not just about reaching Base Camp — it was about the people who made it possible. The warmth, professionalism, and care shown by the entire team turned this adventure into a lifelong memory.

If you're considering trekking in Nepal, I wholeheartedly recommend this team. You’ll be in the best hands.

Dhanyabad and much love to the whole crew! 🙏🏔️

From start to finish, every detail was meticulously taken care of including hot towels at the end of each day’s work walk - what a great touch. Stunning scenery combined with cultural visits, historical talks and challenging terrain made the trip a magical mix up. Throw in a great group of fellow trekkers led by ‘King’ Kush our brilliant lead guide, fabulous assistants Roshan and Sebika( who sprinted to my rescue on a couple of occasions!) and support staff Sukra, Pratiman, Prabesh, Sanggam and Langka - we could not have asked for a better trip. Freedom Adventures so professional for other trips arranged whilst in Nepal. Thank you and keep smiling

Start to finish the trip was excellently organised- all you need to do is walk! Kush was brilliant- very knowledgeable and gave interesting insights on local culture and traditions. Sebika and Roshan were also excellent, very helpful and a very funny. Also the trip wouldn’t be possible without the support staff- thanks a lot. Will be coming back !!!!!

From start to finish everything was perfect and organised with a fine tooth comb. Kush, Sebika and Roshan were excellent guides (& friends) and made sure our group wanted for nothing. We also couldn’t have done it without the support of our team of porters carrying our big bags. Heroes! The trek itself is breathtaking the whole way. I wouldn’t hesitate to enthusiastically recommend it.

Hiking in the Himalayas amongst some of the tallest peaks on the planet was such an incredible adventure.

Tejshree was a fantastic guide and we couldn't have wished for a better leader for the trip. She taught us so much about the mountains and surrounding culture which made the trip much more meaningful. She was always very friendly, supportive and kept it super fun (she knows some great card games for downtime)!

A big shout out to our groups supporters Naramani and Aayush is also needed. They were incredibly kind, friendly and always smiling.

The whole trip was unforgettable and I'm already wanting to go back to the Himalayas on some of the other MBA/Freedom Adventure trips!

I'm so grateful to our guide, Tejshree Basnet, and porters, Noro and Ayush, who truly made this trip incredibly special and memorable for me.

As breathtaking as it was to see the Himalayan range—Everest and other stunning summits like Ama Dablam that I fell in love with—spending two weeks with the team taught me so much more about Nepali culture, hospitality, kindness, and connection. It gave me a very different perspective on life, as we navigated terrain, changing altitudes, and remote tea houses.

I felt unwell after reaching 4,000 meters, and Tej took incredible care of me, both physically and mentally. It was especially meaningful to be led by a female guide—so knowledgeable, responsible, attentive, caring, kind, and simply fun! Our porters, Noro and Ayush, did far more than carry heavy bags. Working as a great team alongside Tej, they were always attentive and offered help in so many other ways.

The trek was challenging for me due to the altitude—so don’t neglect or underestimate it—but that also made the experience even more memorable, as I learned so much about myself, nature, and the people around me.

What an unforgettable experience, absolutely amazing. The scenery is incredible and never failed to blow me away every day. What made it though were our amazing guides and porters. Pujan is a legend! It seems he knows everyone and has an encyclopedic knowledge. Learning about the area and people made the experience so much more rewarding.

Teejshree and Benja were fantastic lead guides, so experienced and knowledgeable, but also looked after us all so well during the days and evenings. I've also got to thank the porters for carrying our extra kit: Tashi, Ramesh, Krishna, Langa and Dickchan.

If you love challenging, multi-day hiking then this has to be up there with the best there is. So well organised, and super flexible when things inevitably don't go exactly to plan.

The highlight of my hike into EBC was our fantastic guiding team - Kevin, and his support guides Ujjwal and Birdhoj. They were professional, knowledgeable and caring. The support staff helping with airport collection/transfers were also fantastic, and the communication in the lead up from the local team was great. Highly recommend booking with this company.

Fantastic trip from start to finish. So many great memories made along the way. I would like to thank our lead guide Kevin and his assistants Ujjual and Bir for looking after us all. They attended to all our needs and were so helpful. I would also like to thank our porters for carrying all our extra kit. These guys do a great job and deserve so much respect. I would highly recommend Much Better and Freedom Adventures.

The trek to Everest Base Camp is incredible! If you love multiday hiking/backpacking, this trip is for you. It was very well planned, organized and communicated. The beauty from start to finish was breathtaking. We learned a lot about history and culture along the way. Because of the mental and physical work of this trip, our whole group felt accomplished and proud once we were done. Crossing all the suspension bridges, yaks, pretty flowers, fun group and insanely big mountains were all highlights for me.

Thank you to our guides and porters the excellent service they provided to our group.

This trip was fantastic - well-organised and with incredible scenery. The best thing about the trip was all of our excellent guides - Kevin in particular was the best tour guide I have ever had - he was attentive to the needs of his clients and always cheerful. I would love to stay in touch - thank you so much Kevin for an amazing trip!

The trip was absolutely amazing and an unforgettable experience! It is challenging but well worth the effort.

We were guided by a brilliant team in Pujan, Tej, Tashi and Nabin who were all very experienced and extremely helpful throughout - not just on the trail but in the teahouses along the way.

and of course we couldn't have made it without the Porters who helped bring our luggage up the trail. It was really nice to share a meal with them back in Lukla.

In future it would be good to see the cost of the helicopter option updated as it was a bit higher than expected.

Overall the team did a great job!

What can I say! This was a fantastic. Trip and something that was well worth the wait! Group size of 8 was perfect, Lead Guide Kevin, Assistants Ujjual and Bir were all fantastic! Along with our 4 porters. Fantastic lead trip from start to finish.

I would highly recommend Much Better Adventures and Freedom Adventures for this trip. 3

An amazing trip from start to finish! Everything was so well organised and taken care of. The MBA and Freedom Adventures team were so helpful throughout the booking process with excellent communication and sharing information. All aspects of the trek ran so smoothly - Sunil, Bijaya and Uttar and the whole team in Nepal were so caring, helpful and knowledgable and could not do enough for the whole group.

Very commercial, not as charming as expected and overall disappointing.

I absolutely loved this trip - it was a fantastic way to get away from the demands of everyday life and be in the present. From the moment I arrived to the moment I got dropped back off at the airport, everything was so well-organised which gave me the headspace I was looking for. I really enjoyed getting to know my group and laughed so much, even in the tough moments. The guides - Kevin, Ujjwal and Birdhoj - were so experienced and showed great care to everyone in the group meaning even the slightly chaotic moments Nepal throws your way were relatively smooth and stress-free for us. The trip is well-paced meaning no one suffered too badly from altitude sickness and the whole group made it to Base Camp. The Himalayas are absolutely mind-blowing. No doubt I will be back to visit Nepal again and would highly recommend both Much Better Adventures and Freedom Adventures. Thank you for a fantastic trip!

I have been home for a few days now and on reflection I am very proud to have completed this trip. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be as I suffered from the altitude elements but was worth it for the sense of accomplishment. Our group was better than I could ever have wished for and it was a pleasure sharing this experience with them. Our MBA leader Pujan was epic and put all of us at ease from the 1st moment we met, along with his more than able assistants Tejshre, Benji and Darci along with all the porters - we couldn't thank you enough Would highly recommend the Irish bar in Namche Bazaar! What a wonderful country Nepal is!

I had high expectations for this trip and I have to say it was even better than I could have imagined.

The scenery, hiking and cultural aspects were all amazing, but what set this apart was the care and dedication from our guides (Sunil, Utta, Bizze). They made sure we were always well informed, safe and laughing along the way.

No issue was too small for them to address and this made you feel like you were always in good hands

Can't recommend this trip enough, if you are on the fence, book it!

The EBC trek with Freedom Adventures/MBA was definitely one of the best trips I've done! Our guides were Sunil, Bijaya and Uttar and they were brilliant (and always right!). From the beginning they would give a full run through of how our day would go, up to what to pack in our day packs, how many layers to wear and most importantly for our group. . . how much uphill!! :D In addition to this, they always ensured were we fed, watered and comfortable before seeing to their own needs, they went above and beyond for us, and always joined in with our evening games and chats. I really can't praise them enough for making the trip what it was. Additionally, a big big thank you to the rest of the crew who carried our overnight bags from place to place, this meant we only had to carry a small backpack, and really made the whole trip possible! In terms of the actual trekking, if you pace yourself and take it day by day (and pack correctly. . . my trekking poles saved my life!) it's definitely achievable, and the guides really help you with this. Overall, an amazing trip and I would definitely recommend it!

An amazing experience trekking to Everest Base Camp - walking through incredible scenery that is different every day, and a great sense of acheivement!

Sunil, Bijaya, Uttar and the "iron men" were an incredible team who looked after us so well. Sunil always had a plan (and a plan B and C) up his sleeve for when things didn't go to plan and kept us motivated with just the right amount of information and never too much! The Freedom adventures team were so kind and generous and supported us all the way, I can't sing their praises enough!

The conditions are quite challenging with limited facilities, tea houses not heated in the rooms so very cold at night, toilet facilities etc! but it's completely fine as long as you're mentally prepared!

Base camp day was very long and challenging, and most of us weren't able to go up Kala Patthar which is in the itinerary, as this day and the following day are just too long (I have heard that the itinerary for this trip has now been extended so maybe this will be better!) Similarly the descent days back to Lukla were long and at quite a quick pace so be prepared for that!

An incredible trip I would recommend to anyone!

Thank you again to Sunil, Bijaya, Uttar and the team

Doing the Everest Base Camp Trek was an incredible experience - it was challenging at times but definitely worth it! The altitude made the physical aspects of the trip harder than expected but we got a lot of good guidance for acclimatising which definitely helped. I was shattered by the end but I would recommend the trip to anyone who loves trekking or other outdoor adventures!

The views were amazing, the group was really friendly and the guides and support team helped us every step of the way. As you ascend the food and accommodation does become more basic (and very cold!) but you’re always well fed and well taken care of. Massive thanks to the Freedom Adventures team who led the trek seamlessly!

We were really put first by our staff.

Strong competent leadership filtered down through the whole team.

When we fell into our accommodation, exhausted, our team made sure that all of our needs were taken care of first. They ensured that we all got fed and watered before they addressed their own needs.

Pujan made us feel that we were in a safe pair of hands from the start by setting the tone as a strong leader. He had answers to all of our questions. When things didn’t go to plan (Lukla flight) he presented us with options and always had a plan B.

Our welfare and safety was paramount and we were provided with strong guidance about altitude, hydration, food and sleep. Pujan ensured that as a group we stood the best chance for success. Pujan struck the right balance for leading the group and having boundaries versus reassuring and supporting us all. He watched what we ate, he asked how we slept and has a good understanding of what leadership requires.

Tejshree was an absolute gem. She is a wonderful person and very caring and attentive to everyone’s needs. She was competent and capable on the trek. She is intelligent and a good communicator in English.

Benja was a good pace setter on the Trek. Another hard worker whose priorities for the welfare of the group extended well beyond just the Treking. He looked after us all at meal times.

Tashi was a quiet powerhouse in the background, always bringing up the rear and carrying twice the load of anyone else, despite being half the size.

Together on the track they worked well as a team to protect us from the yaks.

Thank you to the following for helping us succeed::

Pujan Tashi Benja Tejshree

The trip was an experience of a lifetime made all the better by the amazing team. Pujan, tees, tas and novin couldn’t do enough for us. Also a massive thanks to the porters! We couldn’t have done it without them

Once in a life time trek that is not just a walk in the park but an unbelievable experience.

Our leader Pujan was very knowledgable and lead the trip perfectly keeping our best interests in mind to make sure everyone completed the mission while still having an enjoyable time.

His assistants Tassi, Novin and Tej were also very helpful and will make great future leaders.

Only thing to bare in mind when booking the trek is that it’s likely your flight to lukla will be delayed or cancelled so always worth booking a buffer day or two after the trip finishes and keep your credit card free as the helicopters cost around £500 each way.

Thanks Pujan and the team you did a great job!

The trip was amazing, the view were awesome and seeing the highest point of the world was a bucket list achievement!! The people we met and all the Nepalese were so welcoming and nothing was ever a problem! Our Much better adventure team were amazing and really knew their stuff, the information they gave and the guidance was spot on which helped the whole group get to EBC. I cannot enough about Pujan, he was such a great leader and was always keeping a close eye on the team which was really comforting. Tejsh was amazing and was really good to have someone of her experience on the group, Tashi and Novin were so funny and really supported the group all the way through, all are huge assets to the much better adventure team.

You get what you pay for. Too much walking crammed in a few days. The climb to Kala Patthar which is the highest part of the trip and has the best view over Everest - we were given 10min turnaround after returning Everest Base Camp. 7-8 hours of walking in the last day absolutely broke my knees. My advice is to allow yourself more days for this trecking. If you’d like to get reliable and clear information on Buddhism or the history of the region, maybe this trip is not for you. Everyone was super nice though!

What can I say, an amazing trip with amazing people and a truly great team leading us all the way. Kush and his able assistants made the trip extra special with their skill, passion and most importantly, the education they gave each night on the traditions and culture of the Nepalese people. We faced many challenges along the way from poor weather to fly in to the cold temperatures towards the top. All issues were taken in their stride. I would recommend this trip to anyone and would recommend Kush and his team everyday day if the week.

The hike was incredible: the giant mountains, the local villagers, the yaks/mules/dogs, the monasteries, the spinning wheels, the ice fields and of course Everest! Whilst the hike was truly special, the real highlight to me were the people I shared this adventure with - they will always have a special place in my heart. A big shout out to our guides Kush, Sebika and Benja and the support staff Krishna, Partiman and Aayush. They gave 100% all of the time and what impressed me most is that they 'did the heavy lifting' (literally and figuratively) without you even realising as a guest: from carrying our stuff to organising alternative Jeep transport to Lukla to sorting our food orders daily to telling incredible stories about Nepal to taking our altitude sickness needs very seriously to partying with us until crack of dawn. They are truly the unsung heroes of the journey! And lets not forget the other team members who were incredibly kind, generous and wonderful people. They turned from strangers to family within just over a week. I look forward to meeting them all over a hike and a dal bhat (more likely pie and mash!) back in the UK. All in all, a 10/10 experience. Dhanyavād!