Everest Base Camp Trek Cost: Prices, Fees & Ways to Save

The Everest Base Camp trek is priced as a package, a set of line items, or a mix of both. Operators in Nepal and international adventure companies sell it differently, and what they include in the quoted price varies. That is why two quotes for the same trek can differ by hundreds of dollars.

This guide compares published operator prices and lists the common extras. Fares and permits change, and several of the numbers here are quoted by a Nepal-based operator in U.S. dollars rather than by a government office, so confirm the current amounts with your operator before you pay.

Nepal Hiking Team, a local operator, prices its trek by group size. A solo traveler pays $1,595/person per person, a group of 2 to 6 pays $1,525/person, and a group of 11 to 15 pays $1,350/person. Larger groups pay less per head because costs such as guide and transport are shared.

International companies price higher. Intrepid Travel lists its Epic Everest Base Camp Trek, a 15 day trip for travelers aged 18 to 35, at $1,720/person per person, with a sale fare of $1,290/person shown on a mid 2026 snapshot of its page. A travel agency listing for a 14 night G Adventures trek shows prices from $1,799/person, though many 2026 dates on that listing say to call for pricing.

A package price rarely covers everything. Common extras include international flights, visas, travel insurance, gear, tips, and meals not included in the package.

G Adventures advises travelers to allow $360 – $470/person per person for meals that are not included. A round trip flight between Kathmandu and Lukla is listed at $452/person per person by one local operator. Some packages include this flight and others do not, so ask.

Intrepid also tells travelers to keep money available for emergencies. If flights to Lukla are cancelled, a chartered helicopter could cost up to $500/person per person, depending on group size. That is a contingency rather than a standard cost, but it affects how much cash and insurance coverage you should plan for.

The trek requires permits that are paid in Nepal. One local operator quotes the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit for foreigners at $22.55/person, converted from Nepali rupees. The rupee amount is the one that is charged, so the U.S. dollar figure will drift with the exchange rate.

Permit rules and fees can change, and more than one local permit may apply. Your operator should tell you which permits apply and whether they are included in the package price. Ask for that in writing.

• Group size. Per person prices fall as the group grows.
• Operator type. Local Nepali operators and international companies price differently and include different services.
• Trip length and route. Longer itineraries with more acclimatization days cost more.
• Season and demand. Operators note that prices can rise or fall with demand and availability.
• Inclusions. Domestic flights, meals, lodging, porters, and guides may or may not be included.

Compare operators on a like for like basis. List what each package includes, then add the extras it leaves out. A lower headline price can end up higher once you add the Lukla flight and meals.

Traveling in a group usually lowers the per person price at local operators. Ask about sale fares and early booking offers at international companies, and check the terms. Whatever you choose, make sure you understand cancellation rules and what happens if flights are delayed.

This is a high altitude trek. Talk to a doctor about whether it is appropriate for you, and ask your operator how the itinerary is planned and what support is provided.