Once-in-a-Lifetime Nepal & Mt Everest Base Camp Trek $1,249

Behold the spectacular beauty of Nepal and the Himalayas on an unforgettable 16-day adventure, including a 12-day Mount Everest base camp tour and trek and a one-night luxury wind-down at the five-star Gorkana Forest Resort. Includes domestic flights between Katmandu and Lukla, nightly accommodation, daily breakfasts and select additional meals including a welcome dinner with cultural entertainment, return airport transfers, a Kathmandu city tour, a massage, yoga classes, the services of an English-speaking guide and porter and more for just $1,249 per person (twin share), valued up to $2,700. Experience the majestic beauty of the Himalayas on a 16-day ‘Bucket-List’ adventure, including an exhilarating 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek through the heart of Nepal’s famous Sherpa country followed by a night of five-star luxury to help you wind down, staying at the renowned Gokarna Forest Resort in Kathmandu. Includes nightly accommodation, daily breakfasts and select additional meals, internal flights between Kathmandu and Lukla, a 30-minute massage and more for only $1,249 per person (twin share), valued up to $2,700. Tour dates are available throughout 2017 and 2018 – see the 'Fine Print' for further details. Itinerary Highlights Settle in and get to know your fellow tour group members over a complimentary Nepalese welcome dinner held on the first night of the tour complete with a cultural program of traditional dancing and singing in Kathmandu. Soak up awe-inspiring scenery as you trek to the Everest Base Camp through the heart of Sherpa country together with your knowledgeable guides, admiring panoramic views from as high as 5,545 metres. Stay in Nepalese lodges along the way and discover the gentle spirit of the Sherpa people. Witness the snow-capped peaks of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam and more soaring into the clouds. Enjoy a tour of the ancient temples of Nepal's colourful capital city, Kathmandu. Discover the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, the Boudhanath stupa, the Swayambhu shrine and temple complex and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Patan Durbar Square. Discover the market town of Namche Bazaar, dramatically positioned on a hillside beneath the peak of Kongde Ri. Wind down after your trek with a relaxing one-night stay at the five-star Gorkana Forest Resort, complete with a rejuvenating massage. The winner of a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016, this premium resort is nestled in 470 scenic acres of ancient Gorkana Forest, once the private royal hunting ground for the kings of Nepal. Your Package Includes Nightly accommodation, including two nights at Hotel Holy Himalaya, 12 nights in Nepalese lodges throughout the trek and an indulgent one-night stay at the five-star Gorkana Forest Resort, complete with a buffet dinner and a relaxing 30-minute massage – the perfect way to wind down after your trek. Daily breakfasts and select additional meals as detailed in the itinerary. Internal domestic flights between Kathmandu and Lukla. Convenient return airport transfers from Kathmandu Airport. A complimentary guided tour of Kathmandu city by car or van with an English-speaking guide. Yoga classes in Kathmandu with an expert yoga teacher. The services of a highly experienced, English-speaking guide and porters during the trek. All necessary trekking equipment including a first aid kit, sleeping bag and duffle bag (if required), in addition to necessary permits (Sagarmatha National Park permit and TIMS card). Important Information This package is based on twin share. Single traveller options available for a surcharge – see the 'Fine Print' tab for further details. Please note: this is a challenging trek and a good level of fitness is required. Click on the 'Fine Print' tab above to read all the terms and conditions relating to this offer.