We are often asked the following questions and I hope that you will find the answers useful. Please don’t hesitate to contact us or perhaps visit our trekking forum for more advice from our clients and team.

How fit do I need to be?

This trek is graded strenuous and does spend considerable time at high altitude so you will enjoy the trek far more if you are well prepared and enjoy a good level of physical fitness.

If you do not currently enjoy a good level of fitness it may take many months of training to reach a suitable level of fitness to enjoy the 5-7 hours of walking that are involved in trekking to Everest Base Camp. It is important to start slowly and gradually increase your fitness. Try to exercise for between 30 and 45 minutes three times per week (walking, running, cycling or swimming) and go for longer walks on the weekends which should include some hills. A local gym will be able to draw up a fitness program for you on request.

Do I need any mountaineering experience?

No mountaineering experience is required as long as you're in your sound physical shape & have a sense of adventure you will enjoy this trek.

What is the average group like?

Our clients share a common passion for the mountains, are aged anywhere between late twenties and early sixties, are english speaking and get on like a house on fire.

Is it safe to trek in Nepal?

Travel to Nepal is safe and after a long period of political stability the situation has now improved substantially. We do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safetyof trekkers but as with travelling in most developing countries you should remain vigilent and use common sense.With regards the Maoist uprising, everything has returned to normalcy lately after government - Maoist truce and Maoist party recently joint political mainstream after historical peace accord signed by both parties.

How long have you been in business?

We have been operating adventure holidays for 5 years. Our local partner in Nepal has been operating for 7 years and is a fully goverment registed trekking agency.

Do you have any referral customers?

Yes, we would be happy to supply references and you can also visit our testimonials page for further information.

Do you use yaks on the trek or do we carry all of our own gear?

Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle etc only.

Are your porters and guides properly equipped, paidand insured?

Porters are provided with warm jackets, woolen hats, trekking boots and socks, blankets or sleeping bag for high altitude trekking, sunglasses etc. Guides generally have their own trekking clothing and equipment and are suitably equipped for the conditions. Both guides and porters are fully insured through the Neco Insurance Company Nepal. Porters and guides are paid a competitive wage by our local partner.

What training and experience do your Nepalese guides have?

All guides have many years experience of leading trekking groups in Nepal. They have guide training from the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hospitaility Training Centre, which includes training in first aid, environmental awareness, customer service and the handling of altitude sickness.

What is the food like in the Guesthouses?

Regarding food, you will have choice from menu. Freshly cooked food is served at all times (western, continental and Nepali meals are available in all places).

How much should I plan on spending for each meal not included in Kathmandu?

In Kathmandu, you can allocate US$ 08 - 10 for a lunch / dinner.

How many miles is the EBC Trek?

Total distance of the entire trek is about 75 miles.

If we arrived in Kathmandu a day early would you arrange to pick us up from the airport?

Yes, we would organize airport pick up even if you arrive a day earlier.

What hotel do we stay at in Kathmandu?

Usually we use Hotel de l’ Annapurna or Hotel Shanker in Kathmandu.

Are showers available on trek?

In major pvillages (Namche Bazar, Lukla), we arrange room with hot shower. Hot showers/ buckets are available at several other overnight stops. It will cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower.

Will there be opportunities to charge camera batteries along the trek?

Yes, you can charge batteries along the trek (per hour USD 2-3 for charging).

Should I buy or hire a down jacket/sleeping bag?

Down jackets and sleeping bags are available to hire from our local partner in Kathmandu at USD $1/day/item. These are fake branded jackets/sleeping bags (like all other branded mountaineering gear in Nepal) and are more than adequate in terms of warmth/quality for your trek.

You can buys these locally for about USD 60-80 (down jacket), USD 100-150 (sleeping bag) which is another option to consider.

Unless you really want a down jacket I would recommend hiring or buying locally. I wear my down jacket quite a bit in Scotland but my sleeping bag hardly comes out the bag from one year to the next and if you consider a decent down jacket will cost at least £150 and sleeping bag from £200 upwards in the UK you can make a huge saving.