Trekkers are expected to be in excellent physical condition. Being physically prepared for the rigors of the mountains is one of the
key aspects to an enjoyable, risk-aware, and rewarding experience for the entire team.

You should be fit enough to walk slowly, with regular rest breaks and a light day pack, for 5-6 hours per day.  A slow, steady pace is how we walk at altitude.

Temperatures on the trek will be highly variable every day, based on weather and elevation. We need to be prepared for rain, snow, wind, and cold temperatures at any point in the trip. 

The higher we get, the colder the nights will be. Days can be quite warm if we have good weather and no wind. It gets cold quickly at sunset and warms up quickly after 8 or 9 a.m. in good weather.

The other variable is that a given temperature at 17,000 feet feels different than at sea level, if only because you cannot move around nearly as fast to stay warm.

Expects temps while trekking to range from the low 50s F down to the low 20s F, and colder if it's windy or stormy up at higher elevations.

Tap water is not drinkable in Nepal.  At mealtimes we will provide hot drinks that have been boiled and are safe. 

For drinking water on the trail and in the lodges, we will assist in filling drinking bottles, which you can then purify with your SteriPen (best method) or water purification drops/tablets. See the gear list.

Some of the tea houses will have showers and laundry. These are available for an extra charge, not included. The same goes for device charging, espresso, soda, alcohol, snacks, and internet. Bring $20-25 USD in rupees per day for these types of extras.

Yes. Secure storage will be provided at the hotel for items that do not need to be brought along on the trek. For example: travel clothes, extra books, toiletries, and so forth.

In addition, for the trek, you will be packing a daypack and a trekking duffel. The combined weight limit for these two bags is 20 kg/44 lbs. Strive to keep your daypack under 7 kg/15.5 lbs.

See the gear list for what to pack.

30 or more days from departure: Full refund minus $250 administrative fees and any non refundable expenses incurred by Murphy Expeditions such as hotel reservations.

Fewer than 30 days from departure: Full refund minus initial $1,000 deposit.

INCLUDED:

• 3 nights Yak and Yeti Hotel in Kathmandu (2 nights on arrival, 1 post trek)

• Airport pickup and drop off

• Breakfasts at hotel in Kathmandu

• All lodging while on the trek

• All food while on the trek (3 meals per day) except for personal snacks and bottled drinks/alcohol

• Fixed-wing flight to Lukla to start trek and helicopter flight back to Kathmandu from Everest base camp.

• 20kg weight allowance for above domestic flights

• All trekking permits and Sagarmatha National Park fees

• Nepali trekking guides' and porters' accommodation, salaries, food, and insurance

• Kathmandu city tour with guide at trip end (time permitting)

NOT INCLUDED:

• International flights to and from Kathmandu

• Helicopter flight into Lukla to start trek if weather prevents us from taking fixed-wing: $500 

• Personal insurance or rescue fees

• Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu, except for team welcome dinner

• Kathmandu Hotel nights in excess of 3 

• Single room supplement (available only in Kathmandu)

• Bottled drinks, alcohol, snacks while on trek

• Laundry, device charging, and misc. costs at the tea houses while trekking

• Tips for Nepali guides and porters