Frequently Asked Questions
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need experience in Trekking or
Hiking to attempt the Base Camp Everest Trek?
No, absolutely not.
While a lot of people who undertake the trek have some hiking
experience, a great majority of people have done little or no hiking
and undertake it merely for the challenge.
How fit do I need to be to attempt
the Base Camp Everest Trek?
You need a reasonable level of fitness, which is something most
people can aim to reach with 6+ months of training.
The trek is tough in parts, mainly because trekking in high altitude
means there is less oxygen for your lungs to absorb than at sea
level, and you will want adequately trained, but people of ages from
14-85+ have completed the Base Camp Trek.
There are plenty of tour companies
who offer Base Camp Trek’s, why use you?
Aside from being fully escorted ex Australia, something no other
tour company currently offers, Travel Experiences also utilizes the
services of one of Nepal’s best and most reliable trekking
companies.
Not only does the majority of the money from your trip stay in
Nepal, thereby contributing to the Nepalese economy, but the
director of our trekking company personally contributes a
substantial portion of their income to a local orphanage he helped
establish, so your travel dollar is making a real difference in the
lives of those who need it most.
I’d like to stay longer in Nepal, is
that possible?
Absolutely!
Just let us know at the time of booking and we can chat about
options, you can either stay on in Kathmandu, or we can arrange our
ground operator in Nepal to organize additional tours/trekking
subject to your requirements.
Are there any other costs over and
above the tour price?
The only other costs you have above the tour price is comprehensive
travel insurance at approx. $200 and your Nepalese Visa Fee of $65, other
than that, you only need budget for lunch and dinner in Kathmandu,
shopping, personal incidentals and a small tip for your Sherpa and
Porters.
In your information pack which you’ll receive closer to departure,
we will include a guide as to how much money you might need for
incidentals, but eating out in Kathmandu is extremely cheap so you
need very little aside from any shopping you plan on doing.
Can I upgrade to Business Class
Flights?
Yes, simply contact us and we’ll be happy to give you a quote to
upgrade.
I’m travelling on my own, how do I go
with the twin-share accommodation?
If you’re travelling alone, we’ll endeavour to match you up with
another member of the trekking party (of the same sex of course) for
the hotels in Kathmandu and the tea houses on trek.
If we can’t match you up, we will provide you with an option to take
a single room in Kathmandu
at a surcharge, on trek there is no additional charge should we not
be able to match you.
Do I need a Visa to visit Nepal?
Yes, a 60 day Visa for Australian Passport holders costs $65, if you
hold any other passport
besides Australian, please contact us and we will confirm the exact
cost for you.
Do I need Vaccinations to visit
Nepal?
Yes, for vaccinations we recommend contacting The Travel Doctor, who
specializes in Travel Medicine and will be able to accurately advise
you what vaccinations you require. For contact details for The
Travel Doctor, see our
links page
Are there food and snacks available
for purchase during the trek?
Yes, you will find the locals have small stores where they sell
popular items such as bottled water, Coca-Cola, and other popular
items which you will be able to purchase as needed.
Water is readily available, both from the tea houses, where they
provide boiled water and from these small shops who sell bottled
water at fairly reasonable prices.
For any other questions not covered here, please feel free to contact Alex Prez at MTA Travel.