Everest Base Camp Helicopter Hike & Helicopter with Line Jin and Follow Alice: The Ultimate Himalayan Adventure Awaits!

Join Deanne in standing at the foot of the world's highest mountain, Everest Base Camp (5,364 m), on a guided trekking expedition crafted for those who dare to dream big, with a sensational helicopter return.

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Meet Line Jin: Ready to Take on Everest Base Camp, and Ready to Bring You With Her.

I've always believed that life is meant to be challenged, not simply lived on autopilot.

I'm 49, and I'm celebrating my 10-year journey towards 50 by continuing to challenge myself, step outside my comfort zone and discover what I'm truly capable of.

Fitness has become much more than training for a competition or a physique. It has taught me discipline, resilience and most importantly, that age doesn't have to define your ambitions.

My journey to Everest Base Camp is the next chapter in that story - a challenge I'm taking on as part of this incredible journey towards 50.

But I don't want to take this journey alone.

I want to invite strong, inspiring women to join me. Women who are ready to challenge themselves, embrace the uncomfortable, support one another and discover what we're capable of together.

Because there is something incredibly powerful about women empowering women.

This isn't about proving that we're fearless. It's about being brave enough to keep going, to dream bigger and to refuse to put an expiration date on our ambitions.

I want my journey to 50 to be a reminder that life doesn't get smaller with age - it can become bigger, stronger and more adventurous.

And I'd love for you to be part of it.

Challenging the Autopilot

At 49, Line is celebrating her journey towards 50 by stepping outside her comfort zone and discovering what she's truly capable of — refusing to let age define her ambitions.

Fitness & Resilience

For Line, fitness is far more than training for a competition. It has taught her discipline, resilience, and that the strongest version of yourself is always still ahead.

Women Empowering Women

Line believes in the incredible power of women supporting women — inviting strong, inspiring women to dream bigger & embrace the uncomfortable..

Your Itinerary

EBC Trek with Helicopter Return: Day by Day Itinerary

13-day itinerary · Max elevation 5,545 m · Helicopter return

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Day 1 · Fri 20 Mar

✈️ Arrival in Kathmandu

Accommodation: Arushi Hotel

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your boutique hotel in Thamel. Optional afternoon tour of city highlights depending on arrival time.

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Day 2 · Sat 21 Mar

🚐 Transfer to Ramechhap

Accommodation: Teahouse

Morning at leisure in Kathmandu before a scenic 5-hour drive to Ramechhap for your mountain flight the next day.

3

Day 3 · Sun 22 Mar

✈️ Fly to Lukla (2,860 m) – 🥾 Trek to Phakding (2,620 m)

Accommodation: Teahouse

A short, dramatic mountain flight followed by a 3–4 hour trek along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding.

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Day 4 · Mon 23 Mar

🥾 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

Accommodation: Teahouse

Cross suspension bridges and ascend through pine forests to the vibrant Sherpa capital, Namche. (~6 hrs)

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Day 5 · Tue 24 Mar

🌄 Acclimatisation in Namche

Accommodation: Teahouse

Rest and explore the surroundings with optional hikes to the Everest View Hotel or local museums.

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Day 6 · Wed 25 Mar

🥾 Trek to Tengboche (3,870 m)

Accommodation: Teahouse

Trek through forests and ridgelines with views of Everest and Ama Dablam to reach the stunning Tengboche Monastery. (~5 hrs)

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Day 7 · Thu 26 Mar

🥾 Trek to Dingboche (4,360 m)

Accommodation: Teahouse

Follow the Imja Khola through open alpine valleys and small Sherpa villages en route to Dingboche. (~5 hrs)

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Day 8 · Fri 27 Mar

🥾 Trek to Lobuche (4,950 m)

Accommodation: Teahouse

A gradual climb through glacial terrain past the Everest memorials of Thukla to the high-altitude village of Lobuche. (~5 hrs)

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Day 9 · Sat 28 Mar

🏔️ Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) – Return to Gorakshep (5,164 m)

Accommodation: Teahouse

Trek to the world-famous Base Camp, then return to Gorakshep for the night. A huge and unforgettable day! (~9 hrs total)

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Day 10 · Sun 29 Mar

🌅 Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) – 🚁 Helicopter to Lukla

Accommodation: Hikers Inn

Early morning summit of Kala Patthar for unmatched views of Everest, then fly by helicopter back to Lukla.

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Day 11 · Mon 30 Mar

✈️ Fly to Ramechhap – 🚐 Drive to Kathmandu

Accommodation: Arushi Hotel

Morning flight and scenic drive back to the city for a well-deserved rest.

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Day 12 · Tue 31 Mar

🛕 Free Day in Kathmandu

Accommodation: Arushi Hotel

Optional sightseeing or shopping in Thamel. Relax or explore at your own pace.

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Day 13 · Wed 1 Apr

✈️ Departure Day

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.

Secure your Everest Base Camp Trek spot now! ✈️

Early booking discount

$3,040

Full price without early booking discount = $3,190 per person

Deposit to book adventure

$400

Secure your spot today with just a $400 per person deposit to confirm your place

✅ What's Included

  • Domestic flights
  • Airport transfers
  • Helicopter ride
  • Hotel accommodation before and after the trek
  • Some meals before and after trek
  • Lodge (teahouse) accommodation on the trek
  • All meals on trek
  • Drinking water throughout the trip
  • Experienced, English-speaking trek guide
  • Porter
  • All taxes and permits
  • Group medical supplies

❌ What's Not Included

  • Nepali visa
  • International airfares
  • Any luggage in excess of 15 kg on domestic flights
  • Traveller's insurance
  • Wi-Fi on the trek
  • Charging of tech items on the trek
  • Mountain crew tips (customary)
  • Snacks, cool drinks and alcohol

Here's A Glimpse Of What To Expect On This Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey …

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is one of the great adventures of our time. Over 13 days, you'll walk through Nepal's legendary Khumbu region - crossing dramatic suspension bridges, visiting ancient monasteries, and passing through Sherpa villages that have welcomed mountaineers for generations. This is not a technical climb. It is a deeply rewarding, challenging, and utterly unforgettable trek to the base of the world's highest mountain.

Mount Everest

Trek to the base of Everest — the highest mountain on Earth, in the heart of Nepal's Khumbu region.

Everest Base Camp

Reach EBC at 5,364 m and the optional viewpoint Kala Patthar at 5,545 m for the most iconic view of Everest's south face.

14 Days

A carefully paced adventure through high altitude terrain, with acclimatisation days built in for safety and success.

Achievable Challenge

No technical climbing required. A good fitness level and strong determination are your most important tools on this trail.

Nepal's Khumbu Region. One of the World's Great Treks.

The route to Everest Base Camp winds through a landscape of breathtaking variety — from subtropical forest to glacial moraine — passing through the vibrant culture of the Sherpa people and iconic landmarks of the Himalayan world.

Lukla & Lower Khumbu

Begin your adventure with a thrilling flight to Lukla and trek through lush river valleys lined with rhododendron and pine.

Namche Bazaar

The gateway to the high Himalayas - a vibrant Sherpa trading hub perched in a natural mountain amphitheatre at 3,440 m.

Tengboche Monastery

Visit one of the most iconic monasteries in the Himalayas, set dramatically against the face of Ama Dablam.

Everest Base Camp

Reach the legendary Base Camp at 5,364 m, a sea of prayer flags and glacier, at the foot of the world's highest peak.

Follow Alice

Meet Follow Alice: Experience Wonderland

Follow Alice has guided countless trekkers safely to Everest Base Camp - and back. With a flawless 5-star track record, we take safety as seriously as the adventure itself. Every detail is handled with precision: acclimatisation schedules, experienced local guides, emergency protocols and all the logistics in between. All you have to do is show up and step into your own wonderland. The Khumbu region is waiting.

Perfect 5★ Reviews

The only adventure company you’ll ever need. A flawless 5-star record built on life-changing experiences.

Expert, Local Guides

Forget tourist trails. Our expert local guides show you their world - raw, real and unforgettable.

Sustainable Travel

Over 70% of your trip price flows directly into local communities. Adventure that does good.

Your TRIP MANAGER

Meet Puru, our Himalayas Expert at Follow Alice!

Born in New Delhi and trekking in the Himalayas since the age of 12, Puru brings deep local knowledge, a love for the mountains, and years of guiding experience to every trip. In this video, he shares his story, his passion for trekking, and why safety, expert guides, and taking care of our local teams are central to how we do things at Follow Alice.

Safety First, Always

Puru and the team in Nepal's foremost priority is the safety and acclimatisation of every trekker, monitoring the team closely and making informed pacing decisions throughout the ascent.

Expert Encouragement

From Lukla's airstrip to the final steps at Base Camp, Puru and our local team provide guidance, motivation, and expert advice at every stage of the trek.

A Full Support Crew

Trekking with Follow Alice means benefiting from an experienced local team of sherpas, making your expedition safer, more enjoyable, and far more memorable.

Is This Trek For Me?

Who Is This Trek For?

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a bucket-list adventure suited to a wide range of travellers. From keen hikers to first-time high-altitude trekkers. No technical climbing experience is required, but good fitness and proper preparation are important.

Adventure Travellers

Those who love the outdoors, challenging trails, and immersing themselves in extraordinary landscapes and cultures.

Bucket-List Seekers

People who want to stand at the foot of the world's highest mountain and experience something truly extraordinary.

Guided Trek Lovers

Travellers who want the safety, camaraderie, and local expertise of a fully supported Himalayan trekking experience.

Fit & Motivated

Anyone with a good baseline fitness level and the determination to complete one of the world's most iconic multi-day treks.

Your Base Camp Moment Is Waiting

Standing at Everest Base Camp with prayer flags snapping in the wind, the Khumbu Glacier stretching before you, and the summit of Everest rising above is a moment that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Places on Chris's team for the Classic EBC Trek are limited.

Spend 30 minutes with one of our EBC Trek specialists. They'll talk through your fitness, your timeline, and your goals. They'll guide you through every step of preparation and design a trekking experience that gives you the very best chance of reaching Base Camp safely and successfully. This isn't a hard sell, it's the beginning of the adventure of a lifetime.

Everest Base Camp is waiting. Take the first step today.