Freedom Adventure

My husband and I just finished our trek to Everest base camp in Nepal and it was incredible! It was the trip of a lifetime. Our guide lakpa sona and his awesome dad/guide nuru were especially exceptional! Lakpa was everything our group needed and more. He was very knowledgeable throughout the trek and made the entire experience more enjoyable. Although our tour group started as strangers we ended as friends, including lakpa. We were a bit crazy at times but lakpa stayed professional throughout while still making sure we had a great time. Not only was he our guide for EBC but he stayed with us till the end when we finally departed Kathmandu (even after we missed our flight). He knew cool places for us to go and made sure we enjoyed our trip while staying safe. Also big shoutout to the porters! We would not have made it to the top without any one of them!! Would thoroughly recommend to any family or friends.

Kimberly & Kevin Perez

A thrilling adventure for which will be the talking point for years to come. What made the trip equally memorable was the people of Nepal and our guides and Sherpas really did take care of us.

Huge thank you to Sherpa Nurbu an his team for all the care help support an laughter, definitely recommend them and skyhook to anyone who’s thinking of going on a adventure ???? x

Had a absolutely amazing time in Nepal doing the EBC trek couldn’t have asked for a better service, our main guide Nurbu Sherpa and his team was brilliant they made us welcome, safe, full of knowledge and when we arrived at the tea houses we didn’t have to do anything because they sorted it all.

I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants a challenge or wants to try something new...but definitely request Nurbu and his team top class!!!


The Everest Base Camp Trek was absolutey amazing. Phura and his team we're amazing guides and took care of us every step of the way in the tea houses and on the trails. Would highly recommned them and this trip!

An unforgettable experience from start to finish . 
Kathmandu is a captivating city . 
Well organised trip 
Guides and porters were brilliant and so hard working and knowledgeable 
Nothing was ever too much trouble 
The only negative point was due to airport having maintenance done we had to get to
Ramachep airfield, a long hot rather unpleasant journey to stay in tents at a campsite ! I advise finding a room if this happens again 
Breathtaking views throughout the Himalayas 
And I’ve made so great friends too
I’ll deffo be back to Nepal someday soon   

Extremely competent training from excellent instructors. Allan and James were highly professional, knowledgeable and great company too . Thoroughly enjoyed myself on Toubkal this winter. I highly recommend Skyhook and will be attending the ice climbing course next year.

I will not be able to say enough about how awesome this experience has been! After nearly 6 months of preparation it all came together and went exceptionally well with the guidance of skyhook and their incredibly talented primary guide, Furaa Sherpa. Furaa did a fantastic job! His emphasis on safety, camaraderie, having fun, and assessing our strengths and areas for growth was phenomenal.
Skyhook put together a fantastic team comprised of lead Sherpa, Furaa, assistant guide, Sunil and two Porter’s. We were challenged appropriately and all four of us successfully made it to Everest base camp. I will always remember this experience and look forward to utilizing Skyhook in the future for other trips (currently booked for Kilimanjaro in October!). I have no reservations regarding their competency to put together these kind of adventures safely and efficiently. I Highly recommend.

just come back from a trek to Everest BaseCamp booked through Skyhook. The whole experience was fantastic. It was my first time doing anything like that but I really felt at ease with everything. The guides were great and were always on hand to help. I've now booked to trek Kilimanjaro with Skyhook so cant wait for my next venture. Skyhook are definitely recommended.

Just got back home from an Amazing adventure in Nepal, did the everest base camp trek with a group of Amazing people . Everything was perfect planned , and the guides where the best they made sure that averything went perfectly , always happy and friendly , always there of we had questions or of somthing was wrong and in the theahouses they did everything to make us feel at home so there for a special thanks to

Phuraa gelzen sherpa
Raii anil
Santosh sewa
Tashipurba

And the porthers
Who i have so much respect for ,they carried the bags form lukla to ebc and back , i carried my own stuff to ebc and back so i know what im telling. One great group of people thank you for the Amazing 2 weeks
Im deffently going back !!
Greetings x.v sherpa

From start to finish this trip was amazing. On meeting Phura Gelzan Sherpa at the hotel I new we were in good hands.
Everything was explained well each day and the atmosphere was very relaxed.
The views you get on this trip are second to none and the guides are very knowledgeable of the area.
I would also like to say a big thank you to the porters who carried our main bags between the tea houses.

I can't praise skyhook enough for this trip, it was organised to perfection. Our guide Sher and the team made sure we were well looked after say all times, they were really knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The experience itself was the trip of a lifetime and I can't recommend it enough

Amazing Trip! Sher Phunu, our main guide, went above and beyond for us, and his connections throughout the region allowed us to meet the Hillarys who happened to be in Nepal at the time, and get us into opertional base camp to meet his brother and cousins who are climbing Sherpas. D See Hansha and Ang Cerpa, our assistant guides, were amazing as well, and did everyting they could to make an amazing trip for everyone. The hard work of our porters does not go unnoticed. Amazing people, Amazing nature, and an unforgettable trip for sure. 
100% recommend this trip to anyone!

It was an amazing experience. I was taken care of ever since i landed in Kathmandu until my departure. The guide(Pujan Sapkota) and the assistant guide (Benja) were great and they took care of us along the route. The porters were amazing. They helped not only with carrying our bags but also by brightening up the mood every day. It was an amazing experience and service and i am really thankful for all the people that helped us get to our final destination! 

Excellent trip, great guides, lovely group and we were blessed with amazing weather.

I booked the group trek to Everest Base Camp. What a fantastic trek with an amazing group of people and guides! Pujan, Tika and Ngima were first class and made sure we were safe, enjoyed ourselves, educated us on the region and became friends that I shall stay in touch with. We had a 100% success rate on reaching base camp, which I can safely say was down to the guides expertise and help from the porters; Pradip, Ngima, Padam and Ramesh. I hope this team can continue to work together and bring success to many others! Thank you for an unforgettable holiday and providing a great service.

This trip was an epic journey made very interesting and fun by everyone. The relentless efforts by the guides and porters unsured it all went smoothly. I had a great time and would recommend it to anyone. The weather could'nt have been better even though having to take the helicopter back to Kat £400 it was my mistake as flight home was too soon. The shops were full of good mountain gear at very cheap prices so buy stuff out there. Well done Skyhook and freedom!

We did a 12 days EBC Trek in October with Skyhook and their fantastic team from Freedom Adventures (Phura Gelzen Sherpa, Phura 2, Anil Raii, Santosh Sewa and all porters). The trek was simply unforgettable. We were very well looked after from the moment we have landed in Kathmandu. The accommodation in the city and in the mountains were great, places we have eaten offered variety of tasty meals, we had access to hot showers and wi-fi wherever that was possible. Trekking was never boring as Phura and his Team entertained group with songs and dances and they were supporting us during those difficult times making sure we are drinking water and taking breaks.
We truly had an amazing time from start to finish and will highly recommend Skyhook and Freedom Adventures to anyone who is looking to do EBC or similar trip. Huge THANK YOU to all for looking after us and for those beautiful memories you give us!

Follow in the footsteps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzin Norgay, to Everest Base Camp.

Everest Base Camp

The currency used in Nepal is Nepalese Rupees (NPR). You are unable to get NPR outside of Nepal and therefore you will need to exchange money in Kathmandu. The easiest currency to exchange are USD and Euro’s. You can also withdraw NPR from the ATM, but check with your bank about the relevant charges to do this.  

Please Note: If using your card in Nepal, then you will be charged a 4% service charge. Many places outside of Kathmandu and in the mountains will not accept card.   

When traveling in countries such as Nepal, it's important to maintain vigilance with hygiene and food safety. Bring plenty of hand sanitiser. 

Whilst on the trek you have a few options for water. You can buy bottled water from the tea houses or you can fill up from the tap. If filling up from the tap, be sure to use the free purification tablets. These will be provided by your guide. Bottled water can be quite expensive to buy.  

It may be a good idea to consider going vegetarian when you are trekking to Everest Base Camp. It is not uncommon for meat to be carried up to the Tea Houses for a few days in the hot sun by the porters.  

To be sure that you make your trek, or return from it, it may be necessary to make the flight to/from Lukla by a chartered helicopter. Helicopters can operate in some weather that aircrafts cannot. Should a helicopter be needed, it will be at the expense of the travellers. Please seek further advice about this from your insurance provider. 

Hopefully, weather delays will not occur, or if they do it will be for a limited time. Should the delays stretch into days and neither helicopter nor flight are a viable option, a collective decision will be made by the group on how to proceed.   

Flights go from Ramechhap to Lukla. Because of the everchanging weather, your internal flight may be cancelled or delayed for safety reasons. In this instance, your guides will book you onto the next available and safe flight at no extra cost. You will be required to pay for
accommodation at the hotel for any additional nights not noted on the itinerary. All local flights (excluding helicopters) are included in the cost of your trek unless otherwise noted. It is important that you provide your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure. 

In the event that the flights are cancelled on day 3 and 4 of your itinerary and no helicopters are available, it will not be possible for you to ascend to Everest Base Camp safely and with the required acclimatisation stops.  

In the unlikely event that the above does happen, the group will be taken on the Annapurna Base Camp trek. This requires no internal flights. Annapurna Base Camp is also a 16-day itinerary which reaches a maximum altitude of 4,130m, starting in the beautiful city of Pokhara.  

• Credit/Debit Card (Ensure you have $500 on your card incase an emergency helicopter evacuation is needed)

• Sleeping bag (Comfort rating -15 Celsius recommended)

• Trekking boots: 3 or 4 season lightweight

• Shoes for the plane and tea houses (Optional)

Please make sure that you have non-cotton clothing for trekking.

• Base-layer t-shirts (e.g. running t-shirts)

• Lightweight and breathable trekking socks

• A duffel or rucksack with straps to go over your back (Max 8kg of weight for porters to carry)

• Water bottle/thermos: At least 2L. Nalgene bottles best.

• Personal medication – Inhaler, Blister pads etc

• General Toiletries, Contact lenses, Glasses (if needed)

• Electronics - Head torch, travel adaptor, phone & charger

The Himalayas can change rapidly and the guides may be forced to change the trip itinerary accordingly. Travellers need to be prepared for all weather conditions. For more information please read the kit list provided. 

Daytime temperatures will be cooler, and the nights will be very cold. The days can bring winter storms, with regular snowfall above 2500m. Domestic flights are difficult at this time of year.  

Temperatures are hot, with heavy rainfall almost every day. Trails can be very muddy, with frequent thunderstorms and high winds. 

Trekking season (End Mar-May & Mid Sep – End Nov) 

The most popular time to trek with mild – warm days and cold nights. The mornings tend to be clear, with some short rainfall in the late afternoons. In the higher altitudes, the temperatures often drop below freezing in the evening. At Everest Base Camp, the temperatures can drop as low as -15°C. 
 

You stay in Hotels in the city of Kathmandu and Tea Houses whilst you are on the trek. The Hotel will be 3 stars. The Hotel is a twin shared room, but you can get your own room for the 3 nights for an additional charge. The hotel has access to showers and intermittent internet.
If you would like to book any additional nights at the hotel, then please contact them directly. 

The teahouses are very basic. Some of them have squat style toilets, whilst others have Western style. Showers do not always offer warm water and most teahouses will charge you for use of a hot shower. 

Meals are available from teahouses, but all food has been carried up there by porters, so the higher up you go, the more expensive it becomes. Some teahouses do have access to the internet but at a cost. 

Many different ethnic groups coexist in Nepal, and as a foreigner, you may be an object of curiosity. You may find that in certain places, the locals will want to talk to you or take pictures with you.  

You will almost certainly be subject to a bit of hustle and hassle in Nepal, getting a dose of it immediately when you arrive in the airport. Nepal live in a haggling society where almost every monetary transaction (outside of hotels and restaurants etc) involves haggling.
 

It is likely that you will see beggars in Kathmandu. This can include children. Please be vigilant with your valuables when in this busy city.   

Hotel Holy Himalaya, Bramhakumari Marg, Thamel, Nepal.

Currently, all foreign nationals (except Indians) require a visa to enter Nepal. Visas are obtainable from embassies abroad or on arrival at Kathmandu's Airport. If getting the visa at the airport be prepared for long queues. You will also need to provide one passport photo and the $50 USD fee if staying for less than 30 days.

Everest Base Camp requires you to trek at altitude for up to 8 hours per day, with a small 5-7kg rucksack. We recommended to train with long hikes and/or a sport of your choice (e.g. jogging).

You can arrive at any time on the start date of your trip, and you’ll be picked up from the Airport. We recommend you fly out on the afternoon of the last date of your trip, as the internal flights the day before can be delayed in poor weather.

The minimum age for this trek is 18, or 16 with a parent/guardian.

It is customary in Nepal to tip guides and porters. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. You can give any tips to your lead guide at the end of your trip. This will then be shared amongst the whole team. 

For full transparency, the lead guide will distribute the tips to the guides and porters in your presence.  

A good rule of thumb is around $150 as a tip, although the amount you give is entirely your choice.  

The porters will carry up to 8kg for you, in accordance with recommended safe loads. 

You can see the latest NHS advice at https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-east/nepal 

Transport (including airport transfers and internal flights to Lukla)

Food - we recommend you allow $400 USD for food on the trek

Warm showers in the tea houses (usually c.$4)

The average group size is 12 people, with a maximum of 14.

While the itineraries are designed to allow for adequate acclimatisation you are likely to feel the effects of altitude sickness and oxygen deprivation whilst on this trek. Please be aware that your guide may deem it unsafe for you to continue trekking at any time, and arrange for you to descend to a lower altitude. 

When you go above altitudes of 2,500m, you need to allow your body time to acclimatise properly. When you are at altitude, you enter a lower oxygen environment. All relevant itineraries are designed to ensure that this process is met.  

So, what does this mean? This may mean that you may need to follow a longer route during the ascent phase to achieve the end goal. In this case, reaching Everest Base Camp. It may also mean that you must rest for a day or so at certain altitudes to ensure that our bodies
acclimatise properly to the change in environment. This will allow you to ascend safely and have a much more enjoyable experience. 

High altitude sickness can happen to anybody – old or young, in a good shape or not. Being in hurry in the mountains of Nepal can be deadly. Your body can adjust to this altitude, but only if given enough time. If you find symptoms of altitude sickness, then you must descend at any cost. The symptoms are totally different from one person to other. Sometimes you might feel headache, you may feel you need to throw up, your fingers may go slightly numb or you may start breathing heavy. If you have these kinds of symptoms you should stop at this height. Drinking lots of water can help you out.  

You are advised to move slowly, don’t rush and ensure you protect yourself from the weather.  

You’ll be picked up whenever you arrive in Kathmandu Airport, and taken to your hotel. From here you can relaxe for a few hours, or explore the city, before your welcome dinner. All accommodation and transport is included on this trip.

Arrive in Kathmandu

Today you’ll follow a steep path along the site of an old glacier, to the remote town of Lobuche.

Trek to Lobuche (4,940m)

You start the day by hiking to Gorak Shep, stopping for a short break before heading off to Everest Base Camp! Here you can spend a few hours taking in the views and mountaineering history, before heading back to Gorak Shep for the night.

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m)

Today you will have the opportunity to hike up Kala Patthar (5,550m) – the highest point of the trip – with incredible views of Everest itself. Afterwards you’ll trek back to the town of Pheriche (4240m).

Kala Patthar (5550m)

Today you'll be heading mostly downhill, back to Namche.

Hike to Namche

You’ll continue back down the valley to Lukla airport, stopping overnight at tea houses along the way.

Return to Lukla (2,840m)

You'll fly from Lukla to Ramechhap, and then stay in a hotel in Kathmandu for the night.

 Lukla to Kathmandu

On the final day, you’ll be dropped off at Kathmandu airport ahead of your flight home.

Fly home

Today you’ll have a guided tour of Kathmandu and visit the local monastery, which overlooks the whole city. In the evening you’ll travel to the remote village of Ramechhap where you’ll stay in tented accommodation for the night. This is the only night of camping on the trip - for the rest of the trip you’ll stay in tea houses or hotels.

Kathmandu - Ramechhap (1,218m)

From Ramechhap you’ll take an internal flight to Lukla (included). From here you’ll trek through the incredible Khumbu valley, to the small village of Phakding.

Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding (2,610m)

On day 4, you continue along the Khumbu valley to Namche Bazaar - the largest town on the trek. Along the way you'll experience some breath-taking views, overlooking the Dudh Kosi river.

Trek to Namche (3,400m)

The air is very thin here – with just 65% of the oxygen at sea level – so days 5 and 6 are used to acclimatise. You’ll do two short but spectacular acclimatisation hikes, so that you’re refreshed and ready for the trail ahead. The views of Ama Dablam (6,812m) are also spectacular from here, which is often considered the most beautiful mountain in the world.

Acclimatisation in Namche

Today you'll do the second acclimatisation hike around Namche.

Second Acclimatisation Hike

You will trek past the incredible Thyangboche monastery and soak in amazing views of Everest itself, before heading to your accommodation in Debouche.

Trek from Namche to Debouche (3710m)

Today you’ll trek to the tiny settlement of Dingboche, with impressive views of the Himalayan mountains around you.

Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)

Today is an acclimatisation day in Dingboche, with a variety of short treks to choose from with your guide.