Makalu Base Camp Trek

Included

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  Leader & guide

  • Licensed English-speaking trip leader with wilderness first-aid training.
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  Accommodation

  • Kathmandu 4★ twin-share; teahouses on trail; paid upgrades available.
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  Internal flights

  • Domestic Tumlingtar sectors as itinerary (weather-dependent); not a Lukla corridor.
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  Airport transfers

  • ETE representative EV private-vehicle pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport; trip briefing on arrival day; local tra
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  Permits & fees

  • Makalu-Barun National Park and required fees for this route.
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  Porter service

  • Shared porter support for duffel bags within stated weight limits.
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  Kathmandu meals

  • City hub meals as listed on arrival and soft-close days.
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  Ground transportation

  • Private vehicle transfers only (airport, city, and trailhead sectors as itinerary) — no shared public road transport.

Not included

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  Trail meals

  • Teahouse meals on trail are usually guest-paid unless stated otherwise.
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  International flights

  • Your international airfare to/from Nepal is not included.
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  Travel insurance

  • Mandatory altitude-capable insurance with heli-evac is guest-arranged.
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  Nepal visa

  • On-arrival or e-visa fees are guest-paid.
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  Personal equipment

  • Boots, sleeping bag hire, and personal kit are not included.
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  Tips & gratuities

  • Tips for guides and porters are customary and guest-paid.
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  Personal expenses

  • Snacks, drinks, charging, Wi-Fi, and laundry are guest-paid.
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  Extra accommodation

  • City upgrades beyond included 4★ twin-share are guest-paid.