Plan · Costs
What a trek in Nepal actually costs
Real 2026 numbers, what's included, and what to budget on top.
Typical prices, per person
Based on a group of two trekkers in standard accommodation. Solo travellers add 10–15%; groups of 4+ pay 5–10% less.
| Trek | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Ghorepani Poon Hill (5 days) | $650 – $850 |
| Annapurna Base Camp (10 days) | $1,200 – $1,500 |
| Everest Base Camp (14 days) | $1,800 – $2,400 |
| Langtang Valley (8 days) | $900 – $1,100 |
| Manaslu Circuit (16 days) | $2,200 – $2,800 |
| Upper Mustang (12 days) | $2,500 – $3,200 |
What's included
- Licensed guide & porter team
- All teahouse lodging on trek
- Three meals/day on trek
- All permits and TIMS card
- Airport pickup & drop
- Domestic flights where applicable
- Kathmandu hotel (bookend nights)
- Insurance for support staff
Not included
- International flights to Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa (~$50)
- Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
- Drinks beyond included tea/coffee
- Hot showers/Wi-Fi at high altitude
- Tips for guides & porters
Budgeting for tips
We recommend ~10% of trip cost, pooled across the support team. For a 14-day EBC trip at $2,000, that's about $200 — typically $120 to your guide and $80 to your porter.