IF YOU'VE always wanted to trek to Everest Base Camp now might be the time to do it.
All the highlights you would expect from the region are included in the well-paced World Expeditions' 21-day Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar tour for over-55s.
Extra time is taken to acclimatise while exploring often overlooked corners such as Khumjung and Khunde, before ascending above the tree line to Thyangboche. There will be time to explore the Thyangboche Monastery before continuing to Deboche.
Descending through rhododendron forest you will emerge into the upper reaches of the Khumbu before making your way to Everest Base Camp.
The company has also factored extra time up high to provide the best chances of climbing Kala Pattar which affords unrivalled views and photo opportunities of Mount Everest and surrounding peaks.
The company says this specially designed trek provides the best chances of older walkers achieving their goal of reaching base camp and climbing Kala Pattar.
All accommodation is in comfortable eco lodges and exclusive private eco campsites with off-the-ground camp beds and heated dining rooms.
World Expeditions has just launched its new Himalayas brochure and is offering savings on many of its best-known Himalayan adventures. The savings apply to bookings made before June 9 on all brochure trips of 10 days or more. There is a saving of $100 per person on single bookings, $150 per person when you book for yourself and a friend, and $200 per person if a group of three or more book together on the same trip.
The over-55s trek is reduced from $3590 to $3390 if you book with two friends at the same time.
Quote "HIMALAYAEARLYBIRD2017" at the time of booking to qualify for the discount.
