Trek Comparison — Above the Cloud Treks
Above the Cloud Treks

Guided Trek & Tour Comparison

Side-by-side comparisons of the operators we researched for our own trips — EBC via Gokyo, classic EBC, and Bhutan. We’ve booked Evertrek for Nepal and Intrepid for Bhutan. All prices correct at time of publishing (June 2026).

Our Trip We’re doing this route in October 2026 with Evertrek — here’s how it compares to Intrepid’s equivalent.
Our Choice

Evertrek

EBC via Gokyo Valley — 18 days

£2,050

per person · up to 12 in group

RouteGokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri, Cho La Pass, EBC, Kala Patthar
IncludedAll accommodation, meals, guide, porter, permits, Ramechhap transfer, down jacket & sleeping bag hire, 80L duffel
FlightsLukla flights billed separately (~$450 USD pp)
Reader offer£200 off with our referral link
Book Evertrek Gokyo — £200 off

Use our referral link for £200 off your booking

Alternative

Intrepid Travel

EBC & Gokyo Lakes Trek — 19 days

£1,600

per person · up to 16 in group

RouteGokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri — doesn’t inckude Cho La Pass in route
IncludedAccommodation, most meals, guide, porter, permits
FlightsLukla flights additional — confirm at booking
StyleBasix — simple teahouse accommodation throughout
View Intrepid Gokyo Route
Evertrek
Intrepid Travel
Duration
18 days
19 days
Price
£2,550 pp
£1,600 pp
Max Group
12
16
Cho La Pass
✓ Included
Confirm per departure
Gokyo Ri
✓ Included
✓ Included
Gear hire
✓ Down jacket + sleeping bag free
✗ Not included
Acclimatisation
2 rest days — Namche & Gokyo
2 rest days — Namche & Dingboche
Reader offer
£200 off via our link
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Evertrek

✓ Included

✓ All accommodation throughout
✓ All meals during trek
✓ Guides, porters & permits
✓ Filtered water on trail
✓ Free down jacket & sleeping bag hire
✓ Free 80L duffel bag
✓ Oximeter & heart rate monitor
✓ Airport & Ramechhap transfers
✓ Welcome & farewell dinner

✗ Not Included

✗ Internal flights (~$450 USD)
✗ International flights
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Nepal visa (~$50 USD)
✗ Tips (~10% recommended)
Intrepid Travel

✓ Included

✓ Most accommodation
✓ Some meals included
✓ Local guide & porter
✓ Trekking permits
✓ Arrival airport transfer

✗ Not Included

✗ Internal flights
✗ International flights
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Nepal visa
✗ Most meals in Kathmandu
✗ Tips
✗ Gear hire

Our Verdict — EBC via Gokyo

We’re doing this route with Evertrek in October 2026. Here’s the honest comparison.

Choose Evertrek if…

→ You want the Cho La Pass crossing guaranteed in your itinerary
→ You want maximum inclusions and fewer hidden costs
→ A smaller group (max 12) matters to you
→ Free gear hire — down jacket and sleeping bag — is valuable to you
→ You’re based in the UK — their support network is strong

Choose Intrepid if…

→ Budget is the primary consideration — headline price is significantly lower
→ You prefer a slightly longer itinerary (19 days vs 18)
→ B Corp certification and porter welfare policy matters to you
→ You’re combining with other Intrepid trips
Affiliate disclosure: We’ve booked with Evertrek and have a referral arrangement with them. Using our Evertrek link gets you £200 off at no extra cost to you, and supports this site. The Intrepid link is unaffiliated. Both operators are genuinely recommended.
Book Evertrek — £200 off → View Intrepid Gokyo →
Recommended

Evertrek

Classic EBC Trek — 15 days

£1,850

per person · up to 12 in group

RouteClassic Khumbu Valley — Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, EBC, Kala Patthar
IncludedAll accommodation, meals, guide, porter, permits, Ramechhap transfer, gear hire
Reader offer£200 off with our referral link
Book Evertrek — £200 off

Use our referral link for £200 off

Alternative

Intrepid Travel

Classic EBC Trek — 15 days

£1,245

per person · up to 16 in group

RouteClassic Khumbu Valley — same key stops as Evertrek
IncludedAccommodation, some meals, guide, porter, permits
StyleBasix — simple teahouse accommodation, B Corp certified
View Intrepid Classic EBC
Alternative

G Adventures

Classic EBC Trek — 15 days

£1,179

per person · up to 15 in group

RouteClassic Khumbu Valley via Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, EBC, Kala Patthar
IncludedAccommodation, some meals, Chief Experience Officer, permits
StyleLocal leader model with strong porter welfare programme
View G Adventures EBC
Evertrek
Intrepid
G Adventures
Price
£1,850 pp
£1,245 pp
£1,179 pp
Duration
15 days
15 days
15 days
Max Group
12
16
15
All meals
✓ All meals included
Some meals only
Some meals only
Gear hire
✓ Down jacket + bag free
✗ Not included
✗ Not included
Certification
—
B Corp certified
Social enterprise
Reader offer
£200 off via our link
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Evertrek

✓ Included

✓ All accommodation throughout
✓ All meals during trek
✓ Guides, porters & permits
✓ Down jacket & sleeping bag hire
✓ 80L duffel bag
✓ Ramechhap transfers

✗ Not Included

✗ Internal flights (~$450 USD)
✗ International flights & insurance
✗ Nepal visa (~$50 USD)
✗ Tips
Intrepid Travel

✓ Included

✓ Most accommodation
✓ Some meals
✓ Local guide & porter
✓ Trekking permits

✗ Not Included

✗ Internal & international flights
✗ Insurance & Nepal visa
✗ Most Kathmandu meals
✗ Gear hire & tips
G Adventures

✓ Included

✓ Accommodation throughout
✓ Some meals
✓ Chief Experience Officer (guide)
✓ Trekking permits

✗ Not Included

✗ Internal & international flights
✗ Insurance & Nepal visa
✗ Gear hire & tips

Our Verdict — Classic EBC

Three solid operators, same route, meaningfully different prices and inclusions.

Choose Evertrek if…

→ You want all meals, gear hire, and transfers included — fewer surprise costs
→ A smaller group (max 12) is important to you
→ You’re based in the UK and want strong local operator support
→ You want the £200 reader discount via our referral link

Choose Intrepid or G Adventures if…

→ Price is the primary factor — both offer significantly lower headline costs
→ B Corp certification (Intrepid) or social enterprise model (G Adventures) matters to you
→ You’re comfortable self-managing more of the logistics
→ You’re combining with other trips from either operator
Affiliate disclosure: We have a referral arrangement with Evertrek — using our link gets you £200 off and supports this site. Intrepid and G Adventures links are unaffiliated. All three operators are genuinely recommended for their respective strengths.
Book Evertrek — £200 off → View Intrepid → View G Adventures →
Our Trip We’re doing the Trans Bhutan Trail with Intrepid immediately after EBC in November 2026.
Our Choice

Intrepid Travel

Hike the Trans Bhutan Trail

£3,860

per person · full Trans Bhutan Trail

RouteFull Trans Bhutan Trail — historic east-west route through mountain villages, monasteries, high passes
IncludedAccommodation, meals, guide, Bhutan SDF (Sustainable Development Fee — $100 USD/day)
HighlightComplete trail experience — the same path used by royals, monks & traders for centuries
View Intrepid Trans Bhutan Trail
Alternative

G Adventures

Highlights of the Trans Bhutan Trail — 12 days

£3,549

per person · highlights route

RouteBest highlights of the Trans Bhutan Trail — shorter, more accessible format
IncludedAccommodation, meals, guide — confirm Bhutan SDF inclusion at booking
Highlight12-day format suits those who want Bhutan without the full trail commitment
View G Adventures Bhutan
Intrepid Travel
G Adventures
Price
£3,860 pp
£3,549 pp
Format
Full Trans Bhutan Trail
Highlights — 12 days
Bhutan SDF
✓ Included in price
Confirm at booking
Meals
✓ All meals included
✓ All meals included
Best for
Complete trail experience — maximum immersion
First-time Bhutan visitors or those with limited time
Intrepid Travel

✓ Included

✓ All accommodation throughout
✓ All meals
✓ Expert local guide
✓ Bhutan SDF ($100 USD/day)

✗ Not Included

✗ International flights
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Tips
G Adventures

✓ Included

✓ Accommodation throughout
✓ All meals
✓ Chief Experience Officer (guide)

✗ Not Included

✗ International flights
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Bhutan SDF — confirm at booking
✗ Tips

Our Verdict — Bhutan

We’re doing the Intrepid Trans Bhutan Trail in November 2026, immediately after EBC.

Choose Intrepid if…

→ You want the complete trail experience — the full east-west route
→ Certainty on the Bhutan SDF being included is important to you
→ Maximum immersion in rural Bhutanese culture is the goal

Choose G Adventures if…

→ You want Bhutan in a shorter, more manageable format
→ You’re combining with EBC and need to limit total trip duration
→ You prefer G Adventures’ local leader model
Note on Bhutan pricing: Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee (USD $100 per day) applies to all foreign visitors regardless of operator. This is a significant cost that must be factored into any Bhutan trip budget. Confirm with your operator whether it’s included in the headline price or billed additionally.
View Intrepid Trans Bhutan Trail → View G Adventures Bhutan →

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Prices correct at time of publishing (June 2026). Always verify directly with operators before booking. We have personally booked Evertrek (EBC via Gokyo) and Intrepid (Trans Bhutan Trail).

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