Everest Three Passes Trek Cost & Budget Guide 2026
Calculate Everest Three Passes trek cost. Sagarmatha permits, Lukla flights, Kongma La, Cho La & Renjo La high pass guide/porter rates, and teahouse budget.
Comparing with Shorter Khumbu Routes
If 18 days across three 5,300m+ passes is too strenuous or time-consuming, consider our dedicated Everest Base Camp Trek Cost Calculator (14 days) or the Gokyo Lakes Trek Budget Guide (13 days with a single pass).
How much does the Everest Three Passes trek cost?
An 18-day Everest Three Passes trek costs between $1,500 and $2,100 USD per person including Sagarmatha permit ($23), Pasang Lhamu fee ($15), Lukla roundtrip flights ($520), senior high-pass guide ($30-$42/day), porter ($22/day), and teahouse lodging.
Is a guide required for Everest Three Passes?
Yes, hiring an experienced high-pass guide is strongly advised and mandated for foreign trekkers due to glaciated terrain over Cho La, Kongma La, and Renjo La passes.