Last updated 10 October 2026. Peso figures use the European Central Bank reference rate of 9 October 2026, US$1 = PHP 62.82, and move daily. The flight fares are from the Manila search I ran on 10 October 2026 for a spring 2027 trip.
Trekking in Nepal from the Philippines: the short answer
Our 12-day Everest Base Camp trek, per person for one to four trekkers, is USD 1,399 on Budget, USD 2,499 on Standard, USD 4,999 on Luxury. In your currency that is about PHP 87,900, PHP 157,000 and PHP 314,000. The prices do not rise for 2027. Filipino passport holders buy the visa on arrival. There is no nonstop from Manila; the cheapest return in my search for 18 April to 5 May 2027 was PHP 52,455, with one change each way. My WhatsApp is +977 9810351300; send the trek and the month and I will quote it.
Mount Apo is 2,954 metres, Base Camp is 5,364
The highest point in the Philippines, Mount Apo, is 2,954 metres, and Mount Pulag, the highest in Luzon, is 2,928. The Everest Base Camp trail starts at Lukla, 2,860 metres, and the highest night, at Gorak Shep, is 5,164. Your fitness from Pulag and Apo carries over; the altitude does not, because nothing at home is high enough to rehearse it. That is why I ask Filipino trekkers to take the acclimatisation days seriously and to walk slower than feels natural. If you want a gentler first trek, Annapurna Base Camp reaches 4,130 metres and Poon Hill 3,210.
Treks for Filipino travellers, with live prices
Per person. You pay in US dollars or euros; the peso figures are a guide, and the peso has been moving against the dollar, so check the rate on the day you pay.
| Trek | Budget | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Base Camp, 12 days | USD 1,399 about PHP 87,900 | USD 2,499 about PHP 157,000 | USD 4,999 about PHP 314,000 |
| Annapurna Base Camp, 9 days | USD 499 about PHP 31,300 | USD 799 about PHP 50,200 | USD 1,400 about PHP 87,900 |
| Ghorepani Poon Hill, 6 days | USD 499 about PHP 31,300 | USD 749 about PHP 47,100 | USD 1,235 about PHP 77,600 |
| Poon Hill from Pokhara, 4 days | USD 450 about PHP 28,300 | USD 695 about PHP 43,700 | USD 1,215 about PHP 76,300 |
| Mardi Himal, 7 days | USD 454 about PHP 28,500 | USD 849 about PHP 53,300 | USD 1,111 about PHP 69,800 |
| Langtang Valley, 8 days | USD 365 about PHP 22,900 | USD 650 about PHP 40,800 | USD 1,000 about PHP 62,800 |
Details behind the table: the 6-day Poon Hill price is per person in a party of two to four, and solo travellers pay USD 960 (Standard) and USD 1,930 (Luxury); the 4-day Poon Hill row is for two to four trekkers; alone it is USD 770, USD 980 and USD 2,020; Langtang Valley is priced here for one person, and USD 320, 570 and 800 apply to two to four people.
Everest Base Camp needs 12 days on the trail plus travel days. Annapurna Base Camp takes nine days. Poon Hill, the four-day version from Pokhara in particular, suits a short leave. Mardi Himal and Langtang are quieter, and I would pick either over a crowded trail in the busy weeks.
There are three ways to walk the same trail. Budget leaves bag, meals and room-sharing to you. Standard pays for all meals, gives private rooms and pairs trekkers on one porter. Luxury assigns a porter to you alone, upgrades the room to a deluxe one with a bathroom and, on Everest, replaces the Lukla plane with a helicopter. Travelling solo on Standard means the guide carries up to 10 kg. Hotels in Kathmandu are not part of any tier; the family homestay costs USD 15 per person per night. A jacket, sleeping bag and duffel are lent at no charge.
Flights from Manila
Settings: one adult, economy, a checked bag, leaving Manila on Sunday 18 April 2027 and coming back on Wednesday 5 May, one ticket, up to one stop each way. There were 9 itineraries from PHP 52,455 to PHP 82,147, and none was nonstop. The cheapest, PHP 52,455, was Air India via Delhi out (leaving at 22:40, in Kathmandu at 06:35 the next morning) and Thai Airways via Bangkok home, about 19 hours 15 minutes in total. Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong out was PHP 61,351. The quickest total, about 18 hours 50 minutes, was Singapore Airlines via Singapore out and Thai Airways home at PHP 68,192. Cathay Pacific both ways was PHP 75,306. Fares move daily, so check the airlines directly before you buy.
Check your transit rules before you choose a hub. The cheapest fare connects in Delhi, and I cannot confirm India's transit rules for Philippine passports, so ask the airline whether you stay airside. Hong Kong has allowed Philippine passport holders 14 days visa-free, but confirm that on the day you fly. The sums with a fare in them are in the Everest Base Camp cost guide for the Philippines. Land in Kathmandu a full day before any Lukla flight.
Visa for a Philippine passport
The Philippines is not one of the twelve nationalities that must apply before travelling, so you buy the visa on arrival. Prices run USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days (roughly PHP 3,100) and USD 125 for 90 days, and Nepal takes dollars for them. Fill in the form online or at the airport kiosk, pay at the bank counter, and bring one photo. See the visa on arrival guide.
Holidays and clocks for 2027
Holy Week in 2027 runs from Maundy Thursday on 25 March to Black Saturday on 27 March, and Araw ng Kagitingan is on 9 April and Labor Day on 1 May. Those weeks are a natural start to the spring season in Nepal. Nepal is 2 hours 15 minutes behind the Philippines all year. Nepali holidays can move a start date. Dashain is expected around 6 to 10 October in 2027 and Tihar around 29 to 31 October, and because permits take 48 hours of working days, I plan around both. See the festival calendar. The Philippine government proclaims some holidays year by year, so confirm the dates with your employer.
Insurance: where Filipino trekkers get caught
Many travel policies sold in the Philippines stop well below Base Camp. One major Philippine insurer's published wording treats trekking above 2,500 metres as an extra hazardous sport that is never covered, and others publish only benefit summaries with no altitude clause. So I will not name an insurer. Ask yours for it in an email, not on the phone. Ask for cover that reaches 6,000 metres, which is above Kala Patthar (5,545), pays for helicopter evacuation, and treats altitude illness as a medical claim. Without it, a helicopter costs USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 (PHP 188,500 to PHP 314,100). Helicopter cover must be for illness, not only for accident, because altitude sickness is an illness. See helicopter cover to 6,000 metres.
Language, food and who to call
Treks run in English, which most Filipino trekkers find easy. Teahouse food is dal bhat, noodles, rice and soup; vegetarian is simple, and any allergy should be sent to me in writing before you fly. The list of foreign missions in Nepal shows the Philippines accredited from New Delhi, not resident in Kathmandu, so ask the Department of Foreign Affairs which embassy covers Nepal and keep its emergency number with your documents. You will have a licensed guide throughout; the rules require one on most routes anyway.
Paying us from the Philippines
Three things to know about paying. First, the deposit is 10 per cent and the balance is settled on arrival in Kathmandu. Second, we take dollars and euros only, with no fee for cash and 3.5 per cent for cards, so Philippine pesos or Nepali rupees are out. Rescheduling is free for any date within a year given 72 hours of notice (seven days where a restricted-area permit is involved). The deposit itself is not refunded if you cancel. If the cancellation comes from us, we refund what you paid minus taxes, bank and card charges and expenses already incurred for permits and flights.
Check us before you pay
I would rather you verified us than trusted us. Four records are open to the public: the company registrar, TAAN (we are number 1586), the tourism licence office and the foreign-exchange certification. Even a fully licensed operator can be involved in a scam, so the best test is a conversation with me before you send anything. More than 300 reviews are public on TripAdvisor, Google and Trustpilot. Part of every booking pays towards the Nagarjun Learning Center.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipinos need a visa for Nepal?
A visa is needed, and you buy it at Tribhuvan airport on arrival. Thirty days costs USD 50; the passport must be valid for six months.
How much does Everest Base Camp cost from the Philippines?
The trek is USD 1,399, 2,499 or 4,999 per person by tier, about PHP 87,900, PHP 157,000 and PHP 314,000. In my April 2027 search a Manila return was PHP 52,455 to PHP 82,147, and insurance, tips and Kathmandu hotels come on top.
Is there a direct flight from Manila to Kathmandu?
No. All 9 itineraries in my search had one change each way, through Delhi, Hong Kong, Singapore or Bangkok.
Is Mount Apo or Mount Pulag good training?
They show how you handle a long walk. They do not give you altitude experience, so the acclimatisation days matter more for you than for people who live higher.
When is the best time to go from the Philippines?
March to May and October to November. Holy Week in late March 2027 is a natural start to spring.
Can I pay in pesos?
Philippine pesos are not accepted. Pay in US dollars or euros; a card carries 3.5 per cent and cash carries none.
Does my Philippine insurance cover trekking?
Often not. Ask in writing for trekking to 6,000 metres and helicopter evacuation for illness as well as accident.
Is there a Philippine embassy in Kathmandu?
The list of foreign missions in Nepal shows the Philippines accredited from New Delhi. Ask the Department of Foreign Affairs to confirm.
How fit do I need to be?
You should manage five to seven hours of walking on hilly ground for several days. Stairs and loaded walks are the best preparation.
Can I trek alone?
Yes. Alone, you have a licensed guide of your own; on Standard the guide carries up to 10 kg because there is no porter to share.
Read next
- Everest Base Camp trek cost from the Philippines
- Staying well at altitude
- What the Everest permits cost
- Annapurna Base Camp permit costs
- A year of Nepal trekking
Your next step
If you want a price, start a WhatsApp chat with me at +977 9810351300. Tell me where you want to walk and when, and I will answer with availability and the exact figure for your party. The email address is [email protected]. Tell me how many days of leave you have and I will suggest a trek.
Written by Shreejan Simkhada, CEO. Kathmandu company since 2016, TAAN member 1586, with three generations of guiding in the family.
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