Experience the comfort and beauty of the Everest Base Camp on a helicopter tour. No marathons or gym required. Just be prepared for the cold climate!
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Kathmandu Valley - The journey begins at Kathmandu airport, where you’ll board an AIRBUS H125 (Eurocopter 350 Model) helicopter for a flight to Everest Base Camp. After flying over the highest viewpoint of the Base Camp area, the helicopter will continue to Lukla airport for a quick fuel stop. If there are 4-6 passengers, the flight may continue to Pheriche at 4200 meters to split the group. The flight to Base Camp will depart from 4200 meters.
5:30 AM: Transfer from the hotel to Kathmandu Airport
Check-in at the Helicopter counter (please bring your passport)
06:30 AM: Flight to Lukla
07:30 AM: Refuel at Lukla
07:50 AM: Flight towards Everest Base Camp
08:25 AM: Fly over (no landing) Kalapathar Everest Base Camp
08:55 AM: Flight to Shangboche, Everest View Hotel (subject to weather) for an optional breakfast. Usually, a one-hour stop for food and views
09:35 AM: Return flight to Kathmandu, with a possible stop at Lukla for refueling
12:50 PM: Arrival at Kathmandu airport
01:15 PM: Drive to the hotel
Note: Timing may change due to weather conditions -
Lukla - Stop At: Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
The first stop is for refueling. This is the airport where trekkers begin their journey to Everest Base Camp.
Duration: 10 minutes -
Pheriche - This is the old splitting point if there are more than 3 passengers. Two people will fly first, followed by three people, ensuring everyone gets a window seat for the Everest Base Camp segment.
NEW: Special Note: The new itinerary for group splitting will be updated according to the latest government regulations.
Duration: 25 minutes - Mount Everest - Enjoy a beautiful tour of the Base Camp. This flyover offers excellent views of Mount Everest and other high peaks like Pumori, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Take the opportunity to capture videos and photos.
- Syangboche Marg - This is the breakfast landing point during the Everest helicopter flight. Stop at Hotel Everest View (subject to weather). Usually, there is a one-hour stop, and it costs USD 31 per person for a set breakfast.
- Kathmandu - Return to Kathmandu from Everest Base Camp by helicopter, with a possible landing at Hotel Everest View. The flight to Kathmandu via Lukla takes one hour. The captain may choose to fly directly or via Lukla, depending on fuel requirements.
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- Airport Pickup and Drop off
- Helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp
- Landing at Hotel Everest View
- 1-Hour Breakfast at Hotel Everest View
- Food and Drinks Optional Breakfast USD31 at Hotel Everest view, subject to weather condition
- Maximum body weight limitation is 95Kg if the traveler is more then 100 kg need to pay extra
- Compulsory National park USD 26, Air port tax USD 8 & Khumbu village development fees USD 16
- Carry Passport copy (picture on phone also works)-no need original passport
- Bring warm dress summer -5 degree Celsius, winter -10 degree Celsius for higher point only
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the perfect way for you to explore the Everest Base Camp and witness the artistry of the Everest Region. You get to feast upon the surreal beauty of the snowcapped Himalayas like Khongde Ri ( 6093 m), Kapsale (5583 m), Khumbi (5761 m), and Tobuche (6367 m) along the way to your destination. Not to mention the view from the Kalapthar is otherworldly.
The Heli Tour to Everest Base Camp is a classy way to enjoy the elegance of the Everest Himalayas. It is the best-suited tour for people with a short amount of time. The best time of the year for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is Spring and Autumn. March, April, and May are the best months as they come just after the winter season. As we all know, the winter season brings snow to the mountains. Autumn (September, October, and November) is also a good season. The cost of a Heli tour to Everest Base Camp depends upon the time of the year and varies from one company to another.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.