Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

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Experience the thrill of a helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu. Overfly the majestic Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks, with multiple landings and the best views guaranteed. Book now for special discounts and flexible dates!

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kathmandu - The journey begins at Kathmandu airport, where you’ll board an AIRBUS H125 (Eurocopter 350 Model) helicopter for a flight to Everest Base Camp. The helicopter will fly over the highest viewpoint of the Base Camp area before continuing to Lukla airport for a quick refueling stop. If there are 4-6 passengers, the flight may continue to Pheriche at 4200 meters to split the group. The flight to the Base Camp area will start 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 - The first stop for refueling. This is the airport where trekkers land to start their trek to Everest Base Camp.
Pheriche - The previous splitting point if there are more than 3 passengers flying together. Two people will fly first, followed by three people, ensuring everyone gets a window seat for the Everest Base Camp part of the flight.
NEW: SPECIAL NOTE: The new itinerary for group splitting will be different as per the new government rules. Any necessary adjustments will be updated.
Mount Everest - Enjoy a beautiful tour of the Base Camp. This flyover offers the best views of Mount Everest and other high peaks like Pumori, Lhotse, and Nuptse. It’s a great opportunity to take videos and photos.
Everest View Point - The landing and breakfast 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 about one hour. The captain may choose to fly directly or via Lukla, depending on the fuel situation.

What's Included

Contact us with your available dates for the flight.
Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Everest helicopter group flight with 5-6 passengers.
Fuel surcharges may apply.
Multiple landing points for scenic views.

What's Not Included

Food and Drinks Optional Breakfast USD31 at Hotel Everest view, subject to weather condition
Compulsory National Park USD 26, Airport tax USD 8 & Khumbu village development fees USD 26
Carry Passport copy (picture on phone also works)-no need original passport
Bring warm dress summer -2 degree celsius, winter -10 degree celsius for higher point only

Additional Information

Helicopter tour to Everest base camp:- Fly at Mt. Everest base camp Kalapather with the best view of Mt Everest & other Himalayas, It is FlyOver program. Join a shared Helicopter flight from Kathmandu, the lowest cost guaranteed, a one-day trip with Multiple landings, and limited seats for a special discount, get our promotional offer, and book today. Below are confirmed departures for helicopter ride tours to Everest base camp. 4 to 5 hours with landing tours join now and get the best cost offers. This is 5 passengers sharing a flight(we find all sharing passengers). Also allow flexible dates, if one day becomes bad weather we fly you the next day. Let us know flexible dates. # hotel Pick up and drop included # Air Bus H125 model Helicopter- very strong and safe # Experienced Pilot # We fly on a nice day only and if no flight you get a full refund # Best and closest views of the Himalayas # Kathmandu -Lukla stop- Base camp Kalapather overfly- Hotel Everest view stop for Breakfast.

Give us all your possible dates to join this tour
We fly on nice days only, please try this tour from your begining of stay in Nepal.
If no flight we give you full refund.
We have optional tours in Kathmandu while you are waiting in Kathmadnu, we provide guide, car and driver.
Please bring warm Jacket/dress for -8° celsius in winter, 0° Celsius in Summer. -2° Celsius in Spring .
Carry a warm jacket from Home please.
All passengers who has body weight over 100 kg please send us text message after booking

Location

Kathmandu

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Shyamp925

Aug 9, 2024

Great view - We did Kathmandu tour and Everest base camp helicopter tour. The view of Himalayas was beautiful. We like to be back for the trek one day. Thank you for the great service.