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Max. Elevation
5545 m / 18192 ft
Group size
2
Level
Beginner
Transportation
Private car/Van and Helicopter
Best Season
September to June
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / kathmandu
Accomodation
3 Star Standard Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast at Everest View Hotel
Trip Route
Kathmandu-Lukla-Everest View Hotel-Kalapathar-Lukla-Kathmandu

Highlights

  • Thrilling helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp
  • Helicopter land and stop for breakfast at Everest View Hotel
  • Short Landing in Kalapatthar 5400m to see Mt. Everest and high Mountains
  • Stunning landscape, Ice falls, and Glaciers
  • To see a Beautiful village and Valley by Helicopter

Overview

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour With Landing

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is a day tour in which you will fly from Kathmandu to base camp. If the helicopter flies directly up to base camp and back to Kathmandu it takes around ¾ hours. Normally, when you start from the airport it will take around 50 minutes to reach Lukla, one of the most dangerous airports in the world. This tour takes you from Kathmandu to the base of the world’s highest mountain Everest Base Camp at 5,364 meters.  Helicopter landing at Kalapathar is a very popular viewpoint of Mount Everest and many high mountains. When you land in Kalapathar you will be the closest distance Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho-you. In the blink of an eye, you will be taken off by helicopters flying high in the sky, enjoying fantastic aerial views of fertile hills and the Himalayan Mountains.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with landing is a great opportunity for Travelers who cannot trek to Everest base camp or any other area of the high Himalayas and want to touch the excitement of standing up on the stage of Mount Everest. The great thing about the Helicopter Day Tour is that anyone can do it regardless of their age. It is one of the breathtaking landscapes and stunning snow-capped mountains that will let you feel the freedom of the Himalayas, Glaciers, and high mountain villages. 

Every year thousands of people are travel enthusiasts visiting Nepal to witness the Khumbu region’s spectacular beauty and world-renowned Himalayas. A helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp has long been a favorite Heli tour for tourists in Nepal. 

Everest helicopter tour is a time saver to have a pleasant experience exploring Khumbu regions like Lukla, Namche, Syangboche, Pheriche Kalapthar, and many other places. Everest Base Camp helicopter flight landing tour shows the Khumbu region’s Natural Beauty, best seen from the sky and can soak in the entire expanse of snow-capped Himalayas. This will be an altogether four-hour journey with a wind-dancing helicopter.
Helicopter rides to Everest Base Camp's thrilling excursion take you through beautiful places and a luxury helicopter tour for a fantastic experience. You will never forget the comfortable forward-facing seat offers unparalleled views of the world’s tallest peak and other friends like Nuptse and Lotse are close to each other.

One-day Mount Everest Base Camp Helicopter flight with landing highlights from Kathmandu, Nepal via Lukla airport and Hotel Everest View with breakfast depending on your choice. Especially on the New Year 2024 and 2025 new package trips for you. 

Helicopter flight from Lukla to Kalapathar 

The flight from Lukla to Kalapathar is short and scenic, taking about 10-15 minutes. The flight will take you over some of the most beautiful and rugged mountain terrains in the world. During the flight, you will have amazing views of the snow-capped Nepal Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest and the surrounding area.  you will see the views of Mount Lhotse also so close and beautiful including other lower peaks. The flight is also a great way to get a sense of the immense size of the mountain range and the powerful forces of nature that created it. 

Helicopter flight from EBC to Lukla 

Helicopter flights from EBC to Lukla are available, but it is important to book in advance due to the limited number of flights available and the high demand. The flight usually takes around 40 minutes and costs around USD 300 to 500 per person because it depends upon the trekking season. The helicopter typically has a maximum of 6 passengers per flight and is operated by experienced pilots. The flight is relatively safe and is considered one of the most scenic flights in the world.

Helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Gorakshep

Helicopter flights from Kathmandu to Gorakshep are one of the most imaginable flights in Nepal. Nepal can be arranged through several tour operators and private helicopter companies. Depending on the company, the flight will take anywhere from fifty minutes to an hour and a half. They can charge between $900 and $1200. The flight will take you over the beautiful landscape of the Himalayan Mountains, with breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks and valleys. If you choose to fly with a private company you may also be able to customize the itinerary to include a stop at one of the many picturesque mountain lakes such as Gokyo or Pangboche. But it depends upon your choice and the price will be a little bit up for that extra service.

Helicopter service in Everest Region 

Helicopter service is available to the Everest region in Nepal, providing entree to the remote mountain villages and tolerating visitors to get close to the world's highest peak. Helicopter companies and trekking companies provide Helicopter services to the Everest region. 
The helicopters can land in the most remote areas, letting visitors experience the inimitable beauty of the region. Helicopter service is helpful for trekkers and climbers, as it lets them access the Everest Base Camp without the need to walk for days or weeks. The helicopters also offer transportation for medical crises and for search and rescue operations.

Why Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Adventure A One Trek?

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Adventure One Trek is one of the most spectacular ways to experience the highest mountain in the world. 
Mount Everest With this tour, you will be able to experience the stunning beauty of the Himalayan Mountains while also having the chance to take in the stunning views of Mount Everest and the surrounding area. This tour is the perfect way to experience the majestic beauty of the world’s highest mountain without having to take a long and strenuous trek up the mountain.

The tour includes a helicopter ride over the area, giving you a bird’s eye view of the amazing landscape and glaciers as well as a stop at the base camp. Here you can take in the incredible views and snap some pictures of the incredible scenery. 
The tour also includes a visit to the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar, where you can explore the culture, cuisine, and lifestyle of the Sherpa people. With the tour, you will also have the chance to meet the locals and learn more about their culture. This experience is sure to be one that you will always remember.

Packing List

A helicopter flight to EBC is one of the most exciting trips for everyone who is planning to go up to Everest Base Camp to achieve the dream trip of their lifetime. In my opinion, a work experience tour packing list is not important for going on a helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp. Rather than not taking the stuff, we would like to recommend some needed things. 
-Camera, Sun Glass, Sunscreen, down Jacket, thermal, warm Hat, water bottle, and as you think of yourself you can add things that can be of necessity. 

Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour cost

While you are taking a service Everest Base camp Helicopter landing tour, you will get a chance to visit many Sherpa villages and face Sherpa people.  

The Everest Base Helicopter Landing tour cost begins from USD 900 onward. The cost depends on the group of people., if there are four members or five members the cost of the Helicopter will be decreased. Till $900/- then fewer people should pay more which is divided for each person.

Normally, one Helicopter charter costs $4500/- from Base camp. It depends on the weather conditions. If the weather is bad then the Helicopter charter cost will be more. You may get the knowledge that if your visit to Nepal is rushed and you want to see Mount Everest, you can take a Helicopter flight landing tour which will take only around 4 hours.

Important Note

Travelers joining for Everest base camp helicopter landing tour. 
Please note and be aware that the helicopter does not land at Everest base camp.
Due to various good reasons, at base camp, the helipad for a chopper to land is not safe. The movement of glaciers and rock falls obstructs the helicopter from landing, the other reason is for ecological purposes. 

The environment is very sensitive and fragile to glaciers, moraine, and ice which is on the verge of melting fast. that's why they land at Kalapathar to view Mount Everest.

The snow and glaciers are receding at an alarming pace due to greenhouse and global warming. From base camp, one cannot view 
Mount Everest is blocked by other giant peaks.

For best views and following the norms of Eco and Responsible tourism. 
The very good spot is at the top base of Kalapathar, safe as well for perfect closest views of Mount Everest. 

Trip Itinerary

Around 5:30 am Hotel pick you up and take you to the domestic terminal of International Airport Kathmandu. Your Everest Helicopter will start from the International Airport of Kathmandu. Early in the morning, after the security check and preparation around 6:30 to 7 am. The helicopter starts to take you off and head up to Lukla. 

7 am to 8 am fly to Lukla 2,800m

once you complete your airport procedures, you will proceed to fly Lukla. As you launch to fly, you will be cheered by fanciful outlooks of green hills, and terraces passing through the Dolakha Village reaching Jiri village heli ride continues over to Lamjura pass which is 3,550m high, and this hill is covered by thick Rhododendron forests.

 After 50 minutes you will land at Lukla with superb views of the cuffs of the Himalayas. Lukla Lies at 2860m above sea level and it is famous for its busy airport. Similarly, it is popular for the base of Mt. Everest and is one of the Small slope Runways in the world.

While they land in Lukla they will be Refueling at Lukla Airport. In Lukla, you will start witnessing the local Sherpa culture and lifestyle. At the Airport, you will see many Sherpa Guides and porters waiting for their clients.

8:45 - 9:00 AM: Fly to Syangboche (Everest View Hotel) (3,950 meters)

Through this mountain flight, you will be attended by a guide who will communicate to you all that you need to know about the sites you have a bird's eye view of as the animated colors of a sunrise in heaven merge into one. This short flight is assured to stimulate your hunger for another helicopter tour.

After appreciating the magical flashes at Kala Patthar, you will fly to the world's highest-situated hotel, Everest View Hotel, for a hearty breakfast. The flight offers marvelous views of Khumbu Glacier, Gorakshep, religious foundation, Chortens, and snow-clad peaks of the Everest region.

9:00 - 9:30 AM: Breakfast Time at Everest View Hotel

Syangboche is eminent for Everest View Hotel, famous for receiving Mt. Everest’s view from each angle. It is an ideal place to get the absorbing scene of snow-capped peaks in luxury. You will have an enthusiastic satisfying breakfast at Everest View Hotel with a splendid Everest view.

9:30 - 10:00 AM: Fly to Lukla and Refuel

After having a superb breakfast in the hotel, you will fly back to the Lukla with the astonishing views of the Himalayas. There is nothing more exciting than a clear bird's eye view of the Himalayas up close. Once again, the flight will land at Lukla for 15 minutes for refueling and fly back to Kathmandu.

10:00 - 11:00 AM: Fly back to Kathmandu

Finally, earlier heading back to Kathmandu, you will see the full range of the Everest region’s landscapes' variety as you look down on the Namche Bazaar, Lukla, and Phakding. After this exciting flight, you will be taken back to your hotel in relaxed, private transport.

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Includes

All Airport Pick up & Drop
2-night Hotel In Kathmandu.
Helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp via Lukla.
Helicopter Flight Back to Kathmandu.
Breakfast at Everest View Hotel.

Doesn't Include

-Airport tax and Khumbu rural municipality.
-Overnight Stay at the mountain.
-tips for guide and Driver.

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Reviews

Best everest base camp helicopter tour

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter landing tour was an incredible experience! It was so amazing to see the beautiful mountains up close. The pilot was very knowledgeable and gave us great information about the area. The views were breathtaking and it was such a thrill to land at Everest Base Camp. The crew was friendly and made sure we had a great experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have an amazing experience in the Himalayas. 5 stars!

Victoria Wallace
Victoria Wallace
Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions

The duration of the Helicopter tour is approximately 4 to 5 hours. This includes a flight time of approximately one hour to Lukla and another half hour to Everest Base Camp then a flight back to stopping at Everest view Hotel at Syangboche.

The cost of the tour depends on the number of people in your group and the routes chosen. Please contact your tour operator for a detailed cost estimate.

No, there is no age limit, just depends upon their choice. if some people have kids and want to go on a helicopter flight to Everest Base camp, they can take kids with them, it seems more difficult with the baby but they can take their kids to show Mount Everest. 

You should bring a jacket and warm clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. Additionally, you should bring a camera to capture your experience.

The helicopter type used for the tour will depend on the size of your group. Typically, the helicopter used is a 5-6 seater helicopter. it is a more modern and new helicopter.

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