While you are taking a service Everest Base camp Helicopter landing tour, you will get a chance to visit many Sherpa villages and faces Sherpa people.
The Everest Base Helicopter Landing tour cost begins from USD $900 to onward. The cost depends on the pax, 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 pax.
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.
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 from 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 landed 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)
All the way through this mountain flight, you will be attended by a guide who will communicate to you all needed 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.
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.
Airport tax and Khumbu rural municipality.
Overnight Stay at mountain.
tips for guide and Driver.
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.
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!
