Every year more than thousands of travel enthusiasts visit Nepal to witness the Khumbu region’s spectacular beauty and the world-renowned Himalayas. A helicopter ride to Everest base camp has long been a favorite Heli ride for tourists. Everest Helicopter tour is a time-saver to have a pleasant experience on Everest in just one day. Well, the Khumbu region’s natural beauty is best seen from the sk
y, where you can soak in the entire expanse of snow-capped Himalayas, glaciers, and Sherpa settlement. You will embark on a four-hour journey across the Khumbu region in a Wind Dancer helicopter. Our representative will drive to the International Airport from your hotel. After that, the helicopter arrives at Lukla for refueling after almost an hour of flight. This thrilling excursion takes you through the beautiful Khumbu region in a luxury helicopter for a fantastic experience you will never forget. A comfortable forward-facing seat offers you unparalleled views of the world’s tallest peaks. During this helicopter ride, you will relish close views of surrounding snow-capped peaks. The flight almost flies above the Khumbu glacier and the Everest Base Camp. After a 20-25 minute flight, the helicopter lands at Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar (5,545 meters). The interesting fact is you will get the face to face view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse west face, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam. Once you enjoy and capture this beautiful moment, you will fly to Everest view hotel for breakfast. You can enjoy a hot Himalayan breakfast with a fantastic view of the Himalayas surrounding you. After this, you will eventually fly back to Kathmandu with a few minutes of a stop at Lukla for refueling. Once you arrive at Kathmandu airport, you will get back to your hotel. Aerial views of the Everest region will leave you mesmerized. Besides, you can also opt for different heli tours to other popular trekking regions. It includes Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tour, Gosainkunda Heli Tour, Manaslu Heli Tour, and more. So, take off with us! Have you always been yearning to fly like a bird? Maybe a helicopter flight has been a long-standing dream of yours? Book Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with us and lift off! Major Highlights of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Fly to the Mount Everest Base Camp, where you will witness the mountaineers who camp there before ascending Mt. Everest
Witness the outstanding view of the Himalayan range from a helicopter ride. Land at Kala Patthar at the altitude of 5,545 meters
Sagarmatha National Park, the world’s famous nature reserve in the Himalaya
Bird-eye view of the highest mountain in the world Mt. Everest, and the surrounding peaks, including Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Phortse (3,950 m), Cho Oyu (8,210 m), etc
Stand at the world’s base camp and enjoy the jaw-dropping views of the Himalayas
Outstanding view of the Khumbu icefall
Enjoy the delicious breakfast at the highest place hotel in the world- Everest View Hotel
Outline Itinerary
Kathmandu- Lukla (Fueling) Flight Time: 45 Minutes Ground Time: 7-10 Minutes
Lukla – Everest Base Camp (Kalapatthar) Flight Time: 25 Minutes Ground Time: 7-10 Minutes
Everest Base Camp (Kalapatthar) – Syangboche Flight Time: 15 Minutes Ground Time: 30 Minutes
Syangboche – Lukla – Kathmandu Flight Time: 1hrs 10 Minutes
Trip Highlights
Thrilling helicopter tour to Everest Base camp. Helicopter Land and stop for Breakfast in Everest View Hotel
Short Landing in Kalapatter to see Everest and other high mountains and feel the altitude
Great views of famous peaks such as Ama Dablam, Lhotse and many more. Stunning landscapes, Icefalls, and glaciers. Beautiful villages and valleys. One Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Kathmandu to Kala Patthar via Everest Base Camp (Flight time: 3-4 hours)
5:30 – 6:30 AM: Hotel pick up and drop to the domestic terminal of International Airport, Kathmandu. Your Everest helicopter tour will start from International Airport, Kathmandu. Early in the morning, we will pick you from the hotel and drive to the airport’s domestic terminal.
6:30 – 7:00 AM: Preparation and processing to take your scheduled helicopter flight to EBC with a landing. Your guide will assist you with the check-in process and luggage. Make sure to carry your passport and tickets. After checking in, an airport officer will check your documents and ticket, and you will be ready to fly to Lukla.
7:00 – 8:00 AM: Fly to Lukla (2,845 meters)
Once you complete your airport formalities, you will proceed to fly Lukla. As you begin to fly, you will be welcomed by the fantastic vistas of green hills, and passing through Dolakha village reaches Jiri village. Heli ride continues over the Lamjura-La Pass (3,550 m) covered in thick rhododendron forests. After 45 minutes, you will land at Lukla with magnificent views of the chains of the Himalayas. Lukla lies at 2,820 meters above sea level. Lukla is famous for Lukla airport, which has a small runway in the world.
8: 00 – 8:15 AM: Flight Refueling at Lukla Airport
Once you land at 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. It will take around 15 minutes to refuel the flight.
8:15 – 8:30 AM: Fly to Kala Patthar (5,450 meters)
After refueling at Lukla airport, you will fly to Kala Patthar. The inflight commentary will tell you exactly where you are, whether it’s the legendary Everest Base Camp or the mighty Khumbu glacier. In the second half of the flight, you will get great views of the mountains such as Everest, Pumori, and Lhotse summit when flying over the Kala Patthar.
8:30 – 8:45 AM: Land and Explore around Kala Patthar (5,450 meters)
This helicopter tour is more than just a flight where you can gawp at the breathtaking landscapes before you. The 3-4 hours Everest Helicopter tour lets you land in the Kalapatthar, where you will indulge in the view of the mighty, majestic peaks of the Khumbu region of Nepal. Fifteen minutes on the ground may not sound like a lot, but it’s far enough to find out splendid views of the scenic mountain beauty.
8:45 – 9:00 AM: Fly to Syangboche (Everest View Hotel) (3,950 meters)
Throughout this mountain flight, you will be accompanied by a guide who will tell you all you need to know about the sites you have a bird’s eye view of as the vibrant colors of a sunrise in paradise merge into one. This short flight is bound to arouse your appetite for another helicopter tour. After enjoying the magical moments 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, Gorak Shep, monasteries, Chortens, and snow-clad peaks of the Everest region.
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast Time at Everest View Hotel
Syangboche is well-known for Everest View hotel, famous for getting Mt. Everest’s view from every corner. It is an ideal place to get the mesmerizing scene of snow-capped peaks in luxury. You will have a hearty filling breakfast at Everest view hotel with splendid Everest view.
9:30 – 10:00 AM: Fly to Lukla and Refuel
After having an excellent 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, before heading back to Kathmandu, you will see the full range of the Everest region landscapes’ diversity as you look down on the Namche Bazaar, Lukla, and Phakding. After this exhilarating flight, you will be taken back to your hotel in comfortable, private transport. Price Includes
Chartered Helicopter
All government tax
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Passenger insurance
Price Excludes
National park entry permit (NRS. 3,200 per person)
Airport tax (NRS. 200)
Any meals, accommodation or drinks
