The Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring splendor of the Himalayas. For those who have constrained schedules and are unable to commit to the extended Everest Base Camp Trek, this tour serves as an ideal alternative. You’ll have the chance to
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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. 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 starts 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 -
Tenzing-Hillary Airport - The first stop for refueling. This is the airport where trekkers land to start their trek to Everest Base Camp.
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Pheriche - This is the old 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.
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SPECIAL NOTE: THE NEW ITINERARY FOR GROUP SPLITTING WILL BE DIFFERENT DUE TO 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, providing a great opportunity for videos and photos. You will see Mount Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Mount Everest clearly.
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Khumjung - This is the breakfast landing point during the Everest helicopter flight. The stop is at Hotel Everest View (subject to weather), usually for one hour. Please carry USD 31 per person for a set breakfast.
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Kathmandu - Return to Kathmandu from Everest Base Camp by helicopter, with a landing at Hotel Everest View. The flight to Kathmandu via Lukla takes one hour. The captain may fly either via Lukla or directly, depending on fuel and weather conditions.
- All government taxes, and office service charge
- 13% Government VAT and Helicopter fuel surcharges
- Everest helicopter flyover trip in Joining GROUP sharing 5-6 passengers and a pilot
- Life insurance during a helicopter flight (provided by aviation)
- Oxygen Cylinder in Helicopter (in case of emergency)
- Landing at Everest View Hotel for about 1 hour
- Multiple Landing points - Beautiful Views of landscapes
- Round-trip transfer pick from Hotel and drop to hotel by car
- Food and Drinks Optional Breakfast USD 31 at Hotel Everest view, subject to weather condition
- National park Entrance fees and Municipality entry fees(USD50) NPR 6000 per person pay locally
- 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
- Any hotels, please give us hotel name day before the flight.
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We fly on nice day only, please try this tour from your beginning of stay in Nepal.
- If no flight we give you full refund.
- Please bring warm Jacket/dress for -8° Celsius in winter, 0° Celsius in Summer. -2° Celsius in Spring .
- Carry a warm jacket
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- We have optional tours in Kathmandu while you are waiting in Kathamdnu, we provide guide, car and driver.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
