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Everest Helicopter Tour

About this experience

6: 00 am after breakfast Everest Heli tour which starts from Kathmandu towards the beautiful Sherpa village and the gateway to Everest, Lukla. 

From Lukla, the flight starts flying towards Everest Base Camp/ Kalapathar. The flight goes over the Tengboche, Dingboche, Gorakshep and Khumbu glacier to reach the Base Camp of Mount Everest. 

You will return to Kathmandu from Heli tour at around 10 am and transfer you to your hotel.

Trip Itinerary
1. Kathmandu to Lukla (2,845 meters) (45 minutes)
2. A helicopter tour between Lukla, Pheriche, Flyover Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp (25-30 minutes), Shuttle from Pheriche
3. Fly to Everest View Hotel From Pheriche(10 minutes)
4. Breakfast at the Everest View Hotel (30 minutes)
5. Fly from Syangboche to Lukla for refueling (15 minutes)
6. Fly back to Kathmandu (45 minutes)

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr

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Everest Region Helicopter Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Itinerary and highlights

In our Everest Helicopter tour, we take you directly by helicopter on Everest Region (Gokyo)one of the finest viewpoints,glaciers and lakes . After taking off from Gokyo , we fly back to Hotel Everest view / Kongde, the helicopter will land at the Hotel's helipad. After breakfast and having a great journey above the high Himalayas the helicopter will fly back to Lukla and then to Kathmandu.

Your heli tour entails:

Kathmandu - Lukla (fueling)

Lukla - Pheriche - Gokyo -Everest View Hotel
- Lukla - Kathmandu

After taking off from Kalapathar and Gokyo, we fly back to Hotel Everest view where the helicopter will land at the Hotel's helipad. You will have an opportunity to have a breakfast with spectacular Everest view at Hotel Everest View.

Lukla is the gateway of Everest region

Meeting and pickup information

  • A day before your scheduled time, our representative will get in touch with you to confirm your location. The following morning, they will arrive promptly at 6:30 am to pick you up.

Languages and tickets

  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Himalayan Social Journey

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
A day before your scheduled time, our representative will get in touch with you to confirm your location. The following morning, they will arrive promptly at 6:30 am to pick you up.
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 8+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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