About this experience
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the most superb way to witness the bewildering beauty of the Himalayas. If you are someone with a limited amount of time and can’t go on a long Everest Base Camp Trek, then this is the best choice for you. You will get
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr–6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr–6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bring warm Jacket/dress for -8° Celsius in winter, 0° Celsius in Summer. -2° Celsius in Spring .
What is included
- 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 (which is provided by aviation)
- Oxygen Cylinder in Helicopter (if in case of emergency)
- Multiple Landing points -Beautiful Views of landscapes
- Round-trip transfer pick from Hotel and drop to hotel after flight by car
- Landing at Everest View Hotel for about 1 hour
Not included
- 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
Itinerary and highlights
Starts from Kathmandu airport for Everest base camp helicopter with fly over the highest viewpoint of Base camp area continues to Lukla airport by helicopter (AIRBUS H125) Eurocopter 350 Model. A quick stop at Lukla to drop fuel. Continue to Pheriche 4200 meter if we need to split passengers if 4-6 pax flying together. For the base camp part flight from 4200 meters.
5:30 AM: Transfer from the hotel to Kathmandu Airport
Check-in at the Helicopter counter (please bring passport)
06:30 AM: Flight to Lukla
07:30 AM: De-fuel at Lukla
07:50 AM: Flight towards Everest Base camp.
08:25 AM: Overfly(No landing) Kalapathar Everest Base Camp.
08:55 AM: Flight to Shangboche, Everest View Hotel(subject to weather) & have the optional Breakfast. One hour stop usually for food and views
09:35 AM: Ride back to Kathmandu/ may stop at Lukla for refuel
12:50 PM: Arrival at Kathmandu airport
01:15 PM: Drive to hotel.
Note:- The timing could change due to the weather
First, stop for fuel purposes. This is the airport where trekkers land and start the trek to Everest base camp.
This is the (OLD)splitting place if we have more than 3 pax flying together. we fly 2 people first, then 3 people so all get window seats guaranteed for this Everest base camp part only.
NEW:-
SPECIAL NOTE NEW ITINERARY OF GROUP SPLITTING PLACE AS PER THE NEW RULES BY THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE DIFFERENT AND ANYTHING NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED WE UPDATE YOU.
Enjoy Beautiful Base camp tour. For the Best view of Mount Everest and other highest mountains, this Flyover gives a nice opportunity so take Videos and photos. we see mount Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse and Mount Everest very clear.
Landing Breakfast point during Everest helicopter flight. Stop at Hotel Everest View(Subject to the Weather), Usually, we have one hour, and carry USD 31 per person for Set Breakfast.
Back to Kathmandu from Everest base camp by helicopter with landing at Hotel Everest view to Kathmandu via Lukla takes one hour. The captain can fly either via Lukla or directly depending on the fuel situation and weather condition.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up from Hotel Lobby inside the city area in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. If you live far can meet at Kathmandu domestic airport. Please send us a text message with your hotel name.
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Welcome Nepal Treks P.ltd
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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