About this experience
The most popular way to trek to Everest these days is to trek to Everest Base Camp and then take a helicopter back. The trip is short; it takes only nine days. This is a good way for people who do not have much time to enjoy Everest trekking. So, the best thing to do is the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Return Trek.
Everest base camp trek with helicopter return difficulty is moderate. The itinerary is 9 days long. You spend 7 full days in the mountains and return to Kathmandu in a helicopter on the last day of the trek. The trekking route gradually ascends to Kala Patthar (5,644 m/18,519 ft). Once you go above Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft), the trail gets more remote and steep. The Everest base camp helicopter return trek is guided by expert mountain guides who assure the safety and success of the group.
At a glance
- Duration: 216 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Time on the tour216 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagescs (audio guide), cs (live guide), cs (written information), pa (audio guide), pa (live guide), pa (written information), hi (audio guide), hi (live guide), hi (written information), German (audio guide), German (live guide), German (written information), vi (audio guide), vi (live guide), vi (written information), ru (audio guide), ru (live guide), ru (written information), Korean (audio guide), Korean (live guide), Korean (written information), cmn (audio guide), cmn (live guide), cmn (written information), Japanese (audio guide), Japanese (live guide), Japanese (written information), English (audio guide), English (live guide), English (written information), Italian (audio guide), Italian (live guide), Italian (written information), French (audio guide), French (live guide), French (written information), Spanish (audio guide), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience
Set aside 216 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
What is included
- One porter for two people.
- An experienced guide with his salary, food, drinks, lodging, transportation, insurance covered.
- Trip completion certificate
- The helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla.
- Lunch
- Taxes and official costs paid to the government.
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- First aid kit- Oximeter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice a day
- The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla- Kathmandu
- All ground travel, including getting to and from the airport, is done in a private car.
- All papers that need to be done, Fees for entering permits you need to go while hiking.
Not included
- Food that you will eat in Kathmandu for lunch and dinner
- Visa
- Your insurance for travel and medical care.
- International Airfare.
- Your Personal Expenses.
- The tea houses have hot showers and places to charge your phone which will cost you about 2$ to 5$
- All of the sweet desserts, like chocolate, cake, pie, and pudding.
- Alcoholic & non-alcoholic cold/hot drinks on the trek (along the way and in the Tea Houses).
- Tip to the guide, the porter, and the driver. (Tipping is expected)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up from any where inside the Kathmandu valley.
Languages and tickets
- cs — Audio
- cs — Guide
- cs — Written
- pa — Audio
- pa — Guide
- pa — Written
- hi — Audio
- hi — Guide
- hi — Written
- German — Audio
- German — Guide
- German — Written
- vi — Audio
- vi — Guide
- vi — Written
- ru — Audio
- ru — Guide
- ru — Written
- Korean — Audio
- Korean — Guide
- Korean — Written
- cmn — Audio
- cmn — Guide
- cmn — Written
- Japanese — Audio
- Japanese — Guide
- Japanese — Written
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Italian — Audio
- Italian — Guide
- Italian — Written
- French — Audio
- French — Guide
- French — Written
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Adventure Master Trek
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 216 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick up from any where inside the Kathmandu valley.
Which guide languages are listed?
cs (audio guide), cs (live guide), cs (written information), pa (audio guide), pa (live guide), pa (written information), hi (audio guide), hi (live guide), hi (written information), German (audio guide), German (live guide), German (written information), vi (audio guide), vi (live guide), vi (written information), ru (audio guide), ru (live guide), ru (written information), Korean (audio guide), Korean (live guide), Korean (written information), cmn (audio guide), cmn (live guide), cmn (written information), Japanese (audio guide), Japanese (live guide), Japanese (written information), English (audio guide), English (live guide), English (written information), Italian (audio guide), Italian (live guide), Italian (written information), French (audio guide), French (live guide), French (written information), Spanish (audio guide), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 6+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are 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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