About this experience
Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is the most popular day tour package available from the capital city of Nepal. The tour begins with an early morning pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu. You will then board a helicopter flight to Lukla. After a short break and refueling at Lukla Airport, the helicopter will then take a short flight towards Pheriche for shuttling. The flyby flights are then shuttled to fly over Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Pumori, Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp, Mt. Everest, Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu Glacier. After a successful completion of both the shuttle flights, all travelers will fly to Hotel Everest View. Here the travelers can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains with an option to enjoy their morning breakfast as well. The flight then returns back to Lukla for refueling before heading back to Kathmandu Airport. Our airport representative will then escort all the travelers back to their hotels in Kathmandu.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr–5 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr–5 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
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder Support
- Airport transfers via a private vehicle
- Helicopter Flight to Everest
- One hour ground time at Hotel Everest View
- Guide and Language In-person: English
- Passenger Insurance
Not included
- Meals and Beverages
- Airport/Departure Tax
Itinerary and highlights
The trip begins with an early morning pick up of travelers from their hotel in Kathmandu. The travelers will then be escorted to Domestic Terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport for their helicopter flight to Everest.
The travelers will now take an hour long helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport. During the flight, the travelers may enjoy scenic view of the Himalayas and passing villages.
The travelers will now take a 15 minutes flight to a helipad in Pheriche. Here the helicopter will shuttle the passengers with 3+2 groups for a flyby flight above Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier and Kala Patthar.
The travelers will take a flyby flight during their turn from Pheriche to Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier and Kala Patthar. During the flight, the travelers will experience a close up view of Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori and many more.
The travelers after their scenic helicopter flight to Everest will take another flight to Hotel Everest View (3880 m), the highest placed five star hotel in the world. Here the travelers may enjoy a lavish breakfast (optional) with a view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Ama Dablam among others.
The travelers will now take a short flight (15 minutes) back to Lukla for refueling before heading back to Kathmandu. After their arrival in Kathmandu, the travelers will be escorted back to their respective hotels in Kathmandu.
Meeting and pickup information
- Travelers are requested to wait in their hotel lobby or at the entrance of their residential apartment 10-15 minutes prior to their pick up time.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd.
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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