Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing from Kathmandu

5.0 (18 reviews) Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration4h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Create lasting memories in the Himalayas with your loved ones. Book our Exclusive Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour for special occasions like honeymoons, proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, and more. Experience breathtaking aerial views of Mount Everest on this scenic helicopter flight. The tour starts from Kathmandu with an early morning hotel pick-up and a flight to Lukla. After refueling, enjoy a flight over Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) for panoramic Himalayan views. Return to Hotel Everest View for breakfast before flying back to Kathmandu.

Itinerary:
Meet at Kathmandu Domestic Airport
Helicopter flight to Lukla (approximately 45 minutes)
Lukla to Pheriche (Group separates for shuttle from Pheriche)
Fly over Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar Area
Fly from Pheriche and land at Hotel Everest View (1-hour breakfast at Everest)
Return flight to Kathmandu via Lukla after refueling
Group joining flights do not include a landing at Kala Patthar or Base Camp.

Options

With Kalapattar Landing 5545M

Group Flight with Landing: Group sharing (upto 5 pax) with a landing at Kala Patthar & HEV. Shuttle flights from Pheriche are required due to altitude..
Pickup included

New Year Offer 2027

Group Sharing Flight
Pickup included

Private Heli Tour with Landing

Private helicopter tour for your group only. Landings at Kala Patthar and Everest View Hotel.
Pickup included

Group Sharing - Flyover

Group sharing up to 5 pax: Group sharing flights include a 1-hour breakfast stop at Hotel Everest View and a flyover of Kala Patthar and Base Camp.
Pickup included

What's included

  • All applicable taxes and company service charges
  • Shared charter helicopter (up to 5 pax) – Everest Base Camp Flyover & return to Kathmandu
  • Private Airport pickup and drop-off from your hotel
  • Landing at Everest View Hotel for 1 hour for breakfast
  • Flight insurance, emergency oxygen, and safety equipment
  • Food and drinks during the trip
  • Breakfast at Everest View Hotel
  • Sagarmatha National Park & Khumbu Rural Municipality entry fee
  • Personal expenses, tips, or gratuities

What to expect

  1. Kala Pattar
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    Early in the morning (at around 5.45am), we shall pick you up from your hotel then transfer to the domestic section of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. After completing, the airport formalities, we shall then drive to the helipad and fly to Lukla (the first stop) for re-fueling. The real adventure starts after Lukla flying towards the Everest region crossing over Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche (the Everest Base Camp trail) and witnessing world's highest mountains series like Amadablam, Thamserku, Cho-oyu then finally towards the Mt. Everest. The helicopter will fly over the Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Glacier (from where Mt. Everest expeditions starts). Afterwards, fly to Syangboche at the Hotel Everest View (3380 meters)- hotel at the world's highest point, have a breakfast with great mountain panorama including Mt. Everest in the background. Finally fly back to Kathmandu and drop-off at your hotel.
  2. Everest View Point
    1h · Admission ticket included
    View from Hotel Everest View
  3. Irish Pub
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    Fly over Namche Bazaar
  4. Tengboche Gompa
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    Fly over Tengboche
  5. Mount Everest
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    Fly to Base camp of Mt. Everest.
  6. Pass by
    Fly over Syangboche airport.
  7. Everest Base Camp
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    Fly over Everest base camp (5,364m) and land at Kalapattar (5545m/18192ft)
  8. Kathmandu Valley
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    We pick up from Kathmandu City.
  9. Kathmandu
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    We pick up from Kathmandu City.
  10. Boudhanath Stupa
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    We will pick up from Boudha Nath Stupa Area
  11. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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    We will pick up from Bhaktapur Durbar Square Area
  12. Kathmandu
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    We will pick up from Kathmandu City
  13. Kathmandu Valley
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    We will pick up from Kathmandu Valley.
  14. Kathmandu Durbar Square
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    We will pick up from Kathmandu!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up from inside the Kathmandu City area

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is suitable for all ages
  • Departure everyday
  • Dress code: Warm clothing
  • If flight got canceled due to weather, we will try the next morning

Cancellation policy

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

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