Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
4 hrs
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
5545m/18129ft
Spring and Autumn
Helicopter
Introduction
The Helicopter Tour of Everest Base Camp is a great way to experience Everest in just one day. We begin our helicopter tour from Kathmandu and fly towards the east to Lukla which is a beautiful Sherpa village. From here we fly over the Everest Base Camp which is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world.
From our helicopter tour, we also admire great views of the Khumbu Glacier which is ideally located between Mt. Everest and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Next, we stop at Kalapathhar for the grandest views of the world’s highest mountain and it’s neighboring Himalayas. Then we fly to Syangboche and spend around twenty minutes at a hotel for breakfast while also admiring the beautiful Himalayan vista. We fly back to Lukla for fueling and return to Kathmandu and end our amazing helicopter day tour of Everest Base Camp.
Includes
- Helicopter flight: You will be picked up from your hotel in Kathmandu and taken to the airport for your flight to Everest Base Camp.
- Scenic flight: You will fly over the Himalayas and enjoy panoramic views of the highest mountain peaks in the world, including Mount Everest.
- Landing at Everest Base Camp: You will land at the base camp, where you will have the opportunity to take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers.
- Return flight to Kathmandu: After spending a short time at the base camp, you will board the helicopter for the return flight to Kathmandu.
- Hotel drop-off: Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
It is important to note that the exact itinerary and inclusions may vary depending on the tour operator and the package you choose. Be sure to read the terms and conditions carefully before booking your tour.
Excludes
- Personal expenses: Any expenses incurred for personal items such as drinks, snacks, souvenirs, or tips are not included
- Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately
- Meals: Meals are not included in the tour
- Accommodation: Accommodation is not included in the tour, as it is a day trip and you will be returning to your hotel in Kathmandu after the flight
- Gratuities: Tips for the guide and pilot are not included but are customary if you feel the service was exceptional
It is important to note that the exact exclusions may vary depending on the tour operator and the package you choose.
Reviews
Good!
Exellent guide for solo trekking. The flexibility of the programm was good and everything worked with Expedition Himalaya.
Awesome experience.
This is a one in a lifetime experience, to one of the most remote areas of the world. The whole journey was breathtaking and an excellent experience. We were unfortunate with the weather at the end but that is mountain life. Himalayan experience worked tirelessly to organise helicopter flights off the mountain, along with the other 2000 people stranded at Lukla airport. Big thanks to Ian Pallister for organising this for us. Pasan our lead guide, and Lapa our junior guide. I would thoroughly recommend this company if you want to complete Everest Base camp and other adventures.
Tibet2025_Zanardi
We were a group of 4 family members traveling to Tibet through Kathmandu. EH organized the perfect trip for us. All guides and drivers were excellent from all points of view: professional, friendly, experienced, thoughtful, flexible, reliable, respectful. Prabeen was our guide in Kathmandu. Dawa Sherpa flew with us from Kathmandu to Lhasa and carefully orchestrated every single detail of our Tibet tour, including shopping for picnics in late evenings and last-minute helicopter arrangements. Tashi is THE guide you want in Tibet: all the adjectives above, plus much more, and always in harmony with Dawa for daily decisions. Driver Tsering is simply amazing: great driver, improvised porter, strong communicator with gazes and gestures (not English speaking). We ended up with the feeling of traveling in a group of 7 family members for 2 weeks. The tour included the Kailash kora, up to 5630 mt altitude. EH organized it carefully, so that we arrived acclimatized and suffered a minimum. EH co-owner (with Dawa) Nabin met us personally multiple times in Kathmandu before the Tibet tour and after it, for briefing and farewell. And Niren has been in constant contact with us, in person and by phone. I strongly recommend EH for adventure accompanied by safety and special treats.
