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Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

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Adventure
Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
4.9  / 527 reviews

Take a helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp and enjoy views of the Himalayan peaks. Fly over the Kalapatthar and Everest base camps and have breakfast amidst the towering mountains.

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Duration 4.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is from your hotel in Kathmandu.
Small group
Limited to 5 participants

Experience

Itinerary

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    Pickup location:

    airport kathmandu

  • Car

    (25 minutes)

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    View point

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Breakfast, Guided tour, Helicopter flight, Safety briefing (3 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Car

    (25 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    airport kathmandu

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take an adventurous mountain flight over the Everest region of Nepal
  • Best views from 6000 meters at the famous point Kalapatthar by Flying over
  • Savor a lovely breakfast in the lap of the Himalayas surrounded by snowy peaks
  • The Stunning views of Khumbu Glacier and Everest Base Camp
  • Landing at Phiriche for two Shuttle to E.B.C and Kalapatthar- all Window Seat

Full description

Discover the majesty of the imposing Himalayas on this helicopter flight from Kathmandu. Stop near the Everest base camp and travel to the Hotel Everest View for an unforgettable breakfast on this thrilling mountain adventure.

Be collected from your Kathmandu accommodation between in the early morning and transfer to the Tibhuwan International Airport's domestic area. Following about 30-40 minutes of preparation time, the helicopter will take off.

Begin your 45-minute flight over beautiful hills and valleys to the famous Lukla Airport (Tenzing Hillary Airport), which sits at an elevation of 2,860 meters. Land for 10-15 minutes for refueling at the Lukla Airport, before taking off again.

Soar for 25-minutes over the Everest region Fly over the colorful settlements of Namche Bazar, Pheriche, the Tengboche Monastery, and Gorakshep. Make your way up to the famous view point fly over Kalapatthar, which is 200 meters above the Everest Base Camp.

look around, take photographs, and absorb the magnificent views of snow-capped mountains from a close distance. Glide thorugh the skies for 12 minutes to Hotel Everest View, at an elevation of 3,880 meters.

Seat at an open terrace for a delicious breakfast with breathtaking views. After this refreshing break of roughly 45 minutes, the helicopter will take another 80-minute flight from HEV, Syangboche, to Lukla Airport and to its final stop at Kathmandu Airport.

Transfer from the airport back to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • One chartered helicopter flight
  • Company charges
  • Oxygen tanks inside the aircraft (in case of emergencies)
  • Breakfast at the Hotel Everest View (approximately $30 USD)
  • National park fees ($50 USD)
  • Airport tax ($5 USD)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  •  If possible, it is recommended to have one or two flexible days just in case your guides need to re-schedule the flight due to weather conditions
  •  If the weather is bad, this tour will be re-scheduled to the next day or so
  • If you do not have any flexible days and if the flight is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, a full refund will be issued (except for transportation charges to the airport, if already used)
  • The helicopter will land at Lukla Airport for a short brief moment of 10-15 minutes for refueling purposes
  • We will be flying over from Kalapatthar and Everest base Camp very closely , the stunning views
  • The breakfast will be at the Hotel Everest View (3,880 meters) 45 Minutes, Stop.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Service
    5/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesMarch 15, 2024  – Verified booking
This tour is very well planned and worth the money. There was clear communication about everything which made the trip truly enjoyable. There were many people who had to be involved so it was hard to know who to tip but It was a once in a lifetime experience which I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to view this majestic mountain without trekking 14 days. It was also a beautiful day with blue sky which made for perfect viewing.
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Sabine – GermanyApril 18, 2023  – Verified booking
Aufgrund des krankheitsbedingten Abbruchs der Trekkingreise war dies die einzige Möglichkeit, die Bergwelt am Everest Base Camp zu sehen und auf dem bzw. am Kalar Patthar zu stehen. Die beiden Helistopps waren prima. Wir hatten einen super coolen Piloten, der seinen Beruf beherrscht und daneben auch Guide und Fotograf war. Es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, hatte aber seinen Preis.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyMarch 18, 2023  – Verified booking
This is a must-do excursion! You can't put it into words, the Himalayas are so beautiful. The service was simply very good from take-off to landing. I can only recommend this trip to everyone ... it is worth it! Unfortunately I can only give 5***** ... actually it would be 7 *******
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Activity provider:Everest Experience and Assistance

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