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Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

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4.8965516 out of 5 stars
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Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Top rated
4.8965516 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.8965516 out of 5 stars
29 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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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is from your hotel in Kathmandu.
Small group
Limited to 5 participants

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    airport kathmandu

  • Car

    (25 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    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 or any other location in the region if the weather at Hotel Everest View is not good, 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. And in case the weather is not good at Hotel Everest View, we will be landing at Lukla or any other location in the region, for the breakfast.


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

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.

From $1,972 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 29 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
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GetYourGuide traveler – MexicoApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
People who receive documents to board the helicopter should be more polite.
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GetYourGuide traveler – SwitzerlandJune 10, 2024 – Verified booking

Product ID: 363420

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