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Everest Base Camp Helicopter 1 day Tour

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Max. Elevation
5644 m / 18517 ft
Group size
1 - 5 Pax
Level
Easy
Transportation
All ground transportation and domestic flight as per itinerary
Best Season
Sept, Oct, Nov, March, April, May
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
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Highlights

  • Helicopter Landing in Everest view hotel for Breakfast and amazing views.
  • Everest Over Fly (Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, Chola Pass and Gokyo).
  • Experience Everest from Helicopter within a short time.
  • Land at Lukla, and Everest View Hotel
  • Scenic Helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Mt. Everest Base Camp with panoramic views.
  • Best view of the landscape, green alpine forest of rhododendron, pine trees, Khumbu icefall, and glaciers.
  • 100 % Full Refund guarantee if no flight made due to bad weather.
  • Easy and secure Online Booking System.
  • The helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp is a massive day tour to experience Everest.
  • Scenic helicopter flight over the world's highest mountain and many others. 
  • Blissful Helicopter flight directly from Kathmandu to the Everest Base Camp of the world’s highest peak.

Overview

About Everest Heli Tour: 
Helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp and landing at Everest View Hotel is the most exciting experience of life in Nepal. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a great day trip to experience Everest in just one day. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour and Landing at Everest View Hotel is the easiest way to reach Everest Base Camp. Trekking to Everest Base Camp takes about 13 days, but this helicopter tour shortens all those days and you can reach Base Camp and back to Kathmandu in one day. The Everest base camp helicopter tour is one of the most famous activities in Nepal. Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp will take you to the highest mountain in the world, Mt. to Everest (8848.69 m). Everest helicopter tour is the perfect choice for anyone who has limited time to reach Everest Base Camp. You will soon find yourself near of the Everest. 

You will fly from the high alpine forest to the arctic glacier region and capture the incredible beauty of nature. Magnificent aerial views of giant glaciers and ice floes and the infamous Khumbu Iceberg among giant mountains will blow your mind and imagination. The helicopter ride from Everest Base Camp and landing at Everest View Hotel is a once in a lifetime experience that will stay in your memories forever. In addition to the wonderful landscape views, you will have the opportunity to see beautiful terraced squares and green hills covered with villages. As the flight enters deep into the Everest region, scenic valleys, glacial lakes and gorges marked with colorful chortens prayer flags, panoramic views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Island Peak, Kongde, Pumor and many more other mountains are part of the main attraction of this flight.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour and Landing at Everest View Hotel offers the closest view of Mount Everest and many of the highest mountains and peaks in one day from Kathmandu. We have carefully planned our times and activities during the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour so that you can enjoy every moment. Comparing the cost of Everest base camp helicopter tour with Everest base camp tour, it is clearly more expensive. However, the experience gained in flying lessons is worth every moment. This helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp can accommodate up to 5 people in full window seats so they can enjoy the spectacular views and scenery from start to finish.

Best Time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter 1 Day Tour
The best time for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter 1 Day Tour is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. These months offer the most favorable weather conditions for a safe and visually rewarding helicopter flight. During spring, the skies are generally clear, and the temperatures are moderate, offering a perfect combination of visibility and comfort. The high-altitude mountains, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu, are often visible in their full glory during these months, with clear blue skies providing breathtaking views. The spring season also brings mild temperatures in the lower altitudes, making it pleasant to travel from Kathmandu to Lukla, and further into the Everest region.

Autumn is another ideal season for this helicopter tour, with crisp, clear weather and minimal chances of precipitation. The visibility is excellent, allowing trekkers to experience unobstructed views of the majestic Himalayas. The days are typically sunny, with cooler temperatures, particularly at higher altitudes. The weather is stable during these months, which is crucial for a safe helicopter journey. While winter (December to February) can be too cold and subject to snowstorms, and the monsoon season (June to August) can bring heavy rainfall and cloud cover, spring and autumn are perfect for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter 1 Day Tour, providing the best conditions for an unforgettable flight to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter 1 Day Tour Permits
Even though the Everest Base Camp Helicopter 1 Day Tour is a flight-based experience, trekkers still need to obtain certain permits to ensure a smooth and legal journey into the Everest region. The primary permit required for this tour is the Sagarmatha National Park Permit, which is mandatory for anyone flying into the Everest region. The Sagarmatha National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the permit helps support the park's conservation efforts. This permit can be obtained easily in Kathmandu through a certified trekking agency or at the Nepal Tourism Board. The cost is relatively affordable, and it is typically arranged by the tour operator before departure.

Additionally, trekkers will need a TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card, which helps track the movements of visitors in the Everest region. The TIMS card is an essential document for ensuring the safety of tourists and is typically issued by the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN). Both of these permits are necessary for the helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp. Holiday Treks & Expedition takes care of all permit arrangements for its clients, ensuring that all required documents are processed before the tour, making the entire experience seamless and hassle-free.

Accommodation and Food for Everest Base Camp Helicopter 1 Day Tour
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter 1 Day Tour offers an exciting, action-packed day that doesn’t require overnight accommodation, as the entire journey is completed within one day. However, there are a few key stops along the way where food and refreshments are provided. One of the main highlights of the tour is the Everest View Hotel, located at an altitude of 3,880 meters (12,730 feet) in the Khumbu region. This hotel is renowned for being one of the highest-placed hotels in the world and offers stunning panoramic views of the Everest Massif and surrounding peaks, including Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. After flying from Kala Patthar, you will land at the Everest View Hotel to enjoy a delicious breakfast while soaking in these awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas.

Breakfast at the Everest View Hotel is a memorable experience. The hotel serves a variety of food, including continental breakfast options like fresh fruit, bread, eggs, and coffee, as well as traditional Nepali dishes. You will have time to relax and enjoy a hot meal while taking in the breathtaking vistas. The serene atmosphere at the hotel offers trekkers a moment of peace before continuing the rest of the journey. Following breakfast, you will board the helicopter for your next stop, which is Lukla. The food provided here is perfect for fueling your journey, ensuring you are energized for the rest of the day’s adventure.

After a brief stop in Lukla for refueling, which lasts about 15 to 20 minutes, you will have the opportunity to stretch your legs, explore the area around the Lukla helipad, and perhaps purchase some souvenirs from the local shops nearby. While Lukla is a bustling hub for trekkers, it is more of a transit point, and food options are more basic compared to the high-altitude stops. However, during your time at the Everest View Hotel and Lukla, you will be well taken care of in terms of food and beverages, ensuring that your experience is comfortable and enjoyable.

Once the refueling stop in Lukla is completed, the helicopter will fly you back to Kathmandu, and upon landing, a representative from Holiday Treks & Expedition will be waiting to pick you up from the domestic terminal and transfer you back to your hotel in Kathmandu, concluding this exhilarating one-day adventure.

Holiday Treks & Expedition
Holiday Treks & Expedition is a trusted and experienced travel agency based in Nepal, specializing in a range of adventure tours, trekking, and helicopter services in Nepal’s most iconic regions, including the Everest region. For those looking to explore the grandeur of the Himalayas in a quick and luxurious way, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter 1 Day Tour is the perfect choice. Holiday Treks & Expedition is known for its commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring that all logistics, including permits, flights, and accommodations, are expertly handled, making your experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Their well-organized itineraries and professional staff ensure that clients are taken care of from the moment they arrive in Nepal until they leave.

The team at Holiday Treks & Expedition works hard to ensure that your Everest Base Camp Helicopter 1 Day Tour is both exciting and hassle-free. They coordinate every detail, including your helicopter flight, breakfast at Everest View Hotel, and transfers from the airport. The company’s knowledgeable guides and support staff are always available to answer any questions and provide assistance throughout the day. By choosing Holiday Treks & Expedition, travelers can experience the breathtaking beauty of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayas without the need for strenuous trekking, all while enjoying the comfort and convenience of a professionally organized trip.

Important Note

Trip Itinerary

5:30 to 6:00 AM,  pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport. After Security checking and boarding in Kathmandu domestic terminal at 7:00 to 8:00 AM, we Fly to Lukla airport, takes 35/40 minutes.  Everest base camp helicopter flight starts from Kathmandu and fly over the Kathmandu valley via the Jiri route through Alpine Forest. After flying for 35/40 minutes from Kathmandu you will land at the Lukla airport for refueling. After a short landing at the Lukla airport, your flight will begin towards landing at Kalapthar nearest and best Viewpoint of Mt Everest. 

8:45 to 9:45 AM: Fly to Everest View Hotel from Kalapatthar for Breakfast. Everest View Hotel is the highest-located hotel in the world from where you could see the panoramic views of the Khumbu Region Himalayas. At Everest view hotel you can have breakfast with 

9:45 to 10:25 AM: Fly back to Lukla airport from Everest View Hotel. We will land in Lukla again for refueling. Landing time at Lukla airport will be 15 to 20 minutes so during this time period you could explore and buy souvenirs nearby the Lukla Helipad.

10:25 to 11:00 AM: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla by Helicopter. Our representative will pick up you from the domestic terminal and drive you to the hotel in Kathmandu.

Note: Timing could change due to weather reasons and Air traffic.

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Includes

  • Hotel to Kathmandu domestic airport by Private Car.
  • Helicopter sightseeing Flight around Everest Region from Kathmandu domestic airport to Kathmandu domestic airport on sharing base. 
  • Landing in Lukla airport for refueling 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Everest Over Fly (Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, Chola Pass and Gokyo Lake).
  • Landing at Everest View Hotel for 30-40 minutes for breakfast (breakfast cost isn't included).
  • 13% Government Value Added Tax and Helicopter fuel surcharges.
  • Life insurance during a helicopter flight (which is provided by aviation).

Doesn't Include

  • Breakfast in Everest View Hotel (it will cost approximately USD 31 per person) and all kinds of drinks.
  • Personal expenses, souvenirs, donations, tips, equipment, etc. 
  • Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee, local tax and airport tax (NPR 3000 + 2000 + 500 = NPR 5500 per person)
  • Cost : Per Person USD 1200 Nett
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Reviews

My flight over the Himalaya mountains

I would like to express my gratitude to Kerin, who was my go to person. Everything I needed he fixed, he picked me up from KATMANDU airport at 11.30pm and transported me to my accommodation in Themal. He organised everyone for me nothing was a problem for him. During my 16 days touring the easter side of Nepal up to the Indian border including the internal flight back to KATMANDU was wonderful and very professional. At short notice I asked him to organise a flight over the Himalaya mountains with a promise that if the mountains were clouded over I would get my money back. What a wonderful flight it was. Nothing was a problem for him or his company. Thus was my 5th trip to Nepal 🇳🇵 and I will be back again next

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William G

Great Experience in Nepal .

Had a great experience of mountain flight to Everest. Great Karhmandu city touring and Mardi Himal trekking . Very well managed. All the staff were very positive and responsive. Once again thank you Holiday Treks and Expedition Pvt Ltd team for fulfilling one of my bucket lists.

Kerry N
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