Everest Base Camp Tour by Helicopter – 1 Day

Everest Base Camp Tour by Helicopter – Travel introduction

A one-day trip to Everest Base Camp is a great way to experience Mount Everest in one day. We start our helicopter tour from Kathmandu and fly east to Lukla, a beautiful village of Sherpa. From here we fly over the base camp of Mount Everest, one of the most popular hiking destinations in the world. From our helicopters, we also appreciate the superb view of the Khumbu Glacier, which is ideally located between the mountains, Mount Everest and Lhotse-Nuptse. Next, we will stop at Kalapathhar and enjoy the best views of the world’s highest peaks and the neighboring Himalayas. Then we fly to Syangboche and spend about 20 minutes at the hotel while enjoying the beauty of the Himalayas. We returned to Lukla and returned to Kathmandu to complete the incredible trip to Everest Helicopter. The Everest Base Camp All-Day Helicopter Tour offers us a unique opportunity to reach not only the world’s highest mountain, the Everest Base Camp, but also the best aerial view of Mount Everest and the nearby Himalayas.

Exclusive EBC helicopter tour flight.

• Kathmandu to Lukla
• Lukla to Everest Base Camp (flyover)
• Everest Base Camp to Kalapathhar for magnificent views of the Everest panorama
• Kalapathhar to Syangboche (breakfast in Syangboche amidst the Himalayan vista)
• Syangboche to Lukla
• Lukla to Kathmandu

Important Note: Spending only around five minutes in Kala Patthar will prevent us from getting altitude sickness. Our helicopter will be on stand-by at Kalapathhar, therefore, it is technically impossible to spend more than the allocated time.

Included in the Cost

• Airport pick-up and drop-off by a private vehicle
• 4-5 hours helicopter flight
• National Park fee
• Breakfast in Syangboche (Hotel Everest View)
• Company service charges
• All government and local taxes
• Emergency oxygen was available inside the helicopter. (Additional cost required for personal use of the oxygen cylinder outside the helicopter)

Best Time to Travel

The best time to take this trip is from September to April. Although spring and autumn are Nepal’s popular tourist seasons, a helicopter day trip in the winter guarantees equally clear views that will have you mesmerized. However, being the monsoon season the months of June, July and August are not recommended.

Itinerary

Phase 1: Kathmandu – Lukla (fueling)
              Flight Time: 45 Minutes
Ground Time: 5 Minutes

Phase 2: Lukla – Everest base camp ( Kalapatthar )
             Flight Time: 25 Minutes
Ground Time: 7-10 Minutes

Phase 3: Everest base camp ( Kalapatthar ) – Syangboche (Hotel Everest View).
              Flight Time: 15 Minutes
Ground Time: 30 Minutes

Phase 4: Syangboche – Lukla – Kathmandu
              Flight Time: 1 hrs 10 minutes

Total Trip Duration: Approx. 3.5 Hrs

Time Duration: 3 hrs. + 1 hr. (Ground time + Breakfast) – Depending on the weather.

Cost Details

• Airport pick-up and drop-off by a/c private vehicle
• 4-5 hours helicopter flight
• National Park fee
• Breakfast in Syangboche
• Company service charges
• All government and local taxes
• Emergency oxygen was available inside the helicopter. (Additional cost required for personal use of the oxygen cylinder outside the helicopter)

• Alcoholic drinks and cold drinks.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Tips for hostess and driver (Tipping is expected).
• Travel insurance.
• International airfare to and from Nepal
• Nepal entry visa - you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (A tourist visa with multiple entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos).