Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

1. Pick up from your Hoel at 6:00 AM, Drop you to the Kathmandu airport., Kathmandu to Lukla Airport: 45-minute ride (fueling time is 10-15 minutes at Lukla )

2. Lukla to Kala Patthar: 25 minutes (landing time is 10-15 minutes)

3. Kala Patthar to Syangboche (Everest View Hotel): 12 minutes (landing time is 30 minutes for breakfast)

4. Syangboche to Lukla to Kathmandu: 1 hour 20 minutes.

5. Pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Why Should I Take This Everest Helicopter Tour?

Incredibly Diverse Views

You can fly over the entire Everest region in just 4 hours. The landscapes are diverse around the region. There are many Himalayan rivers, glacial lakes, waterfalls, Buddhist monasteries, and tiny Sherpa settlements in the Khumbu region. You can also experience the warm hospitality of the local Sherpa community. The incredibly diverse views are the prime attraction of the Mt Everest helicopter tour.

Safe Take off and Landing

Our Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing is secure and safe compared to the mountain flight to and from Lukla. We put your safety before anything else. An experienced pilot and crew will guide you on every step of the trip. The experienced pilot and crew ensure a safe take off and landing procedure.

Low altitude flight

The Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing is unique from the Everest Mountain flight as it flies from quite a low altitude. You can experience a close view of the Himalayan mountains. This flight allows you to view the stunning mountain peaks in close proximity. Thus, the low altitude flight is a prime feature of this Mt Everest helicopter tour.

Private flight

You can also choose to fly private with a bunch of friends and family. You can move to the cockpit and observe the great views, and take outstanding photographs. This feature allows you to enjoy the beauty of the place without compromising your privacy.

Why Book with Exciting Nepal Treks and Expedition?

Safety first policy

We at Exciting Nepal put our customer’s safety above everything. Our safety first policy is based on the customer’s requirement. We do not compromise with our policy at any cost.

100 % success rate

Our 100 % success rate places us as one of the best Helicopter tour providers in Nepal. The outstanding success rate is also a testament to our commitment and high quality service.

More than 12 years of Experience

We have been offering excellent services in the travel industry for more than 12 years. The high experience factor plays an important role in the successful completion of the Helicopter tour.

100% safe and secure payment

All our payments are through safe and secure means. You do not have to worry about any transaction leaks.

Our commitment

We at exciting nepal are a highly committed team with the common goal of providing excellent service to our customers. Customer satisfaction is our primary goal and we work on our toes to keep a smile on your faces.

Best price guaranteed

We guarantee you that we provide the best prices available in comparison to any other trekking agency. You will enjoy the scenic mountain views at a better price. Now, that is a deal you can’t miss!

Customize your trips and departure dates

If you book with us, you can customize and personalize your trips based on your desire and requirement. You can also choose to shorten or extend your itinerary according to your holiday schedule.

No hidden charges

We promise you that there are no hidden charges on the trip. We charge you only the trip cost. There are no booking or credit card costs.

Hassle free online booking

The booking procedure is hassle free. You don’t have to carry a large sum of cash with you. You can make payments using government approved means of cash, visa / mastercard, traveler’s cheque etc.

Experienced ground staff

We have experienced ground staff at work in the airport for ease of operation. They will help you at every step and in any emergency situation.

24/7 Service

We are there to provide you with 24/7 service. You can call or chat with us to plan or book your trip. You can also leave us a message on our voice mail or send us an email.

Guaranteed Departure

We guarantee you a departure on every booking. We reschedule your trip in case of any disruptions and delays based on the weather condition.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Detailed Itinerary

1. Kathmandu to Lukla Airport: 45-minute ride

We will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the Kathmandu airport on a private vehicle. The helicopter trip to Everest Base Camp takes about 45-minutes to arrive at Lukla. The trip takes another 10-15 minutes for refuelling at Lukla.

2. Helicopter from Lukla to Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar: 25 minutes (landing time of 10-15 minutes)

After refuelling at Lukla, we will board the helicopter for a stunning flight towards Kala Patthar. You can observe the spectacular 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Everest Mahalangur Himalayan range from the top.

Besides that, you can also observe the majestic Tengboche monastery, the Khumbu glacier, and the village settlements around the Everest region. After flying above the incredible Everest Base Camp, you will land in Kala Patthar for 10-15 minutes. The landing at Kala Patthar depends upon the weather conditions.

3. Kala Patthar to Everest View Hotel at Syangboche: 12 minutes (landing time of 30 minutes for breakfast)

After staying in Kala Patthar for 10-15 minutes, you can then proceed to board the flight towards the Everest View Hotel. We will have our breakfast at the famous Everest view hotel.

The Everest view hotel is the highest altitude hotel in the world. The stunning views of Mount Everest and other Himalayan ranges are breathtaking. We spend around 30 minutes for lunch at the hotel and then board the helicopter for the flight back to Lukla.

4. Syangboche to Kathmandu via Lukla: 1 hour 20 minutes.

After a delicious meal, we fly from Syanboche to Lukla for fueling and then fly back to Kathmandu. The scenic flight back takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes as we ride above the mountains overlooking the mountain peaks and green valleys below.

5. Pick up and transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu.

After the beautiful Everest Base Camp helicopter flight landing tour, we will drop you at your hotel. You can relax and celebrate the completion of this short but incredible Everest Helicopter tour in Nepal.

Other Possible Helicopter Services in the Everest Region:

Helicopter from Kathmandu to Namche / Namche to Kathmandu

Kathmandu to Namche Helicopter tour is ideal for those trekkers who want to skip the flight to Lukla. The Lukla airport is notorious for the tiny airstrip and the dangerous landing on the side of a cliff.

Trekkers can then begin their trekking journey from Namche Bazar. The Everest Helicopter tour is also ideal for those who have a short time on their schedule and want to make the most out of their trip. The helicopter trip is also perfect for trekkers who wish to fly back to Kathmandu after a long flight.

Kathmandu to Namche Helicopter tour takes you through the incredible landscapes, pristine waterfalls, deep valleys, Himalayan rivers, and monasteries in the region. The aerial tour of the region is a lovely experience.

Helicopter from Everest View Hotel to Everest Base Camp / Everest Base Camp to Everest View Hotel

The helicopter trip to Everest Base Camp from the Everest View Hotel is an excellent opportunity to explore the region from up above the sky. It takes just about 10 minutes to reach Everest Base Camp from the Everest view hotel and vice versa. This is a unique opportunity to arrive at the foothills of Mt Everest in a short amount of time.

There are many instances of trekkers getting injured, tired, or sick at the last leg of the trek. Hence, a short Heli ride will help them reach their destinations easily in these conditions. This helicopter trip to Everest Base Camp provides us with an incredible panorama of the Himalayas in all its glory.

Helicopter from Kathmandu to Everest View Hotel / Everest View Hotel Helicopter to Kathmandu

The scenic Everest View Hotel Helicopter ride is also available. We also provide the return back to Kathmandu Helicopter ride from the Everest View Hotel.

The helicopter ride takes about 45 to 50 minutes to arrive at the Everest View Hotel on a scenic helicopter flight. You can observe the entire Khumbu region, and the brilliant aerial views of the UNESCO listed World Heritage sites in Kathmandu valley.

The return trip of Everest View Hotel Helicopter ride to Kathmandu is a blessing for those suffering from altitude sickness and have time restrictions. This helicopter ride is also ideal for people suffering from poor health, and need immediate rescuing. Altitude sickness among trekkers is quite prevalent in the region, and thus this Heli ride will take them to a lower area in a short amount of time.

Helicopter from Lukla to Everest Base Camp / Helicopter from Everest Base Camp to Lukla

The Helicopter ride to Base Camp Everest is ideal for those who cannot trek or do not have enough time on their schedule. Thousands of trekkers travel to Everest Base Camp every year but travelling the high altitude Everest region is not possible for everyone.

You can take this stunning helicopter trip to Everest Base Camp and return the same day though the helicopter from Everest Base Camp to Lukla. The helicopter flight takes around 20 minutes, and you can enjoy the spectacular mountain views, pristine lakes, vast lakes, and village settlements.

Helicopter from Lukla to Kala Patthar / Kala Patthar to Lukla

You can also take the helicopter ride from Lukla to Kala Pathar. Kalapathar is a great vantage point of the spectacular Everest Base Camp. You can observe the 360 degrees panorama of Mount Everest from the top of Kalapathar.

Lukla to Kalapathar takes around 15 to 20 minutes. The mountains are incredibly beautiful in the region. Kalapathar is a great place to take magical pictures of Mount Everest.

Helicopter from Kathmandu to Gorak shep / Gorak shep to Kathmandu

A direct helicopter ride from Gorakshep to Kathmandu is available if you do not wish to trek back to Lukla, and then fly to Kathmandu. The helicopter ride will take around 65 minutes to reach Gorak Shep from Kathmandu.

The beautiful views of you will see the closest and most beautiful views of the Himalayan ranges. Gorak Shep is the highest point of the Everest Base Camp trek and also the original base camp. The frozen sand bed is a great place to observe the entire Everest region from the top.

Related: Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter

Helicopter from Pheriche to Everest Base Camp

Pheriche is just a 10 minutes flight to the Everest Base Camp. The swift ride from Pheriche to Everest Base Camp is especially for those trekkers who cant trek any further or have fallen sick or gotten injured. The short flight is not busy, and you can reach the Everest Base Camp in just a few minutes.

Helicopter from Pheriche to Kathmandu / Kathmandu to Pheriche

You can take a helicopter from Periche to Kathmandu if you don’t want to trek back to Lukla. This stunning ride takes about an hour if there are no stops in the middle.

Alternatively, you could also take a helicopter ride to Pheriche and then start your trek to the Everest Base Camp trek to the base camp. The helicopter rides above the stunning settlements of Lukla, Namche, Lobuche, Dingboche etc. the spectacular views of the lakes, rivers, valleys, hills, and others.

Helicopter from Lukla to Tengboche / Tengboche to Lukla

Tengboche is famous for the Tengboche monastery, which is the oldest and monastery in the region. The Everest helicopter tour from Tengboche to Lukla provides you with the panoramic Himalayan ranges.

The 12 minutes flight gives the stunning view of the silver mountains and the unique gompas and terraced farmed villages. This helicopter ride also helps you to skip the trek from the Tengboche to Lukla.

Helicopter from Kathmandu to Tengboche / Tengboche to Kathmandu

The Kathmandu to Tengboche Heli ride is incredibly beautiful. You can fly back to Kathmandu from Tengboche on a Heli ride as well. The 55 minutes flight is ideal for trekkers who want to make their trek short and more comfortable.

This Kathmandu from Tengboche flight is scenic, and the majestic beauty of Mt. Thamserku overwhelms us as we land in Tengboche.

Helicopter from Tengboche to Everest Base Camp

The Heli ride to Everest Base Camp from Tengboche takes you to Mt. Everest Base Camp in just 12 to 15 minutes. The helicopter ride provides you with incredible views of Mount Everest, Tawache, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Thamserku, and others.

Helicopter from Kathmandu to Gokyo / Gokyo to Kathmandu

The Kathmandu to Gokyo Heli ride lets you experience the pristine Gokyo lakes from up above the sky. The Kathmandu to Gokyo valley Heli ride takes you around 60 minutes. The beautiful landscapes of the Gokyo region will enthral you.

You can also observe the Ngozumpa glacier, which is the biggest glacier in Nepal. The incredible views of the entire Everest region, Gokyo Ri, and the turquoise Gokyo lakes is the highlight of the trip.

Helicopter from Kathmandu to Dingboche / Dingboche to Kathmandu

The Kathmandu to Dingboche helicopter ride overlooks the stunning villages in the Everest region. The arresting Himalayas captivates you. The trip is also popular among trekkers who want to ride back home on a scenic helicopter ride.

Helicopter from Lobuche to Kathmandu / Kathmandu to Lobuche

The helicopter flight from Lobuche to Kathmandu is quite popular among trekkers as well. The Kathmandu to Lobuche Heli ride or vice versa takes about 65 minutes. You can take these Heli rides.

We provide these helicopter services at a reasonable price. You can contact us for more details regarding these incredible trips.

Trip Cost US$ 1050 Per person

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1. Where is the Everest Base Camp located?

Everest Base Camp is in the Everest region of the Solu-Khumbu district in Nepal.

2. Does helicopter land at the top of Mount Everest Summit or the Base Camp?

The helicopter lands at Kalapather viewpoint or the Everest Base Camp but not at the summit of Mount Everest. Special permission is required, and the weather around the region might also affect the landing process.

3. Can Helicopters get to the top of Everest?

No, the helicopter takes you to the Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar. Mt. Everest expedition requires proper physical and technical climbing training.

4. What’s the highest altitude an average helicopter can fly?

An average helicopter flight’s maximum altitude generally depends upon the engine’s ability to work in thin air. The Turbine engineered helicopter to fly at 25,000 feet on average.

5. Can we go to Mount Everest by helicopter and walk down?

Flying to the top of Mt Everest is not possible due to the thin air in the high altitude conditions. The helicopter has to land in the Everest Base Camp.

6. Why helicopter cannot fly to Everest?

The high altitude regions have thin air. A Helicopter requires a certain amount of air for the lift. The peak of Mount Everest has a low atmosphere, and thus it is impossible to get the lift needed and fly on top of Everest.

7. What is the highest a chopper has gone?

Didier Delsalle took his Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel and touched down on the summit of Mount Everest 8,848 m (29,029 ft) enlisting his name in the Guiness world record.

8. Why is a helicopter tour the best travelling option in Nepal?

While Nepal is well known for the pristine trekking route, not everyone can complete the harsh trekking adventure. Hence, a short but fulfilling helicopter trip to Everest Base Camp is your best travelling option.

9. Why can’t a helicopter go as high as an aeroplane?

Helicopters require a particular lift to fly. Helicopters fly around 15,000 to 18,000 feet. The lack of air in the high altitude regions is the reason why a helicopter can go as high as aeroplanes.

10. Do aeroplanes fly above Everest?

No, the aeroplanes do not fly over Everest. The commercial planes fly at an altitude of 28- 35,000 ft (8000 m). The Himalayan mountain ranges are around 30000 ft and can cause any problems. However, there is a scenic Mt Everest flight that takes you around Mount Everest and the Himalayas for a tour.

11. Do you carry oxygen during the flight?

Yes, we the helicopter carries oxygen for emergency purposes, But prior information before boarding is necessary.

12. How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Lukla?

Kathmandu to Lukla takes about 40 Minutes in average weather condition.

13. How long does it take for Helicopter from Lukla to Everest Base Camp / Kalapathar?

The helicopter trip to Everest Base Camp from Lukla takes about 15 to 16 minutes to fly over Everest and land in Kalapatthar

14. How long is the Helicopter Land at Kalapatthar?

This helicopter lands at Kalapatthar for about 7 to 10 minutes for sightseeing and pictures.

15. Can the helicopter hold a bit longer at the Kalapatthar on a special request?

The helicopter can hold an additional 2 minutes on a special request but not more than that. It is a bit risky to stop the helicopter longer at high altitude because of low oxygen levels. Furthermore, the helicopter cannot get switched off completely while landing at the Kala Patthar due to low oxygen levels and temperatures.

16. How Long the Helicopter stops at the Everest view hotel in Syangboche for breakfast?

The helicopter stops for around 30 minutes at the Syangboche ( Hotel Everest View) for breakfast.

17. How can we have a Mount Everest Base Camp helicopter tour?

Please go through the detailed itinerary of the Everest Helicopter tour in Nepal and contact us for more information regarding the trip.

18. Who leads the trip and are they well trained and experienced?

All our pilots and crew are well-experienced professionals with decades of experience in the helicopter aviation sector. We believe in Eco-tourism and responsible tourism that respects the local culture and history and traditional life of the villagers. We promote tourism that does not hamper the pristine environment of the region.

19. What does the crew do in case of any medical emergencies?

All our crew members, including the pilot and the ground staff, have strong medical knowledge and can help you in any emergency condition. They are well equipped in first aid and also provide helicopter evacuation if necessary.

20. Does the Helicopter have a pressurized Cabin?

We do not have pressurized cabin helicopters in Nepal. We at Exciting Nepal fly B3-E Helicopter which does not require a pressurized cabin.

21. What about the meals and drinks along the Everest Helicopter tour in Nepal?

We will have our lunch at the Everest view hotel (syangboche), which is the highest placed hotel in the world. The expansive menu of the hotel at such a high altitude will surprise you. You can also carry light snacks to munch on during the flight. You can take at most two bottles of water for the trip. Besides that, you can also find water and other drinks at the Everest view hotel as well.