Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is an unforgettable journey to the world’s tallest mountain Mount Everest gratified by the amazing mountain vistas that repeatedly tell you the incredible tales of nature. Perfect for travelers who are time-bound and can’t engage themselves in the long hiking journey of weeks,Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is one of the best options to embrace the ultimate beauty of the Everest Region.
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Everest Base Camp Trek
Trip Information
- Trip Duration 14
- Trip Grade Moderate
- Destination Nepal
- Max. Altitude 5,644.5 m
- Start/End Kathmandu –Kalapatthar – Kathmandu
- Trip Type Helicopter Tour
- Transport Car + Helicopter
- Best Season Sep to Dec, Mar- May
Major Highlights
- Gorgeous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Interaction with the Sherpas
- Exploring the ancient monasteries of the Himalayan Region
- Incredible Khumbu Glacier
- 360 degrees mountain vistas of the Himalayas
- Aerial view of the grasslands, settlements, and nature
- Breakfast looking at the view of the Everest
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Itinerary
Trip Map
What's Included
- Private transportation to Kathmandu domestic airport from Hotel
- Private transportation from Kathmandu domestic airport to Hotel
- Helicopter sightseeing Flight around Everest Region from Kathmandu domestic airport to Kathmandu domestic airport on sharing basis maximum of 5 persons in one Helicopter
- Landing at Lukla for 10 to 15 minutes
- Everest Over Fly (Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, Chola Pass and Gokyo)
- Landing at Everest View Hotel for about 1 hour for breakfast (breakfast cost isn't included)
- Oxygen Cylinder in Helicopter (if in case of emergency)
- Life insurance during a helicopter flight (which is provided by aviation)
- 13% Government VAT and Helicopter fuel surcharges
- All government taxes, and office service charge.
What's not
Included
- Optional - Breakfast USD 31 per person or local NPR 4200
- National park/Airport TAX fees NPR 6000 per person(or USD 50 cash)
- Personal expenses and Personal equipments and clothing
Useful Information
How safe is the Everest base camp helicopter tour?
The Everest base camp helicopter tour in Nepal is very safe. Safety of the clients is the utmost priority of Cool Trekking. We take the necessary precautions for the safety of the passengers. We take off the flights only when the weather is in good condition. The aircraft go through the proper maintenance of the helicopter and we make sure the helicopter is in good state. The helicopter is flown by the professional and experienced pilots. The helicopter also carries the oxygen cylinder and medical kits for emergency use. So, you don’t need to worry about the tour at all as the safety measures are carefully executed. All you need to do is follow the safety guidelines to have a safe helicopter tour.
What to bring for the Everest base camp helicopter tour?
If you are going to do the Everest base camp helicopter landing tour, you need to pack necessary ingredients wisely. You should wear the comfortable dress according to the weather. You can bring windproof Jacket or Down Jacket, Windproof Pants, sunglasses and a warm headwear comfortable footwear camera to take pictures, mobile and many other necessary things. You can also bring some packed snacks, chocolates and nuts.
Breakfast at Everest View Hotel during Everest Base Camp Helicopter Landing Tour
One of the most exciting parts of the Everest base camp helicopter tour is having the breakfast at the Everest view hotel. It is the highest altitude hotel located at an elevation of approximately 3,880 meters. The hotel offers a cozy and warm atmosphere and delicious breakfast. You would enjoy the breakfast with the astounding views of snow-covered mountains and its beautiful surroundings. Each bite of the breakfast with the scenic beauty of mountains will definitely be your most memorable part of the trip.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour flight Route:
The helicopter tour to Everest base camp starts from Kathmandu Airport via Bhaktapur and Nagarkot village heading towards the Lukla. The helicopter then, lands at the Lukla airport for refueling. After few minutes the Helicopter flight proceeds to Everest base camp and lands at Kalapatthar for 15 Minutes and then the Helicopter fly back to Everest View Hotel for the breakfast for about an hour. After having the breakfast, we will go back and stop at Lukla for refueling and fly back to the Kathmandu.
Major Highlights of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Landing Tour
Lukla Airport (2,860 meters)
The interesting part of the Everest base camp helicopter tour is landing at the Lukla airport for few minutes. The Lukla airport also known as Tenzing Hillary airport is considered as one of the highest and most dangerous airports in the world. You will be able to see the Sherpa settlements and take a little glimpse of the unique Sherpas cultures, traditions and lifestyle. The travelers will be thrilled by the landing on the Lukla airport which is at an elevation of 2,860 meters.
Kalapatthar (5,644 meters)
The Kalapatthar is a popular viewpoint in the Everest region standing at an elevation of 5,644 meters that offers stunning panoramic views of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. The helicopter will land briefly at the highest viewpoint, Kalapatthar for 10- 15 minutes. This high viewpoint offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding Himalayan peaks, including the iconic Mount Everest (Sagarmatha). Travelers can enjoy the mesmerizing views and take amazing pictures and create a lifetime memory at the Kalapatthar.
Everest view hotel (3880 meters)
The Everest View Hotel, is a renowned hotel located in the village of Namche Bazaar in the Everest region of Nepal. The hotel is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,880 meters above sea level in Namche Bazaar. The travelers will get an opportunity to have a delicious breakfast in the Everest view hotel with the astounding views of the mountains and gorgeous environment. You can relax and enjoy the heavenly beautiful scenery for 45 minutes to 1 hour with excellent services, and great hospitality.
Everest regions Helicopter Tour Services:
Helicopter flight from Kathmandu-Lukla
Lukla is one of the highest airports located at 2860 meters. The helicopter ride from Kathmandu-Lukla takes about 45-50 minutes. Flying directly from Kathmandu to Lukla offers you the memorable trip. We offer the best and safe Helicopter service between Kathmandu and Lukla.
Helicopter flight back from Gorakshep- Lukla or Kathmandu
It takes around 4-5 hours for the tour. If you just want to enjoy the tour from helicopter and want to save the time then you can take helicopter flight directly from Gorakshep- Lukla or Kathmandu. We will arrange the charter as per your request at the reasonable price.
Helicopter flight from Lukla-Pheriche
Pheriche is used as a shuttling point for the Helicopter flight. At Pheriche, we will manage the weight and the numbers of shuttle. Helicopter lands there for around 20 minutes. You can enjoy few minutes around there and witness the traditional lifestyle of Sherpa people.
Helicopter flight from Lukla-Kalapatthar
The helicopter flight from Lukla-Kalapatthar covers the best view of the Everest region. The helicopter lands at Kalapatthar for around 10-15 minutes. The travelers can enjoy the best views of the sunrise and mountains like: the Mount Everest, Mt. Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Lhotse, etc.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Booking and Payment Policies:
Our booking policy involve the advance payment of 10% to the total cost of the Everest helicopter landing tour package. You can also pay the total cost payment in advance. We accept booking deposits through Credit Cards (Master Card or Visa and many more). Bank/credit card service charge should be paid by the clients themselves at the time of deposit. You can also pay direct cash on hand. The price mentioned in the site is real. We don’t have any hidden charges. If you do not understand any of our terms and conditions, feel free to ask us. Our team will help you to understand all the important information at the time of booking.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour With Landing Best Price
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour starts from the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport, then circles the capital city, and finally to Lukla - The Gateway to the Everest Region. The trip has a lot to offer to all the travel enthusiasts, which you will know once you reach Kala Patthar, from where the view of Everest is supreme. The 360 degrees view of the mountains in the Everest Region with the wonderful natural riches and green grasslands from the altitude of 5,450 m from Kala Patthar is a memory that will be engraved in your heart and mind forever. That’s why the Everest Helicopter Tour is called Kala Patthar Helicopter Ride. You can take amazing pictures and videos during your time at Kala Patthar. That’s the place for your dreams that boosts the magnificence of a picture.
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour gives you the exploration of incredible nature and brings out the exotic Himalayan natural supremacy alive. The luxury tour around the Himalayas on a helicopter for a few hours is about exploring the Himalayan wilderness from an aerial perspective. Especially suitable for family tours and people who find difficulty hiking for weeks, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is one of the easiest tours in Nepal for beginners. Here is everything you need to know about the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
Why Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour ?
Everest Region is one of the popular regions of Nepal where travelers dream to travel and explore. However, not all travelers have the time and physicality to come on the Everest Base Camp Trek where you have to walk for around 5-6 hours every day for multiple days. Similarly, sometimes the weather can turn up on you while you are traveling through the rugged trekking trails in the Himalayas. In addition to this, not all your family members can come on the Everest Base Camp Trek because of time-boundness and physicality differences. So, what can be the best option for a family to explore Everest Region without having to spend 7-8 days trekking?
Well,Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the perfect family tour package. It is the least difficult tour and is suitable for people of all age groups. You can go on the Everest Base Camp Group Heli Tour with all your family members as it is one of the easiest tours to do in Nepal. Also, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is completed in 4-5 hours. So, you don’t even have to segregate multiple days of traveling giving you the flexibility to go on the tour on weekends too. And with Welcome Nepal Treks, your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour gets wings that help you fly over the Everest Region having the best time of your life.
Transportation on Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
About the mode of transportation, you would be using on theEverest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you would be using a private car while going to the airport from the hotel and returning back from the airport to the hotel. You would be flying on a helicopter on the EBC Heli Tour. It is made sure the helicopter you are flying on is in good condition and safe. Every safety precaution is followed properly so that there are no complications during the helicopter tour around the Everest Region. While you are on the EEverest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you would be traveling in a private car and helicopter making it Everest Base Camp Luxury Helicopter Tour.
Weather and Climate during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Everest Base Camp is situated in one of the coldest areas of Nepal. No matter what the temperature of the region is, the fun you have while exploring Everest Regino is unexplainable. About the weather during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you would be flying only if the weather is clear. If there are chances of rainfall or hailstorm, the helicopter wouldn’t even fly.
The temperature during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is over 6,500-13,000 feet is between 15 to 20 degrees Celsius during the daytime. Meanwhile, the nighttime temperature in the Everest Base Camp would be 0 to 15 degrees Celsius. As you would be flying on the helicopter during the daytime, you don’t even have to worry about the temperature of the Everest Base Camp during the nighttime. You don’t need to worry about the weather in the EBC Heli Tour, as you would be flying on the helicopter only after checking all the weather possibilities. The weather condition is checked by consulting with the flight operators and also cross-checking with the locals in the Everest Region.
Rescue Operations in the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a wonderful thrilling ride to the EBC where you would explore the Himalayas in a very amazing way. While on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, there can be some times when the traveler might get into some complications. However, you don’t have to worry about rescue operations. Welcome Nepal Treks makes sure none of the travelers would be deprived of rescue services in case they need it. If any traveler suffers from altitude sickness, he/she is transferred to a lower altitude and given first aid treatment if needed. It is suggested to have medical insurance if you are traveling to the alpine region for traveling.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost and Price for Nepali
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey to the mountains where you get to witness nature at its finest with the awe-striking view of the mountains like Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,511m), Nuptse (7,879m), and Pumo Ri (7165m). Being one of the most loved Nepal Helicopter Tour Packages, what is the cost of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour? This question might be a trending topic for travelers who want to take a whole different experience in the Himalayas on a helicopter.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost for Nepali is around US$ 1100 per person. The more the number of people in the group, the less the cost will come out to be a single traveler. US$ 1100 is the all-inclusive price in the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour that includes the Helicopter Tour Cost to Everest Base Camp, Domestic airport departure tax, Hotel to airport pickup, and Airport to hotel drop. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost doesn’t include the Everest National Park Fees, Breakfast (Optional), and Food and Drinks charges unless they are specified.
How to prepare for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is one of the easiest Nepal tour packages in terms of physicality, time, and weather. You will be in only for a time in the Himalayas so there is the least possibility that you will suffer from altitude sickness and other health complications caused by higher altitude. So, is preparation necessary for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour? There is no hard and fast rule regarding the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Preparation. However, preparing for any tour is always a good choice. The best way you can prepare for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is to research the places where you would be touching down and exploring. You can also do yoga or any physical exercise to be in the best shape possible cutting down any chances of complications even though the chances are really low. You can also prepare yourself how to click the best pictures of the Himalayas so that you may come out with the best pictures and videos of the trip possible.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Additional Visiting Places
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a wonderful opportunity to explore the most aesthetic Himalayas in a totally different setting. You will visit Lukla and Kala Patthar which are two of the most awesome landmarks in the Everest Region. However, some travelers want more places to explore on the trip. About any additional places to be included on the helicopter trip to the EBC, you certainly can add some. Welcome Nepal Treks provides you the tour packages where you can customize your itinerary and can add places. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is not different. You can also add places of traveling on the EBC Heli Tour Itinerary but you have to pay some more money. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost would exceed a little bit depending on the number of places that have been added along with the distance to be traveled further. If you wish to visit any other places different than what is in the Helicopter EBC Tour Itinerary, you can talk with our team so that the tour can be customized properly and a great reasonable price would be negotiated.
Money Exchanges or ATM Services on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
About the ATM services during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you will be touching down at the Everest View Hotel for breakfast. Unfortunately, you don’t find any ATM facilities in the hotel you are staying in. You need to carry money with you if you want to give tips or buy any other things. The breakfast charges would be on the tour package cost, but it is optional so you should check that before.
Also about the money exchanges on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you won’t find any money exchange facility at the landmarks where you get to land on the Everest Heli Tour. If you are looking to exchange money, you should do that while you are in Kathmandu. As you will be traveling in the early morning, the best time for exchanging money would be the day before the helicopter journey. Paying charges with Nepali currency is suggested rather than foreign currency. There will be no money exchanges or ATM services on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour once the journey starts. You can use those services while you are in Kathmandu before going on the helicopter tour itself.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour- The Perfect Family Holiday Trip
A helicopter ride is fit for children, adults, women, and older people. There will be no complications like in the trekking trails. If you are a beginner-level trekker, you don’t know how to cope with the conditions on the rugged trails. Similarly, your physical ability will also not be enough to complete a long trek of more than two weeks. In that case, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a one-day trip that doesn’t require you to be the fittest of all. Even if you don’t have a great physique or trekking experience, you can easily complete the trip. Not only this, you will make memories of a lifetime. So, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the perfect option for a family vacation next time your family members ask you for a one-day trip.
Best Time for a Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is all about embarking on a trip over the beautiful snow-limited mountain peaks on a copter. The rainfall is extremely changeable as Everest Region lies at a high altitude, the rainfall is extremely changeable. It's insolvable to go on a heli lift if it’s too foggy or raining. You can’t see any of the mountain views, and the lift is also not safe. Despite the stint being just many hours long, the rainfall isn't a thing you can’t fully overlook.
The best time for a memorable stint in the Everest Region is during the spring and autumn. The rainfall is crystal clear, and it’s not too sticky. The chances of rain are veritably minimal. Meanwhile, rain might constantly do, and the climate is too sticky. And in the downtime season, the mountain is completely covered with snow. The temperature is extremely low.
You don’t have to worry about which time is the most stylish for an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Welcome Nepal Treks looks over all the rainfall vaticinations, and under the surveillance of experts, we organize our breakouts with full safety. The most pleasant service to a traveler is honesty and safety, the main aphorism of Welcome Nepal Treks.
All in all, the best time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is during the spring and autumn season. When there is no rainfall or fog, the heli ride is not disturbed by any of those climatic insecurities. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t do the helicopter Everest trip in summer or winter. You just need to make sure that it is not raining or snowing. Otherwise, it will create a lot of complications in the tour. Welcome Nepal Treks organize the heli tour looking at the possible weather and the condition of the helicopters that are used in the ride.
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