Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - 1 days

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  • DestinationNepal
  • Durations1 days
  • Trip DifficultyEasy
  • ActivitiesFlight Tour
  • Group Size15+

Trip Highlights

  • Breathtaking aerial views of the Himalayan mountain range, including Mt. Everest
  • A convenient and time-saving way to reach Everest Base Camp.
  • Landing at the Everest Base Camp for a short visit and photo opportunity.
  • Spectacular views of other iconic peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.
  • Flying over picturesque Sherpa villages and monasteries
  • A chance to experience the Everest region without the strenuous trek
  • Professional pilot narration about the region's geography and culture.
  • Opportunity to see the Khumbu Glacier and ice falls from above.
  • Aerial view of the stunning Gokyo Lakes and the Khumbu Valley.
  • Memories of a lifetime with minimal physical exertion

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Overview

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a spectacular heli adventure where you will get to view Mount Everest from an ariel view. This helicopter tour provides an easy, short, and convenient way to visit Mount Everest and some of the world’s other highest peaks. 

If you want to feel the beauty and adrenaline of visiting Everest minus all the challenges, then a helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp is just what you need.

The heli tour to Everest base camp starts as soon as you reach Tribhuvan International Airport. Once you reach the destination, you will have time to explore the area, click pictures, or just simply take in the magnificent view surrounding you. 

After this, the helicopter will take you to the Everest View Hotel, which is one of the highest hotels in the world, located around 13,000 feet. Here, you will have the opportunity to have a top-notch breakfast as you enjoy the 360-degree view of Mount Everest. 

You can also interact with the locals and learn about their cultures and lifestyles. As the day starts to end, you board the helicopter and enjoy your ride back to Kathmandu.

Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Cho Oyu, Thamserku, and Cholatse are just a few of the impressive peaks that line the horizon. 

Views of ancient monasteries, tiny Sherpa communities, and waving prayer flags add to the area's magical appeal. Visiting Everest will surely be a lifelong experience and memory for you, and this helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp will surely be the bridge between your dream and Everest.

Route of Everest Helicopter Tour 

Beginning at the Kathmandu Airport, the helicopter journey to Everest Base Camp offers breathtaking aerial views of the charming villages along the route, including Bhaktapur and Nagarkot. 

After this pleasing trip, the helicopter stops at Lukla for a necessary refueling before taking off on an exhilarating flight towards the famous Everest Base Camp. 

The helicopter flies over Kalapathar and the base camp, which will give you stunning views of the surrounding Himalayas. After this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, the helicopter takes off once more, this time flying to the Everest View Hotel for a delicious breakfast.

After enjoying the lunch against a backdrop of breathtaking Himalayan views, the helicopter returned to Lukla to refuel before continuing its amazing journey, filled with adventure and natural beauty, back to Kathmandu.

Delicious Breakfast at Hotel Everest View During EBC Heli Tour 

At 3,962 meters above sea level, the Everest View Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in the whole world. It is located in Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park, not far from the settlement of Namche. 

In addition to the breathtaking views of the mountains, you will experience first-rate service, mouthwatering cuisine, and kind hospitality, all of which will add excitement and pleasure to your journey. You'll get a deeper understanding of Sherpa culture and customs with this quick helicopter trip.

Please note that the package does not include breakfast. For breakfast at HEV, each individual will need to budget about 32 USD or 4000 Nepali rupees. Please be aware that depending on your meal selections, the price can vary.

Why choose a helicopter tour to Everest? 

  • Time Efficiency: For individuals with a limited amount of time, helicopter trips offer an expedient means of experiencing Mount Everest.
  • Magnificent Aerial Panorama: Travelers can also enjoy unmatched, broad aerial vistas of Everest and the neighboring Himalayan range.
  • Accessibility: It is perfect for anyone who can't do the strenuous physical hike to Everest Base Camp.
  • Comfort and Convenience: The tour avoids the difficulties of high-altitude walking and enjoys the adventure in a cozy, regulated setting.
  • Preventing Altitude Sickness: Travelers can reduce their chance of getting altitude sickness, which frequently occurs on multi-day hikes.
  • Flexible Itineraries: The option to alter the itinerary, frequently includes stops at different locations.

Best Season for Everest Helicopter Tour 

The pre-monsoon season and post-monsoon season are the best seasons for the Tour to Everest Base Camp by Helicopter. The pre-monsoon season, which is the spring season lasting from March to May, is considered to be one of the best seasons for a helicopter tour to Everest. 

During the daytime, the temperature ranges from 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F). This time of year, the weather is often consistent, with bright skies and comfortable temperatures. 

The rhododendron flowers are in full bloom, bringing color to the surroundings. A helicopter tour of Everest Base Camp during this season will surely be a treat for your eyes.

Similarly, the autumn season, which is also considered the pre-monsoon season, lasts from September to November. The daytime temperature ranges from 12°C to 20°C (54°F to 68°F), with slightly chilly nights following. 

The weather is dry, and the sky is clear. The Himalayan peaks can be seen in stunning detail because of the fantastic visibility. Trekking and other mountain activities, including helicopter tours to Everest, are very popular during this time of year.

Itinerary of EBC Helicopter Tour 

Everest Base Camp by helicopter takes about 4 to 5 hours, and the highest altitude you will be at on the helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp is 5545 meters. The time spent on the helicopter ride to the Everest base camp is described below, along with its duration and activities:

Detail Itinerary

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Everest Base Camp by helicopter takes about 4 to 5 hours, and the highest altitude you will be at on the helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp is 5545 meters. The time spent on the helicopter ride to the Everest base camp is described below, along with its duration and activities: 

Activity 1: Hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport 

Our team members will pick you up from your hotel and fly you to the airport in a helicopter. If the traffic is less, and depending on the location of your hotel, you should reach the airport within 20 minutes of its duration.

Activity 2: Kathmandu to Lukla 

Kathmandu to Lukla will take about 45 minutes, and the helicopter will stop at Lukla for 10 to 15 minutes in order to refuel and get the permit for Sagarmatha National Park.

Activity 3: Lukla to Kala Patthar 

Reaching Kala Patthar from Lukla will take about 40 to 45 minutes. With window seats, you will fly above Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. You will get to see the majestic view of the mountains from your seat. 

Activity 4: Kala Patthar to Hotel Everest View  

Hotel Everest View will take about 20 minutes from Kala Patthar. You will have an hour's break for breakfast at Hotel Everest View, which is also the highest hotel in the world at 13000 feet.

Activity 5: Hotel Everest View to Lukla  

This will take about 10 to 20 minutes, and the heli will stop at Lukla to refuel. 

Activity 6: Lukla to Kathmandu 

Flight back to Tribhuvan International Airport, which will take about 45 minutes. 

Activity 7: Airport to Hotel

20 minutes of driving back to your hotel from the airport. 

If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we are able to create personalized travel arrangements according to your preferences and requirements.

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Airport Pickup and Drop Service 
  • Cost of helicopter ride 
  • Permits and Entry fees
  • 1 hour grounding time at Hotel Everest View 
  • Oxygen Cylinders 
  • First Aid Kits 
  • Safety Equipments
  • Fuel Charges 
  • Life insurance during a helicopter flight (which is provided by aviation)
  • Space in a helicopter for a maximum of 5 people in 1 helicopter

Cost Excludes

  • Personal Expenses 
  • Travel Insurance 
  • Any kind of Food
  • Additional Activities 
  • Medical Expenses
  • Any kinds of drinks (tea, coffee, hot water, etc) 

Dates & Availability

  • 1 Person-----US$ 1500
  • 2 - 5 Person-----US$ 1400
  • 6 - 10 Person-----US$ 1350

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Good to Know

Distance And Duration of EBC Heli Tour From Kathmandu

The thrilling helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp provides a memorable, view of the breathtaking Himalayan scenery. 

You'll visit several attractions in the Everest region within just 4 to 5 hours, each providing you with stunning views. 

The following table lists the distances and times for the main parts of your Mount Everest base camp helicopter trip, so you can see the breathtaking beauty of this famous area in a fast and exciting way.

Places

Distance (Approx.)

Duration (Approx.)

Kathmandu - Lukla

140 km

35-40 minutes

Lukla - Everest Base Camp (EBC)

65 km

20-25 minutes

EBC - Kalapathar

N/A (Helicopter flyover at same location)

5 minutes

Kala Patthar - Hotel Everest View

3 km (aerial distance)

5-7 minutes

Hotel Everest View - Lukla

3 km (aerial distance)

5-7 minutes

Lukla - Kathmandu

140 km

35-40 minutes

Weight Limitations for Everest Heli Tour 

Due to the high altitude and safety requirements, weight restrictions are an important factor to take into account when planning an Everest helicopter tour. The following are important details about weight restrictions:

Total Weight Capacity: For takeoff, the majority of helicopters used for Everest trips, including the Airbus AS350 series, can carry up to 2,250 to 2,300 kg (or 4,960–5,070 lbs). This weighs the passengers, baggage, fuel, and the helicopter itself.

Passenger Weight Restriction: Depending on the kind of helicopter and the number of passengers, the weight restriction for individual passengers is normally between 250 and 300 pounds (113 and 136 kg).

Combined Weight Limit: The combined weight restriction for a party of five passengers, including luggage, can be around 500 kilograms (1,100 lbs).

Permits Needed for Heli tour to Everest 

Since you won't be physically walking to the base camp, you don't need the same permissions for an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. 

However, a Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) might be required, even though it is primarily for trekking. 

In addition to that, the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit is required since the Everest region falls within Sagarmatha National Park.

Packing List 

The high-altitude environment and various weather conditions must be taken into account while planning a tour to Everest Base Camp by helicopter. A general packing list is provided below to help you be ready:

  • Passports and permits
  • Travel documents (itinerary, bookings, contacts)
  • Warm clothing 
  • Comfortable pair of shoes
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats
  • Medications and  first-aid kits
  • Camera and binoculars
  • Water bottles
  • Snacks like energy bars and energy drinks
  • Cash and credit cards
  • Backpack or daypack
  • Toiletries

Important Notes for Helicopter Tour to Everest 

  • Book in advance, especially during peak seasons 
  • Check weather conditions according to your travel dates 
  • Dress in layers, as the temperature will vary 
  • Make sure to stay hydrated and carry a water bottle 
  • Pack snacks such as energy bars 
  • Be mindful of altitude sickness and prepare your body accordingly 
  • Be respectful towards the locals and their traditions 
  • Inform prior regarding any health issues 
  • Strictly follow leave-no-trace policies and be respectful towards the environment 
  • Take a bathroom break prior to the flight and at stops 
  • If you’re coming from lower altitudes, make sure to acclimatize

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