Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - 1 Days

Amazing mountain views four hour heli flight land at Everest base camp

Trip Facts

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Easy
  • Group Size: 1 - 5 People
  • Max Elevation: 5,364m/18,193ft

Highlights

  • A short and easy way of thrilling Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp
  • Best view of Everest and delicious breakfast at Syangboche Everest view hotel
  • Short landing at Kalapatthar to see Mt. Everest and feel the altitude
  • Grand views of famous peaks such as Amma Dablam, Lhotse, and many more
  • Stunning landscapes, Khumbu icefalls, and glaciers
  • Beautiful Sherpa villages and valleys with Sagarmatha National Park
  • Visit Everest base camp by Helicopter and land at Kalapathhar

About Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - 1 Days

Everest Base Camp is Situated at 5,364m | 18,193ft well-known world rooftop peak base camp sited in Nepal. Have you guys ever thinking a visit to Everest Base Campby helicopter flight in Nepal? You are extremely welcome and join us-Nepal Spirit Adventure will make your eager dream comes true in a thrilling Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is known as Everest Helicopter Tour in Nepal, on the helicopter flying journey you can enjoy seeing Mt. Everest 8,848m, gives a swift appearance at the Everest region then finally allowed you to land on Everest Base Camp-EBC or Kalapatthar by Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with the logical cost is the comfortable way to explore the magnificent mountain views in Khumbu region in Nepal.

Helicopter Flight to Everest Base Camp Tour is best for travelers who do not have a sufficient holiday in Nepal and have difficulties get two weeks' time to trek ascending and descending foothill walk 6-7 hours each day. This tour is perfect for physically disabled travelers who have the desire to explore the tallest peak of the world and can do the Everest Helicopter Tour within a day tour flying by Helicopter for hours tour from Kathmandu. From this world, people might be wondering how difficult it would be to visit and explore Mount Everest. Do not worry at all we at NSA have designed four hours helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp Tour to offer you fantastic mountain views.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour starts from Kathmandu, flying east from Kathmandu to Everest base camp towards the beautiful Sherpa villages and gateway to Everest the flight off from the airport you can see eagle-eye views of Kathmandu valley heritage sites. As the flight moves ahead towards the eastern side then the snowcapped peaks begin to appear in front of your eyes and the Helicopter land at Lukla airport for fueling at this moment you can see beautiful Lukla villages.

After fueling in Lukla, the flight starts flying towards Everest Base Camp as many mountain peaks await us in the route the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Tours goes over the Tengboche, Dingboche, and Gorakshep then land at Everest Base camp, you may not believe that your eyes as you are witnessing the world’s highest peak in front of your eyes. Similarly such as peaks like Amma Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse, and many more peaks along with the Khumbu glacier can be seen from the base camp

We will get a maximum of 5 minutes time land at Everest base camp with Kalapatthar due to the altitude threat. Kalapatthar means black stone peak the best viewpoint to enjoy the 360-degree views of Mt. Everest with many mountain peaks including stunning landscapes. We can snap some beautiful pictures as a memory of having a great journey to Everest. The Kalapatthar helicopter will take you on the way back to Syangboche (Everest view hotel) to take tea/coffee or breakfast and enjoy the beautiful mountains vista with an excellent view of Mt. Everest. Further, you can fly back to Lukla for fueling and then to Kathmandu to end your lifetime Experience of the Everest Base Camp Tour by helicopter flight.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Route is Kathmandu – Lukla –Tengbuche – Gorakshep – Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar – Syangboche (Everest View Hotel) – Lukla – Kathmandu total time of the Everest Helicopter Tour would be four hours day tour journey.

Helicopter Flight Capacity: You can book this tour on also group join basis with us a helicopter flight capacity of 5 passengers and 1 captain is a maximum (of 500kg weight) for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing based on body weight. If we have 4-5 pax we have to run 2 shuttle flights from Pheriche of Everest view hotel by spiting bodyweight 250kg on average. Base Camp Helicopter Tour flight with landing is the most exciting and thrilling lifetime flight experience Helicopter Tour in Nepal with the front face of Mount Everest and the other Himalayas from Kalapatthar top with the best cost guaranteed gives you unique chance to enjoy Everest Base Camp Helicopter return.

Start your booking and enjoy this adventurous trip with us for a lifetime experience of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour at very reasonable prices because we are using the best quality brand helicopter and experienced pilots who have been flying for a long period of time, we assure you to satisfy your every need and desire during the whole tour as well as every customer can get window seats with allow you to enjoy the amazing mountains view with beautiful scenery.

All the Everest Base Camp Trekkers and Hikers know very well about the trekking route while there are many ways to reach the Everest base camp, a trekker can drive to Jiri from Kathmandu then Trek to Everest Base Camp, drive or fly to Phaplu-Salleri and starts the trek to Everest base camp as well as the flight to Lukla is the best and is a popular trekking route to Everest region. The old and long route to reaching the Everest base camp is Jiri to Everest base camp and the short and easy of the best way to reach the Everest Base Camp is by riding a Helicopter to Everest Base Camp with landing at Kalapatthar which is a luxurious way to be Everest Base Camp by Helicopter Tour.

Cost Details

  • All arrival and departure transportation from Hotel /airport/hotel
  • On Helicopter Day Flight includes sharing seating arrangements for up to 5 pax
  • Applicable Permit arrangement service only (Fees extra and pay locally in the mountain)
  • Service of escort his / her daily wages-medical insurance, meals, and transportation allowance
  • Comprehensive medical kits and re-confirmation of international air tickets
  • Helicopter fare as per flight duration on a day ride
  • Passenger insurance
  • All the government tax
  • Nepal Visa-International airfare-personal travel and medical insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature and Breakfast/Lunch at Everest view hotel (Syangbuche)
  • Hard/soft drinks throughout the day trip
  • Everest national park fees NPR 3000. or USD 30 each
  • Accommodation in Kathamndu ( As per your requirement we can book a hotel in Kathmandu)
  • Airport departure tax (NRS. 200)

Dates & Prices

Departure note

Group joins departure dates are not convenient for you; you may choose alternate trip departure dates as per your comfort holidays, we are pleased to open a new trip date. We can organize a private tour at any time of the year.

Useful Information

# Can we get a Nepal visa at arrival in Kathmandu airport?

You can get a Nepal visa at arrival hours in Kathmandu airport.

# How much does cost Nepal Visa?

Nepal visa cost you in the following;

  • 15 Days – 30 USD
  • 30 Days – 50 USD
  • 90 Days – 125 USD

# Can you help us book the hotel in Kathmandu?

As per your requirement hotel’s star level, we can book any hotel in Kathmandu just do let us know in advance.

# How can the middle ones enjoy the view when there are a 5-6 people on board?

Even though we fly 5-6 pax from Kathmandu domestic airport, we will do two shuttles with each 3 pax from Pheriche (Place in Everest region). If you are more than 3 there will two flights from Pheriche to Everest base camp each carrying not more than 3/3 persons. This service allows you to enjoy the great views from your seat.

# What kind of Helicopter is used for the tour?

Air bus 350 series will be used for the tour to make comfortable and safe.

# What is the weight limit?

The passenger weight limit from Kathmandu to Lukla is 450kg in total. While the eight limit in only 210 kg in Everest base camp/ Kalapatthar. This is another region for making two shuttles from Pheriche for more than 3 pax.

# What kind of clothes do we need on the tour?

Everest Khumbu region is cold but at the same time, it’s sunny and very windy. During the winter month, September-February, you will need warm clothes with thermal worn inside. make sure you have something that blocks wind too. Gloves, sunglasses, neck mufflers, nice comfortable warm shoes.

# What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The Everest base camp helicopter tour starts at 07:00 AM in the morning from Kathmandu domestic airport. The tour takes for 3.5 – 4 hours, kindly confirm your tour timing 1 day before your tour date. The tour time vary depending upon weather/political and various situations are other important things not to the forger. Before leaving the hotel, you might want to put cold cream in your face. While during the summer months, March-August, warm clothes with wind stoppers and nice shoes can work. Sunglasses and face cream should not be forgotten. We suggest, ask us about the weather and climate updates before you leave your home country.

# How high does helicopter flight go during the Everest base camp tour?

Everest base camp helicopter flight starting from 2,840 meters toward to 4,300-meter flight and land at 5,450 meters and with lightweight can fly higher in some areas 7,000 miters if there is no wind.

# How many hours can helicopter stay at Everest base camp?

Helicopter land at Everest base camp for 5 minutes only. Depending upon the weather pattern and busyness and activeness at base camp, during high season for Everest expedition base camp with being full of tents with different groups.

# Do we have enough time at Everest base camp?

Only for short while just to be there and to catch the view of a minimum of 10-20 minutes which is quite enough time for you to enjoy the beautiful sight and scenery of rugged mountains and glacier. Due to the high altitude threat, a longer time is not recommended but at the Syangbuce Everest view hotel, we can stay for one hour.

# Who leads the trip and are they well trained and experienced?

No doubt about it, all our guides and pilots are expert and professional in this line of the job with more than decades of experience leading worldwide customers showing the wonders of Himalaya with full knowledge in flora-fauna, local culture, and history with the traditional life of the villagers including Eco-tourism and responsible tourism caring, preserving and respecting local culture and saving the pristine environment from destruction. All our pilots and field staff well trained with medical knowledge and can help you when an emergency situation arises with proper care and assurance and will treat you with medical know-how if its serious they are well equipped to call for helicopter services for emergency evacuation.

# Do you offer money worth and best value trips without any hidden / extra cost?

Every company has its own policy dealing with wide-world customers regarding price cost of the trip, with more people in the group is much better for the company and as well for interested members as the trip cost will be much better depending upon the size of the group. 3-4 persons are much better for each individual and to the company to lower the price of the helicopter Flight and expenses that occurred during the day on refreshment and lunch. Yes, we do offer you money worth of the best services in all our holiday programs with no hidden cost.

# How can I book and secure my seat on this helicopter flight to Everest base camp?

At first sending the advance trip payment to our company in our Bank account provided where you must fill forms with detail of your passport with expire dates, most important the trip of your choice and then sending a transfer minimum of 50 % advance trip payment, which is non-refundable to secure your booking well in advance. On receiving your details of the following document like a passport with scanned or photocopy, along with booking forms, then we will send you a full confirmation letter with a deposit as well as a receipt of advance trip payment.

You can contact us for direct transfer to deposit in our bank account and as well with Credit Card payment, we do accept Visa / Master Card or any other safe and widely used Credit Card with an extra 04 % surcharge as levy charge. We also accept PayPal and online payment as well.

# I am a solo traveler, may I/we join a group for mount Everest helicopter tour? Or helicopter day tour of Everest (stopping at the base camp)?

Yes, we have formed a sharing group so all solo or couple travelers can contact us and join our existing group. allow flexible dates and let us know your preferred date too. sharing flight helps to reduce the cost of a helicopter flight to Mount Everest base camp.

# Can I/we Fly to Everest base camp by helicopter in the morning and take our international flight after 1 PM?

Yes, we will be back in Kathmandu by noon so After 2 PM flights work perfectly. EBC helicopter flight finishes by noon.

# How far is the Kathmandu international and domestic airport?

Only 7 minutes walking distance or 2 minutes drive.

# How much does it cost to fly to the Mount Everest base camp by helicopter?

We have sharing flight options for those who wish to share the cost or we have a private chartered flight at a reasonable cost. Please contact our team for this flight.

# Do you carry oxygen tanks in case of emergency in the EBC helicopter flight?

Yes, we always have an oxygen cylinder for an emergency.

# Does weather affect the helicopter flight to Mount Everest Base camp?

Weather in Mount Everest is hard to predict, we call local people and get a live update. During monsoon, it might affect but usually, the early morning flights are beautiful.

# Can anyone trek to Everest base camp and return by Helicopter either from Kalapathar or base camp or Gorekshep or Lobuche or Pheriche?

Yes, Trek slowly to Mount Everest base camp and call us for Helicopter pick up service, no need to walk back the same way down.