Everest Helicopter Tour
Trip Overview
Trip Facts
- Country: Nepal
- Trip grade: Easy
- Destination: Everest
- Activities: Helicopter Tour
- Accommodation: N/A
- Meals: Breakfast
- Maximum altitude: 5545m
- Group size: 4
- Best Season: Mar-May / Sep-Nov
Want to enjoy the magnificence of Everest in just a day? You may be questioning if that is even possible. But, yes, it is possible to explore the wonders of Mt. Everest in a day. Everest Helicopter Tour brings your dream trip to reality.
While you need at least 15 days to go on a trek to Everest Base Camp, you can explore it in just 4 hours by helicopter. This is the best option to enjoy the mountains in the Everest region in just a few hours. The helicopter flight takes you over the base camp to enjoy its magnificence. You can also enjoy the magical beauty of the mountain range in the region.
The helicopter tour also has an option to touch down at Kalapatthar. While you are on an Everest Helicopter Tour, you can also enjoy a delicious breakfast at a mountain resort overlooking the mountains. It is certainly a dream trip to explore Mt. Everest in a short time.
Detail Itinerary
Itinerary 1
Drive to or meet at the Tribhuvan International Airport Domestic section
Short briefing about the helicopter tour before boarding
Fly to Lukla
Lukla to Everest Base Camp overfly and Syangboche
Fly to Lukla
Fly back to Kathmandu
Tour finishes
Itinerary 2
Drive to or meet at the Tribhuvan International Airport Domestic section
Short briefing about the helicopter tour before boarding
Fly to Lukla
Lukla to Everest Base Camp overfly and Pheriche
Pheriche to Kalapatthar touchdown and Pheriche
Pheriche to Syangboche
Fly to Lukla
Fly back to Kathmandu
Tour finishes
Cost Details
What is included?
- Helicopter flight to Everest and back
- Tour permit
- Breakfast at Syangboche
- Any ground transportation required
What is not included?
- Any more time than the allotted ground time
FAQ
How long is the Tour?
The Everest Helicopter Tour takes about 4 hours from Kathmandu.
How many people can travel in a helicopter?
A maximum of 4 passengers can travel in a helicopter.
How long can we stay at Gosainkunda?
The ground time at Everest is a maximum of 1.5 hours including breakfast time. Any time more than that costs an additional charge.
Do you provide airport transportation?
If you need airport transportation, we can provide the service.