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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

$ 1,975 .00 USD

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

This tour includes:

Others

Airport transfer as per itinerary (Pickup and drop facility) Life Insurance for all crews members and their salary Passenger Insurance Helicopter flight over Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar for 4.5 hours Domestic airport departure tax Applicable Taxes

Flights

Helicopter Flight Phase 1: Kathmandu to Lukla (Landed there for 5-10 minutes for refueling) Phase 2: Lukla to Pheriche Phase 3: Pheriche to Kala Patthar Phase 4: Kala Patthar to Pheriche Phase 5: Pheriche to Everest View Hotel (For breakfast) Phase 6: Fly to Lukla for refueling Phase 7: Fly back to Kathmandu

Transport

Airport Transfer Service

Not included:

Others

Breakfast at Everest View Hotel National Park Fee (NPR 6000), please carry cash with you for this payment

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Itinerary of your trip Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

  • Day 1 Everest Base Camp Helicopter Glimpse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Everest Base Camp Helicopter Glimpse

      Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing takes you from Kathmandu to Lukla in just 45 minutes, and then the Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar in 25 minutes. You are provided with almost 15 minutes of ground time at the base camp of the highest peak in the world, followed by a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. The total time for completing the trip is just 4-5 hours.


      Pick up from the hotel and drive to Tribhuvan International Airport domestic terminal.


      The Helicopter Tour to the Everest Base Camp begins early (6:00 AM). We will pick you up from your hotel or designated meeting point and drive you to the Tribhuvan International Airport domestic terminal.


      Briefing on essential safety measures and instruction guidelines and boarding on the flight.


      Before boarding a flight, the instructor will be brief on safety measures and guidelines. After the briefing, you will be introduced to your pilot and board the helicopter.


      Take off from Kathmandu to Lukla

      After the seating arrangement, we will take off to the east of Kathmandu valley, where you will enjoy the spectacular view of snow-capped peaks from the Langtang range and Ganesh Himal to Manaslu and Gaurishankar peaks. Soon after flying past the green hills around Jiri in Dolakha, we will have our first stop at Lukla. You will also enjoy an aerial view of beautiful valleys, hills, Sherpa villages, monasteries, lakes, and rivers.


      At Lukla, refuel the helicopter.

      Lukla (2,820m) and the Tenzing Hillary Airport serve as entry points for most treks, tours, and expeditions in the Everest region. It will take about 10 โ€“ 15 minutes to refuel our helicopter. Meanwhile, you can enjoy scenic beauty and mountain views.


      Fly from Lukla to Kalapatthar (5,644.5 m (18,519 ft.)

      After refueling the helicopter, the Everest Helicopter Flight takes off and continues to fly over the Dudh Koshi River valley towards Namche Bazaar. Namche is the regionโ€™s largest town and the Everest Regionโ€™s economic hub. It is called the gateway to Khumbu because most travelers must pass through Namche to enter the region. On flying over this famous Sherpa settlement, we can enjoy spectacular views of Langtang Lirung (7,234m), Ganesh Himal (7,429m), Gauri Shankar Himal (7,134m), Shishapangma (8,013m), Gyachung Kang (7,952m), Pumori (7,161m), Lhotse (8,516m), Nuptse (7,855m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Kwangde, Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku and other majestic peaks in the region. The flight continues over notable villages like Syangboche, Tengboche (home to the Tengboche Monastery), Pheriche, and Gorak Shep (final settlement in the future), the Everest Base Camp.


      Landing at the Kalapathar 5,644.5 m.

      Landing at the Kalapathar 5,644.5 m., above the Everest Base Camp (5,380m) is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that countless people dream of experiencing. The base camp is located below the dreaded Khumbu icefall and surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the world, including Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Lobuche, and many more. If the landing isnโ€™t possible at Everest Base Camp due to bad weather, excessive snowfall, or any other issue, we will attempt to land at Kala Patthar instead.


      Kala Patthar is an even better location in terms of scenery, as it is one of the best viewpoints in the Khumbu region. Unlike the base camp, where the Lhotse Nuptse wall primarily blocks the view of Everest, Kala Patthar offers a 360-degree panorama of Everest and most of the region and its various stunning peaks.


      At Kalapatthar, 5,545 m

      Regardless of the location, you will have around 15 minutes to enjoy the glorious scenery and magnificence. Make sure to capture these moments with a memorable photograph. However, we recommend you be fully present and enjoy the scenic natural beauty. We must leave soon as staying at such a high altitude (5,380m) can be dangerous due to the possibility of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). After around 15 minutes, we will take off from the Everest Base Camp.


      Kalapatthar to Everest View Hotel at Syangboche

      After the glorious experience of landing at Everest Base Camp or Kalapatthar, we will head to the Everest View Hotel at Syangboche for breakfast. This famous hotel offers a superb close-up view of Everest and delicious food!


      About Hotel Everest View and Breakfast

      Everest View Hotel, at 13000ft, is the highest place hotel in the world which holds the record in the Guinness Book of World Records. Here, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast with a 360-degree view of majestic mountains in the Everest View Hotel.

      The ground time for breakfast in Everest View Hotel is about 30 minutes. Enjoy breakfast at almost 4,000 meters while gazing upon the worldโ€™s highest peak; Everest is like a fairy dream come true.


      Fly back from Syangboche to Lukla

      We will take off from Syangboche and fly over Namche again before landing shortly after at Lukla, where we will stop in Lukla for 15 minutes to follow the routine refueling.


      Fly Back from Lukla to Kathmandu

      After the routine refueling stop of 15 minutes, we will take off for the final Helicopter flight to Kathmandu. Enjoy the stunning aerial views of the Himalayas and the breathtaking landscape for another 30 minutes.

      After reaching Kathmandu, follow proper protocol and safely get off the Heli as instructed. We will have a vehicle ready to drop you off at your hotel. Congratulations on completing the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 75

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