Walking to Everest Base Camp is a challenging journey that takes about two weeks to complete. However, there is a faster and easier option: an Everest helicopter tour. This tour allows you to reach Everest Base Camp quickly, bypassing the strenuous trek. The helicopter ride takes you through the stunning Himalaya range, offering views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Dorje Lakpa, and Shisa Pangma before arriving at Mount Everest. Along the way, the helicopter stops so you can take photographs and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

The Everest helicopter tour is designed for comfort and safety. It includes a stop at the base camp, where you can take pictures and experience the majestic surroundings. The helicopter is equipped with an oxygen system, including a 4-5 liter cylinder of mountaineering oxygen, a regulator, and a high-tech mask, ensuring you can breathe easily at high altitudes. This tour is the perfect way to experience the beauty of Everest without the physical demands of a long trek.

Trip Cost

USD 1199 on a sharing basis (for a limited time)

Outline Itinerary:

• Kathmandu to Lukla
• Lukla to the Everest Base Camp/Kala Patthar (overly only) and fly to Syangboche
• Syangboche to Lukla
• Lukla to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary:

Early in the morning, a private car will come to pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport in Kathmandu. Shortly after the departure formalities at the airport, the helicopter leaves for Lukla, the gateway to the Everest Base Camp. After refilling the fuel at Lukla, the helicopter heads towards the Everest Base Camp.  You can enjoy the surrounding view and take pictures quickly from a helicopter.  After enjoying the majestic view of Mt. Everest and other snow-capped peaks, the helicopter will now head to Syangboche for breakfast (30-45 minutes). The breakfast will be served at the Everest View Hotel. Along with the breakfast, you will once again get a chance to enjoy the beautiful Mt. Everest with its range. After breakfast, we will fly back to Lukla to refill the fuel required to get back to Kathmandu. After refilling the fuel at Lukla, we will now fly back to the airport in Kathmandu. From the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in a private car.