Everest Base Camp Heli Tour

Everest Base Camp Heli tour
  • Max Altitute:5,643m
  • Price:NPR 3,80,000
  • Difficulty:Normal
  • Duration:1 Day

Everest Base Camp Heli Tour

Trip Overview

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Day Tour in Nepal is one of the astonishing and amazing experiences excursions to investigate the front eyes perspective on Mount Everest with Helicopter just in One day. We offer Everest base camp helicopter flight landing visits with costs pertinent from Kathmandu to EBC in the day-by-day takeoff premises. Everest base camp trek is a lengthy process and can be sometimes less preferred if you do not have an ample amount of time in Nepal. Hence, Everest base camp Heli tour Kalapatthar Landing takes you nearest to the most valuable gem of the world- The Mighty Everest.

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Everest Heli Tour Cost

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour takes you to the extraordinary statures of Everest View Hotel, Kalapathar (the vantage point) and a trip to base camp Everest. It means this trip also includes the Kalapathar Landing opportunity. You can have the most excellent perspectives on mountains, falls, green slopes, settlements, ranch towns, and so forth from the sky with this Mount Everest Base Camp Tour with a helicopter and the Kalapathar Heli Landing offers the best view of mighty Everest than that of Everest base camp itself. It is the best and simple outing for having a Helicopter perspective on Mount Everest remaining at the stature of 8848m (29,029ft).

Group Size Price (USD / Person)
1 – 2 Pax 1,275
3 – 4 Pax 1,250
5 Pax 1,210
6 – 10 Pax 1,195

Note: The cost includes helicopter flight insurance, fuel charges, all necessary permits, airport transfers, and government taxes. Personal expenses, travel insurance, and optional breakfast are extra.The price of heli tour includes 240 minutes 2 way flight.

Everest base camp heli tour 2026 packages

Experience the thrill of flying above the world’s highest peaks with our Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar Helicopter Tour. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this luxurious adventure offers breathtaking Himalayan views, an unforgettable fly-over of Everest Base Camp, and a relaxing stop at the iconic Hotel Everest View for breakfast. Enjoy safe, comfortable, and scenic helicopter rides operated by experienced pilots, making it one of the best ways to witness Everest’s beauty in just a few hours.

Option 1

Phase 1 – Kathmandu to Lukla

Time Activity / Details
05:30 – 06:00 AM Private hotel pick-up in Kathmandu and transfer to Domestic Airport
06:00 – 06:30 AM Airport check-in and pre-flight safety briefing
06:30 – 07:15 AM Scenic flight to Lukla (2,860 m), gateway to Everest region
07:15 – 07:25 AM Short landing at Lukla for refueling

Phase 2 – Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar Fly-Over

Time Activity / Details
07:25 – 07:45 AM Depart Lukla for Pheriche (4,371 m)
07:45 – 08:35 AM Fly over Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and Kala Patthar (5,545 m)
08:35 – 09:00 AM Scenic flight to Hotel Everest View (3,880 m)
09:00 – 10:00 AM Landing at Hotel Everest View for photography and optional breakfast (USD 35 / NPR 4,500)

Phase 3 – Return to Kathmandu

Time Activity / Details
10:00 – 10:20 AM Depart Hotel Everest View and fly back to Lukla for refueling
10:30 – 11:25 AM Scenic return flight to Kathmandu
11:25 – 12:00 PM Private transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu

Itinerary route plan for Everest heli

  • 06:30 AM – 07:15 AMBoard the helicopter and enjoy a scenic flight to Lukla (2,860 m) — the gateway to Everest, surrounded by the Dudh Koshi Valley and Himalayan peaks.
  • 07:15 AM – 07:25 AMShort landing at Lukla Airport for refueling and flight preparation before continuing higher into the Khumbu region.
  • 07:45 AM – 08:35 AMEnjoy a spectacular fly-over of Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and Kala Patthar (5,545 m) — witness panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and the Khumbu Glacier from above.
  • 08:35 AM – 09:00 AMContinue the scenic flight to the Hotel Everest View (3,880 m), one of the world’s highest luxury hotels.
  • 09:00 AM – 10:00 AMLanding at Hotel Everest View for photography and optional breakfast overlooking the magnificent Everest range. Take in the calm mountain atmosphere and capture memorable photos.
  • 0:00 AM – 10:20 AMDepart Hotel Everest View and fly back to Lukla for a final refueling stop before returning to Kathmandu.

Everest Base Camp Tour Details

Experience one of the most breathtaking helicopter adventures in Nepal with the Everest Base Camp Heli Tour. This tour offers a thrilling opportunity to witness the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest, from a close aerial view. Perfect for travelers seeking comfort, luxury, and a time-saving way to explore the Himalayas, this tour combines scenic flights, incredible photography moments, and an unforgettable Himalayan experience.

Details Information
Total Duration Approximately 4 to 5 hours
Maximum Altitude 5,545 m (Kala Patthar – Fly-Over)
Flight Type Shared Helicopter (Up to 5 Passengers)
Meal Optional Breakfast at Hotel Everest View (USD 35 Extra)

Everest Base Camp Heli Tour 

Everest Helicopter Tour (Day Tour) should be possible in various ways for example by picking any course for Everest Base Camp. You can have distinctive discretionary options for the EBC Heli Tour course. According to the standard course, you will have Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight from the domestic airport (Tribhuvan International Airport). Lukla envelops a standout amongst the most perilous yet exceedingly achieved air terminals known as Lukla Airport (additionally named as Tenzin-Hillary Airport) at an elevation of 2860m. In Lukla, the refueling will be done to keep any unsafe circumstances that may happen in the outrageous vertical tallness. Here, you will almost certainly have a look at ethnic and antiquated Sherpa individuals with their special culture and way of life.

At that point, you will fly in a helicopter from Lukla to Everest Base Camp watching the excellent condition underneath you. At last, in the wake of having a lovely minute there with arriving at Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar (99% of landing shots), you will have a helicopter trip to Everest View Hotel from Everest Base Camp (Everest Base Camp to Everest View Hotel Helicopter Flight) and eat there and fly back to Kathmandu. Along these lines, your visit from Kathmandu to Everest View Hotel by Helicopter with the fantasy of eating there will be amazingly fruitful through this wonderfully made bundle of Everest Base Camp Helicopter visit with Landings.

You can also add a Mountain flight tour to your bucket list as an alternative to the Everest Base camp Heli tour and get the best view of mountain peaks in the Everest region.

Related: Ultralight Flight In Pokhara

Mount Everest Helicopter Landing Tour Cost

The Everest base camp helicopter landing cost is going to cost you NPR 3,80,000/- per 4 person pax. The cost is the newly reviewed cost of 2021. As per every  240 mins helicopter ride of two ways, you need to pay approximately 3,150$ in USD. This Heli fare includes the helicopter flight insurance cost, time breakfast at Everest View hotel, all necessary permits and government taxes, airport picks up and drop. This Everest helicopter cost price does not include your personal expenses, your travel insurance cost, and anything not mentioned in cost includes.

Price for Various Heli Tour Packages

DESTINY TIME DURATION PURCHASE RATE
240 MINUTES(2 WAYS) 380000
MUKTINATH HELI TOUR
FOR 4 PAX 180 MINUTES (2 WAYS) 340000
FOR 5 PAX 180 MINUTES (2 WAYS) 390000
LANGTANG HELI TOUR
FOR 5 PAX 60 MINUTES(2 WAYS) 140000
GOSAIKUNDA HELI TOUR
FOR 5 PAX 30 MINUTES (2 WAYS) 120000
PATHIVARA HELI TOUR
FOR 4 PAX 180 MINUTES (2 WAYS) 335000
FOR 5 PAX 180 MINUTES (2 WAYS) 390000
KALINCHOWK HELI TOUR 40 MINUTES (4 PAX) 110000
LUKLA HELI TOUR
FOR 4 PAX 220000
FOR 5 PAX 270000
HOTEL EVEREST VIEW HELI
FOR 4 PAX 230000
FOR 5 PAX 300000
MARDI HIMAL HELI TOUR 1 HOUR 90000
KAHPUCHE LAKE HELI TOUR 1 & HALF HOUR 75000
KORI HELI TOUR 1 HOUR 100000
POONHILL 150 minutes(2 ways) 100000
MUSTANG HELI TOUR FOR 4 PAX 190000

Hike on Trek is a renowned travel agency. The agency operated the above mention from both Pokhara and Kathmandu. The main office of the company is in Bhagawanbahal, Kathmandu, Nepal. Thus, we operated the helicopter tour like Everest Base Camp Heli Tour, Mustang Heli Tour, etc from Thamel, Kathmandu (061460550). Similarly, our branch office is located at Pokhara(061460550). We also operated our service from Pokhara-19, Airport Frontgate. You can contact our office at your convenience. The above-mentioned cost for Heli Tours is reviewed price for 2021 and 2022. As Nepal is a mountainous country, the view of the snow-capped, shining white mountain is the main attraction of this trip. Also, Heli Tour does not take much time for exploring. Despite having a short time, you can visit and explore maximum places if you plan for Heli Tours in Nepal. So, book the packages now on HikeonTreks now.

Related: Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tour

Why Everest Base Camp Heli Tour in 2026?

The Everest Base Camp Heli Tour in 2026 is one of the most breathtaking adventure experiences taken by travelers for encountering the Himalayas in a swift manner. A spectacular aerial journey provides a chance to see Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks from an unmatched front-row seat. This tour is preferred by all those with scarce time because the long trekking days are replaced by a comfortable, time-saving helicopter flight. A peaceful landing at Kalapatthar provides the finest close-up view of Everest. Modern aircraft, improved standards for ensuring safety, and enhanced services offered in 2026 will make your experience smooth, secure, and luxurious. This really amazing tour is greatly recommended for every person who desires embracing the majesty of Everest in a single, unforgettable day.

Detailed Itinenary

Everest Base camp Heli Tour/ Kalapathar Landing- a single day Heli tour to Everest Base Camp
During the morning, we drive towards Tribhuvan International Airport and board our Helicopter and Fly to Lukla. On arriving at Lukla airport, we will stop around 10 minutes for refuelling our Heli. Later, we fly upwards to the Everest Base Camp. Flying over the base camp with sensational ethereal perspectives on the Everest area would be a marvellous encounter. Further, We will make Kalapathar Landing, where we jump out of the chopper for around 10 – 15 minutes and appreciate the compelling Himalayas, Everest specifically. If your itinerary is customized, then the helicopter will at that point take us to the wonderful Gokyo Lake. We stop there for a couple of minutes and respect its view very close.

Later on, we will fly down to Everest View Hotel for Breakfast and Next, we fly back to Kathmandu.

At night, there will be a goodbye supper facilitated by our agency to share our encounters of the astonishing Helicopter Day Tour in Everest.

Trip Info

1. What's Includes

  • Helicopter Flight: A breathtaking aerial journey covering Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and the Khumbu Glacier.
  • Guaranteed Window Seat: Every traveler enjoys uninterrupted panoramic Himalayan views.
  • Landing at Hotel Everest View: Short landing for photography, acclimatization, and stunning views of Mount Everest.
  • Flight Details: Shared helicopter flight with a maximum of 5 passengers.
  • Professional Pilot & Live Commentary: Operated by experienced high-altitude pilots providing real-time insights into the Everest region.
  • Hotel Transfers in Kathmandu: Private pick-up and drop-off service between your hotel and Kathmandu Domestic Airport.
  • Fuel Costs & Service Taxes: Includes all airport taxes, fuel surcharges, and government service fees.
  • Safety Equipment: Standard safety measures and oxygen supply onboard for high-altitude flights.
  • Breakfast at Hotel Everest View (Optional): Available at an additional cost of USD 35 (NPR 4,500).

2. Doesn't Includes

  • Everest National Park Permit & Airport Tax: Payable in cash before departure (USD 55 / NPR 7,000).
  • Personal Expenses: Beverages, souvenirs, and tips for the pilot or ground staff.
  • Travel Insurance: Strongly recommended to cover high-altitude helicopter flights and unforeseen circumstances.
  • Extra Landing Requests: Any additional or customized landing beyond the regular itinerary.

Trip Highlights

  • 100 % Full Refund guarantee if no flight made because of awful climate
  • No Hidden Charge
  • Comprehensive with Helicopter Fuel Surcharge
  • Simple and verified Online Booking framework
  • Full Packages trip with Lowest Price Guaranteed
  • Entrancing 360o all-encmpassing perspective on Himalayan extents like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Amadablam, Nuptse, Gauri Shankar, and some more
  • Trip over wonderful characteristic geography
  • Eyeshot of stunning Alpine districts and Gokyo Valley Region covering diverse Gokyo Lakes
  • Remarkable Himalayan ice sheet scope of Khumbu district

Important Info

Everest Heli Tour

  • Guest Will Be Received From Domestic Terminal By Our Airport Staff & Embark To Helipad.
  • Heli Will Departure To Lukla With 5 Pax From Tribhuwan Internation Airport, Kathmandu.
  • After Arounf 50 Minutes Fly (Depending On Weather Condition) Heli Will Land At Lukla Tenzing Hillary Airport Where The Defueling Process Will Be Done.
  • After Defueling Process At Lukla Airport Heli Will Fly To Pherichey From Where The Shuttle Will Be Done.
  • From Pherichey Heli Will Fly With 3 Pax To Everest Base Camp Overfly & Land At Kalapatthar For 5 Minutes & Fly Back To Pherichey.
  • Same Process Will Be Done With The Remaining 2 Pax.
  • After The Shuttle From Lukla Heli Will Fly To Hotel Everest View With 5 Pax.
  • Ground Time At Hotel Everest View For 30 Minutes.
  • After 40 Minutes Heli Will Back To Tia With 5 Pax.

Trip Map

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