Mt Everest Helicopter Tour – One day trip

Best Season

Spring & Autumn

Trip Duration

4 -5 Hour

Trip Difficulty

Easy

Accommodation

Day Trip

Max. Elevation

5,550m (18,208ft)

Trip Highlights

A helicopter ride will provide you with a magnificent sight of the Himalayan range.
At a height of 5,545 meters, land at Kala Patthar.
Bird-eye view from Everest (8,848,86m), the highest mountain in the world.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Everest View Hotel, the highest level hotel in the world.

An unforgettable & luxurious way to explore the mountains in Nepal

Tour Overview

Everest Heli Tour takes place in the Northeast part of Nepal. The entire region exhibits the most scenic geography. The Heli tour starts from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The duration of the flight will be 4-5 hours.

Despite being a small country Nepal has a diverse geography. It includes 3 regions: Himalaya, Hilly, and Terai. Each region has its specialty, from world-renowned snow-capped mountains, hills separated by the crest, and fertile green fields respectively. The flight will fly towards the Northeast direction crossing the hilly area of Nepal and land in Kala Pathar (5,643 mt), Everest Region of Nepal.

Heli Tours is a luxury trip in Nepal. Mostly suitable for travelers bound by the time and for the elderly who might have difficulty hiking in the mountains of Nepal. It offers a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. The landing spot Kalapathar or Everest Base Camp is the best location to observe Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam.

Heli tours in Nepal usually take place in the morning as the weather tends to be clearer. After the marvelous flight, you will have breakfast at Everest View hotel looking back at the astounding Himalayas. Then, we will fly back to Kathmandu.

Are you ready to witness the beauty of Nepal via mountain Heli flight?

Trip Itineraries are customizable according to your choice & the number of days you want to stay.

5:30 - 6:30 AM

Pickup and drive to Tribhuvan International Airport

Our representative will be at your place to pick you up and drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport of Nepal.

6:30 - 7:00 AM

Routine Check and scheduling a flight

After checking your Passport, tickets, documents, and formalities you will walk to the flight area for take-off to Lukla

7:00 - 800 AM

Lukla (2,850 mt)

Thrilling experience! The flight will head towards the Northeast direction above the hilly region of Nepal. You will be able to witness several settlements, rivers, and massive forests.

Lukla is a gateway to Everest. You will be amazed by being in Lukla, the allies, houses, the flow of travelers, and the vibrant environment and atmosphere of one of the famous places of Nepal.

8:00 - 8:15 AM

Refueling the Chopper

A short halt at the airport for refueling while at the very moment you can shoot some landscape or take a short walk around.

8:15 - 8:30 AM

Fly to Kala Pathar (5,555 mt)

The flight will be above the Dudh Koshi. Along the way, you will be flying over the trekking trails to Everest. Namche, Manjo, Khumjung (Green Valley), Tengboche Monastery, Dingboche, Periche, and the entire camping site can be seen. After landing in Kala Pathar you will have a brief time to take photos and enjoy the beauty.

8:30 - 8: 45 AM

Indulge into the moment at Kala Pathar (5,555 mt)

Yup! This is your moment where you will take photos, videos and make memories of Nepal with you. We will spend a few minutes but it will be enough for you to gain and experience beautiful Nepal.

8:45 - 9:30AM

Fly to Everest View Hotel & Breakfast (3,962 mt)

Breakfast is the crucial diet of the day. Imagine, having your breakfast in the mountains of Nepal with the pleasing view of several snow-capped Himalayas. The cool breeze, shining and perplexing mountains, and delicious brekkie in Everest View Hotel.

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Fly to Lukla and refueling

We will fly back to Lukla. Heli needs to refuel at this point which will leave a short span of time for us. You can roam the Lukla bazaar and grab a souvenir for a friend, family if you want to.

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Fly back to Kathmandu

After a short respite in Lukla, we will fly back to the capital, Kathmandu. Look, with the advancement of technology and machines we went and observed the tallest mountain in the world within just a few hours. What an amazing experience, right?

After landing at the airport, you will be taken back to the hotel.

Includes

Private Chartered Helicopter
Airport Pick up and drop from Hotel
One Hour break at Everest View Hotel and 15 Minutes of Break at Kalapathar
Airport Boarding Pass and taxes
All Government tax
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Passenger insurance

Excludes

National park entry permit (NRS. 3,200 per person)
Airport tax (NRS. 200)
Breakfast and tea, coffee in Hotel Everest View

Helicopter used in Nepal for Heli Flights

Helicopters used in Nepal for the Mountains are produced in France which are very suitable for the mountain’s environment and passengers. The flight can accommodate 4-5 people. In any mode of transportation air transportation is the safest however under bad weather the flights will be canceled.

As the flight can accommodate 4-5 people the cost can be divided. The reserved flight will cost $1,500 USD per hour. Spring and fall (March to May)-(September to November) is the best time as the sky clear-outs and beautiful views can be witnessed. The duration of the flight can vary from 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on the destination.

Joining Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost

If you join the Everest Base Camp Heli ride group, the price will range from $1000-$980 per person. If your group is paying for the Everest Heli tour jointly, this cost will also apply.

Private Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost

A private trip to the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour, which costs around $3850 per person, is another opportunity. We are currently accepting bookings for private charters. This private helicopter trip can be a brilliant option if you’re looking for safe solutions during the COVID-19 crisis. At the same time, you can travel in complete comfort while maintaining social distance.