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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing from Kathmandu

5.0 (18 reviews) 4–6 hours Free cancellation
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing from Kathmandu

About this activity

Create lasting memories in the Himalayas with your loved ones. Book our Exclusive Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour for special occasions like honeymoons, proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, and more. Experience breathtaking aerial views of Mount Everest on this scenic helicopter flight. The tour starts from Kathmandu with an early morning hotel pick-up and a flight to Lukla. After refueling, enjoy a flight over Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) for panoramic Himalayan views. Return to Hotel Everest View for breakfast before flying back to Kathmandu.

Itinerary:

Meet at Kathmandu Domestic Airport

Helicopter flight to Lukla (approximately 45 minutes)

Lukla to Pheriche (Group separates for shuttle from Pheriche)

Fly over Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar Area

Fly from Pheriche and land at Hotel Everest View (1-hour breakfast at Everest)

Return flight to Kathmandu via Lukla after refueling

Group joining flights do not include a landing at Kala Patthar or Base Camp.

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At a glance

Duration
4–6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–5
Guide
English
Operated by
Breakfree Adventures Pvt. Ltd.

Ages: Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All applicable taxes and company service charges
  • Included: Shared charter helicopter (up to 5 pax) – Everest Base Camp Flyover & return to Kathmandu
  • Included: Private Airport pickup and drop-off from your hotel
  • Included: Landing at Everest View Hotel for 1 hour for breakfast
  • Included: Flight insurance, emergency oxygen, and safety equipment

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks during the trip
  • Not included: Breakfast at Everest View Hotel
  • Not included: Sagarmatha National Park & Khumbu Rural Municipality entry fee
  • Not included: Personal expenses, tips, or gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Kala Pattar

    Passing by

    Early in the morning (at around 5.45am), we shall pick you up from your hotel then transfer to the domestic section of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. After completing, the airport formalities, we shall then drive to the helipad and fly to Lukla (the first stop) for re-fueling. The real adventure starts after Lukla flying towards the Everest region crossing over Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche (the Everest Base Camp trail) and witnessing world's highest mountains series like Amadablam, Thamserku, Cho-oyu then finally towards the Mt. Everest. The helicopter will fly over the Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Glacier (from where Mt. Everest expeditions starts). Afterwards, fly to Syangboche at the Hotel Everest View (3380 meters)- hotel at the world's highest point, have a breakfast with great mountain panorama including Mt. Everest in the background. Finally fly back to Kathmandu and drop-off at your hotel.

  2. Everest View Point

    one hour Admission included

    View from Hotel Everest View

  3. Irish Pub

    Passing by

    Fly over Namche Bazaar

  4. Tengboche Gompa

    Passing by

    Fly over Tengboche

  5. Mount Everest

    Passing by

    Fly to Base camp of Mt. Everest.

  6. Stop 6

    Passing by

    Fly over Syangboche airport.

  7. Everest Base Camp

    Passing by

    Fly over Everest base camp (5,364m) and land at Kalapattar (5545m/18192ft)

  8. Kathmandu Valley

    Passing by

    We pick up from Kathmandu City.

  9. Kathmandu

    Passing by

    We pick up from Kathmandu City.

  10. Boudhanath Stupa

    Passing by

    We will pick up from Boudha Nath Stupa Area

  11. Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    Passing by

    We will pick up from Bhaktapur Durbar Square Area

  12. Kathmandu

    Passing by

    We will pick up from Kathmandu City

  13. Kathmandu Valley

    Passing by

    We will pick up from Kathmandu Valley.

  14. Kathmandu Durbar Square

    Passing by

    We will pick up from Kathmandu!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Shinee Hotels & Resorts
  • Hotel Fewa
  • Hotel Rooftop Sea Beach Sambit Residency
  • The Everest Hotel Kathmandu
  • Landmark Hotel & Apartment
  • MeroStay 165 HOTEL RI
  • Everest Boutique Hotel
  • Divine Kathmandu Hotel
  • Three Peaks Inn
  • OYO 805 The Hotel Brunei
  • Casa De Himalaya Hotel and Apartment
  • Hotel Global Village

and 1,002 more pickup points

Pick-up from inside the Kathmandu City area

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • The tour is suitable for all ages

  • Departure everyday

  • Dress code: Warm clothing

  • If flight got canceled due to weather, we will try the next morning

Options

  • With Kalapattar Landing 5545M

    Group Flight with Landing: Group sharing (upto 5 pax) with a landing at Kala Patthar & HEV. Shuttle flights from Pheriche are required due to altitude..

    Pickup included

  • New Year Offer 2027

    Group Sharing Flight

    Pickup included

  • Private Heli Tour with Landing

    Private helicopter tour for your group only. Landings at Kala Patthar and Everest View Hotel.

    Pickup included

  • Group Sharing - Flyover

    Group sharing up to 5 pax: Group sharing flights include a 1-hour breakfast stop at Hotel Everest View and a flyover of Kala Patthar and Base Camp.

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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