Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour – 1 day

Trip Information

Best Time to Fly

Our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is possible all year round. However, the weather conditions on the day of the flight will be decisive. Spring ( March, April, May) and Autumn (September, October, November) are the most favorable seasons for enjoying the best view of the mountains. The perfect weather condition is the plus point of flying in these two seasons with lesser risk of flight delay and cancellation.

In summer (June, July, August) and winter (December, January, February), the morning can be cloudy and foggy respectively. But the rest of the day especially the winter days offers a clear blue sky. So the flight is possible with the unobstructed view of the Himalayas.

Difficulty and safety

Our Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is the easiest way to witness and feel the aura of the highest mountain on the planet with your eyes and your soul. If you are disabled, if you have any health issues, or if you do have not much time to enjoy a long vacation in Nepal but you have a desire to see Mount Everest, this tour is for you.

You will reach the Base Camp and observe the Himalayan beauties within 4 hours with no need to hike for long hours. Above all, there is no risk of suffering from altitude sickness on this tour. Some may feel slight difficulty breathing, in such case, you can inform your pilot who will provide you oxygen at once.

In order to prevent any risk of altitude sickness, we have set aside only 10 minutes of landing at Kala Patthar.

Regarding safety, we assure you our pilots are well-trained government-certified officials who have years of experience flying to Lukla and Everest Region. Helicopters used in the tour are strong enough to withstand unfavorable weather and strong wind.

Elevation

We will begin our Everest Base Cam helicopter tour from the plain of Kathmandu elevated at 1300 m above sea level. From the international airport, we will then fly to Lukla located at 2820 m. The chopper will then take us over Everest Base Camp at 5364 m and we will land at Kala Patthar perched at 5545 m above sea level. When returning to Kathmandu, we will stop for an hour at Everest View Hotel nestled between the mountains at 3880 m above sea level.

In private tours, the weight of the helicopter will be much lighter therefore it can fly around Mount Everest, with a possibility of reaching an altitude of over 6300 meters.

Alternate Options

Have you set out on a trekking journey to the Everest Base Camp but gradually feel you no longer can continue with trekking? Don’t want to give up the desire to see Mount Everest yet? Don’t worry, we have numerous options available for you.

We can pick you up from Lukla and fly you to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. After having breakfast at Everest View Hotel, we can then fly you back to Kathmandu.

We can also pick you up from any village where there is a helipad, and fly you to Everest Base Camp. If you are at Namche, Tengboche, Pheriche, Lobuche, or Everest Base Camp, inform us and our helicopter will be there to drop you at Lukla, or Kathmandu.

Permits

Even if we are flying over the restricted region of Sagarmatha (Everest) and Khumbu, we have to obtain the required permits for this tour. Our package excludes the cost of these permits but the fees won’t put too much pressure on your wallet. Besides, the money collected from these permits is used for the development and livelihood of the people in the region.

We need Sagarmatha National Park costing us USD 30 per person and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance fee at USD 18 per person. These permits can be obtained at Everest View Hotel.

Packing Items

We don’t need to pack a lot for our 4-hour Everest Base Camp Helicopter route. Since you will experience vast temperature changes, we advise you to keep warm clothing as your top priority. On the day of your tour, please wear a warm windproof down jacket, warm trousers, sun hats, scarf, sneaker shoes, gloves, and sunglasses to protect your eyes.

We also advise you to apply good sunscreen cream and lip balm. Also, carry a water bottle and toilet paper and don’t forget about the camera, its well-charged batteries and mobile.

What to expect?

Through our Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour, you will have the opportunity to stand face-to-face with Everest and taste the atmosphere at its feet, in complete safety. You will reach the Everest Base Camp and observe the ongoing preparation of the trekkers embarking to summit Mount Everest.

You will also witness the outstanding views of several eight thousand meters high Himalayas including Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Changtse, and many more.

Landing at Kala Patthar, you will have 10 incredible moments to walk around and take some photographs. You will also have the chance to enjoy breakfast at the world’s highest deluxe hotel with precious mountain views all around.

Along the flight, you will also witness several cultural Sherpa villages with remarkable landscapes and views of the great legendary Tengboche Monastery.

Private trip vs group joining with Cost

If you are the one who wants to experience the splendor of Everest in more luxury, then you must go for a private tour. Although the cost may be higher, you will be the one to decide where you want to land and take photos. In addition, the helicopter will be much lighter so it can fly higher rewarding you with the greatest all-around view of the beautiful Khumbu region. The private helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp can cost USD 5000 to USD 6500 per trip.

However, group helicopter tour also has its benefits. It is much cheaper than the private tour as the expenses will be distributed equally among all the members. But you may have to exchange seats with fellow travelers to enjoy the best view. The price of a group tour with 5 members is USD 999 per person. The cost per person may increase if the group member is less than 5.

The cost of the group helicopter tour is also based on weight management. With a weight of up to 500 kg, the chopper can fly directly to Lukla. But with the gain in altitude of more than 4000 m, the helicopter can only carry a load of 250 kg.

Therefore, the pilot has to distribute weight by dividing the group into two with 3 and 2 people. Leaving one group at Pheriche, he will take the next group to Everest Base Camp and land at Kala Patthar. He will then fly back to Pheriche to bring back the waiting group at Pheriche to Kala Patthar. The continuous shuttle can cost more and is equally dispersed among the members.

Booking Open for 2024 and 2025

Ambition Himalaya is pleased to announce booking open for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour for 2024 and 2025. Please go through all the information we have listed for this tour. If you still have any questions, please contact us by clicking the CONTACT button on our website. Or, you can directly email us or call us on our Whatsapp number.

Please fill out the online form on our website and send us a scanned copy of your passport and photo. Please send us a 20% advance payment to confirm your seat on the tour.

If you bring your own group, we also provide a decent discount. So why wait, book now and reserve your seat on this magnificent tour to the Everest Base Camp.