The Ultimate Guide to an Everest Helicopter Tour: What to Know

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a wonderful adventure trip to Mount Everest and its base camp. With this helicopter tour, one can reach the Everest surrounding at minimum time and maximum panorama view of Mt. Everest and surrounding peaks. EBC Heli trip takes 4 to 5 hours in the morning to complete. Accompanied by the 80% visibility of snow-capped mountains and landscapes, a cinematic view of Mount Everest is a magical moment for all adventure lovers.

The major objective of this Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is to offer the landing opportunity on Kala Patthar – the vantage point, standing at an elevation of 5644 meters above sea level and only around 260 meters above the base camp (5380 meters). Not only this, the exotic breakfast at the world’s highest hotel - Hotel Everest View (3880 meters) is another prime fascination of the trip. With Nepal Trek Adventure, your dream of stepping feet on the best jewel of Nepal will come true. The daily Everest Base Camp helicopter tour fixed departures are offered on both private and group joining basis via brand new helicopter alongside highly experienced, trained, and friendly pilots.

Mount Everest Base Camp is ranked in the third position out of 50 most desirable travel destinations around the world, by Forbes in late June 2021. Different trekking routes for triumphing this mountain destination are defined but the helicopter tour stands out amongst the national and international travelers because of the close-eye view of the most pristine view of high mountains, green lush forest, brownish hills, blooming flowers, farm villages, and adjacent snowy landscape.

This 1 Day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Landing Tour is the easiest and best tour for having photogenic views of Mount Everest standing at the height of 8848 meters (29,029 ft.) above sea level. It will add extra zest and joy in your life as you step foot to the Everest Base Camp or even higher viewpoint, Kala Patthar.

Why is Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Best for you?

With the best chance for leaving the feet from the ground, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour overweighs the ordinary Heli tour experiences existing all around the world. Following are the primary attractions that this tour offers:

Scenic helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2860 meters) and then to Everest Base Camp (5380 meters) or Kala Patthar (5644 meters).

Foot stepping at the highest vantage point Kala Patthar (5644 meters)

Close-eye view of Mount Everest – the highest peak of the world, and its base camp which lies close to the Khumbu Glacier

Pristine ariel views of surrounding snowcapped Himalayas, verdant greenery, brownish hills, farm villages, blooming flowers, glaciers, and adjacent snowy landscape.

Heartfelt breakfast at the Everest View Hotel

Get to know about the impressive Buddhist and Tibetan culture and colorful customs of the people in the Himalayas.

Route for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Kathmandu -> Lukla -> Pheriche -> Everest Base Camp/Kala Patthar -> Hotel Everest View -> Lukla/Kathmandu

Kathmandu to Kala Patthar Helicopter Flight Landing Tour

Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar Helicopter Landing tour is the best opportunity to soar over the clouds and admire Mount Everest and other stunning peaks of the Mahalangur Himalayan ranges. This trip starts with the heli flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, pause at Lukla (for refueling), Pheriche (for maintaining shuttles), Kalapathar (for sightseeing), Hotel Everest View (for breakfast), and finally ends at Kathmandu or Lukla. It is the dream package with flying opportunity to have world-class view of mountain ranges and serene snowcapped landscape, and breakfast on the lap of Himalayas.

Ariel view of mountain ranges, diverse flora and fauna, Khumbu icefall, and local Sherpa inhabitants whereas the short-end visuals of Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Changtse are the prime attractions proffered by this helicopter tour to Kalapatthar with landing opportunity. Furthermore, Kala Patthar is the world’s highest viewpoint and is gaining popularity as the hub for meetings (referencing Nepalese Cabinet Meeting held at Kalapatthar plateau on the height of 5550 meters) and fashion shows (referencing Mount Everest Fashion Runway organized by Nepal Tourism Board – held on the height of 5340 meters).

Nepal Trek Adventure guarantees 99% success rate of this helicopter flight landing tour to Kala Pathar with all the mountainous views and the promised services. However, your safety is our liability, so, we keep 1% margin only because of the weather factor such as snowfalls, high precipitation and wind. Thus, it is recommended to have 1 or 2 spare days to cope with such unfortunate scenarios which may occur without pre-intimation.

Who can go for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?

Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp is best suited for the people, who dream of reaching the Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and Hotel Everest View, while they are in Nepal or are thinking of visiting Nepal. Different trekking options are available for the travel enthusiasts but the heli tour stands out as it lasts for shorter period of time (3 to 4 hours in a day) and provides a vivid view of towering Mount Everest, surrounding peaks and exotic Himalayan landscape. Similarly, if you are in the Everest Region for trekking and suddenly an emergency situation occurred, then this Heli tour to Everest with landing remains optimal choice to fulfill the Everest dream with flexibility of returning back to Lukla or Kathmandu.

How does the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour operate?

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour operates on both a group sharing and private basis. If you are a solo traveler and want to explore the Everest Himalaya while in Kathmandu, you can indulge in the group-joining trip at the best-guaranteed price by joining the pre-formed groups. Whereas, if you are a couple or have your own group, and wish to have a private chopper flight, then the respective EBC helicopter flight will provide the landing opportunity at the Kalapatthar viewpoint and Hotel Everest View.

Mount Everest Base Camp Helicopter Landing Tour Cost

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour cost varies according to the itinerary and the service demanded by the clients. Likewise, other factors include the number of people, public or private groups joining, and single travelers or dual travelers paying together. Here are the details of the EBC Heli flight with costs.

Group Joining Tour: $895 to $995 per person

Own Private Group: $895 per person (for 5 pax)

Also, if you are planning to join the helicopter tour in a group, following are the Mount Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour prices as per number of persons:

• 1 to 3 pax (paying together): $3950 (for main seasons) and $3800 (for off-seasons)
• 4 pax (paying together): $4350 (for main seasons) and $4200 (for off-seasons)
• 5 pax (paying together): $4475 (for main seasons) and $4350 (for off-seasons)

Similarly, for Nepalese and Indian travelers the prices are NPR 1, 24,370 and INR 82,914 respectively. If you are the Everest travelers from other countries like Thailand, Singapore, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, and so on, the prices will be equivalent with present dollar rate.

Note: Always check the updated price of tour in Nepal Trek Adventures Website. There are several offers and group joining is going on.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Costs Includes

• Arrival and Departure transportation to the airport from the hotel and vice-versa
• Seating arrangement for up to the maximum of 5 people
• Airport Boarding Pass and Applicable Permit Arrange Service Only
• Medical Kits (and Oxygen Cylinder)
• Helicopter cost for the day of flight with breakfast at Hotel Everest View (1 Hour Break), 5 to 10 minutes break at Kala Patthar
• Government Tax & Fuel Surcharges

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Costs Excludes

• Medical and life insurance
• Personal expenses and meals in Everest
• Hard/soft drinks throughout the trip
• Personal gear, down jackets and other equipment costs
• Sagarmatha National Park Fees (USD 30 or 3000 Rupees in Nepali Currency)

How many people does the helicopter accommodate?

The helicopter for the EBC flight tour accommodates 5 people (maximum) in a helicopter from Kathmandu to Pheriche, and from Pheriche, the helicopter flies with a maximum weight of 240 kilograms (including person and luggage) and 3 persons per flight.

It is because the maximum carrying capacity of the helicopter in the mountain above 4440 meters is only 240 kilograms. If the combined weight of the person and luggage is more than 240 kilograms, the luggage is sent back to Kathmandu or Lukla directly from Pheriche.

For a group of 4 to 5, we offer group joining Everest helicopter tours including 2 shuttles, yet for some cases of over-weightiness (even though the number of people is 4 to 5), 3 shuttles will be operational.

What are the best seasons for EBC Helicopter Tour in Nepal?

Everest Helicopter Tour is operated throughout the year but for the best utilization of your trip, we recommend the following months – September, October, November, March, April, and May. During these months, the sky remains clear allowing the flawless perspective of the mountainous surroundings. Although these are the prime seasons, the days in other months when the weather conditions are favorable, this heli trip to Everest can be carried out.

Is it safe to do Helicopter Tour to Everest?

Yes, it is absolutely safe to do this Mount Everest Helicopter Tour. This EBC tour by Helicopter operates throughout the year, but you can have the best view at the main months as mentioned above.

Before flying the helicopter, the weather forecast is analyzed and helicopter condition is checked and upheld properly. It leads to a 100% guaranteed safer flight to Everest Base Camp.

Also, when you are flying in the best seasons, there is possibly no chance of transpiring clouds and harsh wind. And proper weather forecast during the off-season can lead to the most pristine helicopter tour to EBC. Hence, this helicopter tour is absolutely safe to execute.

How are the guides for Everest Base Camp helicopter Tour?

In the helicopter tour to Mount Everest Base Camp, no particular person will be there as a guide, hence, the pilot will be the guide for the trip. The appointed pilots are well-experienced, licensed, cooperative, and knowledgeable in nature.

The headphones will be provided to you using which you will be able to communicate about the places. It will be cost-effective as well. However, the additional guide can also be appointed at your request, for which you will need to pay an extra amount.

Looking over the weight limit, if you are traveling 5 persons in a helicopter and you will need an additional guide (exceeding the maximum number of 5 persons) then there will be a need to book another helicopter.

But if the number of persons and weight limit matches the maximum limit (5 persons and weight of 500 kilograms), there will be additional cost for a guide only. Thus, there will be no need of booking another helicopter.

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After some suggestions lets talk about one of the important question about everest base camp helicopter tour.

What are the clothes to wear for Helicopter Tour to EBC?

Generally, the temperature of Everest Base Camp (Kala Patthar) ranges from 7 degrees to -10 degrees celsius. Thus, it is necessary to keep yourself warm and composed. Here are the clothes that we suggest wearing or carrying during Everest base camp helicopter tour.

• Waterproof and windproof trousers and down jacket
• Sun hats and scarfs (Nylon or silk: to keep away sun and dust)
• Sunglasses (Goggles) to prevent 100% UV rays
• Sunscreen or high altitude glacier cream and lip balm to protect skin and lips respectively
• Water bottle
• Toilet items like paper, sanitizers, etc.
• Other necessary kinds of stuff like camera gears (memory card, extra batteries, etc.), sneakers, warm socks, gloves, and other daily use items.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour by Nepal Trek Adventures.

Nepal Trek Adventure is proficient for providing the view tour to Everest Base Camp. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour offers the finest panoramic view of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountain ranges and peaks with the Mountain Flight and Nagarkot View Tour. Also, the Mount Everest sight from Chandragiri can be the best alternative trip to look for. Thus, if you are planning to visit Nepal or already, in Kathmandu Nepal and desire to make most of it with pristine Mountain View, these tours & trek are best suited for you.

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