Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Witness the roof of the world up close with an elite helicopter flight and landing at Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp.
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Tour type
- Himalayan Luxury
- Location
- Kathmandu
- Starting from
- USD 1,150
At a glance
Overview
Witness the roof of the world up close with an elite helicopter flight and landing at Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp.
Trip highlights
- +Thrilling helicopter landing at Kalapatthar (5,545m) right next to Mt. Everest
- +Aerial views of Khumbu Glacier, icefalls, and base camp tents
- +Gourmet breakfast stop at the legendary Hotel Everest View
Know before you choose
Why this tour stands out
The defining experiences, cultural character and route rhythm that make Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour distinctive.
Signature experience
Thrilling helicopter landing at Kalapatthar (5,545m) right next to Mt. Everest
Aerial views of Khumbu Glacier, icefalls, and base camp tents · Gourmet breakfast stop at the legendary Hotel Everest View
Tour character
Himalayan Luxury · 1 Day
A himalayan luxury experience paced around the sights and stories that matter most.
Sense of place
Kathmandu
Travel through Kathmandu, Lukla, Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, Namche Bazaar, guided by local insight into their history and culture.
Best suited to
Travelers who want it done right
Ideal for guests who value thrilling helicopter landing at kalapatthar (5,545m) right next to mt. everest and aerial views of khumbu glacier, icefalls, and base camp tents and prefer a well-organized, guided pace.
Route rhythm
Your journey at a glance
- 01 · The openingKathmandu to Everest Base Camp & Kalapatthar Helicopter Adventure
- 02 · The heartKathmandu to Everest Base Camp & Kalapatthar Helicopter Adventure
- 03 · The finaleKathmandu to Everest Base Camp & Kalapatthar Helicopter Adventure
Day by day
Your itinerary
01Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp & Kalapatthar Helicopter Adventure
Clear and transparent
What your trip covers
What's included
- +Roundtrip airport transfers in Kathmandu
- +Chartered helicopter flight with expert mountain pilot
- +Sagarmatha National Park entry permits and local rural municipality fees
- +Emergency oxygen provisions onboard
What's excluded
- -Breakfast costs at Hotel Everest View
- -Tips for pilot and ground crew
- -Personal high-altitude clothing items
- -Travel insurance
Before you go
Essential trip information
Tour style
- +Himalayan Luxury
- +Private departures available
Logistics
- +Helicopter
- +Kathmandu
Traveler notes
- +A local guide is included throughout
- +Entrance fees are paid on site
- +Modest clothing is recommended at temples, monasteries and sacred sites.
- +Always ask before photographing people; restrictions may apply inside sacred buildings.