Lilshira
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Free Cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Mobile Ticketing
Use your phone for entry to your destination.
Guide Language
English
Group Size
1 - 16
Description
Itinerary
Safety briefing in Kathmandu
Morning pre‑flight safety briefing at Tribhuvan International Airport before departure.
Helicopter flight Kathmandu → Lukla
Take off from Kathmandu and fly over the Langtang Range, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu toward Lukla.
Lukla → Kala Patthar (or Everest Base Camp)
Helicopter ascent to Kala Patthar, with the option to land at Everest Base Camp if weather permits; brief 15‑minute ground stop for photos.
Visit Everest View Hotel
Fly to the Everest View Hotel (Syangboche) for a short stay, enjoying 360° mountain views and a breakfast with Everest in sight.
Return to Kathmandu
Helicopter departs the hotel, lands at Lukla for refuelling, then flies back to Kathmandu, completing the round‑trip.
Safety briefing in Kathmandu
Morning pre‑flight safety briefing at Tribhuvan International Airport before departure.
Helicopter flight Kathmandu → Lukla
Take off from Kathmandu and fly over the Langtang Range, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu toward Lukla.
Lukla → Kala Patthar (or Everest Base Camp)
Helicopter ascent to Kala Patthar, with the option to land at Everest Base Camp if weather permits; brief 15‑minute ground stop for photos.
Visit Everest View Hotel
Fly to the Everest View Hotel (Syangboche) for a short stay, enjoying 360° mountain views and a breakfast with Everest in sight.
Return to Kathmandu
Helicopter departs the hotel, lands at Lukla for refuelling, then flies back to Kathmandu, completing the round‑trip.
Meeting Point
Included
- task_alt Flights
- task_alt Additional Services
- task_alt Transport
Excluded
- close Additional Services
Frequently Asked Questions
can you confirm the exact itinerary? Will a landing at kalapatthar be included in the tour price? What extra costs should I expect for the breakfast, will catering for vegetarians be possible? Could you also confirm the time available for breakfast please? Is there also a chance to stay for a little longer? Up to 1 hr?
This package does not include a landing at Kala Patthar. The tour begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, followed by a scenic flight over Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp. You'll then fly back to Hotel Everest View, where you'll have around 30 minutes to enjoy breakfast and take in the views. If you would like to stop at Kala Patthar, the helicopter can land there for approximately 5 to 10 minutes, with an additional cost of USD 700 for two people. Vegetarian options are available. Breakfast and the Sagarmatha National Park fee (NPR 6000 per person) are not included in this package.
Can you do the helicopter bit just one way
You can book this trip. Your itinerary will be: Flight to Lukla airport by Helicopter. Overfly to Everest Base Camp for the spectacular view of mountains and glaciers. Flight to Everest View Hotel 30 minutes stop. Fly back to Kathmandu.
does this tour land at base camp so we can visit base camp?
The helicopter does a flyover at Everest Base Camp and lands at Kala Patthar. Kalapatthar is the viewpoint of Mount Everest. You can't see Mount Everest from Base Camp. It will stop at Kalapatthar for 10-15 minutes.
Is it possible to change the date of the tour later if there is vacancy
You have the option to adjust the date to one week prior to your originally scheduled itinerary without incurring any additional charges.
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