The 10 Best Helicopter Tours in Khumbu, Eastern Region

This is a private helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp giving you grand aerial views of Mt Everest and taking you to the foot of the world’s highest peak as well. The Everest Base Camp offers a spectacular view of the popular Khumbu Glacier, the starting-point of summit expeditions to Mt. Everest. The price for the tour will go down the more people you are - please see the Group Discount link for further detail. A trek to Everest Base Camp takes about 13 days, however, this helicopter tour cuts off all these days and you can get to the base camp and be back in Kathmandu in just one day. En-route, your professional pilot narrates all the Himalayan mountain drama as it unfolds as you fly past close to close with some of the tallest mountain series in the world. After attending the base camp, fly back and stop at the Everest View Hotel at Shyangboche for a breakfast then eventually fly back to Kathmandu, and transfer to your hotel.

Inclusions: Heli-tour to Everest Base Camp, Domestic airport departure tax., Hotel pick-up and drop., All government taxes, VAT and office service charge.

Exclusions: Personal expenses (phone calls, meals etc.), National Park Permit (US$ 30 Per person in cash) need to pay locally at the time of the tour.

Everest Base Camp Trek takes you deep into the Khumbu Region of Nepal walking 4 to 9 hours a day surrounded by many of the world's highest mountains. This itinerary ensures proper acclimatization days and along the way you will have chance to taste local food and culture of mountain people and you will sleep in their traditional, warm tea houses run by friendly Sherpa families. We start our trip from Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour of UNESCO listed world Heritage Sites and relax for a night before flying to Lukla from where we start on leg. After making it to Everest Base Camp we will fly in a Helicopter from Gorakshep to Lukla. From Lukla we take a regular domestic flight back to Kathmandu.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Helicopter Charter Cost from Gorakshep to Lukla, Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back, Licensed English Speaking Trekking Guide and a Tour Guide, Salary, food, accommodation for guides and porters, All paperwork, permits and national park fees, Meals as per itinerary (B=Breakfast,L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Monument entrance fee in Kathmandu Tour

An adventurous trek up till the Everest Base Camp then fly out to Kathmandu without the hassle for trekking back again. The program is ideal for those who have limited traveling-time but still wish to trek the regular EBC trek and after attending the base camp fly back to Kathmandu on a chartered helicopter. Trekking into the Everest Base Camp is the most popular treks in the world where four of the world’s six highest mountains (Everest, Lhotse, Makalu & Cho Oyu) located in the Everest region. The trek here not only provides a great opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Himalayas but also get to know the local culture and traditions, especially the Sherpa community. The prime highlights of the trek are beautiful monasteries, Sir Edmund Hillary hospital and schools, Everest National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with varied floras and faunas.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Airport pick up / drop off by private vehicle as per the itinerary., Accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast as per the itinerary., Flight fare from Kathmandu to Lukla by plane & Gorekshep to Kathmandu by heli in group sharing basis, Domestic airport departure tax., Accommodation during the trek at guest houses/lodges., Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek., Experienced English speaking trekking guide and necessary porters (1 Porter for 2 trekkers) during the trek including their transportation, food, accommodation, salary, equipment and insurance., Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees. (Please bring 2 passport size photos for TIMS & Permit), First Aid medical kit., Duffle bag, down jacket, sleeping bag and walking pole., Trekking map and trip achievement certificate., All government taxes, VAT and office service charge., Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu., Nepal entry visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs for faster service), Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, hot shower etc., Any kind of drinks (tea/coffee, hot chocolate, boiled water, bottle water, cola, beer etc., Tips for guide and porters (Tipping are expected but not mandatory)

This is a very unique and most attractive tour in Nepal. This is the best way to see Mount Everest from very close and experience of short hiking and the highest hotel in the world.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Pick up from Airport and Transfer to the hotel, Three Nights 3* Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast, Two Nights hotel in Hotel Everest View (Syngboche), Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast in Syngboche, National park permit, Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Permit, Kathmandu Sightseeing tour accompanied by local experienced guide., All necessary paper works., Domestic airport pick up and drop by car, Helicopter fare from Kathmandu - Syngboche - Kathmandu / domestic airport Tax, Travel and rescue arrangements., Last Night farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance

Exclusions: Nepal Visa fee you may obtain easily in Kathmandu airport, International airfare to and from Kathmandu, Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu because of early arrival late departure,early return from Mountain., Personal expenses ( laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, hot shower etc)

Helicopter Tour in Nepal is a pleasurable and exciting activity. Those who cannot go for weeks long trekking in the Himalayas and have an altitude sickness, they can easily fulfill their dream and experience the essence of trekking via helicopter tour in Nepal. The Himalayan range in the north has more than 100 peaks that are over 6000m of which 8 summits are among the world's highest mountains in the world. Note:- We can do this Helicopter Tour all over the year, however, the weather can be unfavorable sometime. In case if the weather doesn't favor us, you will get a refund. Or you can do Everest Scenic Flight at your convenient time and get a refund of difference amount. And also second option for you is, you can do the Annapurna Base Camp Heli Ride from Pokhara (with Landing on Base Camp ) and Everest Scenic Flight in the same cost.

Inclusions: Heli-tour to Everest Base Camp, All government taxes, VAT and office service charge., Your insurance, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Kalapathhar Landing fee (USD 100) and Everest View Hotel landing (USD 100), Sagarmath National Park Fee (USD 30), Alcoholic Beverages, Meals , Gratuities, Everything that is not mentioned in the inclusion

Everest base camp helicopter tour is an opportunity to explore the Himalayas land of Mount Everest. This one day tours offer breathtaking mountains views, cultural people in Everest as well as life time experience of best heli tours in the world. Everest base camp helicopter tour is around three and half hours long. We start our heli tours from Kathmandu to Lukla airport and then refueling the craft, again, we start flying over the Khumbu region. We stop at Kalapathar for the best view of mount Everest (8,848m) along with Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,210m), Pumori (7,561 m), Mt. Amadablam (6,856 m), Mera peak (6,654 m), Cholaste (6,440 m), Lobuche (6,119 m), Island peak (6,173 m), Kwangde (6,011 m) and so many unknown peaks including Tibetan sides.

Inclusions: Charter Helicopter for entire tours., Hotel to airport drop and Airport to Hotel Pick up by private vehicle, Breakfast at Syanboche, Everest Panorama Hotel, Conservation fee and Khumbu permit fee

Exclusions: International airfare, Travelers insurance, Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst tours, Unforeseen cost due to flight cancellation, weather conditions etc.

Nepal is a marvelous country rich in flora and fauna is a paradise to the naturalist, the lover of wild animals and bird life. World Tourism Organization and the far reaching expeditions by the mountaineering team from different parts of the world spread the name of the land of Everest, the birth place of the Gautam Buddha and the home of the gallant Gurkhas to each and every corners of the world. Nepalese people and their traditional hospitality, cultural treasures and the jaw dropping majestic Himalaya and the age old tradition in the form of masterpiece of arts and crafts of great originality and quality testifies that traditional genius is still living. Folklore, festivals, music and dances can be appreciated all the year around. Nepal is the land of peace and the peaceful tranquil atmosphere is an important factor that promotes tourism. Nepal offers exciting fascination owing to the vastness of natural panorama, the high standard of cultural achievements

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Necessary permits and national park fee , Guide and porter + Guide and porter - salary, food accommodation and trekking equipment, Well fair dinner typical restaurant at Kathmandu , Professional mountain guide English speaking , One porter for 2 persons

Exclusions: Flight tickets Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu, Bars bill, laundry bill - Tipping, Battery charge- hot shower etc

Day helicopter to Everest base camp will kick off from Kathmandu airport. From Kathmandu airport flight takes about 40 to 45 minutes to Lukla. About 10 to 15 minutes there will be a short break in Lukla. Then after to reach Base camp and Kalapathhar it may take about 40 minutes including landing time. Miraculous views of mountain peaks and villages can be experienced from the flight. First, you will land at Everest base camp then you will be taken to Kalapathar from where the best views of panorama can be witnessed. Then there you will have breakfast in Everest view hotel for 45 minutes and return back to Kathmandu. Itinerary 1. Kathmandu to Lukla Airport: 45-minute ride (fueling time is 10-15 minutes) 2. Lukla to Kala Patthar: 25 minutes (landing time is 10-15 minutes) 3. Kala Patthar to Syangboche (Everest View Hotel): 12 minutes (landing time is 45 minutes for breakfast) 4. Syangboche to Lukla to Kathmandu: 1 hour 20 minutes

Inclusions: Airport transfer (pick up/ drop) during tours., Private Helicopter Charter cost to Everest Base Camp Tour, Landing at the famous viewpoint of Kala Patthar or Base Camp, Landing 50 min to 60 min breakfast break on Everest view hotel, First Aid kit box and oxygen cylinder for an Emergency case, Domestic airport departure taxes/fees., All government tax and fees., Company service charges and fees.

Exclusions: Life and medical insurance during the trip, Meal (Breakfast) in Everest view hotel during the trip., National park permit fees in Everest.

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Heli Fly on Return is the best journey for them who intent to fly higher than clouds including a trek which give the best of adventure in traveler's lifetime. Miles away from cars, conveniences, and daily luxuries, you'll saturate your spirit in natural beauty and stretch your personal endurance beyond what you thought possible.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport by a private luxury vehicle., Accommodation in 5-star category hotel in Kathmandu (The Dwarika’s Hotel or Hyatt Regency) , Highest available standard Lodges and Guesthouses accommodation during the trek., n two villages Lobuche and Gorakshep, none of the lodges have attached toilets and bathrooms. , All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners). Guided sightseeing, An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader, Everest National Park permits, TIMS permit for trekking and Monument entrance fee. , Helicopter Flight from Everest base camp to Lukla., Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla , Shepherd Holidays duffel bag, Sleeping bag, Down jacket, T-shirt and trekking map-If necessary., Welcome dinner in the typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show All government taxes

Exclusions: International airfare Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival , Travel insurance, which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation., Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu, Your personal expenses. Tips for the guide, porter & driver. (Tipping is expected).

Everest Luxury Helicopter Trek is the sophisticated package which bestows memorial and luxurious experience of: ‘off the beaten path’ along with Helicopter flight. The package offers an opportunity to explore the Tenzing-Hillary trails, dazzling mountains, cerulean landscape, Sherpa culture, traditional lifestyle in an imperial manner. The most appealing and stunning feature of the Trek is: 360° vista of Himalayan range, Khumbu glacier, Khumbu icefall, Nuptse-Lhotse range from the Base camp of the world’s highest peak and Kala patthar Summit. The Everest Luxury Trek offers abundant luxury to the Trekkers since their arrival till departure. The trekkers will be accommodated at Luxury Hotel 5 STAR hotel of Kathmandu and of the Everest Region during the entire Trek. Hygienic food; breakfast Lunch and Dinner, flight tickets from KTM-Lukla-KTM; helicopter airlift from Namche to EBC to Lukla are top highlight of the trip.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, All airport transfer services (Dom/Int’l) , 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast for 2 nights , Flights Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu, Namche Bazzar-Everest Base Camp- Lukla by Helicopter, All airport taxes, All necessary paper work and trekking permits (National Park permit and TIMS), An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porter to carry luggage, Guide and porter salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food and lodging, Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek , 3 Nights Yeti Mountain Home (Twin Room) , A comprehensive First Aid kit, All government and local taxes, Trekking equipment : down filled sleeping bag, walking poles and duffel bag, Souvenir; Everest Base Camp Route map printed T-shirt

Exclusions: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu , Bottled drinks , Travel insurance and emergency medical evacuation , Tipping