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USD $16001450 PP
based on 2 PAX
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is one of the shortest and easiest tours which is a lifetime opportunity for travelers. It is the best alternative tour for travelers seeking to explore the Everest region’s beauty due to limited time or physical constraints. The tour duration is only 4 to 5 hours which is worthwhile for travelers to experience the adventure in just a single day.
A helicopter flies over the Kathmandu Valley following the Everest region route. It lands at Kalapatthar where you spend 10-15 minutes and get close views of Everest and other surrounding peaks. Relish the breakfast/lunch as your preference at the Everest View Hotel admiring the Everest view. Return to Kathmandu with a fly-over to the iconic Everest Base Camp.
5:30 am – 6:00 am: Hotel pick-up and vehicle drive to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
6:00 am – 6:30 am: Complete Airport formalities
6:30 am – 7:30 am: Fly to Lukla (2,860 m) from Kathmandu which usually takes about 45 minutes. It may take more than usual time if the weather conditions are not favorable.
7:30 am – 8:30 am: Refuel at Lukla and start a helicopter fly over the beautiful Everest region. Make sure to strictly follow the helicopter guidelines. Land at Pheriche to switch a helicopter to fly over 4500 m. There is a weight limitation of up to 250 kg only, thus trekkers are divided into groups of 3 and 2 to fly over Kalapatthar.
8:45 am – 11:00 am: Fly over Kalapatthar at an elevation of 5644.5 m which is the vantage point to get panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, etc. Land at Kalapatthar and spend 10-15 minutes taking pictures, and admiring the scenery. Fly over Everest Base Camp and adore the surrounding sceneries land at Syangboche. Walk for 10 minutes to the Everest View Hotel at an elevation of 3,880 m. It is one of the world’s highest-situated hotels. Enjoy breakfast or lunch as your preference cherishing the close-up views of Everest.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Fly to Lukla, refuel, and fly back to Kathmandu.
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Airport pick up and transfer to the hotel.
Note: Helicopter flight schedules may differ with the weather conditions and air traffic.
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USD $16001450 PP
based on 2 PAX
You can easily get an on-arrival Visa from the International Airport in Nepal upon your arrival.
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour takes 4 to 5 hours to complete.
Spring and Autumn are the best seasons for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
The necessary permits for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour are the Sagarmatha National Park (SNP), Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit, and the Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card which are arranged by us.
The maximum elevation gain during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is 5,644.5 m at Kalapatthar.
The iconic Everest Base Camp, vantage point Kalapatthar, beautiful Sherpa villages, and spectacular views of Everest and other surrounding peaks.
The weight limit is 500 kg from Kathmandu to Lukla and the weight limit is only 250 kg after an elevation of 4500 m.
Yes, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is safe as we operate tours only after systematic examination of the weather and other factors. We only used helicopters which are subjected to routine servicing and inspections.
We provide a comprehensive packing list for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
It is easy to book the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Explore Nepal Trek by simply visiting our website and filling out the booking form. Feel free to directly contact us via email or phone where we will provide you with the necessary detailed trekking information.
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