5-Hour Everest Base Camp Helicopter Landing Tour from Kathmandu

Everest Base Camp

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Highlights

Experience a thrilling helicopter flight with close-up views of Everest

Land at Kala Patthar for breathtaking Himalayan panoramas

Fly over Everest Base Camp and Khumbu Valley, witnessing Sherpa villages and glaciers

Enjoy breakfast with 360-degree views of the Himalayas

Kathmandu

Private Tour

5 Hours

Medium

English, Nepali

Description

Soar over the Himalayas on a 5-hour private Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu. Witness breathtaking views of the Khumbu Valley, majestic peaks like Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse, and colourful tents at Everest Base Camp. Land at Kala Patthar for an up-close panorama of Mount Everest. Enjoy an optional breakfast at Hotel Everest View with 360-degree Himalayan vistas. Led by an experienced high-altitude rescue captain, this tour offers a thrilling, safe, and unforgettable mountain adventure in a single morning.

Itinerary

5-Hour Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Kala Patthar Landing
- 5:45 AM: Hotel pickup and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- 6:30 AM: Check-in and flight preparation, including pilot briefing and weight recording for helicopter balance.
- 7:00 AM: Flight to Lukla (2,840m) with a brief 15-minute refueling stop.
- 8:00 AM: Fly over the Khumbu Valley, Sagarmatha National Park, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche. Monastery, Gorak Shep village, and Everest Base Camp.
- 8:30 AM: Landing at Kala Patthar (5,545m) for 5–10 minutes to view Mount Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, and surrounding peaks.
- 9:00 AM: Optional breakfast at Hotel Everest View (3,880m) with panoramic Himalayan views.
- 10:00 AM: Fly down to Lukla for refueling.
- 10:30 AM: Scenic return flight to Kathmandu.
- 11:30 AM: Drop-off at your hotel.

What's Included

Airport transfers to and from your hotel in a private vehicle

Private helicopter flight (maximum 5 passengers)

Experienced high-altitude rescue captain, expert in flying the French Airbus H125

Emergency oxygen cylinder on board

What's Excluded

Nepal visa fees

Personal travel and medical insurance (compulsory)

Optional breakfast at Hotel Everest View

Sagarmatha National Park permits and local government taxes

Personal expenses such as beverages and souvenirs

Gratuity to the guide

Know Before You Go

Tour available as a Private Everest Helicopter Tour.

Group-joining Everest Helicopter Tour available on a sharing basis, please inquire for details.

High-altitude flight, not recommended for individuals with acute respiratory issues.

Consult your doctor before booking if you have medical concerns.

Mountain weather is unpredictable, flights may be delayed or rescheduled for safety.

Spare days recommended in case of cancellations.

Helicopters have strict weight restrictions for safety.

Body weight details required at the time of booking.

Never walk towards the tail of the helicopter, even when engines are off.

Always approach and exit from the front within the 10 o’clock to 2 o’clock area.

Hold onto belongings tightly at helipads due to rotor wind.

Do not hold selfie sticks or action cameras above shoulder level during boarding or exiting.

Best time for tour is any time except monsoon months (July–September).

Optional breakfast at Hotel Everest View with 360-degree mountain views.

4–5 hour morning trip returning to Kathmandu before noon.

Hotel pickup in Kathmandu, flights to Lukla, Kala Patthar, and optional breakfast at Hotel Everest View.

Book directly via TourHQ platform, lead guide has over 300 successful Everest landings.

Group-sharing flights available for lower cost.

Safety ensured by high-altitude rescue captains, French Airbus helicopter, strict weather protocols, and enforced on-ground rules.

Tours from Lukla available as custom options, contact for details.

Indian tourists may be eligible for local tax discounts, please inquire.

Experienced and trusted agency in Kathmandu with thousands of successful landings.

What To Bring

Dress in layers: in winter (December to February), wear warm layers for temperatures around -10°C; in other seasons, layers suitable for around 0°C are ideal

Sunglasses

Sun cream

Gloves and cap for winter

Travel light: ideally no bag, but a small essential bag is acceptable

Meeting Point

Your hotel in Kathmandu.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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5-Hour Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Kala Patthar Landing

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Cancellation Policy

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