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5-Hour Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Breakfast

5 Hours Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness breathtaking views of Mount Everest and other majestic mountains
02 Fly over Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Icefall
03 Enjoy breakfast at Syangboche with beautiful Himalayan panoramas
04 See iconic peaks including Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori
05 Take in aerial views of Tengboche Monastery and Gokyo Lakes

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas on a helicopter tour from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp. Fly over the Everest region for spectacular views of Mount Everest, Khumbu Icefall, Gokyo Lakes, Tengboche Monastery, and surrounding peaks including Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori. Enjoy breakfast at Syangboche while taking in the beautiful mountain ranges before returning to Kathmandu by helicopter.

During the flight, you will surely be delighted to see Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Thamserku, Kongde Ri, Kusum Kanguru, Island Peak, the Lobuche ranges, Tengboche Monastery, Gokyo Lakes, and more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Tengboche, Gokyo, Pheriche

Languages English, Hindi, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Helicopter Flight to Everest Base Camp and Back

Pick up from your preferred location or hotel at 6:00 am and drive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport.
Complete the check-in and weighing formalities, then collect your boarding pass.
Drive to the helipad.
The helicopter flies to Lukla (40 minutes), stops to unload excess fuel, and then continues to Pheriche.
The shuttle starts from Pheriche over Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Icefall, and more, then comes down to Syangboche, where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast while viewing the beautiful mountain ranges. During the flight, you will surely be delighted to see Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Thamserku, Kongde Ri, Kusum Kanguru, Island Peak, the Lobuche ranges, Tengboche Monastery, Gokyo Lakes, and more.
After breakfast, fly back to Kathmandu (1 hour). The tour takes 3-4 hours, including the flight and breakfast.
Pick up upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport and then drop off at your preferred location.

Where this trip takes you

Mount Everest, Khumbu Icefall, Gokyo Lakes, Syangboche

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 7 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel-airport-hotel private transfer by car
Helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp and back on a group-joining basis

What's Not Included

Everest National Park entry permit, Khumbu gaupalika permit, and airport tax (approx. USD 60 per person)
Any meals
Tips for the driver/pilot and any personal expenses