Nepal · Flight Tours

5-Hour Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Syangboche Breakfast

5 Hours Round trip from Lukla Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Fly to Kalapatthar for gorgeous aerial views of the Himalayan peaks
  • 02 Enjoy a delicious breakfast in Syangboche overlooking the snow-capped mountains
  • 03 Witness the Everest Base Camp from above
  • 04 Take in panoramic views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Amadablam, and Thamserku

All aboard an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime helicopter ride from Kathmandu for a scenic tour with panoramic views of the great Himalayan peaks. Admire Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Amadablam, and Thamserku from the air, and witness the Everest Base Camp from above on this unforgettable mountain flight.

Enjoy the flight and soak in the picturesque views of nature from the helicopter window.

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, Lukla, Kala Patthar
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Everest Helicopter Flight via Lukla and Kala Patthar

  • Early morning pick-up from your location and drive to the domestic airport in Kathmandu. Complete all security formalities and transfer to a helipad, where you will board the helicopter.

  • Enjoy the flight and soak in the picturesque views of nature from the helicopter window. After a brief halt in Lukla, continue flying to Kala Patthar. Landing at Kalapatthar may be affected by government policy.

  • Get off the helicopter and capture breathtaking pictures, if landing at the top of Kalapatthar is permitted, of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks such as Lhotse Peak, Nuptse Peak, Pumori Peak, Amadablam Peak, Thamserku Peak, and the Everest Base Camp.

  • Fly to Syangboche, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast while viewing the towering Himalayan ranges.

  • Fly back to Lukla for refuelling and then continue to Kathmandu.

  • Transfer to your hotel or next destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lukla 4 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel-airport-hotel private transfers

  • Helicopter tour on a group joining basis with other travellers

  • Boarding pass

  • All government taxes

  • Official expenses

What's Not Included

  • Sagarmatha National Park permit and Khumbu Gaupalika permit (USD 50 per person)

  • Airport tax (USD 10 per person)

  • Any arrangements in Kathmandu, including accommodation and meals

  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Good camera with spare batteries

Know before you go

The body weight of every passenger must be provided in order to manage the load of the aircraft. Passengers weighing over 95 kilos may not be considered for the group joining tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Lukla, Chaurikharka 56000, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Lukla.

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