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Full-Day Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Kalapatthar

1 Day Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Fly by helicopter from Kathmandu to the Everest region
  • 02 Enjoy breakfast at the Everest View Hotel in Syangboche
  • 03 Explore Kalapatthar for gigantic mountain and glacier views
  • 04 Get close-up views of Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Nuptse, and Pumori

Witness the snow-clad peaks and dramatic mountainscapes of Mount Everest on a helicopter ride from Kathmandu on this short Nepal tour. It is ideal for travellers who want to experience the Everest region, including Syangboche, Everest Base Camp, and Kalapatthar, but do not have the time to trek all the way up. Along the way, enjoy breakfast at the Everest View Hotel and take in close-up views of Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Nuptse, Pumori, and the surrounding glaciers.

Witness the snow-clad peaks and dramatic mountainscapes of Mount Everest on a helicopter ride from Kathmandu on this short Nepal tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Everest Base Camp-South, Kala Patthar
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Helicopter Ride to Mount Everest and Kalapatthar

  • 6:00: Wake up and get ready for the adventure.

  • 6:30: Meet your tour guide at your hotel and drive to the airport.

  • Go through the boarding process for the helicopter flight.

  • 7:30: Fly to the Everest region to explore Mount Everest.

  • Have breakfast at the Everest View Hotel in Syangboche.

  • 9:40: Fly from Syangboche to Everest Base Camp and take a round by helicopter.

  • Explore Kalapatthar, where you can enjoy gigantic views of the mountains and glaciers around you.

  • Get a close-up view of Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Nuptse, and Pumori.

  • 11:40: Fly back to Kathmandu.

  • 12:30: Drive back to your hotel.

Everest View Hotel terrace, Syangboche ridge, Kalapatthar summit, Everest Base Camp glaciers

Where this trip takes you

Everest View Hotel terrace, Syangboche ridge, Kalapatthar summit, Everest Base Camp glaciers

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off from the hotel

  • National park permit and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit

  • Helicopter airfare

  • Breakfast at the Everest View Hotel

  • Airport tax

  • All services and government taxes

  • English-speaking Kathmandu tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Individual person tour operates in October, November, March and April.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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