Nepal · Flight Tours

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

5 Hours Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic helicopter flight over the high Himalayas, green hills, and deep valleys
02 Land at Kalapatthar for photos and views of Mount Everest
03 Enjoy breakfast at Syangboche with a picturesque mountain backdrop
04 Stop at Lukla during the flight route to and from Kathmandu

The Everest Base Camp helicopter tour offers magnificent views of high Himalayan peaks and dramatic landscapes of green hills and deep valleys. This is one of the most exciting ways to experience the Everest region, flying high in the comfort of a latest-model helicopter. Along the way, you will stop at Lukla, land at Kalapatthar for photos and Everest views, and enjoy breakfast at Syangboche with a picturesque mountain backdrop.

Here, you will have 40 to 45 minutes to enjoy a delicious breakfast with a picturesque background.

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, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Kala Patthar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Scenic Helicopter Flight to Lukla, Kalapatthar, and Syangboche

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, which takes 45 to 50 minutes. Enjoy a short break in Lukla of about 10 to 15 minutes during the fueling stop.
Continue from Lukla to Kalapatthar, a flight of 25 to 28 minutes. After landing, enjoy another beautiful break of 10 to 15 minutes for a photoshoot and to capture the Everest view.
Fly to Syangboche, which takes 10 to 12 minutes. Here, you will have 40 to 45 minutes to enjoy a delicious breakfast with a picturesque background.
Fly back to Lukla and then return to Kathmandu, which takes 115 to 125 minutes.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 4 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport pick-up and drop-off.
Shared helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp.
Experienced guidance by the captain.
Official expenses.
Emergency oxygen on board.

What's Not Included

National Park fee of Rs 3000 (around $30), if required.
Local government tax of Rs 2000 (around $20), if required.
Breakfast at Everest View Hotel.
Personal expenses.

What to bring

Passport
A copy of your passport

Know before you go

What is the total duration of the flight? The total duration of the flight is around 4 to 6 hours, from take-off to landing in Kathmandu.
What time do we leave? The best time to visit Everest Base Camp by helicopter is from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., so departure is at 6:30 a.m. This time frame includes refreshing stops and walks.
What is the highest altitude we will reach? The highest altitude reached on the helicopter tour is 5,643 meters at Kalapatthar.
Will the tour take me to the top of the mountain? If by

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