Nepal · Flight Tours

5-Hour Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Lukla Stop and Hike

5 Hours Round trip from Ring Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp
02 Relish the sights of the Khumbu Glacier, Ama Dablam, and Mt. Everest
03 Take in the sparkling views of Himalayan ranges from Everest Base Camp
04 Pause at Lukla and admire Himalayan peaks like Thamserku and Kangtega

Embark on a helicopter flight over the esteemed mountains of the Everest range and witness the famous Himalayan peaks from a new perspective. Fly over the renowned Khumbu Glacier and take in glorious views of peaks like Pumori, Cholatse, and Nuptse. At Everest Base Camp, hike around for about 2 hours and relish the panoramic views of the Himalayas.

In the meantime, relish the sights of the Himalayas surrounding Lukla, including peaks like Thamserku and Kangtega.

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 No

Cities Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla

Languages English, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Everest Base Camp Chopper Ride via Lukla

Take a chopper flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Lukla Airport. The Everest Base Camp helicopter landing tour begins from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
As you fly over the Kathmandu Valley, lush hills and beautiful landscapes greet you. After around 45 minutes, land at Lukla Airport.
At Lukla, take a short break to refuel the helicopter for the next flight to Everest Base Camp. In the meantime, relish the sights of the Himalayas surrounding Lukla, including peaks like Thamserku and Kangtega.
Retake the chopper flight from Lukla to Everest Base Camp.
Continue the tour by boarding the helicopter once again and heading for Everest Base Camp. Leaving the hills around Lukla behind, the flight leads you through dramatic hills and mountains.
You also fly over the Khumbu Glacier before reaching Everest Base Camp. Enjoy the sights of Mt. Everest along the way.
Fly from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu via Lukla. Bid farewell to Mt. Everest and the Himalayas of the Everest region as you return to Kathmandu.