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Everest Helicopter Tour

Everest Helicopter Tour
  • Small group adventure
  • Guaranteed Departures
  • Best price guaranteed

Overview And Highlights

TRIP FACTS

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Max Altitude 5550m
Best Season All Season
Trip Duration 1 Days
Trip Grade Easy
Meals All inclusive
Group Size 2-14

"Let your dreams take flight and touch the sky, for in the shadows of Everest, your heart will find its highest moment."

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Expedition offers a remarkable opportunity to witness the majestic splendor of the world's loftiest summit up close. The Everest Base Camp (EBC) stands as an aspiration for numerous trekkers and adventure enthusiasts across the globe. Within moments, you'll find yourself at the foot of Mount Everest, the planet's highest pinnacle. Nestled at an elevation of around 5300 meters, the landing site at the base camp provides a sweeping panorama of Lhotse, Nuptse, and other towering peaks and glaciers. This helicopter adventure to EBC in Nepal is designed for those adventurers unable to hike to the base camp due to physical or time constraints.

Flights are scheduled from Kathmandu's aerodrome, primarily during the mornings when visibility is optimal, clouds are minimal, and winds are gentle. Departing from Kathmandu airport, you'll be treated to awe-inspiring vistas of glistening summits. The aircraft makes a pit stop at Lukla Airport's airstrip for refueling before continuing to Namche Bazar and Everest Base Camp. This helicopter voyage offers the most convenient and opulent means to savor the breathtaking aerial views of lakes, Jiri Bazar, Sherpa settlements, and the awe-inspiring landscape. The duration of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Expedition is approximately 4 to 5 hours.

Higlights Of Mt. Everest Helicopter Tour 

  • Impressive Helicopter journey from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp, offering stunning vistas of the Himalayan range.
  • Unspoiled aerial perspectives of a picturesque alpine forest, adorned with lush rhododendron-covered hills in full bloom.
  • Awe-inspiring sights of prominent towering peaks, including Kangaru, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Nuptse, Lobuche, and many more, visible from the base camp.
  • Discovery of age-old, culturally significant monasteries and historic edifices.
  • Satisfying breakfast at the world's loftiest hotel, the Everest View Hotel.
  • Bird's-eye view of a vibrant landscape and farmlands.
  • Encounter with the Khumbu glacier along the concluding leg to the base camp.
  • Exploration of captivating ethnic settlements and immersion in the Sherpa culture.

Best Time For Mt. Everest Helicopter Tour 

The optimal season for an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Expedition is spring (March to May). During this period, the weather is delightful, and you can relish the landscapes and the lush Rhododendrons in full bloom across the woodland. Autumn (September) also presents an excellent opportunity, as the weather remains pleasantly temperate.

Avoid embarking on an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Adventure during the summer (June to August) due to frequent heavy rainfall and unpredictable weather. This time of year typically features overcast skies, complicating helicopter flight operations. In winter, the mountain scenery becomes adorned with heavy snowfall, enhancing its allure. On rare occasions, excessive snowfall may obstruct helicopter landing zones. If spring isn't an option, consider winter, despite the subzero temperatures, for it offers awe-inspiring views at EBC. Moreover, the reduced traffic makes winter a preferred choice for many Helicopter tour enthusiasts.

Itinerary Expand All Close All

Kathmandu to Lukla airport: A 50-minute journey with a 20-minute ground stop for refueling. Lukla to Mt. Everest base camp and Kalapatthar: A 35-minute flight with a 10-12 minute landing window (assuming favorable wind and weather conditions; in case landing isn't possible, there's a 99% chance of flying over Everest Base Camp). Kalapathar to Mt. Everest View Hotel: A 10-minute ride with a 55-minute landing window for Breakfast or Lunch (subject to weather conditions, with a 99% chance of landing). Hotel Everest View to Lukla to Kathmandu: A 65-minute flight.

Food
Breakfast+Dinner+Lunch ( Included)
Accomodation
Lodge/ Tea House
Elevation
5550

Everest Helicopter Tour Altitude Profile

  • Small group adventure
  • Guaranteed Departures
  • Best price guaranteed

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