One-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing at Kala Patthar is for all kinds of travelers. Whether with family, friends, or a couple on honeymoon, flying on a helicopter over the world's highest mountain offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp runs for four hours. And during this, you'll fly close to Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other highest mountains. The expansive windows of the helicopter make you feel like a bird soaring over the spectacular haven of mountains. Moreover, the breakfast at the world's highest altitude seated hotel while returning adds the cherry on the cake of your tour.
The concept of the luxury Everest Helicopter Tour started a decade ago. In recent years, more and more travelers are opting for the one-day helicopter tour to Everest. Why? It's because of the luxury, safety, exquisite experience, affordability, and accessibility.
As people struggle to find time for adventure, the 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek is impossible due to time-bound. The time-bound travelers who dream of glimpsing Everest from a close distance have now been made possible with a one-day EBC Heli tour. Also, some senior citizens wish to see the world's highest mountain once in their lifetime. However, the strenuous trek often limits their desire. However, with the luxury, safety, and accessibility, they can now enjoy the four-hour Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu.
EBC Helicopter Tour- Overview
The entire EBC Helicopter Tour runs for four hours, divided into multiple phases. However, here's an overview of the tour you can expect.
One-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing at Kala Patthar starts from Kathmandu. First, you'll fly on a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla, the chopper flies along Dudh Koshi River, over Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and stops at Pheriche.
From Pheriche, the helicopter can carry only three pax at a time. You'll fly over Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp, Camp I, Khumbu Glacier, and land at Kala Patthar.
Due to altitude concerns, you'll stop for 5-10 minutes at Kala Patthar for sightseeing.
After flying from Kala Patthar, the helicopter takes you to Hotel Everest View for breakfast. Feasting an elegant breakfast with a panoramic view of Everest and other mountains is the best experience you'll enjoy.
Past Hotel Everest View, the helicopter stops at Lukla airport for refueling. After flying for 40 minutes, you'll reach Kathmandu, which marks the end of the tour.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour- Keynotes
- Any traveler between the ages of 5 years to 80 years can join this tour.
- It is not suitable for pregnant women and people with chronic heart illness.
- Any number of people can book this tour with us. However, a flight accommodates only five pax at a time. However, we'll manage other helicopters to accommodate all.
- The helicopter stops at Pheriche to comply with high-altitude flying weight guidelines. If there are five pax on the flight, it takes 3 pax to the base camp first. After the tour, it returns three pax at Pheriche and takes the remaining two to the base camp. The group will catch up at Pheriche to fly to Hotel Everest View.
- You'll get a window seat past Pheriche as the seatings will be one at the front and two at the back. Hence, with open space, you'll get an expansive glimpse of every mountain in the region.
- The helicopter tour happens only during favorable weather conditions. Hence, if the weather turns unfavorable for the flight, you'll get a rescheduled flight date. Please plan the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with 1-2 buffer days, just in case the weather turns bad.
- If you're unable to join the helicopter tour after rescheduling, we'll refund your trip fee after deduction of the administrative fee. Terms and conditions applied.
- The helicopter's stopping time at each phase may vary due to conditions like altitude sickness to the group, possible bad weather, etc.
- You'll get hotel to airport and hotel to airport transfer on a private vehicle without additional cost.
What is the best time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
The clear weather days of Spring and Autumn are the best times for the EBC Heli Tour. However, you can experience the snow wonderland of Everest if you fly here in winter, in December-February.
Late September, October, and November are the three best months in Autumn to plan the Everest Helicopter Tour. The primary reason is the clear weather, snow-capped mountains, and the best sightseeing pleasure. Moreover, the temperature in Autumn also favors the helicopter tour.
Similarly, the Spring months, from March to May are the perfect time to plan EBC Heli Tour. The vibrant landscape, crisp weather, and elegant mountain panorama favor this four-hour-long helicopter tour. Moreover, in Spring, you'll get to see the tented camps at Everest Base Camp where climbers prepare for the Everest expedition.
Despite the cold, flying on a helicopter in winter to Everest Base Camp is best. The snow covers the entire landscape, making it a snow wonderland. Also, it's the right time to plan the helicopter tour if you want to see Mt. Everest covered entirely in snow.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost
How much does a day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour cost?
For 2024, we've set Everest Base Camp Helicopter Landing with cost of USD 1335. This cost is for group joining flights. However, if you wish to charter the entire helicopter, it costs USD 5500.
Please note that the helicopter tour cost may change due to fuel prices, government regulations, etc.
What are helicopter chartered and group joining departures?
While on a chartered flight on Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you'll get an entire helicopter for the tour. It means that you'll have flexibility and private spaces for everyone on the flight. This exclusive tour however is expensive.
Group joining flight is the most affordable and comes under USD 1335 per person. On this tour, you'll join the same departure group on the specified day. Group joining EBC Heli Tour is best for individual travelers who want affordability but also want to experience the luxury Everest tour.
Both tours offer a similar experience. However, if private space and flexibility are your preference, we recommend you book a chartered helicopter tour with us.
Will the helicopter tour cost decrease if the group has less than five pax?
Sadly, no! The helicopter tour cost is per flight and is independent of the number of people. Hence, the tour cost remains the same even if you fly alone or in a group of five.
For example, if you're on a group joining flights with three pax, the helicopter tour cost gets divided per head. Thus, the per head cost of this tour on a group joining tour depends on the number of pax on the group.
Also, upon flying on a chartered flight, the helicopter cost remains the same.
