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Everest Base Camp: Spectacular Helicopter Tour for Adventure Lovers
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Lukla
Experience the thrill of a helicopter tour to the Everest Base Camp, getting a close-up view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks. Perfect for adventure lovers with limited time.
Experience the thrill of a helicopter tour to the Everest Base Camp, getting a close-up view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks. Perfect for adventure lovers with limited time.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lukla - Experience the rich Buddhist culture and vibrant traditions of the Sherpa people of Everest. Enjoy a flight over Sherpa villages, with optional visits to ancient monasteries. Marvel at the aerial views of lush alpine forests, including rhododendron and pine trees, transitioning to the icy arctic zone of glaciers. Delight in breathtaking…
- Lukla - Experience the rich Buddhist culture and vibrant traditions of the Sherpa people of Everest. Enjoy a flight over Sherpa villages, with optional visits to ancient monasteries. Marvel at the aerial views of lush alpine forests, including rhododendron and pine trees, transitioning to the icy arctic zone of glaciers. Delight in breathtaking views from the comfort of a helicopter, offering a closer look at Everest and its neighboring peaks. Enjoy a thrilling flight near the base camp of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest, close to the Khumbu Icefalls. The helicopter makes a stop near Kalapatthar, providing an up-close view of Everest, with time for photos and videos. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the Everest View Hotel during a helicopter stop.
- Kala Patthar - A helicopter flight from Kathmandu offers the opportunity to visit Mount Everest in a single day, with a 4-hour morning trip. The shuttle from Phiriche to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar allows for two flyovers, ensuring window seats for all travelers. Having breakfast at Everest is a bucket list item for many. Take advantage of our special offer for an Everest Helicopter tour with breakfast at the Everest View Hotel. Book today to secure your seat and check off your bucket list. This year, Forbes included the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with a landing at the Everest View Hotel for breakfast on its bucket list for the next decade.
The Mount Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour offers a close flyover of Mt. Everest Base Camp and the best viewpoint of Kalapatthar, located midway up the Kala Patthar summit viewpoint hill, which is 5,460 meters above sea level. Enjoy group sharing costs or opt for a private charter helicopter at the best-guaranteed price. Solo travelers are welcome.
- Everest View Point - Enjoy a 30-50 minute breakfast stop at the Everest View Hotel, taking in the stunning views of Mt. Everest.
- Everest Base Camp Trail - 1. Kathmandu to Lukla (2,845 meters) (45 minutes)
- Helicopter flight from Lukla to Kala Patthar (5,550 meters) (15-20 minutes) - Shuttle from Phiriche to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar.
- Fly from Kala Patthar to Everest View Hotel (10 minutes)
- Breakfast at the Everest View Hotel (30 minutes)
- Fly from Syangboche to Lukla for refueling (15 minutes)
- Fly back to Kathmandu (45 minutes)
The total duration is approximately 4 hours, including ground handling.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip private transfer
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip private transfer
What's Not Included
- Airport tax
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees
- Airport tax
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour offers a close flyover to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest, providing a swift view of Mt. Everest and its surrounding snow-capped high Himalayan peaks. This helicopter tour is considered the best aerial excursion in the world.
For travelers eager to visit Everest Base Camp but lacking the time for a hike, the Group…
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour offers a close flyover to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest, providing a swift view of Mt. Everest and its surrounding snow-capped high Himalayan peaks. This helicopter tour is considered the best aerial excursion in the world.
For travelers eager to visit Everest Base Camp but lacking the time for a hike, the Group Joining Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp is an ideal and suitable option.
Landing at: Hotel Everest View for breakfast.
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
Location
Lukla
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(26 Ratings)
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G3663lwkatiec
Dec 6, 2025
3. “A Dream Come True – Everest Base Camp with an Amazing Team” - completed the EBC trek at 59 years old with Exciting Treks Nepal, and it was an unforgettable experience. My guide, Shasi Tamang, was knowledgeable, patient, and always made sure I felt safe and supported. My porter, Keizel (the “Music Man”), was amazing—strong, cheerful, and always lifting the mood along the trail.
The trek was challenging but truly rewarding, and I couldn’t have done it without their encouragement and care. Highly recommend Shasi, Keizel, and Exciting Treks Nepal to anyone dreaming of this journey!
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Nishsky
Nov 19, 2025
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Helicopter Adventure to Mt. Everest - My first time on a helicopter—and what an unforgettable way to experience it! The journey started in Kathmandu, flying toward Lukla, already offering breathtaking mountain views that felt like something out of a dream. Landing in Lukla was an adventure on its own, but things only got better from there.
From Lukla, we continued to a small, flat landing area nestled high in the Himalayas, where the helicopter shuttled two passengers at a time for the final, most thrilling part of the journey. That intimate, up-close flight over Everest Base Camp and then soaring even higher alongside the towering face of Mt. Everest was absolutely surreal. Seeing the world’s highest peak from the air—so close you feel like you can touch it—is an experience I will never forget.
The pilot was skilled, reassuring, and clearly experienced in these high-altitude flights, which made the whole adventure feel safe despite the dramatic terrain. Every moment was awe-inspiring, from the glaciers to the sweeping valleys to the iconic peak itself.
If you’re considering a helicopter tour to Everest, do it—you won’t regret it. This was truly a bucket-list, once-in-a-lifetime experience that left me speechless and full of gratitude.
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O1340slchristopherh
Mar 24, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience!! - Just got back from a once in a lifetime hike to Basecamp of Mt Everest. Planed the trip for an about a year and it was everything we expected and more! During planning the communication and attention to detail from the team was excellent. Subash was always quick to respond and provided information on the itinerary, accommodations, and any questions we had with impeccable attention to detail lending to full confidence going in. Basu who was our assigned guide for the incredible experience from the minute we landed in Kathmandu. We had timely transportation to our hotel, inclusive preparation and seamless start for our hike. Basu our guide was excellent!! He kept our group in full motivation, steady pace to ensue success and meeting all of our needs through the journey. He was meticulous with our health and safety needs to ensure our safe accumulation, the best tea house accommodations and all we needed for an incredible summit to base camp! Even with some unexpected limitations Basu and the team were quick to explore all options for the group and implement accommodations to ensure our safe success! What an experience! Would recommend this guide team 100%! They made my once in a lifetime experience a true unforgettable success!
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Companion604684
Nov 14, 2024
Life changing adventure with the perfect guide, Basu! - We had an amazing time on our trek! I was nervous (I am not an experienced hiker), but everything was perfect! Our guide, Basu, shared all his knowledge as we hiked, teaching us all the incredible history of the region. The views, the challenge, the excitement - all of it was amazing. Most importantly, Basu and Subash perfectly planned everything. Our accommodations were great and we saw and experienced more than we ever dreamed. This was the trip of a lifetime and one I will never forget, all thanks to Basu and Subash!
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Diamond
Jul 27, 2024
Unforgettable Journey - AJ our tour guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable.Our driver was very friendly and high skilled to drive us around.
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I5330ycbrians
Jul 9, 2024
Must have this experience - During my stay in Kathmandu, I had a free day and looking for one day trip. With 5 min talk with Subash, he suggested group joining Everest helicopter tour and I decided to take a tour. It was amazing experience, the view was incredible and helicopter ride was fun. I say great experience, take this trip you wont regret
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845kristin00
Jun 24, 2024
Everest Helicopter Tour - The Everest Base Camp helicopter tour presented me with an excellent opportunity to immerse in the magnificent beauty of Himalayas. I always was fond of nature’s beauty and wanted to delve in the mountainous presence and embarking on the EBC Helicopter tour was one of the best decisions i took as the experiences surpassed all the expectations. Flying over the tallest mountain in the world, Mt Everest was outstanding while at the same time the tour presented with excellent beauty of Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and many more.
One of the most beautiful aspect of this tour was comfort. After I landed at Nepal, I met Mr.Subash KC, the managing director of Exciting Nepal, shared me guidance and necessary precautions regarding the journey and the well planned journey of Exciting Nepal took me to the heartland of Everest in matter of minutes. This presented me with the panoramic mountainous beauty without any physical exertion while the once-in-a-lifetime experience imprinted a lifelong memories. To anyone who are fond of the nature and mountains, this is the perfect opportunity for you to hop on. Just try it once in your lifetime and you won’t ever regret.
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Travel55363021522
Jun 20, 2024
Amazing trip !! - i recently completed the everest base camp trek with a helicopter return,and it was an incredible adventure. our guide, suman, was very amazing guy he is very knowledgelable, attentive, and always encouraging. the trek itself was challenging but immensely rewarding, with stunning views and memorable experiences at every turn. the helicopter return was a spectacular finale, offering breathtaking aerial perpectives of the himalayas. exciting nepal treks handled all logistics flawlessly,ensuring a smooth and stress free journey. i highly recmmend this trip and commend guidance. this experience truly exceeded all my expectation.
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Brucee756
May 7, 2024
Great Fun Experience with Exciting Nepal! - This is my second trek in Nepal. First with Exciting Nepal. The owner Subash was very responsive to all the planning and logistics questions about the Trek. Raj our guide was terrific. Friendly, easy to talk to about and very knowledgeable. He paid attention to everyone in our group to assure we were feeling good and properly acclimatizing. If you are looking for a fun successful trek you can rely on Exciting Nepal.
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Shikshau2023
Jun 7, 2023
EBC flight - The Everest Base Camp helicopter landing package by Exciting Nepal is a very adventurous one. It does not necessarily take you to the base camp but gives you every experience of an EBC trek without the difficult bits. You will fly over Khumbu via helicopter and enjoy the vistas from the sky. I made this trip recently and was wonderstruck by how beautiful the area is. We got to see Everest up close from Kalapatthar, and that too within a very short time. If you can make this trip during your stay in Nepal, I highly recommend it!
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