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Everest Helicopter Tour: Scenic Himalayan Views
5.0
42 Ratings
Kathmandu
Experience a private helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp, where you’ll land and enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Includes a stop at Hotel Everest View and airport transfers.
Experience a private helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp, where you’ll land and enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Includes a stop at Hotel Everest View and airport transfers.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kathmandu - Embark on a flight to Everest Base Camp via Lukla Airport, with a brief stopover. The journey from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport takes approximately 50 minutes. After dropping off some return fuel, the flight continues to the Base Camp area, offering breathtaking views of the tallest Himalayas, including Mount Everest.
- Lukla - A…
- Kathmandu - Embark on a flight to Everest Base Camp via Lukla Airport, with a brief stopover. The journey from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport takes approximately 50 minutes. After dropping off some return fuel, the flight continues to the Base Camp area, offering breathtaking views of the tallest Himalayas, including Mount Everest.
- Lukla - A 10-minute stop in Lukla is scheduled to offload return fuel.
- Sagarmatha National Park - Experience Mount Everest and Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, by helicopter, with a stop at Hotel Everest View for an hour-long breakfast. Enjoy an optional Himalayan breakfast, with additional costs for food and drinks payable locally. Relish the panoramic views of Mount Everest and other majestic mountains.
- Mount Everest - Visit Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar for unforgettable photos and videos. Witness the highest point of the base camp area, Kalapathar, and enjoy the stunning views.
- Syangboche Marg - Spend an hour at Hotel Everest View, with an optional breakfast available.
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Kathmandu - Experience the Mount Everest Base Camp of Nepal by helicopter from Kathmandu.
06:00 AM: Transfer from hotel to Kathmandu Airport/Helipad
06:15 AM: Check-in at the Helicopter counter (please bring a passport copy)
06:30 AM: Helicopter flight to Lukla Airport
07:30 AM: Defuel at Lukla
07:50 AM: Flight towards Khumbu and Everest Base Camp along the Dudhkoshi River
08:25 AM: Fly over Everest Base Camp & land at Kala Patthar 5400m for photos and videos
08:55 AM: Flight to Shangboche hill viewpoint - Mt. Everest View Hotel & enjoy the optional breakfast
09:35 AM: Return flight to Kathmandu, with a possible stop at Lukla for fuel
11:50 AM: Arrival at Kathmandu domestic airport
01:15 PM: Drive to hotel (estimated)
Note: Timing may vary due to weather and air traffic conditions.
What's Included
- Helicopter tour with expert pilot
- Round-trip Hotel transfers by car
- Helicopter tour with expert pilot
- Round-trip Hotel transfers by car
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks USD 35 Each
- Gratuities
- Jackets, trousers, sun-glass etc.
- Entrance fee - National park
- Food and drinks USD 35 Each
- Gratuities
- Jackets, trousers, sun-glass etc.
- Entrance fee - National park
Additional Information
Embark on a breathtaking journey with a PRIVATE helicopter charter flight, offering a panoramic view of Everest and the Himalayas, and land at the Everest Base Camp Kalapather at 5,500 meters within just 4 hours. The skilled pilot will share insights into the Himalayan adventure activities and their stunning beauty. Enjoy a one-hour stop at the Hotel…
Embark on a breathtaking journey with a PRIVATE helicopter charter flight, offering a panoramic view of Everest and the Himalayas, and land at the Everest Base Camp Kalapather at 5,500 meters within just 4 hours. The skilled pilot will share insights into the Himalayan adventure activities and their stunning beauty. Enjoy a one-hour stop at the Hotel Everest View to immerse yourself in nature and experience the Himalayas up close. On the way, witness the renowned Lukla airport, where trekkers arrive via small aircraft. The package includes complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off for the helicopter flight. Please note: the total passenger weight limit is 250kg.
Itinerary:
- 5:55 AM: Hotel pick-up
- 6:25 AM: Check-in
- 7:00-8:00 AM: Fly to Lukla
- 8:10 AM: Fly to Everest
- 8:30 AM: Circle over the Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar, capturing unforgettable moments with the majestic Himalayas, and take photos
- 8:45 AM: Fly to Everest View Hotel and enjoy a hot breakfast
- 9:30-11:30 AM: Return flight to Kathmandu
- 12:45 PM: Transfer back to the hotel
- guide service is optional
Location
Kathmandu
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
5.0
(42 Ratings)
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Oyster2021
Apr 8, 2026
Amazing experience! - Amazing trip to Everest with landing, unbelievable adventure. Very well and smoothly organized, providing flexibility with different dates depending on the weather. Strongly recommend!
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Eligutis
Apr 7, 2026
Once if a lifetime trip to Mt. Everest - Had an amazing trip with this company! Everything went really smoothly from hotel pickup to flight to Mt. Everest.
It's one in a lifetime trip and If you want to have It the best you can have - book It with this company!
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Edmp6569ge
Mar 19, 2026
Must do helicopter experience and touchdown at Everest base camp - This helicopter excursion to Everest base camp and touchdown was the best part and highlight of my trip to Kathmandu. I flew with a very experienced helicopter pilot who was both friendly and professional. This excursion far exceeded my expectations and was both exhilarating and enjoyable! I highly recommend you work with Buhddi, he was a good communicator and went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable and special.
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H9202dhjasonb
Feb 24, 2026
Bucket list experience - A once in a lifetime experience and opportunity.
Buddhi was a tremendous help, answering our questions, getting us set up, transporting us from our hotel, and guiding us through security at the airport. Even though Kathmandu can be hazy, it’s crystal clear at the top and the views are absolutely amazing. We also did the additional landing at Kala Patthar, which was equally incredible. Yes, we felt a little lightheaded, but didn’t need the supplemental oxygen.
Breakfast at the Everest View Hotel was very good as well. This was absolutely worth it!
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Navigator20564218966
Oct 11, 2025
Majestic opportunity - First they were VERY easy to deal and communicate with. They were VERY clear on costs and options.
Second and most important the trip was incredible. We had blue skis with scattered clouds. We did the Kalapather base camp landing. My altimeter said 17,410 feet.
Pictures do not do anything justice for the majestic mountains that surround you.
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_k5187an
Dec 31, 2024
Karapatar was amazing. - I have been with Mr Buddhi for the past six years and he is so reliable and secure that I asked him to take a helicopter tour to Kalapatar this time.
The helicopter tour takes a 45-minute flight from Kathmandu Airport to Lukla. We refueled and then landed on the helipad of Everest View Hotel. The flight was then divided into those who landed in Karapatal and those who flew over. Breakfast at Everest View Hotel after flight to Karapatar (copayment)
The glaciers seen from Karapatar were white and the 360 degree Himalayan view was amazing! It became a memory. Please come again.
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Abbydaustria
Dec 17, 2024
Best experience of our lives!!! - From the minute we contacted Buddhi we got personal service and an excellent experience. We made sure we had quite a few days as options, and it turned out that our first day in Kathmandu was the right weather and so Buddhi and Paris met us at our hotel, briefed us and then picked us up the next morning.
It was everything we hoped for and more. Our captain, KK, was incredible, and both he and Paris pointed out all the things we could see from the air and the landing at Kalapathur was breathtaking! Honestly, I can't rave enough about this experience.
Because of the time of year, we also got crystal clear skies AND we got breakfast on the terrace at the Everest View Hotel with no one else around. It was peaceful and stunning and we could take all the pictures we wanted.
This has been the best experience of our lives!!!!
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Stephen
Nov 17, 2024
Trip of a lifetime - The whole trip more than lived up to my expectations. Everything detail was looked after from the pre trip overview at the hotel to being dropped back at the hotel at the conclusion of the trip.
The guide provided was very professional and looked after every detail to make the trip go as smoothly as possible.
I would certainly recommend this trip to anyone thinking of making a helicopter flight to Everest.
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Juloros
Nov 1, 2024
Everest helicopter flight with landing - Absolutely amazing tour. Everything has been organized to every single detail. This is maybe the only helicopter company in Nepal which can really deliver Kalapathar landing as since 2024 it is very complicated to get permit. At least I have experience that three other companies I have asked for promised it however non of them was able to truly deliver this experience. Landing at Kalapathar is one of the best experiences one can do and totally recomended over just fly over experience.
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Annadd3917ew
Jun 2, 2024
MOUNT EVEREST - OUR BIGGEST DREAM !!!! - OUR MOUNT EVEREST, MAY 4, 2024. We had an amazing two-week custom designed trip to Nepal through the Himalaya Holiday Service Pvt. Ltd with Rajan-Buddhi. Our highlight was our private helicopter tour for only two of us with landings at Lukla Airport, Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Kalapathar. Our pilot who flew us was renowned and exceptionally skillful who made us feel 100% safe where safety was always first! On our flight to Mt Everest, our amazing and extremely kind and very knowledgeable private tour guide, Paras and his son, accompanied us on our way to Lukla. The Himalaya Holiday Service was outstanding in every way on our trips with Rajans impeccable help, care, dedication, and perfection. He treated us like family and our trip was a big success due to the flexibility required and their quick responses and flight scheduling. Being on ALL 7 continents and adventures all over the World, Rajan-Buddhi stole our hearts by making Mt Everest our top dream come true. We highly recommend them because everyone should take this helicopter trip at least once in a lifetime! Thank you, Rajan and Paras, for all of your outstanding care, beautiful hearts and for all of the Love that shined with you onto us!
Namaste! Namaste! Brian and Anna Degani
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