Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Looking for a thrilling and unforgettable way to experience Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain? Consider taking a helicopter tour! With a helicopter tour, you can see breathtaking views of Everest and the surrounding Himalayan landscape from the comfort and convenience of a helicopter. 

More than 20,000 tourists visit Nepal annually to take in the breathtaking splendour of the Khumbu region and the famed Himalayas. A popular helicopter excursion for tourists has long been the flight to Everest base camp.

With the Everest Helicopter tour, you can have a wonderful Everest experience in a single day. The natural splendour of the Khumbu region is best appreciated from above, where you can take in the full scope of the glaciers, snow-capped Himalayas, and Sherpa village.

You will set off on a four-hour journey through the Khumbu region in a Wind Dancer helicopter.

This amazing helicopter tour of the sky starts in Kathmandu. Our agent will take a vehicle from your accommodation to the international airport. After nearly an hour of flight, the helicopter eventually landed at Lukla for refuelling.

On this thrilling adventure, you will experience an exhilarating journey through the stunning Khumbu region in a luxurious helicopter. You may share unmatched views of the greatest peaks in the world from a comfortable forward-facing seat.

On your helicopter journey, you will enjoy up-close views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks. The Khumbu glacier and the Everest Base Camp are directly overhead throughout the trip. The chopper lands at Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar after a 20–25-minute trip (5,545 meters). The eye-to-eye vista of Mount Everest, the Nuptse West Face, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam are intriguing.

After taking in and photographing this breathtaking moment, you will fly to the Everest View Hotel for breakfast. With a stunning view of the Himalayas all around you, you may savour a hot Himalayan breakfast. Following this, you will finally take a short flight from Lukla to Kathmandu to refuel. You will return to your accommodation after leaving the airport in Kathmandu.

Aerial vistas of the Everest region enthral you. Additionally, various Heli trips are available to other well-known trekking destinations. It offers various Heli-tours, including those to Manaslu, Gosainkunda, and Annapurna Base Camp.

Tipping Recommendation

We recommend allocating 10-15% of your total tour cost to tipping guides, drivers, and other hardworking staff who ensure your experience is unforgettable. While tipping is not mandatory, it is a meaningful way to support the seasonal workers who dedicate themselves to making your trip extraordinary.

By booking with us and participating in the tipping culture, you are directly contributing to Nepal’s local economy and helping sustain the tourism workforce. This support is crucial in retaining talent within the country and addressing challenges like brain drain.

Your generosity makes a lasting impact—thank you!