How safe is the Everest base camp helicopter tour?
The Everest base camp helicopter tour in Nepal is very safe. Safety of the clients is the utmost priority of Welcome Nepal treks. We take the necessary precautions for the safety of the passengers. We take off the flights only when the weather is in good condition. The aircraft go through the proper maintenance of the helicopter and we make sure the helicopter is in good state. The helicopter is flown by the professional and experienced pilots. The helicopter also carries the oxygen cylinder and medical kits for emergency use. So, you don’t need to worry about the tour at all as the safety measures are carefully executed. All you need to do is follow the safety guidelines to have a safe helicopter tour.
What to bring for the Everest base camp helicopter tour?
If you are going to do the Everest base camp helicopter landing tour, you need to pack necessary ingredients wisely. You should wear the comfortable dress according to the weather. You can bring windproof Jacket or Down Jacket, Windproof Pants, sunglasses and a warm headwear comfortable footwear camera to take pictures, mobile and many other necessary things. You can also bring some packed snacks, chocolates and nuts.
Breakfast at Everest View Hotel during Everest Base Camp Helicopter Landing Tour
One of the most exciting parts of the Everest base camp helicopter tour is having the breakfast at the Everest view hotel. It is the highest altitude hotel located at an elevation of approximately 3,880 meters. The hotel offers a cozy and warm atmosphere and delicious breakfast. You would enjoy the breakfast with the astounding views of snow-covered mountains and its beautiful surroundings. Each bite of the breakfast with the scenic beauty of mountains will definitely be your most memorable part of the trip.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour flight Route:
The helicopter tour to Everest base camp starts from Kathmandu Airport via Bhaktapur and Nagarkot village heading towards the Lukla. The helicopter then, lands at the Lukla airport for refueling. After few minutes the Helicopter flight proceeds to Everest base camp and lands at Kalapatthar for 15 Minutes and then the Helicopter fly back to Everest View Hotel for the breakfast for about an hour. After having the breakfast, we will go back and stop at Lukla for refueling and fly back to the Kathmandu.
Major Highlights of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Landing Tour
- Lukla Airport (2,860 meters)
The interesting part of the Everest base camp helicopter tour is landing at the Lukla airport for few minutes. The Lukla airport also known as Tenzing Hillary airport is considered as one of the highest and most dangerous airports in the world. You will be able to see the Sherpa settlements and take a little glimpse of the unique Sherpas cultures, traditions and lifestyle. The travelers will be thrilled by the landing on the Lukla airport which is at an elevation of 2,860 meters.
- Kalapatthar (5,644 meters)
The Kalapatthar is a popular viewpoint in the Everest region standing at an elevation of 5,644 meters that offers stunning panoramic views of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. The helicopter will land briefly at the highest viewpoint, Kalapatthar for 10- 15 minutes. This high viewpoint offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding Himalayan peaks, including the iconic Mount Everest (Sagarmatha). Travelers can enjoy the mesmerizing views and take amazing pictures and create a lifetime memory at the Kalapatthar.
- Everest view hotel (3880 meters)
The Everest View Hotel, is a renowned hotel located in the village of Namche Bazaar in the Everest region of Nepal. The hotel is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,880 meters above sea level in Namche Bazaar. The travelers will get an opportunity to have a delicious breakfast in the Everest view hotel with the astounding views of the mountains and gorgeous environment. You can relax and enjoy the heavenly beautiful scenery for 45 minutes to 1 hour with excellent services, and great hospitality.
Everest regions Helicopter Tour Services:
Helicopter flight from Kathmandu-Lukla
Lukla is one of the highest airports located at 2860 meters. The helicopter ride from Kathmandu-Lukla takes about 45-50 minutes. Flying directly from Kathmandu to Lukla offers you the memorable trip. We offer the best and safe Helicopter service between Kathmandu and Lukla.
Helicopter flight back from Gorakshep- Lukla or Kathmandu
It takes around 4-5 hours for the tour. If you just want to enjoy the tour from helicopter and want to save the time then you can take helicopter flight directly from Gorakshep- Lukla or Kathmandu. We will arrange the charter as per your request at the reasonable price.
Helicopter flight from Lukla-Pheriche
Pheriche is used as a shuttling point for the Helicopter flight. At Pheriche, we will manage the weight and the numbers of shuttle. Helicopter lands there for around 20 minutes. You can enjoy few minutes around there and witness the traditional lifestyle of Sherpa people.
Helicopter flight from Lukla-Kalapatthar
The helicopter flight from Lukla-Kalapatthar covers the best view of the Everest region. The helicopter lands at Kalapatthar for around 10-15 minutes. The travelers can enjoy the best views of the sunrise and mountains like: the Mount Everest, Mt. Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Lhotse, etc.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Booking and Payment Policies:
Our booking policy involve the advance payment of 10% to the total cost of the Everest helicopter landing tour package. You can also pay the total cost payment in advance. We accept booking deposits through Credit Cards (Master Card or Visa and many more). Bank/credit card service charge should be paid by the clients themselves at the time of deposit. You can also pay direct cash on hand. The price mentioned in the site is real. We don’t have any hidden charges. If you do not understand any of our terms and conditions, feel free to ask us. Our team will help you to understand all the important information at the time of booking.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour With Landing Best Price
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour starts from the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport, then circles the capital city, and finally to Lukla - The Gateway to the Everest Region. The trip has a lot to offer to all the travel enthusiasts, which you will know once you reach Kala Patthar, from where the view of Everest is supreme. The 360 degrees view of the mountains in the Everest Region with the wonderful natural riches and green grasslands from the altitude of 5,450 m from Kala Patthar is a memory that will be engraved in your heart and mind forever. That’s why the Everest Helicopter Tour is called Kala Patthar Helicopter Ride. You can take amazing pictures and videos during your time at Kala Patthar. That’s the place for your dreams that boosts the magnificence of a picture.
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour gives you the exploration of incredible nature and brings out the exotic Himalayan natural supremacy alive. The luxury tour around the Himalayas on a helicopter for a few hours is about exploring the Himalayan wilderness from an aerial perspective. Especially suitable for family tours and people who find difficulty hiking for weeks, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is one of the easiest tours in Nepal for beginners. Here is everything you need to know about the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
Why Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour ?
Everest Region is one of the popular regions of Nepal where travelers dream to travel and explore. However, not all travelers have the time and physicality to come on the Everest Base Camp Trek where you have to walk for around 5-6 hours every day for multiple days. Similarly, sometimes the weather can turn up on you while you are traveling through the rugged trekking trails in the Himalayas. In addition to this, not all your family members can come on the Everest Base Camp Trek because of time-boundness and physicality differences. So, what can be the best option for a family to explore Everest Region without having to spend 7-8 days trekking?
Well,Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the perfect family tour package. It is the least difficult tour and is suitable for people of all age groups. You can go on the Everest Base Camp Group Heli Tour with all your family members as it is one of the easiest tours to do in Nepal. Also, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is completed in 4-5 hours. So, you don’t even have to segregate multiple days of traveling giving you the flexibility to go on the tour on weekends too. And with Welcome Nepal Treks, your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour gets wings that help you fly over the Everest Region having the best time of your life.
Transportation on Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
About the mode of transportation, you would be using on theEverest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you would be using a private car while going to the airport from the hotel and returning back from the airport to the hotel. You would be flying on a helicopter on the EBC Heli Tour. It is made sure the helicopter you are flying on is in good condition and safe. Every safety precaution is followed properly so that there are no complications during the helicopter tour around the Everest Region. While you are on the EEverest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you would be traveling in a private car and helicopter making it Everest Base Camp Luxury Helicopter Tour.
Weather and Climate during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Everest Base Camp is situated in one of the coldest areas of Nepal. No matter what the temperature of the region is, the fun you have while exploring Everest Regino is unexplainable. About the weather during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you would be flying only if the weather is clear. If there are chances of rainfall or hailstorm, the helicopter wouldn’t even fly.
The temperature during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is over 6,500-13,000 feet is between 15 to 20 degrees Celsius during the daytime. Meanwhile, the nighttime temperature in the Everest Base Camp would be 0 to 15 degrees Celsius. As you would be flying on the helicopter during the daytime, you don’t even have to worry about the temperature of the Everest Base Camp during the nighttime. You don’t need to worry about the weather in the EBC Heli Tour, as you would be flying on the helicopter only after checking all the weather possibilities. The weather condition is checked by consulting with the flight operators and also cross-checking with the locals in the Everest Region.
Rescue Operations in the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a wonderful thrilling ride to the EBC where you would explore the Himalayas in a very amazing way. While on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, there can be some times when the traveler might get into some complications. However, you don’t have to worry about rescue operations. Welcome Nepal Treks makes sure none of the travelers would be deprived of rescue services in case they need it. If any traveler suffers from altitude sickness, he/she is transferred to a lower altitude and given first aid treatment if needed. It is suggested to have medical insurance if you are traveling to the alpine region for traveling.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost and Price for Nepali
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey to the mountains where you get to witness nature at its finest with the awe-striking view of the mountains like Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,511m), Nuptse (7,879m), and Pumo Ri (7165m). Being one of the most loved Nepal Helicopter Tour Packages, what is the cost of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour? This question might be a trending topic for travelers who want to take a whole different experience in the Himalayas on a helicopter.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost for Nepali is around US$ 1100 per person. The more the number of people in the group, the less the cost will come out to be a single traveler. US$ 1100 is the all-inclusive price in the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour that includes the Helicopter Tour Cost to Everest Base Camp, Domestic airport departure tax, Hotel to airport pickup, and Airport to hotel drop. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost doesn’t include the Everest National Park Fees, Breakfast (Optional), and Food and Drinks charges unless they are specified.
How to prepare for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is one of the easiest Nepal tour packages in terms of physicality, time, and weather. You will be in only for a time in the Himalayas so there is the least possibility that you will suffer from altitude sickness and other health complications caused by higher altitude. So, is preparation necessary for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour? There is no hard and fast rule regarding the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Preparation. However, preparing for any tour is always a good choice. The best way you can prepare for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is to research the places where you would be touching down and exploring. You can also do yoga or any physical exercise to be in the best shape possible cutting down any chances of complications even though the chances are really low. You can also prepare yourself how to click the best pictures of the Himalayas so that you may come out with the best pictures and videos of the trip possible.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Additional Visiting Places
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a wonderful opportunity to explore the most aesthetic Himalayas in a totally different setting. You will visit Lukla and Kala Patthar which are two of the most awesome landmarks in the Everest Region. However, some travelers want more places to explore on the trip. About any additional places to be included on the helicopter trip to the EBC, you certainly can add some. Welcome Nepal Treks provides you the tour packages where you can customize your itinerary and can add places. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is not different. You can also add places of traveling on the EBC Heli Tour Itinerary but you have to pay some more money. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost would exceed a little bit depending on the number of places that have been added along with the distance to be traveled further. If you wish to visit any other places different than what is in the Helicopter EBC Tour Itinerary, you can talk with our team so that the tour can be customized properly and a great reasonable price would be negotiated.
Money Exchanges or ATM Services on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
About the ATM services during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you will be touching down at the Everest View Hotel for breakfast. Unfortunately, you don’t find any ATM facilities in the hotel you are staying in. You need to carry money with you if you want to give tips or buy any other things. The breakfast charges would be on the tour package cost, but it is optional so you should check that before.
Also about the money exchanges on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you won’t find any money exchange facility at the landmarks where you get to land on the Everest Heli Tour. If you are looking to exchange money, you should do that while you are in Kathmandu. As you will be traveling in the early morning, the best time for exchanging money would be the day before the helicopter journey. Paying charges with Nepali currency is suggested rather than foreign currency. There will be no money exchanges or ATM services on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour once the journey starts. You can use those services while you are in Kathmandu before going on the helicopter tour itself.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour- The Perfect Family Holiday Trip
A helicopter ride is fit for children, adults, women, and older people. There will be no complications like in the trekking trails. If you are a beginner-level trekker, you don’t know how to cope with the conditions on the rugged trails. Similarly, your physical ability will also not be enough to complete a long trek of more than two weeks. In that case, EEverest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a one-day trip that doesn’t require you to be the fittest of all. Even if you don’t have a great physique or trekking experience, you can easily complete the trip. Not only this, you will make memories of a lifetime. So, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the perfect option for a family vacation next time your family members ask you for a one-day trip.
Best Time for a Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is all about embarking on a trip over the beautiful snow-limited mountain peaks on a copter. The rainfall is extremely changeable as Everest Region lies at a high altitude, the rainfall is extremely changeable. It's insolvable to go on a heli lift if it’s too foggy or raining. You can’t see any of the mountain views, and the lift is also not safe. Despite the stint being just many hours long, the rainfall isn't a thing you can’t fully overlook.
The best time for a memorable stint in the Everest Region is during the spring and autumn. The rainfall is crystal clear, and it’s not too sticky. The chances of rain are veritably minimal. Meanwhile, rain might constantly do, and the climate is too sticky. And in the downtime season, the mountain is completely covered with snow. The temperature is extremely low.
You don’t have to worry about which time is the most stylish for an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Welcome Nepal Treks looks over all the rainfall vaticinations, and under the surveillance of experts, we organize our breakouts with full safety. The most pleasant service to a traveler is honesty and safety, the main aphorism of Welcome Nepal Treks.
All in all, the best time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is during the spring and autumn season. When there is no rainfall or fog, the heli ride is not disturbed by any of those climatic insecurities. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t do the helicopter Everest trip in summer or winter. You just need to make sure that it is not raining or snowing. Otherwise, it will create a lot of complications in the tour. Welcome Nepal Treks organize the heli tour looking at the possible weather and the condition of the helicopters that are used in the ride.
Itinerary of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost
As soon as you get on the helicopter ride to the Everest, you are all in for the best adventurous journey. So, what is the itinerary of the helicopter tour to the Everest Region?
- Pickup from the hotel and arrival at the airport
- Departure from the Tribhuvan International Airport
- Fly to Lukla and Stop for refueling
- Fly to Kala Patthar
- Fly back to Everest View Hotel for a tasty breakfast
- Fly back to the capital city from Lukla
- End of the Everest Base Camp Group Joining Helicopter Tour
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Price | Helicopter Ride Price in Nepal
The 4-hours long Everest Helicopter Group Tour is an easy trip to the Himalayas that provides you car and flight type of transportation. The Everest Helicopter Ride Price in Nepal is about US$ 1100. The cost includes the domestic air departure price, hotel pickup and drop fare, and all government tax. Sagarmatha National Park Entry Fee which is US$25 needs to be paid in the counter on the trip.
Packing List for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Even though you are just going to the helicopter tour for 4-hours and even during the 4-hours you won’t stay the full time inside the helicopter. You need to get out of hte hleicopter for clicking pictures, having food and snacks, and experience the joy of being in the Himalayas. There are various things you need to take with yourself so that your helicopter ride to the Everest becomes a great and memorable experience for all the good reasons. Here is a list of things that should be in your Everest Helicopter Ride Packing List for 2023/24.
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen cream
- Wind-proof jacket
- Scarf
- Cap
- Full-cotton T-shirts
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm Trousers
- Cameras and Mobile Phones
- Powerbank with charging cable
- Moisturizer
- Water-bottle
Which is better for Everest Base Camp Trek or Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Everest View Trek is a long trip of walking through the rugged trails of the Everest region, exploring the foliage, wildlife, and culture. You'll explore the riches of carnivals and traditions of people in the region. You'll have to walk around 6- 7 hours daily. It is a relatively harder trip as you have to walk steep and rugged trails. Meanwhile, Talking about the Everest Group Helicopter Ride is a trip to the Everest Region on a helicopter that is completed in a day. It is an easy trip for travelers of all age groups.
The travelers who are time- bound and ca n’t walk hours in a day, Everest Heli Tour is the most stylish option out there. There's no difference as which one is the better trip out of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour or EBC Trek. It depends on your time, physical capability, and the days you want to give for the trip. Overall, both the ways of exploration are the ways to dive deep into the lovely Everest Region. It’s just that Everest View Trek gives you the in-depth exploration of the Everest Region, but can’t be completed by every traveler. Everest Heli Tour comes out as the savior for everyone who dream of being at the Everest, but can’t really do that because of various complications.
Safety Tips for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
When you are on a helicopter ride, there are many safety tips you need to follow so the chances of an accident are always low. It also helps you to enjoy your trip to the fullest rather than worrying about what bad may happen.
A list of safety tips and suggestions for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is as follows. Make sure you follow all of these tips when you are on the heli ride.
- Pay due attention to the brief give n by helicopter captain
- Listen to the entry and exit procedure clearly
- Only enter the door after the captain signals you to do so
- Do not smoke within 100 feet around the helicopter
- Don’t approach the aircraft from behind.
- Take care of your personal belongings
- Put your mobile phones on flight mode when you are flying
Where to book your next Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour ?
There are many travel agencies that book your trip to the Everest Region via a helicopter ride. Choosing a good travel agency is the base of all the fun you will have. So, where to book your nextEverest Base Camp Helicopter Tour for vacation? Well, the choices are immense and you need to choose one, Right?
Welcome Nepal Treks is the best travel agency you will choose for the group heli tour Everest package. Having been in the travel industry for a very long time, we know what the customers and travelers like. We consult with the travelers to make any changes and customization in the itinerary. Putting customers’ wishlist and satisfaction on the top of our priority list and work for it is our main motive. And we are always keen to do so.
The helicopter captains are experienced and know all the ins and outs of the Everest Region where we will be traveling. Not only this, all of them are trained for first aid and any sort of health complications. So, you don’t have to worry about anything on this part. Choosing Welcome Nepal Treks for your next Everest Helicopter Group Tour is the best decision you will ever make.
Tipping in Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
One of the best practices, whenever you get served, is tipping. It is a way by which you can award someone for their great service that motivates the people who are offering service to always put their best foot forward in whatever they do. Some travelers do have a question regarding whether tipping is mandatory on Everest Base Camp Group Heli Tour. Well, about tipping in any of the tours, treks, or visits to any food places, tipping is not mandatory. Giving a tip or not totally depends on the traveler. If you feel the service is good and it deserves a tip, then you can definitely tip the other person who is serving you. Otherwise, no one will force you to give a tip. Similar is the case with tipping in the Everest Base Camp Group Joining Helicopter Tour. Tipping is not mandatory in the EBC Heli Tour. It totally depends on your wish.
Can I book a Private Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Yes, you can book a Private Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour. Welcome Nepal treks offer a wonderful Private Everest Base Camp helicopter tour package. It is a luxury flight tour and you can enjoy your own time.
Can I join the Group on Mount Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Yes, you can join the group on Mount Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour. We offer a Group joining Everest helicopter tour at affordable prices. You can join the sharing flight with one of our groups and fly with other travelers.
Everest Helicopter tour with Landing at three Stop.
The Everest base camp helicopter tour is a lifetime flight experience to the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. In this thrilling helicopter tour you can enjoy thrilling landing experience at three stop.
Landing at Lukla airport- 20 minutes
Firstly, you will land at lukla airport for around 15 - 20 minutes for fueling. While refueling, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and take a glimpse at lifestyle and cultures of the Sherpas people.
Landing at Kalapathar- 10 minutes
Now, the helicopter will head forward and land at Kalapathar viewpoint for 10- 15 minutes. It offers the most beautiful view of the Mount Everest and the landscapes. Travelers will be able to enjoy fascinating views and capture some spectacular pictures for lifetime memory.
Landing at Everest view hotel – 1 hour
Finally, the helicopter will fly towards Everest view hotel. The hotel is a perfect destination for you to relax and enjoy a delicious breakfast with the breathtaking mountains views for 1 hour.
Landing at Pheriche for the Shuttle to Kalapathar
Helicopter will land at Pheriche, a small village area of Khumbu region for the shuttle to Kalapathar. If the weight exceeds 220 kg then we will land at Pheriche to adjust the weight. At Pheriche, we will manage the weight and the numbers of shuttle.
Helicopter Landing at Kalapathar for 10-15 minute
In this helicopter tour you will experience the most thrilling and fascinating landing at beautiful Kalapathar viewpoint. After managing the weight limits at Pheriche the helicopter heads to land at the highest viewpoint, Kalapathar. The helicopter will land at Kalapathar for around 10 minutes. We will only stop briefly for 10 minutes for the safety reasons. You can enjoy the complete 360 degree views of mesmerizing Mount Everest and other peaks and also stunning landscapes. You can also capture some great pictures and create beautiful memories for a lifetime.
Why don't we land a Helicopter at Everest Base Camp?
We don’t land the helicopter at the base camp. It is not completely suitable to land the helicopter at the Everest base camp. You will also not be able to see the view of Mount Everest properly from the base camp. So, the helicopter lands at Kalapathar from where you can enjoy the unreal beauty of the Mount Everest and other tall peaks.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in Spring
The spring season (March- May) is one of the best seasons for Everest Base camp helicopter tour. Usually in this season, the sky is clear and the weather is stable. The temperature is warm in this season than other time of the year. You can enjoy the aerial views in the clean and clear sky. The spring season is highly recommended for Everest base camp helicopter tour.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour in Autumn
The autumn season (Sept- Nov) is the best season to do the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour. The weather is stable and the temperature during this season is neither too hot nor too cold. The season has moderate temperature. You will be able to witness beautiful scenery of mountains, forests and glaciers from the helicopter in autumn.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour in Rainy Season
Rainy/Monsoon season (June- Sept) is usually not recommended for the Everest base camp helicopter tour as the weather in this season is not good. In this season the sky is cloudy and not clear and there are many chances of heavy rain falls. You will not be able to enjoy the view most of the time. The flight may also be delayed sometimes due to poor weather condition during Monsoon season.
Everest Base camp Helicopter Tour in winter
During the winter season (Dec – Feb) it is extremely cold around the Everest Base Camp. The weather is extremely cold but you can enjoy the great scenery in this season. However sometimes flight may be delayed in this season. It is completely your choice if you want to do the tour. You can consult with us; we can help you to choose the best date.
Why a Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp?
The helicopter tour to Everest is one of the best one day tours in Nepal. The tour is a great opportunity to explore the Mount Everest for people of all ages and any kind of disabilities. The tour offers amazing aerial views of mountains, green valley, Rhododendron forest, Khumbu Glacier and a gorgeous view of villages. You will get to experience the landing at highest viewpoint Kalapathar and enjoy the mountains views.
Everest base camp helicopter tour is easy, comfortable and luxurious trip. The tour gives you a very unique, thrilling and exciting experience in the region. Everyone must do this tour in Nepal as it is a once in a lifetime experience.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour- Environment Friendly Trip
Our Everest base camp helicopter tour is sustainable and eco-friendly. We are highly concerned about the nature and the environment. Our team makes sure not to harm the environment. Our team works to promote the local communities and help the mountain economy. While traveling with us in Everest base camp helicopter tour, you will be contributing to the local communities indirectly.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the Best option to escape the crowd Everest trekking trail
The Everest base camp helicopter tour is the best option to enjoy the panoramic Everest views at peace. You can enjoy the group joining flight or a private helicopter flight in the trip. The helicopter tour is luxurious, easy and comfortable than the Everest base camp trek. It is the perfect way of experiencing the thrill of Mount Everest for all kind of travelers.
The Everest helicopter tour is the easiest and shortest way that skips all the difficult trekking options. So, Everest base camp helicopter tour is the best option to escape the crowd trekking trail.
Major Attraction Of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
The Everest base camp helicopter tour is an amazing scenic and thrilling flight experience that offers memory for a lifetime. There are many unique and beautiful experiences in this tour. The major attractions of the tour are:
- You will get a totally different experience of exploring the world’s highest Mount Everest. Travelers will be able to enjoy the most beautiful aerial views of mesmerizing mountains rhododendron forest, lakes, valleys, villages and glaciers.
- The main attraction of the tour is landing at Kalapathar. You will enjoy the most thrilling experience of landing at the highest viewpoint, Kalapathar. The viewpoint offers the most beautiful views of the Mount Everest.
- Another attraction of the tour is you will be able to have the breakfast at the Hotel Everest View. It is the highest altitude hotel where you can enjoy delicious breakfast with perfect scenery.
- Travelers will get beautiful opportunity of enjoying aerial views of the world’s highest glacier, the Khumbu glacier.
- Landing at one of the world’s most dangerous and spectacular airports, Lukla airport.
Travelers will absolutely love this tour and fall in love with the beauty of the Everest region.
How safe is the Everest base camp helicopter tour?
The Everest Base camp helicopter tour is 100% safe. We take off the flights only when the weather is in good condition. The aircraft go through the proper maintenance of the helicopter and make sure the helicopter is in good state. The helicopter is flown by the professional and experienced pilots. The helicopter also carries the oxygen cylinder and medical kits for emergency use. So you don’t need to worry about the tour at all as the safety measures are carefully executed.
Everest base camp Helicopter Tour Landing at Lukla Airport - 15 Minutes
The Everest base camp helicopter tour offers wonderful opportunity of landing at the spectacular lukla airport for few minutes. It is considered as one of the most dangerous airports in the world. It is the gateway to the Everest region for trekkers and climbers. You will be able to see the Sherpa settlements and take a little glimpse of the unique Sherpas cultures, traditions and lifestyle.
Everest base camp Helicopter Tour Landing at Pheriche - 20 Minutes
You will experience second landing at Pheriche. It is a small village of Khumbu region. At Pheriche, we will manage the weight and the numbers of shuttle. If the weight exceeds 220 kg then we will adjust and manage the weight and the number of passengers. The village offers amazing views of the mountains and its surroundings. You can enjoy few minutes around there and witness the traditional lifestyle of Sherpa people.
Everest base camp Helicopter Tour Landing at Kalapathar Helipad - 5 to 10 Minutes
The third time landing will be at Kalapathar viewpoint for the best view of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. The helicopter will land briefly at the highest viewpoint, Kalapathar for 10 minutes. You will be able to witness the amazing view of breathtaking Mount Everest and its surrounding. Travelers can enjoy the mesmerizing views and take amazing pictures and create a lifetime memory.
Everest base camp Helicopter Tour Landing at Hotel Everest View for Breakfast- 1 Hour
After enjoying your time at Kalapathar you will be flying to the Everest view hotel for breakfast. The Everest view hotel is the highest altitude hotel where you will get beautiful opportunity to enjoy the breakfast with the astounding views of the mountains and gorgeous environment. You can relax and enjoy the heavenly beautiful scenery for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Weight Limit
The weight limit from Kathmandu to Pheriche is 500 kg whereas, the weight limit from lukla to Kalapathar is 240 kg. The helicopter can carry 1-5 numbers of passengers at once. From Katmandu to Pheriche, the helicopter can carry maximum of five passengers. Whereas after Pheriche helicopter can’t carry more than 240 kg for the safety reasons. So, at Pheriche we split the number of people according to the weight of the body.
Why Welcome Nepal Treks for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
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None of the tours under Welcome Nepal Treks are overpriced. We have tailored the package in such a way that it becomes reasonable for the travelers as well as the hotel and restaurant owners. Nobody remains dissatisfied.
No hidden charges
Transparency is the #1 feature of Welcome Nepal Treks. What we say we are, we are the same. The price mentioned in the site is real. We don’t have any hidden charges. The price you are mentioned will not be changed by any means.
Refund Policy
Welcome Nepal Treks provides a refund policy for the travelers, but you need to tell about the cancelation before a specified date. For more information, look at the terms and conditions page.
Customizable Package
The travelers can consult with the tour planners to customize anything on the trip. It can be any new activity added or any activity eliminated for the itinerary of the tour. However, if you add any destination there can be some additional charges to the overall tour pricing.
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