EBC Heli Tour (Everest Base Camp)
Trip Facts
Group size
1-20+
Duration
1 Days
Trip Mode
Helicopter
Level of difficulty
Easy
Max. Altitude:
(5,644.5 m (18,519 ft.)
Best Season
February-June, September-December
Start/End
Kathmandu
Trip Highlights
- Unrivaled Aerial Views of Everest: The absolute pinnacle of the tour is witnessing the majestic Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and other colossal Himalayan peaks from a breathtaking aerial perspective.
- Kala Patthar Landing: Most tours include a crucial landing at Kala Patthar (approx. 5,545m / 18,192ft), a renowned viewpoint offering the most iconic, unobstructed, and close-up ground-level views of Everest and the Khumbu Icefall. You'll typically have 10-20 minutes here for photos and to soak it all in.
- Everest Base Camp Flyover: Soar directly over the Everest Base Camp itself, catching a glimpse of the colorful tents of mountaineering expeditions and the vast expanse of the Khumbu Glacier.
- Luxury Breakfast at Everest View Hotel: Enjoy a delightful breakfast at the Hotel Everest View (Syangboche), one of the world's highest luxury hotels, while being treated to stunning, direct views of Mount Everest.
- Time Efficiency: This tour condenses an experience that typically takes 12-14 days of strenuous trekking into just 3-5 hours, making it perfect for those with limited time.
- Accessibility for All: It's an ideal option for people of all ages, fitness levels, or those with physical limitations who cannot undertake the challenging EBC trek.
- Panoramic Himalayan Scenery: Throughout the flight, you'll be treated to a continuous panorama of diverse landscapes, from green hills and terraced fields to deep valleys, glacial rivers, and remote Sherpa villages from a unique bird's-eye view.
- Safe and Comfortable Journey: Operated by experienced pilots in modern helicopters, these tours prioritize safety with oxygen systems on board and careful consideration of weather conditions.
Overview
Trip Highlights
- Everest Base Camp (EBC Heli Tour) is indeed one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. However, it is a trekking destination consisting of a 20+ days itinerary, and not everyone can invest this long for a vacation. So, we have brought you a luxurious package that will give you a full tour of the Everest Region and take you to the foot of Mt. Everest (8,848m.)
- Aerial view of Nepal’s geography from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp.
- Enjoy stunning views of the world’s highest peaks, including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Nuptse, and many more.
- Luxurious and comfortable tour of the Everest region.
- Landing at a high altitude of 5,545 meters in Kala Patthar.
- Explore the core culture of the Sherpas and befriend the locals.
- Experience beautiful natural resources like waterfalls, rivers, forests, lakes, and glaciers from the sky.
With our Everest Helicopter tour (EBC Heli Tour) ride, you can get extra vacation days to explore Nepal. We will complete the excursion within a day, exploring the beautiful snow-covered paths from above. This trip is best for the ones will limited time and physical stamina.
This trip will take you to the world’s highest peak in the most comfortable way possible. You can view many beautiful gorges, waterfalls, rivers, forests, glaciers, wildlife, and other natural resources of Nepal. Moreover, the fascinating culture of the Sherpas will give you a unique experience of Nepalese civilization.
More about EBC Heli Tour
Starting from the capital city, Kathmandu, we will begin the luxurious Helicopter tour (EBC Heli Tour) to Lukla. Lukla is a fantastic place to enter the Everest Region. The helicopter will land at Lukla Airport in the Khumbu Region for refueling.
The aircraft can carry less weight at the higher altitude needed to land near the base camp. Champagne is served as this is undoubtedly a celebration of life at the highest elevation we can go to without actually climbing up to the summit of Everest.
When we land in Kala Patthar, you will be fascinated by the scenarios of high mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Nuptse, and many more. From here, we will again take off to Everest Base Camp and enjoy the world’s highest mountain at a close-up.
Best Season to Travel to EBC
The best season to visit Everest Base Camp is during the Autumn season (Sept-Nov) when the sky is clear and the temperature is perfect. The minimum temperature during this season is 0 to -10 degree Celsius.
The Spring season(March to May) is also a good option for traveling to Everest Base Camp. However, the weather can be quite unpredictable during this season. The snowfall around Everest is quite unpredictable, so one must be prepared for any consequences. Nepal Lion will take full responsibility for your safe return.
Itinerary
You will enjoy an aerial view of beautiful mountain, valleys, hills, Sherpa villages, lakes, monasteries, and rivers. Our first step at Lukla.
We will waiting for refueling the helicopter at Lukla Airport. It will take normally quarter of hour. We catch the scenic beauty of Lukla. Lukla is the center point for travelers most of trek begins from the lukla in Everest Region.
Day Step 2: Lukla to Kalapatther
After, refueling the helicopter in Lukla. We are off for our destinations ahead to Namche Bazar which is gatway of Khumbu Region. . Flying over toward the Sherpa settlement, we can enjoy amazing views of Gauri Shankar Himal (7,134m), Langtang Lirung (7,234m), Ganesh Himal (7,429m), Pumori (7,161m), Shishapangma (8,013m), Gyachung Kang (7,952m), Lhotse (8,516m), Nuptse (7,855m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), and other majestic peaks in the region.
Landing at Kalapatther which is the perfect scenery location and viewpoint of Khumbu or Everest Region. Kalapatther is 180 meter above from the Everest Base Camp. Kalapatther gives you chance to take some milestones pictographs with such a stunning peaks and panoromic scene of Mount Everest.
We will spend around 15 minutes in this area. It’s a little bit critical for new travellers due to high altitude.
Day Step 3: Fly Back to Everest View Hotel Syangboche
After explore Kalapatther we will back to Everest View Hotel in Syangboche. Which is the high altitude hotel in the world.
You will get chance to enjoy delicious meal (Breakfast) in the world level top altitude holet. We spend nearly 30 minutes in this hotel. It almost around 4000 mtr.
Day Step 4: Fly Back to Lukla and Kathmandu
Finally, we will back to Lukla from Everest View Hotel. On other hand our helicopter needs to refueling in Lukla. So, we wait for 15 minutes to refueling helicopter.
Similarly, we will off for Kathmandu. Then, Enjoy the breathtaking landscape for another 30 minutes and the stunning aerial views of the Himalayas.
After, reaching Kathmandu we will drop off measuring saftey protocol. Our private vehicle drop off in hotel.
Price Includes
- Airport pickup and drop off as per mentioned itinerary
- Full Insurance of Passengers
- Helicopter flight over Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar
- Departure tax in domestic airport
- Miscellaneous Service charge
- Breakfast alone with tea or coffee(Only on Private Charter)
- All Entrance fee and Permit (Only on Private Charter)
Price Excludes
- Visa fee for Nepal
- Personal Expenses in your nature
- Accommodation at Anywhere
Add-ons & Options
Accommodation Booking in Kathmandu:We offer assistance with hotel bookings in Kathmandu to save you time and ensure a smooth arrival experience.
- Double Room: USD 55 per night (cost can be shared between two trekkers)
- Single Room: USD 45 per night
Let us know your preference, and we'll handle the arrangements accordingly.
Porter Services:If you're interested in hiring a porter for your trek, we can also assist with booking a reliable and experienced porter to support your journey. Please contact us for current rates and availability.
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