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The four-hour Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Kalapattar Landing offers a diverse and thrilling adventure that provides an aerial view of many of the highlights of the Everest region. You will be able to see many of the world's highest mountains, including Everest (8848m), Pumori (8516m), Lhotse (7855m), Changtse (7553m), and many others.
Apart from Everest Base Camp trek, Everest Base Camp helicopter tour offers you with the opportunity to enjoy the glorious mountain vistas up close and dive into the deep ocean of these beauties which obviously will be one of the best moments of anyone’s life. This tour flies over the Everest Base Camp and land Kalapattar where hikers and trekkers camp before putting a fight with the world’s highest peak Mt Everest. The Everest helicopter tour in Nepal is designed for those adventure lovers who are physically or timely unable to do trekking in Everest. This helicopter everest tour is the easiest and the luxury way to dive into the heart of Mt Everest which gives you the chance of enjoying your life’s best tour even with your family. You can fly like a bird into the world’s highest peak Mt.Everest with this 4 hours mount everest helicopter tour.
The Everest base camp helicopter tour rolls from Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu with a helicopter, flying across the Himalayan range which presents you with the snow-capped mountain vistas. There upon you will be landing at Lukla for fueling, then you will fly and across Namche Bazar, Syngoche, Tengboche and Everest Base Camp. After enjoying the panoramic Himalayan views from helicopter, your helicopter will land at Hotel Everest view for breakfast. Breakfast point at Hotel Everest view provides one of the best view of Mt Everest (8,848m), Pumori (7,161 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Choyu (8,201 m), Nuptse (7,861 m) and other snow capped peaks.
The amazing experience which you could find in the trip organized by Global Holidays Adventure is the mountain five star breakfast experience in the world’s highest operated hotel "Hotel Everest View". The experience of sipping a cup of coffee with the visual delights of the Mount Everest is anybody’s dream. This romantic and vibrant feeling can only be experienced rather than read about it. It seems to be the different breakfast experience of your life. After 1 hour breakfast you will fly back to Lukla then fly to Kathmandu.
In order to land at Kalapattar, the ultimate destination only two people are allowed if you are on a private helicopter tour. If you have more than two people and wish to experience more, an extra charge is levied for the shuttle.
With a shared (joining) helicopter tour, landing at Kalapattar is not possible due to an updated rules under aviation considering passenger safety as prime concern. However, if you wish to land at Kalapattar on a joining helicopter, we can arrange separate option for you from Lukla airport / HEV (Hotel Everest View), though an addition charge will apply.
Once landed at Kalapattar, you will be surrounded by the Himalayas. You will be witnessing mountains such as Pumori, Changtse, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many other surrounding peaks, including those on the Tibetan side. You will have ground time of 10–15 minutes for photos, videos and experience.
We offer sharing based Everest base camp helicopter tour. In one helicopter there will be max 5 persons and we make 2 separate flight from Syngboche or Pheriche for Everest base camp and Kalapattar over fly. If you are single person and interested to do this experience with economy price then you can join our Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour as sharing based. We organize this flight every morning from Kathmandu.
This unique itinerary combines both helicopter tour to Everest basecamp as well as sightseeing in Khumbu region. You will be staying in Hotel Everest View for the night, away from the crowds. Ideal for travelers short on time but seeking an unparalleled Himalayan experience, this helicopter tour provides a convenient alternative to trekking.
You can enjoy the essence of living in the mountains without the demands of a multi-day trek. The flight departs from Kathmandu's domestic terminal, features multiple stops along the way, and lands at Kalapattar widely regarded as the finest viewpoint in the Khumbu region. For more details on available packages and departure schedules, visit our Everest Overnight experience with helicopter tour.
Come and fly like a bird with us to this enchanted land up there in the Himalaya. Global Holidays Adventure would be your trust worthy companion to travel.
| 2 Persons Private Tour | US $ 2450 Each Person. |
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| 3 Persons Private Tour | US $ 2250 Each Person |
| 4 Persons Private Tour | US $ 1875 Each Person |
| 5 Persons Private Tour | US $ 1775 Each Person |
To confirm your Everest Helicopter tour with Global Holidays Adventure we need your clear scan copy of your passport and exact date which you prefer to visit. About the payments you can pay a day before at our office in Thamel or on the flight day at airport. We accept both cash, credit card and online pay options for the the payment. If you use credit card then 3.5% will be charged as an extra by bank for their service.
Everest helicopter tour might get cancelled due to weather conditions as well as technical issues. In such cases we ensure you to give back 100% of your deposit.
A trek to Everest base camp takes between 11 to 14 days. If you are not able to walk two weeks or you don’t have time to complete the classic Everest base camp trek then Everest Helicopter tour is the best option. Our Everest Helicopter tour takes 4 hours from Kathmandu including 1 hours breakfast at Hotel Everest view. Those hours are enough to explore the Everest region by helicopter.
This amazing flight with the large transparent window of our Helicopter offers you the best view of Everest, Khumbu Glacier and Sherpa settlement. Your camera will get more opportunities to shot the incredible sceneries of nature.
Indeed, Everest base camp is the world most adventurous trekking trail where thousands of trekkers complete this route every year. After landing at Lukla airport you have to share the trail with hundreds of other trekkers to reach the base camp. When you choose to take a helicopter ride you will escape the crowds as your journey starts and ends in remote helipads.
Everest Helicopter tour is suitable for all age groups from child to elder. This is completely a low altitude flight and there is no any risk of altitude sickness. Recommended for those adventure lovers who are physically unable to trek or those with Kids or senior citizen can easily join this flight to experience the world highest.
We follow the extreme precautions and take multiple layers of protection to ensure the safety ride to our valuable customers. In your onboard helicopter there is always emergency oxygen cylinder. Likewise if there is more than 3 persons in a flight we make it 2 separate flights to Everest base camp from Hotel Everest view to avoid the heavy load In high altitude. Likewise the pilots are extensive experience for mountain flight who offers the exhilarating helicopter tours in Himalaya with safe landing and takeoff.
With spectacular view of Everest & surrounding mountains and luxury stays in Himalayas. Hotel Everest View is surprising the visitors as offers the best dining experience in the Khumbu region. Whether you're staying at the hotel, hiking in the area, or landing at the heliport after a mountain flight, feel free to stop by and enjoy what menu has to offer. Continental breakfast, Japanese-style oyakodon, club sandwiches, filet mignon with fresh green vegetables, and more. Rooms at Hotel Everest View are designed to offer panoramic views of Everest and the surrounding mountains. Rooms are spacious, with private bathrooms, seating areas and access to beautiful stone-walled balconies. The charge for breakfast is $31 approximately.
Booking with a local travel exert saves your time and money. We are always flexible to customize your itineraries based on your preference. We are always here right from the beginning and after the trip. For a decay we are operating an outstanding Helicopter tour in Nepal for thousands of clients all around the world. We promise the best cost and valuable services during your precious holiday in Everest.
6:00 Am pick up from hotel.
A private vehicle for your group will be sent at hotel at 6 am. We then will move to domestic terminal of the airport and complete all the formality.
6:30 am – 7:00 am
Tickets, paper work, and weighting of passengers. Going on to helipad.
7:00 am—7:30 am
We will take off from airport and helicopter will take you to Lukla. You can enjoy the bird eye view of city as well as some scatter settlements of many place. You will also see many Himalayan ranges and amazing forests.
8:15—8:30 am: Helicopter refueling and fly over Everest Base Camp, Kalaapttar view point and Khumbu Ice fall.
Once you reach Lukla the chopper stops for refueling. The refueling usually takes about 15 minutes. After refueling you will fly continous towards Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar.
This once-in-a-lifetime adventure takes you over the Himalayas, you will enjoy a breathtaking bird’s - eye view of the world’s highest mountain region. Along the way, you will see Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and hundreds of other snow-capped peaks. The towering mountain scenery from helicopter makes this a truly unforgettable Himalayan experience.
8:30—9:30 am Hotel Everest view.
After being on lap of mountain for a while we fly to Hotel Everest View for breakfast. We also have amazing view from hotel. Admiring the Himalayan views with some food and beverage will be an experience of lifetime.
Breakfast time at Hotel Everest View. (1 hour).
Hotel Everest View is the renowned hotel in Everest Region. It provides breathtaking view of Mt. Everest and other surrounding peaks. The services and food provided are nice and tasty. You will order your breakfast and enjoy the mountain views with the breakfast. Many climbers and trekkers as well as the Sherpas of the Himalayas come to this hotel for the breakfast and to enjoy the scenic view. Having a delicious breakfast at this altitude will be the most exciting experience for you.
9:30 am- 10:00 am: Fly Lukla and refuel.
After an hour of breakfast in the hotel, you will then fly back to Lukla again with the amazing and thrilling views of the Himalayas. The helicopter will land at Lukla for 15 minutes for refueling and then will proceed to Kathmandu.
10:00 am-11:00 am: Return Kathmandu.
After refueling break, the flight will take off from Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. In 45 minutes, the flight will land you to Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. You will notice the same mountain ranges and scattered human settlements while returning. A vehicle will pick you up from the domestic terminal and then drop you to your respective hotel.
(We, Global Holidays Adventure Pvt. Ltd. operate daily helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp in a safe and qualitative manner. Both private flight as well as group joining flight can book seats for the flight. Best guaranteed price and special discounts are provided to single as well as group with qualitative service.
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Yes, Everest helicopter tour is suitable for any kind of people from child to elder. This tour is designed for those travelers who are physically unable or timely unable to do trekking in Everest but wants to see and touch Mt. Everest and other highest mountain in the world. We have had experience of families with kids as young 3 years and the eldest 84 years. There is no limit on our adventure.
Yes, we always use powerful helicopters like AS 350B3e for Everest sightseeing and Landing at Kalapattar. Also the pilots who fly over Mt. Everest are very experience. While landing at Kalapattar we never carry more then 3 people for safety landing. If there is more than 3 people in a group we make 2 seperate flight from syngboche for kalapttar landing.
Normally Everest helicopter tour can be done in all seasons through out the year. Jan to May and September to December are the best months for helicopter tours in Himalaya. June to August are also good season but some time weather might not be good because of monsoon season.
Kalapattar is located in the elevation of 5545m/18192ft. from sea level. So, it is difficult to spend more time in Kalapattar with out any pre-acclimate. Normally we landed and spend around 10 to 15 minutes in Kalapattar for photograph and observe 360 degree mountain view.
It refers to a scenic flight from Kathmandu (sometimes Lukla, Namche, Pheriche) directly to Everest base camp while landing on nearby viewpoints like Kalapattar (5645 m), allowing you to see Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and surrounding peaks. Helicopter tour allows you to witness Himalayan range without trekking for weeks.
Usually, it takes 4 to 6 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. Depending on the weather and landing pauses, the actual flight time is often between three and four hours. The tour is perfect for people with time constrain as well as elder people.
You can get the visa at Tribhuwan International Airport after landing, furthermore it will be easier if you fill up the visa form by online (http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa) before taking the flight to Nepal. Entry Visa fees- at present is $ 30 for 15 day, $ 50 for 30 days and $ 125 for three month visa on entry to Nepal. You should bring following essential documents in the trip: Valid Passport: must be valid for up to 6 months. Travel insurance: you need to provide a copy of insurance paper to Global Holidays Adventure before you start the trek. Flight Tickets. Emergency contact numbers for T/C's bank, insurance, family contacts.
Usually commercial flight fly over the base camp of Everest and lands at Kalapattar which is nearby and higher then Everest base camp. The time duration includes 10 to 15 minutes approx. There is no permanent helipad at Everest Base Camp because the area is covered by a moving glacier. Instead, Sherpas construct temporary helipads during April and May, mainly to support rescue operations while Everest expeditions are operating.
A landing tour includes touch down at base camp or higher elevation like Kalapattar (5644 m), above Gorakshep (5,164 m), Nepal. A flyover tour is usually low price in comparison with landing however both tours offer amazing view of scenery. Lastly flyover circles the area without landing and do not have ground time at Kalapattar. Concluding both the tour with one our breakfast time at hotel Everest view at syngboche (3880 Meters).
Yes, of course. The helicopter provides 360-degree views as it hovers between the mountains. The vista of Everest and the surrounding peaks is unmatched on clear days.
Most of the helicopter are AS350 (B3) helicopters. The capacity of such helicopter is 6 seats including pilot. During joining tour with other people you will have 5 people without pilot and from HEV (Hotel Everest View) or Pheriche the helicopter will shuttle 2 people and takes you Kalapattar. Private charter will allows you to control the group size.
While flying on higher altitude, weight is very critical. The standard limit is about 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lbs) per passenger including personal weight. If passenger exceed the limit one should buy extra ticket.
There is a risk of altitude equal however on helicopter tour you gain elevation and lose elevation quickly which makes altitude sickness risk much lower. You are on high altitude for 15-20 minutes and symptoms like headache and shortness of breath can occur. However there will be portable oxygen cylinder inside helicopter in such case.
Weather do change rapidly. Wind in Himalayas after 12pm can make flying unsafe. However most flight departs early in morning usually 6-8am in morning. By the time you return to Kathmandu which is usually 11am-- 12 pm the weather in Kathmandu will be clear ensuring smooth landing.
Dress in layers, like base layer of thermals, light down jacket or fleece as mid layer and water/wind proff jacket as an outer layer. Don’t forget to carry sunglasses as snow glares. For shoes use hiking boots.
About the payment we accept bank transfer (wire transfer) credit or debit cards (Visa, MasterCard) with standard surcharge/bank fee of 3-4%, if paid by card. Lately, Apple pay as well as Google pay is also accepted by us.
The extra cost are as follows:
- Sagarmatha National park permit fees Rs. 3000 Each.
- Khumbu local community fees Rs. 3000 Each.
- Hotel Everest View for breakfast $31 Each.
Yes, solo traveler can do this tour as they join the sharing helicopter tour to Everest base camp. If a solo traveler wants to join our existing group is also possible. If a solo traveler have different date then we can arrange according to his/her date.
Yes anyone can charter the private flight for their friends and family. The price vary according to landing options.
London, UK
Really impressive service and my 2 kids under age 9 loved the helicopter trip to base camp and the attention given by staff to ensure our trip went well. Will go again soon.
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