Journey details
What better way to see Mt Everest than in a helicopter ride? Everest Base Camp Heli Trek offers you a chance to trek in the famed Everest region but only for a few days in lower altitudes. This means the trek isn’t challenging and anyone can sign up for this. And the main twist or attraction of this trip is, a helicopter will pick you up from Namche Bazaar and take you to Everest over Khumbu Valley and Glacier , Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar . The tiring long daily walks to Everest are replaced by a comfortable ride on a helicopter that offers you bird’s eye views of the Everest region and up-close view of the Himalayan giants.
Trip Profile
Explore the culturally rich World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley
Scenic mountain flights to and from Lukla
Trekking in the famed Everest region
Visiting Namche Bazaar, the capital of the Sherpas
Magnificent helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier and Kalapatthar
Watching the world’s highest Mt Everest
Accommodation
We will stay in a three-star hotel, located in Kathmandu and the tea house during hiking. All accommodations are shared by two people. Single room will be available based on the additional charge. The Himalayan Adventure Nepal will organize rooms with private bathrooms. However, tea houses in some places have only shared toilets. It’s easy to find individual rooms in Kathmandu and low trekking trails, but can be difficult to find at higher altitudes. We will try our best for your happiness and good health.
Meals
On our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese cuisine and the most common international cuisine (Tibet, continent, Italy, India, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served at the tea house or the house menu, where we will spend the night and lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be served during the trek and at Kathmandu, only breakfast will be served. The hotel will also offer welcome and farewell dinner for guest.
Is it possible for me?
Everest Helicopter Tour is very luxury and comfortable as well as adventurous tour for those who are trying to explore Nepal within a short time. Here if you at prepared physically and mentally you can easily accomplish this treks you might even need to walk 8 to 9 hours each day. Walking in higher altitude is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes; however, if we have good health with average physical fitness, positive attitude, self-confidence and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully.
It will be better to have exercised and jogging regularly before embark on the trek to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience is preferred but no technical skill is required. It is important that we consult with our doctor before booking this trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform Himalayan Adventure Nepal before booking the trek.
Additional Information
HAN has provided all the information on its website. If you have any confusion please call us or email us anytime. We wish your happiness. Your happiness is our success.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Note: Either on Day 1 or Day 2, depending upon your arrival time, we will host a pre-trek meeting in our office or at the hotel and introduce you to your trekking guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trek. We will also supply you with our duffel bag and cap. For the meeting, please make sure you bring your passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.
Day 2 Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Pashupatinath (World Heritage Site): Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.
Boudhanath (World Heritage Site): Boudhanath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century. The stupa has four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims circumambulating the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site): This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th- century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also three museums inside the palace building.
The rest of your time today in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel.
Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 3 Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – 3Hours
Day 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 5 Hours
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast included.
Day5 Acclimatization Hike around Namche Bazaar – 3 Hours
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast included.
Day 6 Trek to Thame (3,800 m) and Return to Namche Bazaar – 5 Hours
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast included.
Day 7 Scenic Helicopter Flight from Namche to Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar to Lukla
Note: In the event the helicopter can’t be flown because of bad weather or any other technical reason, we will refund the cost of the helicopter ride which is valued at USD 250 per person. And to return back to Lukla, we will be trekking which takes about 6 hours.
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast included.
Day8 Fly Back to Kathmandu in the Morning
You might want to stay a little more in Nepal. If you are looking for extending your trip, there are options such as a visit to Chitwan National Park, known for wildlife viewing and to Pokhara, considered one of the most beautiful cities of Nepal. You can also extend your trip to Tibet, India or Bhutan.
And, at the end of this day, we host a farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant with cultural performances.
Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.
Day 9 Depart from Nepal
Breakfast included.
Your trip price
What your journey covers.
Cost Included
- Airport picks up & drops by private vehicle
- Air-conditioned private vehicle for city tour.
- English Speaking city/mountain guide
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights)
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-sharing.
- All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) followed by cup of Tea/Coffee.
- All permits and entrance fees along with governmental taxes
- Official expense
- Welcome dinner in typical Nepali restaurant with cultural program.
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight (round trip).
- Namche Bazaar-Everest Base Camp-Lukla Helicopter sightseeing
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
- Himalaya Adventure Nepal T-shirt, bag and Hat.
- Farewell dinner
Cost Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks and cold drinks.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Tips for hostess and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Travel insurance.
- International airfare to and from Nepal
- Nepal entry visa - you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (A tourist visa with multiple entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos) .
