If you want to seek a captivating and breathtaking adventure, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour may be your best option for those who have limited time to travel or who want to travel quickly. A quick and simple method to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is to take the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Feel like standing directly beneath the mountain; you will be encircled and thrilled by massive glaciers and freezing rocks.
Your 1-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour begins from your hotel room at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu early in the morning which board a helicopter to Lukla (2830m). The chopper will head east to Lukla. You will be able to take pleasure in the aerial view of the beautiful Kathmandu valley with a bird’s eye. The trip will be much more beautiful, with breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks including Jugal Himal, Gaurishankar, and Langtang.
After reaching Lukla Airport, the chopper will land for about 15 minutes for refueling purposes, where you can take advantage of the landscape of the Everest region. This trip will fill you with joy with every landing and flight of your chopper, providing you with the ultimate memorable moments. Then your helicopter will take off and soar in the skies above Sagarmatha National Park. You can enjoy the panoramic views of Pheriche, Gorak Shep, Syangboche, Tengboche, Everest Base Camp, and other peaks while flying through them in your helicopter with ease and safety.
The helicopter will land at Kala Patthar (5,545m), where you can enjoy the mesmerizing view of Everest, Nuptse, Cholatse, Changtse, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Khumbutse, Lhoste, and other multifarious peaks of mountain ranges. The easiest part is that you will reach here without any trekking which will save you from physical pain burden. To be noted, in only a few rare cases, the chopper may not land at Kala Patthar due to the unexpected bad weather conditions.
You will have your delicious mouth-watering breakfast in the Everest View Hotel (3880m) at Syanboche. After breakfast, you will fly back to the Kathmandu Valley at Tribhuvan International Airport. When you reach Kathmandu, your 1-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour will finally be over, leaving you with lots of refreshing lifetime memories. Your whole tour will last approximately 5 hours.
Excited Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd. takes great satisfaction in being the best native helicopter tour provider in Nepal, providing excellent personalized packages at competitive prices. Enjoy your best Everest Base Camp 1-Day Helicopter Trip at an affordable cost with top-notch safety returns.
Key Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter - 1 Day Tour
- Ideal for those with limited time or seeking quick light travel.
- Provides a quick and simple method to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
- The tour begins from your hotel room at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Board a helicopter to Lukla, enjoying bird-eye aerial views of the Kathmandu valley and snow-capped peaks.
- Helicopter flight over Sagarmatha National Park, with panoramic views of multifarious peaks.
- Landing at Kala Patthar (5,555m) for mesmerizing views of Everest and other peaks.
- The return flight to Kathmandu concludes the 1-day tour, lasting approximately 5 hours.
- Offered by Excited Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd., known for providing excellent personalized packages at competitive prices with top-notch safety measures.
Embark on the Ultimate Adventure: Discover the Everest Base Camp Helicopter -1 Day Tour Time Schedule
| Journey | Duration |
Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) to Lukla (2830m) | 45 minutes |
Lukla landing for fueling and other necessary purposes | 15-20 minutes |
Lukla to Everest Base Camp (Kala Patthar – 5,545m) | 30 minutes |
Flyover to Kala Patthar viewpoint | 5-10 minutes |
Kala Patthar to Everest View Hotel (3880m) | 15 minutes |
Landing at Everest View Hotel for a tasty breakfast | 50 min-1 hours |
Everest View Hotel (Syangboche) to Lukla Airport | 15 minutes |
Lukla to Kathmandu | 45 minutes |
Total Duration | 4-5 hours |
Discover the Optimal Season for Your Epic Everest Base Camp Helicopter - 1 Day Tour!
The best-suited time for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour depends on various factors such as weather, season, visibility, etc. However, you can visit the ideal and best seasons to travel safely with clear sight, seeing beautiful and breath-taking views like the heavens, which are described below:
1) Pre-Monsoon Bliss: Experience the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in Spring!
If you want to go to Everest Base Camp by helicopter, the best time to enjoy clear views of the mountain is between March and May. During this month the temperature is nice and stable from dawn to dusk, with the minimum temperature in areas without sunlight being between -05°C and +5°C. Likewise, daytime temperatures in spring are between +15° and +15°C. 20°C. Therefore, the sky is clear and blue and the view of mountain peaks and landscapes can be seen
2) Post-Monsoon Delight: An Unforgettable Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in Autumn!
Another best season for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is September to November as the weather is generally clear and stable. Daytime temperatures in autumn are usually around -5°C to 15°C. Therefore, this average temperature creates good conditions for helicopter flying, providing once-in-a-lifetime comfort and safety.
However, it’s very important to keep track of weather predictions daily because nature is unpredictable, and one should always be ready and cautious if there seem to be any environmental changes. Lastly, we recommend carrying all the important stuff, like jackets, gloves, and other necessary items, for the tour to avoid any kind of trouble. Thus, we prioritize our customers health and safety first.
Know Before You Go: Weight Restrictions for Everest Helicopter Tours!
Before flying in the helicopter, it is better to know and consider few important things and consider which are listed below: -
- The maximum number of people who can fly are five persons
- The total weight limit is five hundred kilograms from altogether 5 people.
- The total weight limit is five hundred kilograms from altogether 5 people.
- The per person weight limit is 80 kilogram and it is to be noted that extra cost is charged to those persons who have more than 80 kilograms.
Unlock Your Everest Adventure: Discover the Cost of an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour!
Exciting Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd. On your Everest trip! Our one-day helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp is only $800 per person. Better? Join a group of five with friends or families and fly at $3,500 with $500 off. With our experienced pilots and affordable prices, we prioritize your safety and provide you with an unforgettable experience. Get ready for a magnificent journey with the most adventurous and beautiful view of mountains and landscapes.
Discover the Ultimate Adventure: Is the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Worth It?
Helicopter tours to Everest Base Camp (EBC) are one of the easiest, fastest, and most popular adventures in Nepal. You can sit on the helicopter seat and enjoy the beautiful sky of the mountains without any problems. Your journey will start from Tribhuvan International Airport and will take you to Kathmandu Valley, many beautiful villages, mountains, and finally the Himalayas. During the short period of landing at Lukla, you will also have time to explore the charming village of Lukla and its landscapes.
When you are soaring in the sky over the base camp and finally to the Kala Patthar, you can soak in the beauty of the Himalayan ranges and their landscapes closely. You can also gain insights into the local Sherpa culture and the significance of Everest in their lives. The moments you feel during this travel experience will undoubtedly be majestic, which will truly make your soul alive, giving you happy goosebumps. So, of course, your Everest Base Camp helicopter will be the money-worth adventure that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Essential Packing Guide: What to Carry for Your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour!
When you travel to the Everest Base Camp, carrying certain essential items for your comfort, ease, and safety is necessary. However, during the tour, there is sunshine most of the time, but if it is cloudy at that time, it will be cold too. So, you don’t want to be sick, especially on this exciting journey. From our personal experiences as well, here’s our recommended list of things that you can carry:
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Mobile phones or cameras
- Windproof down jacket
- Necessary Travel Legal Documents
- Personal Medications
- Bottled water and snacks
- Toilet papers
- Windproof down jacket and layered clothing
- Comfortable Trekking Pants
- Gloves and sun hats
