Fly above the roof of the world on a 3.5-hour helicopter flight across Mount Everest and admire the majestic peaks of Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Pumori, Cho Oyu, and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 5:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in Kathmandu or Lalitpur
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy aerial views of the Himalayas on an exclusive helicopter flight
- Marvel at views of the Khumbu Valley
- See the imposing Mount Everest
Full description
Get up-close-and-personal with the traditional cultures of the Himalayan people on a private Everest Base Camp helicopter tour that includes a privileged helicopter flight above Mount Everest and a trek to the Everest base camp. Get picked up from your hotel in the morning and transfer to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport to begin your flight over the world’s highest mountain range.
Make a brief landing at Lukla to refuel before flying over Everest base camp and land at Kalapattar to admire 360-degree panoramic views of the world’s tallest mountains from ground level. After 5-10 minutes, head back to Everest View Hotel for breakfast before returning to Kathmandu.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private helicopter flight
- Airport departure tax
- Service charges
- Personal expenses
- Meals
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- National Park permit
Not suitable for
- Children under 6 years
- Pregnant women
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Warm clothing
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Drones
Know before you go
- The best months for this tour are from September to May, however, the tour is available all year
- You should bring a windproof down jacket, trousers, a sun Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a bottle of water, toilet paper, a camera/mobile phone, and your passport or a copy
- The helicopters can only carry a maximum of 5 passengers at a time
- The National Park fee will be paid on the day of the tour and costs $30USD per person
