DESCRIPTION

Every year more than thousands of travel enthusiasts visit Nepal to witness the Khumbu region’s spectacular beauty and the world-renowned Himalayas. A helicopter ride to Everest base camp has long been a favorite Heli ride for tourists. Everest Helicopter tour is a time-saver to have a pleasant experience on Everest in just one day. Well, the Khumbu region’s natural beauty is best seen from the sky, where you can soak in the entire expanse of snow-capped Himalayas, glaciers, and Sherpa settlement. You will embark on a four-hour journey across the Khumbu region in a Wind Dancer helicopter. This fantastic aerial helicopter tour begins in Kathmandu. Our representative will drive to the International Airport from your hotel. After that, the helicopter arrives at Lukla for refueling after almost an hour of flight. This thrilling excursion takes you through the beautiful Khumbu region in a luxury helicopter for a fantastic experience you will never forget. A comfortable forward-facing seat offers you unparalleled views of the world’s tallest peaks. During this helicopter ride, you will relish close views of surrounding snow-capped peaks. The flight almost flies above the Khumbu glacier and the Everest Base Camp. After a 20-25 minute flight, the helicopter lands at Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar (5,545 meters). The interesting fact is you will get the face to face view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse west face, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam. Once you enjoy and capture this beautiful moment, you will fly to Everest view hotel for breakfast. You can enjoy a hot Himalayan breakfast with a fantastic view of the Himalayas surrounding you. After this, you will eventually fly back to Kathmandu with a few minutes of a stop at Lukla for refueling. Once you arrive at Kathmandu airport, you will get back to your hotel. Aerial views of the Everest region will leave you mesmerized. Besides, you can also opt for different heli tours to other popular trekking regions. It includes Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tour, Gosainkunda Heli Tour, Manaslu Heli Tour, and more.​

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Day 1: Day 1: Kathmandu to Kala Patthar via Everest Base Camp (Flight time: 3-4 hours)

* 600am : Your Everest helicopter tour will start from International Airport, Kathmandu. Early in the morning, we will pick you from the hotel and drive to the airport's domestic terminal. Fly to Lukla

* After refueling at Lukla airport, you will fly to Kala Patthar. The inflight commentary will tell you exactly where you are, whether it's the legendary Everest Base Camp or the mighty Khumbu glacier. In the second half of the flight, you will get great views of the mountains such as Everest, Pumori, and Lhotse summit when flying over the Kala Patthar. You will have Fifteen minutes on the ground may not sound like a lot, but it's far enough to find out splendid views of the scenic mountain beauty.

* Syangboche is well-known for Everest View hotel, famous for getting Mt. Everest’s view from every corner. It is an ideal place to get the mesmerizing scene of snow-capped peaks in luxury. You will have a hearty filling breakfast at Everest view hotel with splendid Everest view.

* After having an excellent breakfast in the hotel, you will fly back to the Kathmandi via Lukla for refueling.