Full-Day Helicopter Landing Tour To Everest Base Camp
Highlights
Kathmandu, Lukla, Mount Everest
nature, photography, Helicopter
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English, Nepali
Description
Experience the majestic Himalayas with the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, a 5-hour adventure offering comfort and awe-inspiring views. This tour is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the grandeur of Mount Everest without trekking. Highlights include an unforgettable landing at Kala Patthar, panoramic aerial views, and a delicious breakfast at the iconic Everest View Hotel.
Itinerary
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Aerial View Of Everest Base Camp
- Hotel Pickup & Flight Briefing: Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Attend a pre-flight safety briefing and meet your pilot.
- Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight: Fly east from Kathmandu, soaring over the Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Gaurishankar ranges. Enjoy captivating views of traditional villages, terraced fields, rivers, and valleys during the flight. Land at Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region, after passing over scenic Jiri.
- Refueling at Lukla: Dedicate 10-15 minutes at Tenzing-Hillary Airport for the purpose of helicopter refueling. Prepare to fly deeper into the Everest region, following the Dudh Kosi River Valley toward Namche Bazaar.
- Aerial Tour of Everest Base Camp: Marvel at Everest Base Camp and surrounding glaciers from above, with striking views of Lhotse, Nuptse, and Cho Oyu. Experience the serene beauty of the Khumbu Glacier and its dramatic surroundings.
- Kala Patthar Landing: Land at Kala Patthar, a viewpoint at 5,555m, for unparalleled, close-up views of Mount Everest. Enjoy 10-15 minutes to capture stunning photographs and take in the magnificent vistas. (Landing subject to weather.)
- Breakfast at Everest View Hotel: Fly to Syangboche and stop at the Everest View Hotel, renowned for its spectacular views of Everest and surrounding peaks. Relax and savor a delicious breakfast (optional, self-pay) at this iconic, high-altitude location.
- Return Flight to Kathmandu: Make a quick stop at Lukla to refuel before heading back to Kathmandu. Enjoy more scenic views of the Himalayas during the return journey. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |