Everest Base Camp Heli Tour with Gokyo Extension

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Kathmandu airport early in the morning, where you will fly to Lukla. We’ll stop in Lukla for about 10 to 15 minutes to refuel before continuing toward the Everest base camp. Please note that the helicopters cannot land and take off with more than three passengers at altitudes above 4,500 meters. So, in addition to this, if you’re a group of 5, we’ll shuttle the flight in Pheriche into groups of 3 and 2. After that, each group will fly towards Everest Base Camp, land at Kala Patthar, fly over Gokyo Valley, Gokyo Lake and Cho-La Pass one by one. Each trip will last about 25 to 30 minutes. You’ll be allowed to step out from heli at Kala Patthar to take some pictures. After completing the tour, we’ll catch up with everyone at Pheriche and continue the trip.

Following the shuttle in Pheriche, each group will fly over Everest Base Camp, land at Kala Patthar for 5 to 10 minutes to take photographs, fly over Gokyo Valley, Gokyo Lake and Cho-La Pass one by one. After that, you’ll fly towards the Hotel Everest View, the highest-altitude hotel in the world. Therefore, after spending an hour or two at the Hotel Everest View for breakfast or an early lunch, you’ll now fly towards Kathmandu and be dropped at the hotel in Kathmandu. The whole journey will be completed in just about 4 to 6 hours.

Yes, you can book the private flight the helicopter flight costs $4,200; if you’re in a group of 1 to 3, the cost is split among you. However, if you are an individual traveler wanting to book the helicopter for yourself, the entire cost is to be paid by yourself

We would like to recommend that everyone should have an equal opportunity for the window seat. For example, the person who got the window seat on the way to Everest is asked to swap seats with the one who didn’t get it, while returning back to Kathmandu.

Yes, it is possible to land at Gokyo; you can make your request at the time of booking. Furthermore, landing in Gokyo will cost you some additional fees, which will be informed to you at the time of your booking.

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Yes, what you need to bring is a copy of your passport or any other form of identification that shows your nationality. Carrying a picture of it in your phone is also acceptable.

Due to its tendency to be localized, the weather in the Everest region is challenging to forecast. The weather and temperature ranges are typically predictable based on the month and season, even though it might be challenging to predict what each day in the mountains will bring.

Spring – March/April/May/June
During springtime, the average temperature is 20°C (68°F), with a high of 25°C (77°F) during clear days – 5°C (5°F) if you reach there before 8am.

Monsoon season – July/August through Mid-September
During the monsoon, the average temperature is 22°C (71.6°F), with a high of 30°C (86°F) during clear days and a low of- 2°C (23°F) if you reach there before 8am.

Autumn – End of September/October/November
The average temperature in autumn is 17°C (62.6°F), with a high of 20°C (68°F) during clear days and a low of – 10°C (5°F) if you reach there before 8am.

Winter – December/January/February
The average temperature is 10°C (50°F), with a high of 17°C (62.6°F) during clear days and a low of – 20°C (- 4°F) if you reach there before 8am.

Typically, USD 50 per person will be sufficient for breakfast, which can be included in the package at your request or else you can directly purchase it at the hotel. Likewise, a Sagarmatha National Park permit costs about NPRS 3,000, rural municipality fees are about NPRS 2,000, and airport tax is NPRS 500 (total about USD 45 or NPRS 5,500 per person).

Yes, credit cards are accepted in hotels. However, for transactions in the mountains, cash is preferred to a credit card mountains, cash is preferred to a credit card.

When you book, you must pay a 30% deposit to secure your itinerary. The remaining balance can be paid upon your arrival at Kathmandu or before arrival. US Dollars cash and credit cards (Visa, Master, and American Express) are accepted once in Nepal. Please note a 4% transaction fee will be added for all credit card transactions.

Our tours have no age restrictions if members are healthy and willing. This tour is specifically designed for anyone who has always wanted to see Everest but has been unable to do so due to physical limitations or a lack of time. Besides, we would like to recommend this trip to those who are around 5-90 years old.

After making the deposit, one of our staff will email you for further information. We will require a copy of your passport photo page and your arrival/departure flight details. We will also provide you with additional trip information.

Travel insurance is mandatory for our hiking itineraries. We require your policy have medical evacuation coverage for the maximum elevation of your itinerary.  Insurance may also cover additional costs in the event of a flight delay or cancellation caused by bad weather, medical costs, theft, loss, and damage to your items while traveling. Travel insurance can be obtained online by one of several travel insurance companies. Please note that insurance obtained from an airline at the time of booking your flight may not cover medical evacuation coverage.

All you need to pack on this trip is your personal gear like a camera. Besides, make sure that you’re wearing enough clothes as per the weather temperatures we’ve mentioned earlier according to the season. The exact packing information will be provided to you at the time of booking, depending upon the current weather conditions and season.

We suggest a 30 to 40-liter capacity daypack. Wider straps and hip belts are recommended to assist you in carrying weight evenly and reduce pain.

Yes, it is suggested that you bring your own 1-liter water bottle with you so that you can drink water during the flight in case you feel dehydrated.

• COVID-19 vaccination (Negative PCR report in case of unvaccinated travelers.)
• Typhoid vaccination is recommended but not required

We suggest you have a dental checkup before your trip and know your blood type. It is helpful if you inform us of any medical condition that is relevant so we may convey this information in the event of an emergency. Ace the Himalaya keeps your medical condition confidential unless treatment is necessary.

Most travelers experience altitude sickness in Kala Patthar. But we won’t be staying there for a longer period of time, so you might not experience it at all. However, in cases where you did experience it, you’d be assisted by the pilots in recognizing and preventing altitude sickness immediately.

Even when the sun isn’t shining, sun protection is essential. UV rays are reflected by the snow and the harshness of the sun will damage your skin before you notice it at high elevations. Therefore, proper clothing and sunblock are necessary. Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, clothes, etc. are vital for sun protection.

Notice should be provided 20 days before the trip start date in case of cancellation. The trip can be canceled for justifiable reasons. Once the trip is canceled, a fee of 30% of the trip cost is retained for administrative costs.

However, the trip amount is entirely non-refundable if the cancellation is not made before the 20 days as per our terms and conditions. For submitting a claim to your insurance company after the cancellation, we can assist with documentation such as a receipt of monies paid. Refund will not be provided for unused accommodation in case of trip cancellation caused by personal reasons/sickness/weather.

More information about our cancellation policy can be found here in Terms and Conditions page.

If there aren’t enough passengers for the day, your flight will be rescheduled for another date. Additionally, the trip requires favorable weather conditions, as the weather in the Everest region is quite uncertain, so in case of bad weather conditions, you’ll be given another set of alternative dates to rejoin the trip.

If, for some reason, you couldn’t join the trip on the given alternative date and need to cancel it, we’ll refund your payment. (Please keep in mind that if you cancel your flight after arriving at the airport, your payment will be refunded after the deduction of USD 30 per person for the airport transfer and the administration fee.)

There is no additional fee except for the extra cost mentioned in the exclude section if you are a solo passenger and book one of our published dates for the sharing flight.

The details of the personal data of your group members cannot be disclosed. However, feel free to contact us if you have queries about other travelers in the group and we shall give you a general idea of the age, nationality, and sex of your group members. Chances are you will be touring with others unless you have booked a private trip.

While you’re enjoying the time at Everest View Hotel, the helicopter will be doing some other flights in the region. But please do not get worried during the day, as they’ll be there on time for your return flight.

The helicopter tour will begin in Kathmandu and will fly over Dhulikhel, Jiri, Kharikhola, Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, Pheriche, Everest base camp, Kala Patthar, Cho-la Pass, Gokyo Valley, Gokyo Lake, Pheriche, and the Everest View Hotel and same way back while returning.

For helicopters, we use the Airbus H125 and Euro-copter AS350 Series, whereas for ground transportation, we utilize tourist vehicles. Based on the group size, we use cars, minibuses, vans and SUVs.

Bad weather conditions are the major reason for Everest Heli flight delays and cancellations. Other reasons can include congested air traffic at the Kathmandu Airport, staffing shortages, and other difficulties that cause flight delays/cancellations.