Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - 1 Day

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

Following the shuttle in Pheriche, each group will fly over Everest Base Camp . 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 Everest Base Camp helicopter tour costs USD 5,000; if you’re in a group of 1 to 3, the cost is split among you. Similarly, if you are in a group of 4-5 then the total cost of the Helicopter flight is USD 5,600 including the shuttle amount in Pheriche.

Some things are beyond our control. However, we would like to suggest that swapping seats with your travel companions while returning is a thoughtful and considerate gesture. It will allow everyone in the group to have an equal opportunity to enjoy the view from the window seat. Therefore, it can be possible with mutual understanding between you and your trip mates.

Similarly, on a private trip, if you’re a group of five, we would like to suggest the same thing, as it is much easier to build mutual understanding within your own group than with fellow travelers.

However, the window seats are guaranteed after the shuttle in Pheriche. It is the point from where the higher elevation tour begins. From Pheriche, you’ll fly towards Everest Base Camp, and fly back to Pheriche.

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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.

Yes, EBC Helicopter Tour price can be customized for group bookings. Group discounts and special packages are available for those booking the tour together. Please inquire with our team to discuss the details and avail the best possible price for your group.

Typically, USD 50 i.e NPRS 5,000 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 (a total of about USD 45 or NPRS 5,500 per person).

However, it is suggested to do transactions in Nepalese currency in the mountains.

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.

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 would like to suggest that you bring a small daypack of a maximum of 5–10 kg per person, where you can carry your personal gear and equipment like mobile phones, cameras, glasses, moisturizer, water bottles etc.

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.

If you experience altitude sickness, 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 24 hours before the trip start date in case of cancellation. The trip can be canceled for justifiable reasons. The terms and conditions of trip cancellation are:

In the first case, in the event that the trip is canceled before 24 hours, a fee equal to 30% of the trip’s cost is non-refundable. However, the trip amount is entirely non-refundable if the cancellation is not made before 24 hours.

(Please note that this 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.)

In the second case, if we are unable to operate the flight on the given alternative date due to bad weather conditions or any other situations that are out of our control, or if you are unable to join the trip on that date then, your trip amount will be refunded to you after the deduction of administrative fees (USD 30 per person).

In the third case, if your flight is canceled and rescheduled once you check-in at the airport due to bad weather or other reasons and you are unable to join the rescheduled flight, your trip payment will be refunded after the deduction of the administrative and airport transfer fees (USD 50 per person).

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.

However, not having enough passengers is a very rare scenario. In such cases, you’ll be given two sets of alternatives. They are:

• You’ll be given another alternative date to reschedule your flight. Or,
• You’ll have the option to split the total cost among the number of people in the group. Hence, in such cases, you will be informed a day before.

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 shared flight.

However, if you prefer to have a private flight all to yourself, then an additional fee is required.

While you’re enjoying the time at Everest View Hotel, the helicopter will be doing some other flights in the region. However, please do not get worried during the day, as they will be present in between the ground time you have in the hotel.

The helicopter tour to Everest base camp will begin in Kathmandu and will fly over Dhulikhel, Jiri, Kharikhola, Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, Pheriche, Everest base camp, 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.