- Accommodation 5* star Hotel
- Group Size 01-05 people
- Best Season Mar-Apr & Oct-Nov
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch & dinner
- Landing Altitude 5,545m/18,192ft
- Difficulty
Everest Helicopter Tour - Fly at the top of the world
Helicopter tour to mount Everest is one of the alternative way to see the world highest mountain peaks within 4 hours ride. Helicopter tour designed for those people who have no time for trekking or physically weak but still want to explore around Himalayas. This tour includes landing at Kalapatthar (5545m/18192ft) for photo shoot and breakfast at world's highest "Everest view hotel" in Syangboche (3962m/12998ft). Everest helicopter tour offers a beautiful landscapes of remote Sherpa village, breathtaking views of Sagarmatha national park, majestic views of Khumbu glacier and stunning aerial views of Himalayas including mount Everest (8848m/29029ft), Lhotse (8516m/27940ft), Choyu (8201m/26906ft), Nuptse (7861m/25791ft), Pumori (7161m/23494ft), and Ama Dablam (6812m/22349ft). Enjoying a breakfast at world's highest hotel with the visual delights of mountains seems to be the different experience of your life. During Everest Helicopter tour guest can choose landing spot either Kalapatthar or Everest Base Camp.
Himalayan Excursion Nepal provides a well-managed and comfort service to ensure a lifetime experience for our valuable guest. We also provide single day Everest Helicopter tour for the visitors who only seeking the helicopter ride excluding the city sightseeing tour and hotel reservation.
Cost Details for one day Everest Helicopter Tour:
Group Joining: USD 1499 per person on sharing basis.
Private Helicopter Tour - 2 people group size cost USD 2450 per person.
Private Helicopter Tour - 3 people group size cost USD 2350 per person.
Private Helicopter Tour - 4 people group size cost USD 1950 per person.
Private Helicopter Tour - 5 people group size cost USD 1850 per person. For 5 people group size we make two separate flight from Pheriche or Syangboche for Everest base camp or Kalapatthar over fly.
Trip Highlights
- Landing at most popular view point Kalapatthar (5,545 meters).
- Enjoy majestic mountains views of 7000 – 8000 meters peaks.
- Bird’s eye views of Khumbu Glacier, Everest Base Camp and Khumbu Icefall.
- Enjoy breakfast at world’s highest hotel Everest view at Syangboche.
- Easiest and Luxurious way to explore Mount Everest with surrounding mountains.
Safety during an Everest Helicopter tour is crucial due to the unpredictable weather condition and high altitude. Here are some key points which ensure you that you are in safe hand.
- Reputable company: As we are reputable company, we ensure you that our expert pilots are familiar with the Everest region and has good safety record.
- Weather Conditons: We always check weather forecasts before helicopter tour and always operate in favorable weather only.
- Altitude Awarness: there may be risk of altitude sickness so we always provide portable oxygen tanks.
- Equipment and maintenance: we always confirm that the chopper is well-maintained and equipped with necessary safety gear.
- Expereince Pilot: We ensure the pilot is expereinced in high-altitude flights and familiar with the Everest region.
Cancellation Policy:
Everest Helicopter Tour might be cancelled due to bad weather condition as well as technical problem sometime. In such cases we ensure you to get back 100% of your payment amount.
Itinerary
After arrival at Kathmandu airport our company representatives will welcome you and transfer to hotel. After time to get refreshed, evening time we'll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip. Overnight at hotel with Bed & Breakfast basis.
Today, after morning breakfast you'll visit different historical and cultural sites of the Kathmandu valley with our professional guide. You will go for the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Boudhanath stupa and visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Kathmandu Durbar square with temple, unique architectures and Kumari (living goddess). Overnight at hotel with Bed & Breakfast basis.
Today early morning you will transfer to domestic airport. After some legal process, you will fly across the panoramic Himalayan ranges and landing at Lukla airport just for fueling and again take off and will see the closet view of Mount Everest and view of Khumbu Glacier, Gokyo valley and fly over thousands of peaks and then land at Kalapatthar (5,242 m) for few minutes only (just for some photos). After taking view of Everest we will fly towards Syanboche airstrips where the world's highest Everest view hotel (3,860 meters). After having breakfast at Everest view hotel return back to Kathmandu and transfer to related hotel. Our helicopter tour will be around 3-4 hours. Overnight at hotel with Bed & Breakfast basis.
Today, our company representative will drop you to the airport for your final departure for your home country or onward destination.
Includes/Excludes
- Airport pickups and drops in a private tourist vehicle.
- 3 Nights twin sharing hotel accomodation in Kathmandu.
- Full day cultural & heritage sightseeing tour.
- Professional English speaking tour guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu.
- Helicopter Charter fee.
- Breakfast at Syangboche, Everest view hotel.
- All government & local taxes.
- International airfare & necessary airport taxes.
- Nepal entry visa fees USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days and USD 125 for three month.
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
- Temple & monastries entry fees in Kathmandu.
- Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue & evacuation.
- Everest National Park entry permit fees USD 25 & traveler TIMS card USD 25 per person.
- Airport tax USD 5 per person.
- All personal & bar expenses in Kathmandu.
- Tips for guide & driver (tipping is expected).
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, etc) and any other expenses which are not mentioned above.
Fixed Departures (Dates & Availability)
Faq
Everest Helicopter Tour is suitable for any kind of person, no previous experience is required.
Yes, our company representative will be there to greet you. He will be displaying your name outside the airport terminal. You will be transferred to your hotel by our private vehicle.
Normally we provide 5 star hotels for helicopter tour.
You can exchange money at Travel Company, Banks, Hotels and licensed holder money changers.
5 to 10 minutes ground time for photo and video.
Best season for Everest helicopter tour is usually March-April and October-November but this tour can be done in February, June, April, May and December as well.
Even though we fly 4-5 people from Kathmandu, we will run 2 shuttles with 3 people from Pheriche or Syangboche to Everest Base camp (Kalapatthar). So every passenger will get chance to enjoy incredible views from their seats.
Depending on nature of travel we provide different vehicle service. We provide tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and airport pickups-drops.
Actually tipping is not compulsory, but small gesture of thanks to your guides and driver. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide.
Yes, there are a plenty of options and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trip. Click here
You can make reservation of this tour by using our booking system or by sending email. Just select your trip date and proceed with the booking process. For the confirmation of booking, we need a 10 percent of the total amount in part to organize all the necessary arrangements.
In the event of adverse weather condition, there is a possibility of trip cancellation. However, we offer a full refund or the option to reschedule in your flexible date.
You have the option to cancel the helicopter trip tour up to 24 hours before the departure time. Cancellation can be made through email or phone call on Whatsapp/Viber. A 100% refund will be issued to your bank account which may take 10 to 12 working days for the funds to deposited in your account due to banking process.
If the weather is unfavorable, your tour will be rescheduled to the next day.
No, there are no hidden charges.
In case of emergency during the trip, oxygen supplies are available in the helicopter. Our captains are well trained to recognize symptoms of altitude sickness and can assist if incase.
Review and Ratings

Bruce Nam
Reviewed on 2019-04-28
Breakfast at top of the world - Helicopter tour to Everest
My dear wife and I booked an adventure four hours Everest Helicopter Tour with Himalayan Excursion Nepal. We really appreciate for the wonderful treatment we received from company during our entire trip. From arrival in Kathmandu airport to when we departed, Himalayan Excursion Nepal's staff assisted in any way possible to ensure our tour as hassle free as it could be. Breakfast at Everest view hotel (Highest placed hotel in the world) with majestic mountains views is really worth it. I would like to thanks to entire team of Himalayan Excursion Nepal for making our trip extremely enjoyable and unforgettable. I will definitely recommend this company for their professionalism.
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George Kinslow
Reviewed on 2023-07-30
Amazing Everest Chopper Tour !!
I booked heli tour from philippines & decided to see Mount Everest. I was a bit nervous because it is the most highest peak & also concerned about weather, though i was with my younger brother. But when i was close to the mountain that was really amazing. When we landed at Kalapatthar, mountains are like jewels sparking with the light of sun. The views are so awesome and 4 hours of helicopter tour was worth while. Thanks to Himalayan Excursion Nepal for making the tour memorable.
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Carlos
Reviewed on 2024-07-03
Unforgettable Everest Helicopter Trip !!
We had an amazing chopper tour to Mount Everest with delicious breakfast at world's highest Everest view hotel. The 360 view from Kalapatthar was mind-blowing. The experienced captain ensured a smooth ride and everything went perfectly. I would like to thanks Mr. Mukesh for organizing unforgettable adventure trip.
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