Everest Helicopter Tour

Are you someone with limited time seeking to avoid crowded trails? If that sounds like you, we have a tour package perfectly suited to your needs – the Everest View Heli Tour package.

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Good To Know

  • Duration 5 Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu day
  • Activity Helicopter Tour
  • Difficulty Type Moderate
  • Best Season Spring and autumn
  • Max. Altitude 5555 m
  • Accommodation Deluxe Hotels & Tea Houses
  • Meal Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Trip Starts Kathmandu

Are you someone with limited time seeking to avoid crowded trails? If that sounds like you, we have a tour package perfectly suited to your needs – the Everest Helicopter Tour package. This tour offers a brief yet enriching journey, providing a captivating experience and a unique perspective of the mountains. Besides enjoying the breathtaking scenery, the tour includes an exploration of the cultural richness of the region. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the Sherpa and Tibetan ethnic groups in the villages, experiencing their distinctive culture and looking forward to trying their delicious cuisines.

Everest Helicopter Tour

Everest Helicopter Tour Highlights

1. Witness Mount Everest’s awe-inspiring beauty up close on the Everest Helicopter Tour.

2. Enjoy unmatched views of the Khumbu Valley, featuring iconic peaks like Lhotse and Ama Dablam.

3. Soar over Everest Base Camp, capturing the challenges climbers face in their ascent.

4. Opt for optional landings at iconic spots like Kala Patthar or Everest View Hotel for stunning vistas.

5. Fly over Sherpa villages, observing their unique mountain-connected way of life.

6. Gain a unique perspective of glaciers and valleys shaped by ancient ice.

7. The Everest Helicopter Tour offers an unforgettable adventure with breathtaking photos and memories of soaring above the Himalayas.

Best time for the Everest Helicopter Tour

The best times to take the Everest Helicopter Tour are during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. These periods offer clear skies and favorable weather conditions, ensuring a smoother flight and better visibility.

Spring Season (March to May)

The spring season is one of the best times for a helicopter tour in the Everest Region, including the Everest View Helicopter Tour. During this season:

  • Weather Conditions: The weather is generally mild and pleasant, with daytime temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C at lower elevations, while higher elevations are cooler.
  • Clear Views: The skies are typically clear, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, and Pumori.
  • Crowds: Since spring is a popular season for the tour, the Everest Region remains more crowded than other places.

Autumn Seasons ( September to November)

Autumn is considered another best season for the Everest Helicopter Tour. During this season:

  • Weather Condition: The weather condition is stable with clear skies, low humidity, and pleasant temperature, similar to spring. Daytime temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C at lower elevations, while it is cooler at higher altitudes.
  • Clear View: Autumn is ideal for the crisp air, providing excellent visibility of the surrounding peaks and landscapes.
  • Festivals: This season aligns with major Nepali festivals like Dashain and Tihar, offering cultural insights and opportunities to experience local traditions.
  • Crowds: Autumn is the peak season for the Everest Helicopter Tour, and the Evesrest area remains more crowded than other places.

Off-season Consideration 

Although spring and autumn are the ideal seasons for the tour of the Everest Region, some people choose to go during the off-season in search of a more distinctive experience. But these times come with difficulties:

  • Winter Season (December to February):  Tour in the winter season contains various challenges such as unpredictable weather, cold temperatures, and the risk of altitude sickness at the 5555-meter altitude, limited daylight hours, and foggy climate.
  • Monsoon Season (June to August): Tour during the rainy season poses challenges due to heavy rainfall, low visibility, and unstable terrain. Cloud cover and high altitudes exacerbate navigation difficulties and safety concerns for pilots and passengers alike. Additionally, the limited availability of flights, combined with the risk of cancellations, further complicates travel plans in such conditions.

The top seasons for the Everest View Helicopter Trek are spring and fall, offering optimal views, weather, and cultural experiences. Prepare for off-season challenges by checking trail conditions and weather forecasts before your trip.

Itinerary

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Your Nepalese adventure begins with a warm welcome from Kalpa Holidays. Leave airport worries behind as your dedicated representative handles everything smoothly. Unwind in your comfortable accommodations, then get ready for an exciting briefing that unveils the adventures in store. Eager to get a feel for Kathmandu’s heartbeat? Our experienced guide can whip up a custom walking tour that fits your schedule, letting you dive into the local charm right from the start.

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Today, catch an early flight to Lukla. The 30-minute journey offers stunning views of changing landscapes. Lukla, at 2,860 meters, is the starting point for Everest treks. After arriving, take a Heli Ride to Syangboche for panoramic views at 3,780 meters. Spend about 10 minutes there, then trek for 30 minutes to the Everest View Hotel at 3,880 meters. Enjoy an overnight stay with meals included.

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The Everest View Hotel, the world’s highest hotel, offers stunning Mount Everest views from every window and a comfortable balcony to enjoy the Himalayan panorama. In the morning, take in the Everest peaks before a short trek to Khumjung Village, known for the Hillary School and Monastery. Explore the village at 3,790 meters, near the sacred Mount Khumbila. Built in 1961 by Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust, the Khumjung school now serves over 350 students. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay with included meals.

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Today, experience a fantastic helicopter journey to return to Lukla village, followed by a flight back to Kathmandu.

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As we wrap up the rewarding Everest View Helicopter Tour in Nepal, we’ll coordinate your transport to the airport, ensuring you reach approximately 3 hours before your flight. It’s been an honor to be part of your enriching cultural and natural exploration, and we eagerly anticipate the chance to assist you again in the future.

Inclusions

What’s Included

  • Airport Transfers: Arrival and departure transfers between Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and your hotel.
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in Kathmandu, Lukla, and Everest View Hotel in comfortable hotels or lodges.
  • Helicopter Flights: The cost of helicopter flights to and from Lukla to Everest View Hotel.
  • Guide Services: The services of an experienced trekking guide who will accompany you on the tour, providing insights and assistance.
  • Meals: Generally, meals are included during the tour. This typically covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner at tea houses or lodges along the trekking route.
  • Permits and Entrance Fees: The cost of necessary permits for entering the Sagarmatha National Park and other protected areas.
  • Helicopter Landing Fees: Fees for landing at designated helipads and locations.
  • Emergency Evacuation: Most tour packages include helicopter evacuation insurance in case of emergencies.
  • Porter Services: If needed, a porter may be included to carry your luggage during the trek.

What’s Excluded

  • International Flights: The cost of international flights to and from Nepal is typically not included.
  • Travel Insurance: Personal travel insurance covering medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other unforeseen events is not usually included but is strongly recommended.
  • Visa Fees: The cost of obtaining a Nepali tourist visa upon arrival at the airport is not included in the tour package.
  • Personal Expenses: Expenses such as souvenirs, additional snacks, beverages, and optional activities are not covered.
  • Trekking Gear: You will need to bring or rent your own trekking gear, including appropriate clothing, boots, and a daypack.
  • Extra Nights: If you choose to stay extra nights in Kathmandu before or after the tour, these costs are typically not included.
  • Tips and Gratuities: It’s customary to tip your guide and other support staff at the end of the tour. This is not included in the package price.
  • Additional Helicopter Flights: If you wish to make changes to the itinerary or add extra flights, those costs are generally not included.
  • Meals in Kathmandu: Meals in Kathmandu outside of those specified in the itinerary are usually not included.

FAQs

The Everest View Heli Tour is a specially curated tour package designed for individuals with limited time who wish to avoid crowded trails. It offers a brief yet enriching journey providing a captivating experience and a unique perspective of the mountains, along with exploring the cultural richness of the region.

Booking an Everest View Heli Tour with us is a simple and uncomplicated process. Open our website and navigate to the booking page for the Everest View Heli tour package, where you will find the booking option. For booking, we need your full credentials or copy of your passport with your weight information. You must enter your weight information because a helicopter trip is based on the overall weight of all passengers. We need to organize shuttle rides with adequate weight distribution.

Yes, you can join a group on this Heli excursion. You can contact us with your preferred date and time. Following that, we shall discuss the pricing of the Everest View Helicopter

Yes, you can take your children on this aircraft without any issues. We offer a luxury and comfortable helicopter tour that is ideal for children and the elderly.

For this Heli Tour, all of our guide pilots are experts. The majority of our pilots have over a decade of experience leading global customers and demonstrating the wonders of the Himalayas with complete mountain knowledge. Our guides are all highly qualified and knowledgeable about medicine. They are well-prepared for an emergency, such as promptly requesting helicopter assistance for emergency evacuation.