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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing

Name: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing
Brand: Rising Adventure
Price: 1250 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (38 reviews)

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What is the cost of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Kalapatthar in 2026, 2027, and 2028?

The cost for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in 2026, 2027, and 2028 is USD 1250 per person. This is the cost for the Shared Helicopter.

Does Rising Adventure organize a private Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp with a landing at Kala Patthar?

Yes, we organize the Everest Base Camp Private Helicopter Tour landing at Kalapatthar View Point. The cost ranges from USD 5400 to USD 8500 to charter the Helicopter from Kathmandu to Kalapatthar landing and back to Kathmandu.

Where does the helicopter land in the Everest region?

The Everest Helicopter Tour lands at the popular Kalapatthar View Point instead of the Everest Base Camp because Mount Everest can not be seen from its base camp due to its physical structure, but the Kalapatthar offers 360-degree views of Mount Everest and other ranges.

Is the Everest Helicopter Tour best for travellers?

Of course, the Everest Helicopter Tour is the best activity in the world. It offers outstanding views of the highest mountain in the universe from the sky as well as from the land.

Where do you have breakfast during the Everest Base Camp heli ride with landing tour?

At the Hotel Everest View in Syangboche, you will have your delicious breakfast in front of the gorgeous Himalayan views.

What is the cost for breakfast at the Hotel Everest View during the Everest Helicopter Tour?

During the Everest Helicopter Tour with landing at Kalapatthar, the breakfast costs approximately USD 35 per person.

Which mountains can you see from the Everest View Hotel?

The Everest View Hotel offers beautiful views of Mt Everest and other towering peaks from every corner of the hotel.

How long will you stay at Syangboche, Hotel Everest View while doing the Helicopter Tour to the Everest Base Camp?

You will be spending 30 to 45 minutes at the Hotel Everest View. During that time, you can enjoy your tasty breakfast while exploring the mountain views.

How much do you need to carry, excluding the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour cost, during the trip?

USD 75 is required to carry, excluding the Helicopter price, for the purpose of airport tax, Pasang Lhamu Village Entrance Fees, and Everest National Park fees.

What is the airport tax cost for the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing?

NPR 1000 is the exact airport tax cost that you need to pay on the spot when you have a Helicopter ride to the Everest Base Camp.

How much do you need to pay for the Everest National Park Entrance fees?

NPR 3000 is the cost to pay for the Everest National Park entrance fee during the Everest Helicopter Tour.

How much do you need to pay for the Pasang Lhamu Village fees?

NPR 3000 is the cost for the Pasang Lhamu Village fees that you need to pay during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.

Trip Facts

Duration

1 Days

Trip Grade

Level 1 - Easy

Country

Nepal

Maximum Altitude

4200 m

Starts

Kathmandu

Ends

Kathmandu

Group Size

1-30

Activities

Helicopter Flight/Tour

Best Time

March-May, Sept-Nov

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour 2026/2027

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing at Kala Patthar is the most enchanting and luxurious trip in the world. It offers close-up views of the world’s tallest mountain, i.e., Mt. Everest, and other notorious mountains over 8000 meters like Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Cho Oyu, Nuptse, etc.

A Helicopter ride to the Everest base camp trip is the perfect alternative to 12 days Everest base camp trek package within a single itinerary. It is a day trip that takes 4 to 5 hours to complete the entire visit. It is ideal for all ages.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter flight landing tour with Rising Adventure assures a price guarantee at first. We fulfill the requirements of our valued customers during the trip. We provide a window seat for everyone to see the dazzling mountain views easily. For more information, you can contact us at any time.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Highlights

Scenic Helicopter ride over the panoramic White Mountains and peaks series
See the World’s tallest mountain, i.e., Mt. Everest, very closely
The aerial views of other mountains over 8000 meters, like AmaDablam, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjungha, etc
The breathtaking view of the Khumbu glaciers and the Valley
Green alpine forest, including rhododendrons and pine trees, and the animals of Sagarmatha National Park
A glimpse of the Sherpa people and their major highlands
The Canyons and the Valleys
Stand in front of the Mt. Everest range and capture the photos
Lands at Lukla, Kalapatthar Hill, and Everest View Hotel
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in front of the magnificent Himalayan panoramas at Everest View Hotel
Aerial vistas from heavenly central Nepal to eastern Nepal
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost Guarantee
100% refundable Helicopter cost if the trip is canceled
Get the exclusive experience of more than 12 days of the Everest Base Camp trek
Easy and secure online booking system

You'll Explore It

Short Itinerary & Altitudes

Starts From: Kathmandu

Ends At: Kathmandu

Day 1:

Kathmandu - Lukla - Kalapatthar landing - Hotel Everest View - Kathmandu

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Kathmandu - Lukla - Kalapatthar landing - Hotel Everest View - Kathmandu

Stage 01: Pick-up from the Hotel and drop-off at the Domestic Airport (20 min/1,338 m)

Early in the morning, at almost 5:30 am, one of our staff will pick you up from the hotel where you have stayed and take you at the Domestic airport terminal by private vehicle.

Stage 02: Stay in a queue and wait for your turn (30 minutes/1,338 meters )

One of our representatives will be there to assist you with the check-in process. After checking your passport and luggage details, you will get a boarding pass and be allowed to stay in the waiting room for the formalities.

Stage 03: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu (45 minutes/2,800 meters)

After getting the boarding pass and completing the formalities, you are now ready to board the flight to Lukla. Then the flight takes off. It takes almost 50 minutes to reach Lukla. It flies over the green hills in the beginning. It passes Dolakha and Jiri villages. Jiri is the traditional Everest Base Camp trek gateway. Lamjura La Pass is also located there.

Finally, the Heli rides take off at Lukla in front of beautiful mountain vistas.

Stage 04: Land at Lukla Airport for fueling (15 minutes/2,800 meters)

To be cleared, the flight lands at Lukla Airport for fueling purposes. So, it will stay there only for 10 to 15 minutes. You can see many Sherpas waiting for their clients at the airport. Besides, you can spend your time watching the surrounding mountain scenery.

Stage 05: Fly towards Everest Base Camp over the Dudh Koshi River

(If there are more than 3 travelers, a group is needed to split. So, a Helicopter will shuttle in Pheriche (4200 m).)

As the Helicopter takes off, it follows the route of the Dudh-Koshi River that comes from glaciers. From the flight, you will see the enchanting views of Namche Bazaar, Phortse, and Khumjung villages from the left windows. On the other side, you can view other Sherpa villages, tea houses, rhododendron and pine forests, and the walking trekkers and climbers.

From the left windows, you can see a beautiful Mt. Cho Oyu, whereas you can witness the gorgeous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam from the right windows.

Stage 06: Fly over the Everest Base Camp and Land at Kalapathar

After splitting the travelers in Pheriche, the Helicopter flies towards the Everest Base Camp. It hovers there. Finally, your dream comes true. It lands at the Kalapatthar View Point in front of the mighty Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lhotse, Khumbutse, and other neighboring peaks. It would be an unforgettable memory throughout your lifetime.

Then, you will have a flight back for another shuttle.

Stage 07: Fly to Everest View Hotel at Syangboche (15 minutes/3,950 meters)

After completing the shuttle activity, a Helicopter flight ahead towards Syangboche at the Everest View Hotel. This hotel is situated at the world’s highest elevation, i.e. 3962 meters. During the flight, you can see the aerial views of the sunrise over the mountains, green hills, Sherpa highlands, Khumbu Icefalls, Gorak Shep, chortens, monasteries, and the marvelous Himalayas.

Stage 08: Delicious Breakfast at Everest View Hotel (30 minutes/ 3,950 meters)

Having a tasty breakfast at Everest View Hotel in front of the magnificent mountain views is an awesome activity. This hotel offers the entire Everest panoramas and other peaks from every corner.

Stage 09: Fly back to Lukla for refueling (15 minutes/ 2,800 meters)

After spending half an hour at Everest View Hotel in Syangboche, the Helicopter rides towards Lukla and takes off there again for refueling. And you get again another chance to stay out at Lukla and enjoy the surrounding panoramas.

Stage 10: Flight back to Kathmandu via Lukla (approx. 1 hour/ 1,338 meters)

The helicopter flights again over the Everest ranges. Along with the mountain vistas, you can explore the Lukla, Namche, and Phakding villages. Then, the helicopter will leave you at the domestic airport in Kathmandu by retracing the previous airways. After reaching there, you will be transferred to the hotel by our staff.

Duration: 4-6 hours

Mode of Transportation: Helicopter Ride

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Cost Details

What’s Included

Shared Everest Base Camp helicopter tour
Airport transfers and assistance
Experienced pilot and crew
All necessary flight information
All applicable government taxes and service charges

What’s Excluded

Nepal Visa fee
Accommodation in Kathmandu
Hotel pick-up and drop-off on request
Breakfast (almost USD 35) at Everest View Hotel
Sagarmatha National Park, Local Community fees, & Airport Tax (NPR 7,000 Nepali Rupees that you can pay directly there)
All kinds of food and drinks and personal expenses

Dates & Availablity

This Everest Base Camp helicopter flight landing tour is operated daily by Rising Adventure. This package is designed on a sharing basis, and the price is calculated accordingly. If you want to hire a private Helicopter, it costs extra. If the trip is canceled due to some unpredictable circumstances, we provide a full refund except for the airport pick-up and drop-off charge.

For 2026 and 2027 bookings, contact us at +9779851354371 (Whatsapp/Viber); we are available 24/7. Book now the Mt. Everest Base Camp helicopter tour that lands at Kalapatthar for the lowest price guarantee in both shared and private chartered rides.

Note: The National Aviation Council has closed both the Everest Helicopter overfly and the Everest Helicopter Landing tours till the end of September due to the monsoon season. Currently, only the Everest View Hotel Landing Tour is available.

Essential Information

Preparation and clothing for the tour

Usually, the sun remains shining during the Helicopter tour to Everest base camp. But, sometimes, the sky may be covered with clouds, and the weather turns cold as you are going to Everest base camp early in the morning by Helicopter. So, please make sure to plan for the Weather conditions.

Besides, it is the Everest base camp Helicopter tour with landing at Kalapathar at 5545 meters above sea level, which will definitely be freezing. Therefore, do follow the preparation and clothing lists below. However, we will assist you with a detailed packing list before beginning the trip with us.

Windproof down jacket
Shoes with warm socks
Sun glass and sun hat
Sunscreen or sun lotion
Water Bottle
Tissue Papers
Camera and mobile (based on your preferences)
Original Passport (for getting a boarding pass)

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Weight Limitation on the basis of Landing points

Though the maximum weight limitation per flight is 450 kg, including the passengers and their belongings, from Kathmandu to Lukla. It varies on the basis of altitude due to the air pressure in different places. And it remains the same till to the Syangboche village where the Everest View Hotel is located. Similarly, it can be 420 kg and 220 kg for landing at Pheriche and Kalapatthar, respectively.

Therefore, if you are 2 - 3 travelers, the Helicopter will land directly at Kalapatthar without any air pressure. But if there are 4 to 5 travelers in a Helicopter while going to Mt. Everest, the helicopter takes an extra shuttle flight either from Syangboche or Pheriche to go to Kalapatthar Peak, depending on the weather.

Number of travelers	Weight Limitation
5 Travelers maximum	500 Kg
3 Travelers maximum	250 kg
Average weight	80 kg per person

Best season for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing

The Everest base camp Helicopter tour is the daily excursion of Rising Adventure. We operate this trip daily depending on the weather conditions. March to April is the best season for the Helicopter excursion to the Mt. Everest base. The weather is bright and sunny during these months, so the mountain looks crystal clear.

From December to February, you can see gorgeous mountain views due to the clear weather. But the temperature would be very cold.

However, June to mid-September has unstable weather due to the rainfall. So, the views might be gloomy. And sometimes, the trip needs to be postponed or delayed due to the bad weather.

Why land the Helicopter on Kalapatthar instead of the Everest base camp?

This is a noticeable query. So, to make it clear, Mt. Everest cannot be seen from its base camp due to its physical structure. And Mt. Nuptse has blocked Mt. Everest. So, this Helicopter landing tour at Kalapatthar displays proper closer vistas of Mt. Everest

Mt. Lhotse, Mt Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Ama Dablam, Pisang Peak, and other Khumbu glaciers can also be seen closely from Kala Patthar.

But the helicopter can be taken off at the Everest base camp on request only. A helicopter ride to the top of Mt. Everest is also possible, but we do not operate it. Didier Delsalle is the one and only person who landed a helicopter on the Everest summit in 2005 for three minutes and fifty seconds. He is considered the greatest fighter pilot.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Landing Tour Booking Information

You can book the trip directly from our fixed departure or customization booking sections on our website.

+9779851354371 is our office WhatsApp/ Viber number for more clarification. We are available at any time.

[email protected] or [email protected] is our email address. You can email us at any time to book your Everest Base Camp Heli tour.

Please feel free to contact us for more information. We are available 24/7. We also provide free information regarding Helicopter rides to Mt. Everest base camp, costs, and trip details.

Rising Adventure EBC Helicopter flight cancellation policy

We know, as human beings, sometimes something like unbearable bad conditions happens to us, and we have to face it. In such a case, a condition or emergency, you might need to cancel the trip, and you can cancel your trip at any time, but for the refund process, please check the terms and conditions at once.

Besides, a company like ours also needs to postpone or delay the trip due to some unhealthy circumstances such as weather instability, natural disasters, riots, political issues, strikes, and so on. In this situation, we assure you that we will refund your full amount. But if you wish, you can postpone the trip.

What Our Clients Say

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Thank you Rising Adventure.

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April 08, 2024

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