Everest Helicopter Tours

Name: Everest Helicopter Tours
Brand: Nepal Hiking Team
SKU: NHT226
Price: 1200.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Duration: 3 Hours
(based on 5 reviews)

Trip Overview
Cost Includes
Cost & Date
Reviews

Activity: Heli Tours

Destination: Nepal

Trip Grade

Fun
Max Altitude

5545 Meters
Group Size

1 Pax
Meals

N/A
Accommodation

N/A
Best Time

March to May and Sept - Nov

Featured Trip

All Inclusive Price: ^$1,200_USD

Must Read Before you PAY.

1. Everest Heli Tours are AVAILABLE every day throughout the peak season from March to May and Mid-Sept to Nov.

2. Offered Price is based on sharing a helicopter and if not enough people for departure, we have the right to cancel the trip, and you will get a full refund.

3. The weather in the Everest region is unpredictable. Delays and cancellations of helicopter rides are common on this tour, so please don’t panic in these situations. On cancellations of the tour, you’ll be receiving a total refund.

Trip Overview

Nepal Hiking Team has an amazing package for all adventure lovers. We present the Everest Helicopter Tours, comprising a half-day tour package with multiple programs fit into an itinerary.

The Everest Helicopter Tours is an amazing tour package suited for everyone, especially those with limited time on their hand. Emphasizing age groups, this tour package is perfect for all age groups, whether seniors, kids, or even teenagers. Recently, vloggers and photographers have also shown a keen interest in flying on a helicopter, recording videos, taking pictures, and having a good time.

Likewise, we have also welcomed trekkers who have just returned from their trek to different regions and want to relax on a helicopter tour to the Everest region. In short, this helicopter tour is getting quite the attention with great reviews.

In total, this tour will last for approximately 3 hours. In these 3 hours, one can enjoy an upper view of the Kathmandu valley, rivers, green dense forests, lakes, and many more. A close-up view of the snowy mountain peaks with breezy air is what you can take from this trip.

Grab this opportunity to fly around the world’s most popular region, watch the glorious mountains, and grasp all the moments. Book the tour with Nepal Hiking Team, bring along your friends and family, and create beautiful memories in Nepal.

Everest Helicopter Tours Highlights

Helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Lukla
Beautiful view of Kathmandu Valley, terrific landscapes, terrace farms, rivers, and also old terrains
Amazing view of Dudh Koshi river flowing in the Khumbu region
Jaw-dropping close view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Phortse, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Amadablam
Landing at the world’s highest hiking point- Kala Patthar
Flyover the Everest Base Camp- the first camp of the world’s highest peak Mount Everest
Awe-inspiring views of Tengboche Monastery, Chortens, Khumbu Glacier, and many other snow-capped mountains
Landing at Everest View Hotel- one of the world’s highest-placed hotel
Breakfast with a 360-degree view of mountains- Kongde Ri, Kusum Khangaru, Thamserku, Khongeta, and many more beautiful peaks

What is the Best Season for the Everest Helicopter Tours?

Weathers are extremely unpredictable, especially in the Khumbu region. However, we can recommend the best seasons when you can book this tour.

The best seasons in Nepal suitable for this tour is Spring and Autumn season.

Spring Season ( March-May) – These mentioned months are a good time for a helicopter tour around the Everest region. The temperature is warm in the afternoon and cold at night. You’ll get clear visibility of the mountains during this season.

Autumn Season ( Mid September- Mid November) – The next season you can consider for the Everest helicopter tour is the Autumn season. It is perfect at this time when you can enjoy the warm weather and also no fogs to ruin the views.

Detailed Programs

Kathmandu (1,400m) to Lukla ( 2,860m)

Early morning, you’ll be picked up from the hotel and dropped to Kathmandu’s airport. You’ll get into the helicopter and begin the ride to Lukla.

Please remember that as this is a mountain helicopter tour, weather changes will lead to a delay or even cancellation of the flight. Please be prepared for the delays.

Refueling at Lukla ( 2,860m)

After you get on the helicopter, you’ll start the ride to Lukla. On the helicopter ride to Lukla, you’ll be on the top and be able to see the Kathmandu valley. Look out for the rivers, hills, and many different snow-capped mountains on the way.

The ride from Kathmandu to Lukla will be 45 minutes. There will be a quick stop in Lukla for refueling. Lukla is a small town located in the Solukhumbu district, in the northeastern part of Nepal. It is popular for being the starting point for the Everest Base Camp Trek and the shortest airport runway.

After refueling, the tour will continue again, flying to Kala Patthar- the highest hiking point.

Lukla (2,860m) to Kala Patthar ( 5,644m)

The helicopter ride from Lukla to Kala Patthar will be a thrilling one. You’ll be awed by the mesmerizing views of the Khumbu Glacier, rivers, and green hills. Once you land on Kala Patthar, you’ll be surrounded by majestic peaks like Mount Everest, Nuptse, Changtse, Lhotse, Pumori, and the Khumbu Icefall. You can take beautiful pictures and enjoy the moment.

Click pictures with your team/friends and enjoy your time.

Kala Patthar (5,644m) – Everest Base Camp – Syanboche – Everest View Hotel (3,880m)

The next program on the itinerary is the tour from Kala Patthar overfly to the Everest Base Camp. You’ll see numerous trekking camps, icefalls, glaciers, and mountains surrounding you.

After an amazing time , you’ll head towards Everest View Hotel at Syanboche. The Everest View Hotel is one of the world’s highest-placed hotels. In fact, in 2004, the Guinness Book of World Records listed Everest View Hotel as one of the highest places in the world at 13000ft.

You can order the breakfast of your choice and enjoy it with an amazing 360-degree view of the mountain.

Syanboche( 3,880m) to Lukla ( 2,860m)

After completing your breakfast, you’ll head back to Lukla. On the way back, look out for rivers, and enjoy the view of the great Himalayas.

Lukla(2,860m) to Kathmandu ( 1,400m)

There will be a quick stop at Lukla again for refueling the helicopter. After about 15-20 minutes, you’ll head back to Kathmandu, marking the end of the amazing Everest Helicopter Tours.

Cost Includes

Transfers between your hotel to the airport.
Three/four hour Everest Heli Sightseeing tours on sharing basis
Government taxes and office service charge

Cost Excludes

Meals/Accommodations
Sagarmatha National Park permits fee, payable at Syanbuche $30.
Any other expenses which are not specified in the cost include

Cost & Dates

Group tours are unavailable for this trip, however, you can opt for the private trip. The private trips are available on any date of your choice at any time of the year. Let us know about your preferred travel dates and we shall organize it as per your convenience. Get in touch with your query now.

Reviews

Adriaan WilligersQuastel House 32 Long Lane London, SE1 4AY

I had the pleasure of undergoing the Everest Heli tours last February and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I like going through adventure activities and as I found that Nepal Hiking Team also has an arrangement of a helicopter ride

to the world’s tallest mountain, I knew that I was going to try it out. So, early in the morning of my scheduled flight, I was called by the managers of Nepal Hiking Team and they made sure that everything was in order and ready to go. I was then taken to the airport and then, as I boarded the helicopter, the adventure had begun. The flight of the helicopter from Kathmandu to Khumbu was the most beautiful flight. I loved looking at the change of sceneries down below, the sight of the city faded away and instead, there were green forests and wide open spaces. Looking at the sights from the helicopter was surreal. As I neared Everest, the whole scenery was breath-taking. The snowy mountain peak looked like stacks of frozen fudge! The white uneven terrain of the mountain is hard to describe! I looked at the villages and the Tengboche monastery as well, they were very nice to look at. Overall, the flight lasted for about three hours and I was safely back at my hotel after it was finished. But, despite it only being for a short amount of time, I still really have the whole experience of it stuck in my mind very vividly. I still can feel the cold mountain air and look at the sights as if I am going through it right at this very moment.

Nepal Hiking Team did a fantastic job of arranging and managing the entire thing, I did not have any sort of problems or hassles at all during my trip. The staff and the managers were very helpful and polite, guiding for the trip and steering me to the right direction regarding the trip. For an amazing experience, I am eternally grateful for NHT, and I would definitely recommend Nepal Hiking Team for anybody who is looking for a good travel agency because, in my opinion, NHT is as good as you’re going to get.

PatrickEngland

We have just returned from an incredible two weeks in Nepal, and a lot of that praise goes to Nepal Hiking Team. It was our first time in Nepal (in fact, our first in Asia in general), so the experience was always going to be very novel and strange for

us, but from the off NHT made the transition into a different culture so smooth and organic that we felt fully comfortable from the off.

A few months before we left, I was in contact with Ganga, the main man at NHT. He is incredibly on the ball and organized, often replaying my inane queries in minutes with clear, concise answers which put my mind at ease. We had planned to walk to Annapurna Base Camp, and Ganga helped in customizing our plan to add in an extra night in the city of Pokhara, coincidentally during Nepalese New Year, which led to a very memorable evening.

We spent our first day in Kathmandu touring around a range of Hindu and Buddhist temples with our guide Kumar whose relaxed and knowledgeable approach made our first day in a chaotic city much more comprehensible and enjoyable.

For the trek itself, we were put into the very capable hands of our guide, Dhurba, and our porter, Sagar. Dhurba was brilliant throughout, sorting us hotel rooms with wonderful views (I'll never forget the south face of Dhaulagiri from our top floor hotel room in Ghorepani) and assisting us with daily food orders (breakfast, lunch and dinner were provided for most of the trek) and just generally being a fantastic person to be around. We learned a lot about Nepalese customs, flora, fauna and, importantly for us, exactly which mountains we were looking at. Dhurba in general, was a treat to be around and we would have no hesitation in asking for him when we return to Nepal.

Patrick MerlAustria

Just returning from a very memorable 7-day Khopra Ridge circuit trek organized with Nepal Hiking Team which we took with our two teenage sons 17 and 19 years old. Summary - No need to look further for another trekking company!

In my opinion, a top

intro to hiking in Nepal with breathtaking up-close views of both the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on the tourist „road less traveled“. You will see and experience the beauty of Nepalese high altitude trekking at up to 3700m, which made altitude sickness no issue for our family. The trek is started on easy daily sections until followed by moderate hiking days which lead to the treks highlighting Dobato with Mulde peak and Khopra community lodge. We were walking through mountain forests with richly blossoming rhododendron trees and through quaint alpine communities. This a definitive contrast to Ghorepani Poonhill which you touch on the last day of the trek with many more people going that route. TIP: If you want more challenge ask for (weather permitting) inclusion of either Hidden Lake or up Khopra Ridge which will take you over 4000m.

Our guide Uttam, assistant guide Bipen, and the porters Anish and Sabin cared for us all along the way and provided for a most pleasant, fun cultural experience. They helped and pampered. Uttam kept us safe all along and well in the range of our physical abilities with breaks, organizing and managing our small company, and briefing and debriefing each day. It’s also an up-close look into the friendly culture of the Nepalese with singing, dancing, freshly cooked meals, and just nice conversation to learn about the people and how they live.

All accommodations are lodges clean, with good standard food, clean, higher up simple, and don’t expect a hot shower every day in these regions.

Ganga and Bilaram at the head offices make planning easy with appropriate suggestions, clear communication, and swift responses when questions arise or adjustments need to be made. You can expect full service from planning to arrival to the actual trek to departure. The brief and debrief before and after each trek so not only your experience is explained but they also look for feedback in order to improve the service.

An overall eight thumbs up from our family!!!!

Naomi and PeterAustralia

We are just back (in Australia) from 3 weeks in Nepal. The itinerary was organized by The Nepal Hiking Team, a Nepal-based company recommended to us by friends in Brisbane. And what a good recommendation it was! The company is professional, efficient,

and flexible - exactly what one hopes for. During the 3 weeks, we did a 10-day trek, visited Pokhara and Chitwan National Park and spent a few days in Kathmandu. Ganga and his team organized the itinerary (tweaked it as required), booked the hotels, organised the transport (private driver). All worked very smoothly.

The highlight of the trip was the Langtang Heritage Trail, which included 5 days trekking between villages at an altitude of ~2500m and then joining the Langtang Valley trail. For the trek we were joined by a friend from Australia, and had a guide (Puru, more on him later) and 2 porters. The trek was challenging, at least for us with an average age of 60, but extremely rewarding. Puru (short for Purusottam) was superb as a guide and source of information. He paced each days perfectly and no effort was spared to maximise our enjoyment and comfort. If/when required, he took over the kitchen of the various places we stayed at, to cook us a hearty breakfast or tasty Dal Bhat for lunch. He also expertly guided us on the very challenging climb up (+ down!) the 5000m high Tserko Ri mountain on our "rest day".

Overall, this was a most satisfying introduction to Nepal for us and we can fully recommend the Nepal Hiking Team.
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Ray MalikAustralia

I recently completed hiking through the Khumbu Region of Nepal, and from start to finish I highly recommend Nepal Hiking Team.

Ganga the owner of the company was very nice and patient with all my needs and requests.

He answered every email, and

fulfilled all my requests regarding my expectations.

My Guide Vishma bhatta was outstanding throughout my Trek, very warm and kind, and made sure I was very well looked after.

Vishma is very knowledgeable and well spoken, he speaks English very well and always made sure I was comfortable and trekked at a speed that is suited to me.

I got Altitude Sickness around Renjo La and Gokyo, this is where a good guide comes into play.

I was in a very bad way, and Vishma looked after me 24hrs non stop during my worst illness I have felt.

He made sure I was warm and comfortable, ensured I at least had some soup when my appetite was lost, and proceeded to change course and trek back to lower altitudes.

Without Vishma I would’ve been in very serious trouble.

After I recovered I continued my trek and Visma was very flexible with my itinerary.

I highly recommend Vishma when you book with Nepal Hiking Team, make sure you request him.

I had Naresh who was my Porter, and a stronger porter you will not find, always had a smile on his face and always so friendly.

I cannot say enough about Nepal Hiking Team and it’s members.

I highly recommend them for your next trekking experience in Nepal.