Everest View Heli Tour

5.0/5 from 630 reviews
  • Destination
    Nepal
  • Duration
    5 Days
  • Trip Difficulty
    Easy
  • Activities
    Hiking/Heli Tours
  • Accommodation
    Hotel/Guesthouse
  • Meals
    Inclusive
  • Max. Elevation
    3880m.
  • Group Size
    Min. 2 Pax
  • Best Time
    March - May and Sept - Dec

Are you someone who has limited time and wants to avoid the busy trails? If this is you, we’ve got a tour package that might suit your needs. It is the Everest View Heli Tour package that is amazing.

It is a short yet enriching journey that offers an enchanting experience. The journey likewise allows you to see the mountains from a different perspective. Along with savoring the incredible scenery, this tour also incorporates tasting all the cultural galore of the region. Moreover, you’ll get to interact with the Sherpa and Tibetan ethnic groups residing in the villages. They have a unique culture, and their cuisines are something to look forward to!

So why wait? Send us an inquiry, and we shall arrange the trip for you.

Highlights of the Everest View Heli Tour

  • Take a breathtaking flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing Hillary Airport
  • Enjoy the plane's splendid views of the mountains, rivers, and valleys.
  • Enter the Sagarmatha National Park and explore the wilderness offered by the park.
  • Witness Himalayan snow-cock, musk deer, yaks, and even endangered animals like red panda and snow leopard.
  • Wander along the forests with pine, hemlock, birch, juniper, and rhododendron flowers.
  • Indulge in the local cuisines of the Sherpas and the Tibetans
  • Interact with the Sherpas of Khumbu and get to know about their lifestyles.
  • Stay at the Everest View Hotel and relish the beautiful views seen from the hotel.
  • Enjoy the 360-degree views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam.
  • Explore the Edmund Hillary school and monasteries at the Khumjung Village.

Route Overview

We’ll start the journey as you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. You’ll see our representatives holding the NHT board, who will greet and welcome you to the land of the Himalayas, Nepal. Then, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, where you can rest for the night.

There will be a morning flight to Lukla. Lukla is a beautiful village that is popular for its airport runway. After reaching Lukla, a helicopter ride will be arranged for you to Syangboche Airport. From Syanboche Airport, it will take around 30 minutes to the Everest View Hotel at Khumbu. Here, you’ll rest for the night and prepare for the next day.

Then, you’ll explore Khumjung village. It is situated at 3,709m and is located in the Solukhumbu district. You’ll visit the Edmund Hillary School and the monastery in Khumjung there. After the visit, you’ll return to the hotel and rest. On the last day, you’ll take a helicopter ride back to Lukla and then fly back to Kathmandu via airplane.

Is the tour difficult?

The Everest View Heli Tour is an easy tour as it doesn't include a rigorous level of hiking. The

The tour consists of just 30 minutes hike from the Syanboche Airport to Everest View Hotel.

You’ll be traveling around via helicopter and airplane. Hence this makes the tour easy.

Regarding altitude, the highest elevation you’ll reach up to is 3900m at Everest View Hotel. Our guides will be carrying first-aid kits and oximeters. They’ll also guide you and provide instructions on your breathing patterns, walking pace, and stamina.

Best time for Everest View Heli Tour

Wondering what is the best time for the helicopter tours in the Everest region? Well, we’re here to answer this part.

The ideal time for the Heli tour is spring and autumn, i.e., March-May and September-November. These seasons offer excellent weather conditions that favor the hike and heli ride.

During the winter( December-February) and monsoon season( June-August), the weather conditions are not ideal for hiking and helicopter rides. The most beautiful part of this tour is the hike and the ride, but without clear skies, these tours will not be impressive. In these seasons, the mountains will lurk behind the thick clouds, which takes away all the beauty of the tour.

Hence, we recommend you choose only the best time, March-May and September-November, for this tour. You can choose any date in these given months, and we shall take care of the rest.

Alternative Tours

We always want to shower you with various trekking packages and choose any one as per your preferences. If you want to look for other packages, here are our recommendations.

First of all, we offer the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour package. This package includes a sightseeing day tour and a helicopter ride to EBC. You can complete the tour in 4 days, which will be excellent for those who want to save time and experience the best of Khumbu.

Second of all, we have another package for those who want to challenge themselves. The Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is a trekking package where you’ll trek to the Everest Base Camp, and from Gorakshep, you’ll take a helicopter ride back to Kathmandu.

You can review these trekking packages and let us know which one you like. We would always be happy to assist you and arrange your trip.

Message Regarding flight to/from Lukla

During the peak seasons for the trip-name (March to May and September to November), all the Lukla flights will be operated from the Manthali Airport due to congestion at Tribhuvan Airport.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

  1. Max. Elevation: 1335m.
  2. Durations: 30 minutes flight
  3. Distance: 6 km

You may arrive at the Kathmandu Airport at any time. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by one of Nepal Hiking Team representatives. He will help you get transferred to your Hotel. He will also further explain the plans and programs for the trip. Since there is nothing else planned for today, you may check into your Hotel and relax.

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu - Lukla - Everest View Hotel

  1. Max. Elevation: 2860m.
  2. Durations: 30 minutes flight to lukla and heli ride

Today, you will be transferred to the airport once again for your morning flight to Lukla. 

The morning flight takes place at approximately 6:30 am. The thirty-minute flight to Lukla from the capitol is a fascinating journey, as you can view the changing landscape as the mountains and cliffs come into view when the mid-hills disappear. 

Lukla is often the starting point of many of the treks that take place in the Everest region. It is a beautiful village that is situated at an altitude of 2,860 meters. 

At the Lukla village, you can take amazing photographs, after which - you will have Heli Ride to Syangboche. The airstrip at Syangboche is an unpaved airstrip that is situated at an altitude of 3,780 meters, from where you can enjoy a good panoramic view of Namche Bazar and of the surrounding Himalayan valley. 

Spending about 10 minutes at the airstrip at Syangboche, you will then trek for approximately 30 minutes to the famous Everest View Hotel - 3880 Meters.

  1. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
  2. Accommodation: Overnight Stay at Guesthouse

Day 03: Everest View Hotel - Khumjung - Return

  1. Max. Elevation: 3790m.
  2. Durations: 0.8 hours

The Everest View Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in the globe. As a matter of fact, it is the highest-located hotel in the world. 

It presents amazing views of Mount Everest from all of its windows, and you can enjoy the Himalayan tapestry of Mount Everest from the hotel's balcony in comfort. 

In the morning, you can immerse yourself in the sprawling views of the Everest peaks laid out in a spectacular fashion. Later, you will have a short trek to the beautiful Khumjung Village, where you can visit the Hillary School and Monastery- where you can witness a purported Yeti scalp! 

The village is at an elevation of 3,790 meters above sea level and is situated near Mount Khumbila- a sacred mountain peak that is considered to be the abode of the patron God of Khumbu. The Khumjung school of the village was built by Sir Edmund Hillary's Himalayan Trust in 1961. 

The school began as two classrooms but now caters to preschool, primary, and secondary sections with over 350 students. 

After exploring the village, you will return back to the Hotel. 

  1. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
  2. Accommodation: Overnight Stay at Guesthouse

Day 04: Everest View Hotel - Lukla - Kathmandu

  1. Max. Elevation: 2860m.
  2. Durations: 30 minutes flight to lukla

Today, you will enjoy the amazing Heli ride back to Lukla village, from where you will have an airplane ride back to Kathmandu.

Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu, breakfast included.

Day 05: Departure

  1. Max. Elevation: 1335m.
  2. Durations: 30 minutes
  3. Distance: 6 km

Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be dropped off at the airport by one of Nepal Hiking Team's representatives- from where you will depart.

Cost Includes

  • All ground transport in a private vehicle including airport transfers
  • Round-trip airfare to/from Lukla
  • Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 5-star category hotel in Kathmandu
  • Two nights’ accommodation with full board meals at Everest View Hotel in Everest Region.
  • Heli Shuttle Lukla to EVH and HVH to Lukla.
  • English Speaking guide during the tours.
  • All require permits.
  • Government taxes & office service charge

Cost Excludes

  • Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the above itinerary
  • Personal Travel insurance
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa. You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent in foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 passport-size photos.
  • Soft drinks including water
  • Snacks and other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers

Travellers‘ Reviews

Read our genuine feedback from past travelers with Nepal Hiking Team sourced from TripAdvisor, Google, Facebook, and Trustpilot.

  • Amazing experience thanks to Ganga sir and Arjun

    I joined on an Everest Base Camp trek with NHT on April 4th, joining as a solo traveler along with three other solo adventurers. Right from the start, our experience was seamless, with Arjun picking us up from the airport. He was not only our driver but also became our primary guide. Alongside him was Ganga Ji, who was exceptionally informative and helpful, clearly explaining all the details of our tour.

    Our group consisted of four travelers, two skilled guides, Arjun and Nima, and two dedicated porters. Throughout our journey, the service was outstanding in every aspect. NHT provided top-notch accommodation and meals throughout the trip. They also managed our flights to and from Lukla flawlessly.

    What made this trek truly remarkable was the personalized attention we received. Arjun was particularly supportive; we were always strategically placed between the guides, allowing us to trek at our own pace without ever feeling left behind. This thoughtful arrangement ensured a comfortable and inclusive experience for all.

    Overall, I would rate this adventure a perfect 10/10. My experience was so positive that I am already planning to join NHT and Arjun for my next adventure. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organized and enjoyable trekking experience.

    Shubham
    - Excellent

    Mr. Shubham

    3rd May 2024

  • The Everest Base Camp Heli Trek was suggested to me by Nepal Hiking Team and I am so glad that I went ahead with it. It was a very good experience and I loved the fact that the journey is a combination of trekking and a helicopter ride! For the initial part of the journey, I loved my trek through the villages and enjoyed the sights of the mountains from the trekking path. But the view of the Himalayas from the helicopter is something else entirely! It is one of the most awe-inspiring things in the entire trek; I didn’t wanted the helicopter ride to end! The transportation, the guesthouse arrangements, the meals and everything else were very effectively arranged and organized; I had no problem during the trek. I was able to enjoy the beauty of the mountains without having to worry about anything else thanks to the impeccable organization and planning of Nepal Hiking Team. Thanks to them, I had a good time and felt like I got my money’s worth. They are the best at what they do and it really shows in the work that they put out. Thank you Nepal Hiking Team for a beautiful vacation!

    B
    - Excellent

    Mr. Benjamin Vance

    3rd Sep 2017
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