A Chopper Sky Tour to Mount Everest Base Camp [with Landing]

Essential Information

Everest Base Camp chopper sky Tour (feel like a bird in the sky at 5545m)

There are several ways to fly across the Himalayas of Nepal, and hiking is still the standard way to touch the laps of Everest. However, viewing the Himalayas close-up from your chopper sky tour is now becoming tremendously popular.

The now ever-growing global preference for an Everest Base Camp Heli-Tour begins its scenic flight from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at Kathmandu. The thrilling flight from Kathmandu takes you to Lukla {one of the highest airports on earth] for a refueling. Hauling up for a break at Lukla’s Airport at an altitude of 2,860m is in itself an adrenaline experience. Lukla is a gateway from the sky to Everest Region. This is a settlement of Sherpa people and their unique trend of following their ethnic traditions is just beautiful to experience in this mountain community. After our break at Lukla, we fly out towards the famous Everest Base Camp. If it’s in the spring, we will see a whole lot of colorful expedition tents set up for summiting Mt. Everest. This is the only time in the year expeditions make a beeline for this giant mountain.

The chopper will make its flight from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and then to the amazing viewpoint at Kalapatthar. Kalapatthar Peak offers an astounding view of the summit of Mount Everest. It is this stunning viewpoint beneath you when you fly in the clouds which become memories that will stay in your heart & mind forever. On our return, we will visit the restaurant that holds the record for being placed at the highest altitude on Earth. The Everest View Hotel offers you terrific views which equal its excellent services.

Primary highlights of Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour in Nepal:

Once you begin your flight from Kathmandu for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you will soon discover that each place is fresh, picturesque, and beautiful. To complete your wishes, there are a few important places around the Everest region which are noted according to their views with a breakdown of the costs for your Everest Base Camp chopper landing tour; please read through them for a proper understanding of what you’re paying for:

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost:

Lukla Airport (at 2830 meters)

Geographically placed at an elevation of 2830 meters, the Tenzing Hillary Airport, universally known as Lukla Airport, is said to be one of the riskiest airports on earth. Nonetheless, crashes are rare. Everest visitors prefer to reach this airport for an adventure of a lifetime. Lukla is a small Sherpa town with rich culture and traditions. If you have enough time, you can visit the beautiful villages nearby.

Kalapatthar (at 5545 meters) master View Point

The Nepali name “Kalapatthar” means ‘black rock’. The stony black hill is located on the south ridge of Mount Everest from the Nepal side. The main focus of our Everest helicopter tour is to reach Kalapatthar from where the grand views of Mount Everest can be seen.

During your flight, Kalapatthar view point offers real close-up upfront views of surrounding peaks including Mt Everest. Trekkers haul up overnight at Gorakshep for the following morning hike to reach Kalapatthar's viewpoint. Mount Everest, Pumori, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse & Chola Pass peaks are so clearly seen from this master viewpoint.

Mount Everest Base Camp (at 5364 meters)

The brief name for Everest base camp is popularly known as ‘EBC’. EBC is located just below the laps of Mount Everest and Lhotse Peak in Nepal. Covered by snow and ice the base camp offers great views of the Khumbu glacier but please be aware, the Everest peak itself cannot be seen from the base camp. Getting to Everest Base Camp is not everyone’s final destination; some don’t make it due to altitude problems & other medical reasons, however, our helicopter sky tours provide a sublime opportunity to reach there in a single day. During the months of March, April and May, base camp is a wonderful sight to behold with a whole lot of colorful tents and people because these are months’ when expeditions get set for summiting Everest. During these months in particular, you’re likely to taste a whole lot of delicacies for your meals at Base Camp due to the expeditionary groups from different countries who get there with their own native cuisines. It’s simply a unique time to be at EBC & Kalapathar peak due to the clear blue skies when Mt. Everest is best seen.

The Everest View Hotel (at 3880 meters)

Located at the highest altitude in this area, the luxury Everest View Hotel just above Namche Bazaar offers majestic views of famous peaks in Everest region. Our helicopter hauls up at this hotel for breakfast. With special breakfast laid out for you, it’s like a feel that’s close to royalty. You will have approx. an hour’s time at this hotel and your time here is planned in a way to make sure you have enough individual space to enjoy the beautiful surroundings before takeoff to Kathmandu.

The Everest Base Camp chopper sky Tour: What we actually get to see from the sky - close-up?

Flying over the Himalaya of Nepal offers you a great deal of eye feasting on the oak forests along with the mountain ranges. But on a flight to Everest Base Camp in a Helicopter, the wonders double up and the excitement brings joys to the heart. With the benefit of watching the ranges from a bird’s eye view, you surely won’t particularly miss what the trekkers do. The Everest Base Camp chopper sky Tour offers stunning vistas of mountains like the Dhaulagiri Range, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Gaurishankar, Nuptse & Lhotse etc along with the legendary mother of all peaks - Mt. Everest. You get to see peaks swirling amidst the clouds in such a way that it is even difficult to remember them by their names.

And from our chopper, we can watch the rivers of ice flowing slowly down the Glaciers. These beautiful monsters are the main attraction of trekkers hiking to Everest Base Camp.

On the surface level, the tranquil colorful monasteries, friendly villages like Namche Bazaar, and the largest monastery of Everest Region, the Tengboche Monastery, are added highlights on our short hikes when we’re not in our chopper. The local Sherpa people and the culture you experience with the hospitality they display when you meet them will make your heart skip a beat with emotions. You will soon wonder who is more beautiful, the people or the country?

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Single/Group or a private trip? The cost details:

We have a host of sky tour options to visit Everest Base Camp. The programs that follow below offer ‘pool in’ group trips with options for private luxury excursions to Everest Base Camp. All Kalapatthar and Everest base camp visits provide you exclusive landing opportunities at known key points in the world for base camp (& the famous Kalapatthar Viewpoint) to get you the best vistas of your lifetime. Likewise, you also have the choice to particularly modify your preferred itineraries to a way that’s most preferable for you. So don't hesitate to let us know your agenda which may sometimes fall short in the excitement that may not match your fantasy.

Our (EBC) chopper Tour takes you to extraordinary spots for a landing. They include Everest View Hotel, Kalapatthar (the master vantage point) and a trip to base camp below Everest. You can view the most excellent landscapes of mountains, falls, green slopes, settlements, & ranch towns etc. our chopper trips fly in ways that give you the best video shots to take home. This is the best simple outing for getting a Helicopter perception on Mount Everest which stands at an altitude of 8848.86m (29,029ft.) the frigid conditions and epic blooming blossoms leave you stunned. Our Mount Everest Helicopter visit will leave you with emotional experiences never to be forgotten for a whole lifetime.

There are a variety of price formats for your different requirements. While we talk about joining the Tour individually, you also have the choice to take a tour with other individual travelers that may decrease your price when divided to a cost of up to US $950, which is a great deal for a trip of this magnitude.

Depending on whether you make a group of 5 of and charter it or you want to go on a private Helicopter Tour Varies. It’s better to distribute the cost among the squad and pay one’s share. You can check the list below for more detailed information:

Weight Limits for Everest Base Camp chopper Tour

Each chopper has a weight limit and as far as possible, for EBC Helicopter flights the weight limit is 500kgs. The helicopter serves 2 pax, 3 pax, 4 pax and 5 pax for a flight to Everest Base Camp. 5 people are the max limit for this helicopter outing to Mount Everest. At the point when the passengers are up to 3, the Helicopter moves directly from Lukla to Everest Base Camp.

however, by chance if the passengers surpasses 3 (which means 4-5 pax), the need will arise for running 2 transport helicopter flights from Pheriche (4371 Meters) to Everest Base Camp (keeping up the weight under 250kgs to normal). For this, you will have a heli departure from Lukla to Pheriche, oversee weight there and do helicopter flights to Everest Base Camp.

Note on bunch loads: The referenced expense is only just for a bus or twice and is without a doubt. You should consider the all-out weight which is the most extreme up to 240 kg for single transport and twofold transport for 500 kg (remember, the Max number of individuals in a Helicopter is 5). On the off chance that the number of people exceeds the max limit, you will require another Helicopter to begin the visit from Kathmandu and you will be charged the full expense of another helicopter. The most extreme carrying limit of a Helicopter in the mountains over 4400 Meters is just 240 Kg, if the weight surpasses that you may require an additional shuttle because of weight problems. (E.g., 3 individuals of 100 kg each need 2 transport and 100 kg's of 5 individuals needs 3 shuttles over 4400 Meter).

In such a scenario, you will be charged US$ 700 extra for each additional shuttle (which is of course shared by the group].

The Best Season for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour (Month & Time)

We always strive to fulfill your dreams of doing your Everest Base Camp chopper Tour consistently throughout the most convenient time of your visit. For this, we would recommend you pick predominantly these months: March, April, May in the spring or summers & September, October, November and December in the autumn - winters. These are excellent months for taking this short however life-changing experience of Helicopter trips in the Everest district of Nepal. As a matter of fact, it is during these months the sky remains for the most part clear and you will have superb options to see the encompassing famous giant mountains all the more plainly, real close-up.

How safe is the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?

The high altitude Everest flight is a commercial Helicopter to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar in Nepal. The flight goes over high Himalayan ranges of Everest region. Normally, we use B3E Airbus Helicopter made in France. We also make sure the whole route is clear and we ensure that you see the beautiful peaks before your flight begins. This means the flight is 100% safe. Oxygen is automatically running inside the helicopter. We highly recommend every one for this wonderful flight of real fantasy.

Our Helicopter flight tour to Everest Base Camp & Kalapatthar View Point starts from Kathmandu and ends at Kathmandu. This is an enriching, lifetime experience for people who embark on such a trip. Generally, the flight is for 4 to 5 hours. To observe the best views of Everest region the flight lands at Lukla, Everest View Hotel & Kalapatthar View point (at 5545m) altitude.

Our Everest Base Camp chopper Tour route:

Scenario 1: starts from Kathmandu airport. The Everest helicopter tour passes Kathmandu Valley & continues to Lukla airport passing through Nagarkot hill. We enjoy the sublime Langtang and Annapurna Himalayan ranges via this route. The flight moves onward over Jiri village via alpine forests & finally lands at Lukla Airport (at 2830meters)

Scenario 2: after refueling, the flight soars over Phakding Village and reaches Namche Bazaar via the old Buddhist monastery at Tengboche. The flight continues passing over the colorful Pheriche & Lobuche villages before finally Landing at the Kalapatthar [at 5545m] master viewpoint zone. From here, the views leave you gasping for breath.

Scenario 3: after takeoff from Kalapatthar, the Helicopter flies over Everest Base Camp where Base Camp and Mount Everest (8848.86m) lie at a very close distance. From your chopper, you get the feel you can almost touch this king of all peaks. The Return flight takes you to Hotel Everest view for a wonderful breakfast break. You will have about one hour all to yourself at the Everest view hotel. During this time, there are a whole lot of things you can do, including taking some great video shots of the surrounding scenery which is simply magnificent.

Scenario 4: once you are done with breakfast, relaxed enough & finished with what you’ve enjoyed most doing, your flight to Kathmandu begins, passing over Namche, Lukla, and Kathmandu. In between, you will have another short haul up at Lukla for refueling again. At Kathmandu airport, vehicles will be on standby to drive you to your hotel after a fairytale trip to reflect on to the generations to come with plenty of video clips to show the folks at home.

Useful Notes to be aware off:

• Make sure you fasten your seatbelt
• Throwing waste outside the Helicopter is strictly prohibited
• There’s a smoking zone. You just need to hear the words of your pilot silently for that.
• Never stand during the flight
• Wait for the pilot’s words during the landing time.
• Clothing and preparation for EBC Helicopter Flight
• Toilet paper and a bottle of water
• Sun Glass and Sun Lotion
• Warm jacket and Hat
• Mobiles and Video Camera
• Passport or Passport Copy

Time schedule for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

• Kathmandu to Lukla - 50 Minutes
• Lukla airport landing and refueling time - 20 Minutes
• Lukla to Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp - 30 to 40 minutes
• Kalapatthar View Point Landing Time - 5 to 10 minutes
• Kalapatthar to Hotel Everest View - 15 minutes
• Breakfast time at Hotel Everest View - 1 Hour
• Hotel Everest view to Kathmandu via Lukla - 55 minutes

Our Features: why you would want to do this chopper tour particularly with us?

We have dedicated team crews with more than 10 years of experience in the field. They enjoy what they do.

Your Happiness & safety is central to our policies

We have a 24-hour Online Booking System

We choose choppers with highly experienced Pilots who have 10+ years of flying experience particularly in the Everest region of Nepal.

Our services offer ‘No Frills Prices’ that are pocket friendly and personalized.

Frequently asked questions [FAQs] essential to this trip:

01. I am a solo traveler (Or even two) Can I join a group for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour?

Yes, we are particularly known for this flight. We have regular flights during the main season time off (March/April/May/September/October/& November) Just send us an email or text us on WhatsApp or Viber, and we’ll do the rest.

02. Up to what height does Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour fly?

The flight goes above the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu city located at an elevation of 1300 meters. The flights start from Kathmandu and reach Lukla Airport at (2830m) for refueling. It then continues to Hotel Everest View (3800m) and you will be landed at Kalapathar at an elevation of 5545 meters and Everest Base Camp at 5364 meters. The Helicopter makes a rounding flight closer to Mt Everest so it might fly up to above 6300 meters, to give you the best views ever.

03. Does this flight lands at Everest Base Camp?

Yes, it does, to be honest; the chopper also lands at Kalapathar peak, the best viewpoint to Mt Everest and nearby peaks. It is sure that you will land at Kalapathar at 5545 meters; we understand everyone dreams to land at Kalapathar and Base Camp but landing at Base Camp depends on wind speed. Sometimes, the landing spot at EBC disappears due to landslides too. Just to keep you informed, you will not see Mt. Everest from its Base Camp. In case if it’s not possible to land the pilots take a touching distance between the base camp and Everest.

04. How long is the landing at Base Camp and Kalapathar?

Normally, the total tour will be for 4 to 5 hours from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. You will have enough time out from the helicopter to look around and take pictures. The Helicopter engine will be kept running during your out visit from the chopper in Kalapathar and Base Camp so you will have 10 to 20 minutes. Another landing will be at Hotel Everest View for about an hour for breakfast.

05. Are Pilots experienced & trained well?

Let this not worry you. The pilots are very experienced in flying helicopters at high elevation and they have been flying for over a decade. They are also fully informed about all peaks, the culture, and religion of Nepal. You may ask them any questions you wish to, they’ll be glad to keep you informed. For a private tour, you may take our guide too.

06. Is Oxygen available on Helicopter and can kids take this flight?

Yes, in over a decade of experience, this is a question that is asked often. Please kindly note that there will be oxygen inside the helicopter and automatically maintained at high elevations above 3000 meters. Small kids and old people can easily take this flight. No worries on this front.

07. What happens in case of bad weather and flights don’t take off?

In this case, your flight is either postponed for the following day if you have time. If you don’t have time you will get a full refund. Normally, if it is bad weather in the mountains, the Helicopter will not take off from Kathmandu at all. Your safety is paramount to us

08. How Can I book an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?

To confirm your flight from abroad (Outside Nepal) we require a 30 percent advance deposit amount of the total cost. You may pay by card for remaining amount once you are here. If you are in Nepal it’s easy paying by card, online transfer, or whatever way is convenient to both sides.

09. What is the maximum altitude the Helicopter goes to on EBC Tour?

If there is no wind and less weight the helicopter flight may go up to 7000 meters but in general, it flies over Kathmandu Located at an elevation of 1300 meters, Lukla at 2800 meters, and Kalapatthar viewpoint located at an elevation of 5545 meters.

10. Can you fly to the top of Everest by Helicopter?

Business flights land at maximum altitude in Kalapatthar at (5545m). France made a euro-copter & took a test flight on top of Everest once, but due to strong winds was unable to land. The stop areas in the Everest region depend on weather conditions but we make sure you see beautiful views of the Himalayas before takeoff from Kathmandu. Your chopper trip is well planned in advance once you confirm. We strongly try to fulfill your dreams & wishes, but will not compromise on your safety & life.

11. Is it possible to do a morning Helicopter Flight and an afternoon international flight departure?

Yes, it’s a highly scenic flight with several landings in the mornings. Normally, the weather is perfect in the morning time. You are done by noon. So it’s easily possible to catch any international flight after 1300 hours from Kathmandu airport.

12. How far is the Everest Base Camp Trek?

Once you fly to Lukla it is about 90 miles in total. It means 45 miles each way. Please note, it’s the same way to Everest Base Camp with your return. You need two extra days for acclimatization. Including these two days it’s a total of 12 days trip.

The owner of Everest Chopper also operates treks, expeditions & cultural tours throughout Nepal & across the border overland into Tibet, Bhutan & India. Please do stay in touch with us on: info@everestchopper.com