Some mornings deserve to be legendary. On the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you lift off from Kathmandu and fly up the Khumbu valley. Within 4 to 5 hours you land at Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and watch Everest fill the sky. Then comes breakfast at Hotel Everest View (3,880 m), the highest placed hotel terrace you will ever eat on.
The tour flies year round, with both private charters and shared seats. Prefer to earn the view first? Then look at the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return. You walk up over eleven days, and the helicopter carries you home.
Also, we arrange helicopter tours beyond Everest. For example, the Langtang Valley makes a stunning short flight from Kathmandu. Since weather rules the mountains, morning departures give the best chance of clear skies. Ask us for current seat and charter prices, and we will build the flight around you.
Helicopter tours: At a Glance
| Signature tour | Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, 1 day |
| Flight time | 4 to 5 hours door to door |
| Landings | Kala Patthar 5,545 m + Hotel Everest View 3,880 m |
| Season | Year round, morning departures |
| Price | Ask for current seat and charter rates |
FAQs
How long does the Everest helicopter tour take?
About 4 to 5 hours from Kathmandu and back. In that single morning you fly up the Khumbu, land at Kala Patthar, and stop for breakfast at Hotel Everest View.
Do we really land at Kala Patthar?
Yes, weather permitting. The stop at 5,545 m is short by design, because the air is thin at that height. You get time for photos with Everest before the descent to breakfast.
How much does it cost?
Prices differ between a shared seat and a private charter, and they change with fuel costs. So we quote current rates on request. Send us your date and group size for a same day quote.
When can I fly?
All year. Mornings are best in every season, since valley clouds build after midday. October to November and March to May offer the most reliable views.
