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Everest Base Camp Heli Tour - 1Day
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Do you ever wish to know what it feels like to see Mount Everest from the sky? This is a dream many think is impossible. But what if I tell you it is actually possible? And all this without wasting 15 days of your precious time; you can simply complete the tour in a day. 

Now you may ask how it is possible to complete the Everest Base Camp tour in a day. Let us tell you it is real, and you can do a helicopter tour to the EBC from Kathmandu and be back in a day. This aerial adventure to the Himalayan heart takes you and your friends over some of the world’s most amazing mountainous landscapes, glaciers, gorges, and valleys. Not only that, you can also set foot on the base of Everest and explore the region for some time.

Orchid Tours and Travels has a deep concern about your love for exploring the Everest Base Camp. So, we have set up an amazing one-day EBC Heli Tour package that will stir your soul and let you immerse in the raw beauty of the Himalayas.

Tour Highlights

  • Traverse the Everest region, getting the mesmerizing view of Mount Everest, Khumbu Icefall, and nearby peaks.
  • Land at the iconic Everest Base Camp, right below the world’s tallest peak.
  • A short exploration of the base camp and chat with other trekkers.
  • Visit memorial stupas to pay respects to the deceased mountaineers.

Trip Itinerary
5:00 AM : Wake-up call and refreshment time
Wake-up call and refreshment time
5:30 AM : Hotel Pickup and Transfer to TIA, Kathmandu
Hotel Pickup and Transfer to TIA, Kathmandu
6:00 AM : Check-in for Helicopter Tour
Check-in for Helicopter Tour
7:15 AM : Arrive in Lukla
Arrive in Lukla
7:30 AM : Depart from Lukla towards Everest Base Camp
Depart from Lukla towards Everest Base Camp
8:00 AM : Arrive at Kalapatthar (5,545 meters)
Arrive at Kalapatthar (5,545 meters)
8:15 AM : Depart from Kalapatthar and fly to Syangboche (Hotel Everest View)
Depart from Kalapatthar and fly to Syangboche (Hotel Everest View)
8:45 AM : Arrive at Hotel Everest View for breakfast
Arrive at Hotel Everest View for breakfast
9:15 AM : Depart from Syangboche and fly back to Lukla
Depart from Syangboche and fly back to Lukla
9:30 AM : Continue the flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu
Continue the flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu
10:10 AM : Arrive Back in Kathmandu
Arrive Back in Kathmandu
Cost Includes / Excludes
Includes
  • Helicopter tour over the Everest region
  • Transportation to and from the helipad
  • Professional guide
  • Breakfast at Hotel Everest View
Excludes
  • Travel and personal insurance
  • Tips to drivers, waiters, and guides
  • Personal expenses for meals, drinks, and gifts
  • Expenses other than those mentioned in the itinerary
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FAQs

Yes, it is normally safe to explore the Everest region on a helicopter. It is because the pilots are highly professional and experienced, and that ensures you’re in safe hands. Most helicopters are advanced and have high safety features. While the weather in this region can sometimes be extremely violent, flights are carefully monitored for good weather conditions. Overall, there are strict safety protocols and emergency procedures by standard.

At Everest, a turbine helicopter can fly up to 7,200 meters or 23,622 feet. While your heli tour cannot take up up to Everest, you can still get amazing views of the region.