Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
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Is Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour worth booking?
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a 4-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $1699 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (18)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $1699 per person
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour will be your most scenic and fascinating ride and adventure of a lifetime experience, leading you flying high in the heart of world number one Mt. Everest which towers at 8,848 m / 29,02
What you get
- Comprehensive medical kits and First Aid Kit (for precaution against accidents and sudden illness.
- Service of guides on Heli Tour, daily wages-medical insurance, meals and other allowance.
- Transportation to Kathmandu domestic airport from the hotel and back.
About this experience
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour will be your most scenic and fascinating ride and adventure of a lifetime experience, leading you flying high in the heart of world number one Mt. Everest which towers at 8,848 m / 29,028 ft high. Truly a dream of million wide-world people to get a glimpse of world highest peaks, where thousands of trekkers and adventurer visits to Nepal for scenic walk to Everest Base Camp of more than a week duration, Heli flights will be the best choice and options and an opportunity to fulfill your dreams.
What's included
Included
- Comprehensive medical kits and First Aid Kit (for precaution against accidents and sudden illness.
- Service of guides on Heli Tour, daily wages-medical insurance, meals and other allowance.
- Transportation to Kathmandu domestic airport from the hotel and back.
Not included
- Nepal Visa-International airfare-personal travel and medical insurance.
- Expenses of personal nature, gratitude (tips) hard / soft and other major drinks throughout the flight and in Kathmandu.
- Personal gear for the day ride (down jackets and personal belongings) medical kit.
- Emergency evacuation and breaking away from the proposed duration flight where refund will not be entertained, however office will issue a letter to claim from your valid insurance.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Breakfast
What you'll see and do
Mount Everest
Helicopter tour of Everest, offers views of mountain peaks, dense forests, glaciers, lakes, rivers, and traditional villages. The flight takes about 45 mins, with a 10-15-min break in Lukla for refueling. After that, the helicopter goes to EBC, landing at Kalapatthar can only be conducted for 2 passengers in a sharing basis or private basis which costs extra. After the fly over all the passengers will land at Everest View Hotel for breakfast and will have 45min to one hour. In a shared helicopter, if there are 5 passengers the helicopter doesnt land at kalapatthar. In a private helicopter, if there are 2 passengers, the helicopter lands, and in the case of 5, it doesn't land. There must be either a single passenger or two passengers for the landing the helicopter at Kalapatthar and the cost can be splitted by two for landing at kalapatthar which will be a bit expensive. all the helicopters will land at everest view hotel for breakfast despite the number of passengers.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour -
Pickup included
Add ons
3 star accomodation kathmandu tour : Kathmandu day tour leads you to impressive and exciting places within Kathmandu city for a day. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Trekking Planner Nepal
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Don't hesitate! They're probably the best Trekking company I've ever met!
I did a trip to EBC with Trekking Planner, and it turned out to be one of my best decisions so far!!! Here are the reasons why I strongly recommend them: 1. The itinerary: You can find all the details of the trip in their website. They basically considered EVERYTHING, and everything included in the package tour is already listed. Trust me, they know what you need more than you do. 2. The guide and the porter: Our tour guide, Kiran and our porter, Some are SUPERB. During a trip like this, safety always comes first, and I felt incredibly safe having Kiran as our guide. He is a very experienced guide, and he can always solve our problems in time during the whole trip. Besides, you can truly feel his love and passion of this job and the mountains, which makes him stand out amongst all the other guides. Having Kiran as our guide, made my trip more unforgettable. As for our porter Some, he always arrived way earlier than us, and our duffle bags were carried carefully without anything broken. 3. The owner: Due to poor weather, there was very few helicopter available in the last day of our trip. However, the owner of the Trekking Planner, Dipak still managed to get us back to Kathmandu in the very last minute through tons of arrangements and phone calls. You can truly feel that he does CARE about all his clients and alwsys does his best. If you're considering doing trekking in Nepal, just go for Trekking Planner, and they will bring you an unforgettable trip.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience! 10/10 recommend
I came across trekking planner during my search for outfitters to plan a trip to EBC. Then a friend also recommended them. From the moment I reached out to Dipak, he made the process easy. Despite the time difference, he was responsive and communicated in a timely manner. Honestly, they offered the best price with all the services built in. We were treated with utmost respect and friendliness from the moment we landed. All of his staff were friendly and kind. We were treated to a welcome dinner which was quite an experience. The trek itself was arranged and everything from tea houses to meals were taken care of. Our guide got sick day 3 of the trek and within an hour we had a new guide - I can't say enough good things about FT Sherpa who was attentive, knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us and guided us to Everest base camp. Ask for him when booking your trip and you will not be disappointed. We took a helicopter back to Lukla and that was a great experience. Overall would pick trekking planner again for next trip to Nepal. They are the best! and FT rocks!!
Response from the operator: Dear SumaiyaZaidi, Namaste, and thank you for your excellent review. We are glad that we could provide an exceptional experience on your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. We found that you mentioned our company owner, Mr. Dipak. We are happy to see you acknowledge his hard work and his responsiveness. It feels like he is there to help any of our clients 24/7. Besides him, it brings us joy to know that you liked all our staff and the welcome dinner, which is provided to anyone who travels through us. Talking about your Guide FT Sherpa, he is indeed an exceptional individual. His dedication to work and hospitality won't go unnoticed. We are glad that he could provide you with a fantastic experience despite some health issues. Thank you for your recommendation. We are genuinely motivated by this. We hope to see you again for another trek or adventure. Until then, stay safe, best wishes, good health, and many more incredible journeys. Warm Regards, Trekking Planner Nepal WhatsApp: +977 9851071767 Website: www.nepaltrekkingplanner.com
via Tripadvisor
This is an unforgettable journey.
We are a two-person team. Participated in the Poon Hill route trip from April 1st to April 4th Trekking Companies plan itineraries and arrange guide and porter As they were not familiar with the mountain road conditions and had not trained their physical fitness beforehand, it brought extra burden to Mr. Achyut and Mr. Govinda. Thank you very much Mr. Achyut and Mr. Govinda. for your great help. Example : guider Mr.Achyut 1. Observe the detail of the customer. Such as walking posture, stride length and strength, breathing speed. 2. If the customer's physical condition changes, they will provide immediate care 3.Will help customers carry their carry-on bags, so that they can walk easily. 4.Will provide you with pertinent suggestions on the route and accommodation arrangements. 5.Because the customer walks slowly the guide will walk with you 6.We will adjust the client’s food to see if it is suitable for their current physical conditior, for example : don’t eat foods that produce gas, don’t eat dry foods, how much sugar to add to lemonade. 7. Will check if there are enough ingredients in the kitch. After the meal. .Asked the customer what they thought of the meal. 8.Before watching the sunrise will confirm whether the customer’s assembly is sufficient 9. A cup of hot water will be served to customers when watching the sunrise 10.Find a good place to take photos Example : porter Mr. Govinda 1. Carrying two people's luggage did not delay the trip 2.Take good care of your luggage 3. Although carrying a heavy load, he walked at the back because the customer was slow 4. Will help customers take photos This is an unforgettable journey. The right guide and porter are very important.
Response from the operator: Dear Camper, Thank you for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review! We are thrilled to hear that your Poon Hill trek with Trekking Planner was an unforgettable experience. Achyut and Govinda are indeed exceptional—your recognition of their care, attentiveness, and support throughout the trek truly reflects their dedication. We’re glad they could assist with everything from adjusting the pace, monitoring your physical condition, and providing personalized guidance, to making sure your meals and photo opportunities were perfect. Their commitment ensures that every trekker can fully enjoy the journey without worry. It was a pleasure guiding you both, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in Nepal soon. For any future trips, you can reach us via info@nepaltrekkingplanner.com or WhatsApp +9779851071767. Warm regards, Trekking Planner Nepal 🌄🏞️
via Tripadvisor
Everest short trek (4 days)
I did the four-day hike to the Everest View Hotel with my mom. I can really recommend this hike to anyone who wants to do a bit of hiking in a short amount of time. Despite my spontaneous booking, Dipak was able to organize everything immediately, so we were able to start just a few days later. The hike was fantastic. We had great weather, and we were both thrilled by the view from the top. Our guide, Sudip, was with us the entire four days and was able to help us in every situation (especially my mom, who got a little injured on the first day). Thanks to Dipak for the excellent organization. But especially thanks to Sudip for the help, the patience and for motivating my mom to keep going!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! On behalf of Trekking Planner Nepal, Dipak, and Sudip, we are thrilled to hear how much you and your mom enjoyed the four-day hike to Everest View Hotel. Despite the spontaneous booking, it’s heartening to know that Dipak’s swift organization ensured everything was ready for your adventure. The breathtaking views and perfect weather must have made the trek even more rewarding! Sudip’s attentiveness, patience, and ability to assist your mom after her injury showcase the dedication and care our guides aim to provide. It’s inspiring to see how his motivation made such a positive impact on your journey. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Whenever you’re ready for your next adventure, feel free to reach out at info@nepaltrekkingplanner.com WhatsApp us at +9779851071767. Best regards from Trekking Planner Nepal! 🌄🏞️
via Tripadvisor
The best trekking planner that you shouldn’t missed!
It’s an incredible experience in my life. As a Thai never used to the freezing weather and high altitude but Avi and the team made everything look so easy and we had fun and laugh all the way to the Everest base camp. I and my brother had a chance to ride the horse to the rocky way very cool and fun. It’s not just guide tour but they take care like a family. Everything you want they will be for you right away with a big smile just tell them. If you want the best experience in Nepal , Trekking planner is the best one for you. Namaste 🙏
Response from the operator: Your experience sounds absolutely magical and heartwarming! Avi and the team truly deserve praise for turning the challenges of freezing weather and high altitude into such an enjoyable adventure filled with fun and laughter. Riding a horse through the rocky trails to Everest Base Camp must have been an unforgettable highlight—what an incredible way to experience the Himalayas! It's beautiful how Trekking Planner Nepal takes care of their guests like family, ensuring every need is met with enthusiasm and a smile. Your heartfelt recommendation speaks volumes about the exceptional service they provide. If you or your loved ones plan another adventure in Nepal, you can reach Trekking Planner Nepal at: Email: info@nepaltrekkingplanner.com Phone/WhatsApp: +9779851071767 Namaste and wishing you many more amazing journeys ahead! 🙏🌄🏞️
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 16+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1699 to $1700
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour cost?
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Prices start at $1699 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kathmandu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kathmandu is not rushed.
Is Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 16. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kathmandu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kathmandu and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kathmandu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kathmandu?
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On Outty we rank every Kathmandu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kathmandu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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