Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days worth booking?
Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days is a 288-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $3,098 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 288 hours
- From
- $3,098 per person
Everest Base Camp Trek takes you deep into the Khumbu Region of Nepal walking 4 to 9 hours a day surrounded by many of the world's highest mountains. This itinerary ensures proper acclimatization days and along the way you will have chance to taste local food and culture of mountain people and you will sleep in their traditional, warm tea houses run by friendly Sherpa families. We start our trip from Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour of UNESCO listed world Heritage Sites and relax for a night before flying to Lukla from where we start on leg. After making it to Everest Base Camp we will fly in a Helicopter from Gorakshep to Lukla. From Lukla we take a regular domestic flight back to Kathmandu.
What you get
About this experience
Everest Base Camp Trek takes you deep into the Khumbu Region of Nepal walking 4 to 9 hours a day surrounded by many of the world's highest mountains. This itinerary ensures proper acclimatization days and along the way you will have chance to taste local food and culture of mountain people and you will sleep in their traditional, warm tea houses run by friendly Sherpa families. We start our trip from Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour of UNESCO listed world Heritage Sites and relax for a night before flying to Lukla from where we start on leg. After making it to Everest Base Camp we will fly in a Helicopter from Gorakshep to Lukla. From Lukla we take a regular domestic flight back to Kathmandu.
What's included
Included
- Helicopter Charter Cost from Gorakshep to Lukla
- Salary, food, accommodation for guides and porters
- Meals as per itinerary (B=Breakfast,L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Private transportaion
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All paperwork, permits and national park fees
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back
- Sleeping Bag, down jacket, Eve Holidays T shirt, cap and duffel bag
- Licensed English Speaking Trekking Guide and a Tour Guide
Not included
- Tips, drinks and personal expenses and excess luggage charge
- Monument entrance fee in Kathmandu Tour
What you'll see and do
On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, a representative from our office will greet you and take you to the hotel. Overnight Hotel in Kathmandu.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Today after breakfast we go for sightseeing in Kathmandu. We visit Durbar Square in the heart of the old city where the old Royal Palace, with its intricate woodcarving is located. Outside is Kumari Chowk, home of the Kumari, the young girl who is revered as a living goddess. The whole area is a maze of temples and images. We also visit the monkey temple at Swayambhunath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world and Boudnath and the most important Hindu temple in the valley, Pashupatinath. Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu Meals: Breakfast
360 minutes here · Admission not included
Lukla
We fly to the mountain airstrip of Lukla (2,800m), and set off on the first short leg of our trek, heading northwards up the valley of the DudhKosi. We descend from the small plateau, down into the forested valley. The trail offers some tantalising views before reaching the small settlement of Phakding (2,652m), where we spend our first night. Overnight: Lodge in Phakding Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
300 minutes here
Phakding
From Phakding, we cross and re-cross the river on high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. You then take a steep hike to Namche. If the weather is clear, you get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market, a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La. Overnight: Lodge in Namche Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
360 minutes here
Namche Bazaar
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Tengboche. To acclimatize, you can do a strenuous day walk to a higher altitude, coming back down to Namche for sleep. Overnight: Lodge in Namche Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
300 minutes here
Tengboche Gompa
After breakfast we start our trek further to Tengboche. Tengboche is famous for its celebrated monastery, the largest in the Khumbu where lots of visitors come for traditional yoga and meditations. From Tengboche we can see nice views of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse and Mount Ama dablam. Overnight: Lodge in Tengboche Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
360 minutes here · Admission included
We descend through the forest to Devoche and a little further on we cross the rushing Imja River, whose valley we now follow. Climbing steadily the trail enters Pangboche, at 3,900m, the highest permanent settlement in this valley. Ascending the valley we have lunch at Shomore, after which we leave the trees behind and cross a wooden bridge at the confluence of the Khumbu and Imja River, A short steep climb brings us to Dingboche, at 4,530m, a summer settlement where great peaks surround us. Overnight: Lodge in Dingboche Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
360 minutes here · Admission included
Today we walk alongside arid terraces with awesome views of mountains on all sides. We pass through Phulung Karpo, the camp site of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953 then onwards uphill to to the memorial site. After the memorial site it is an easy walk in the fairly even trail. As we continue towards our destination, the sight of Mt. Pumori (7138 m/ 23418 ft) comes into view. Then the trail descends and curves, paving way for Mt Cholatse, Mt Thamserku and others to appear before us and after a short while we reach Dughla. Walking steeply up at first onto the edge of the Khumbu Glacier. Here you come across scores of memorial cairns commemorating climbers and Sherpa’s that have died on the mountains. The path then slowly climbs along the left hand side of the glacier to Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft), a large village with several tea houses. Overnight: Lodge in Lobuche Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
360 minutes here · Admission included
About three hours beyond Lobuche we reach GorakShep (5,170 meters), the site of the 1953 expedition's base camp. Contouring along the valley side, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble. After about 3 hours we will eventually reach base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. For those visiting base camp in the spring, it is a chance to meet teams making an ascent of the mountain. Base Camp is actually spread over quite a wide area and we will spend some time wandering through it and getting a sense of what it must be like to be camped here for two whole months, whilst attempting the mountain. Overnight: Lodge in Gorakshep Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
360 minutes here
Everest Base Camp
Very steeply up at first onto the edge of the Khumbu Glacier. Here you come across scores of memorial cairns commemorating climbers and Sherpa’s that have died on the mountains. The path then slowly climbs along the left hand side of the glacier to Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft), About three hours beyond Lobuche we reach GorakShep (5,220m/17,126ft), the site of the 1953 expedition's base camp. Contouring along the valley side, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble. After about 3 hours we will eventually reach base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. For those visiting base camp in the spring, it is a chance to meet teams making an ascent of the mountain. Overnight: Teahouse Lodge in Gorakshep Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
480 minutes here · Admission included
Kala Pattar
Today we will make an ascent of Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,188ft). and walk back to Gorakshep. From Gorakshep you will board helicopter to Lukla. Overnight: Lodge in Lukla Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
300 minutes here · Admission included
Lukla
Fly from Everest Base Camp to Lukla in a helicopter
30 minutes here
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
In the early morning you board a flight from Lukla Airport to Kathmandu. From Kathmandu AIrport you will be transferred to your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore this wonderful city; shopping for souvenirs, trying out the various restaurants in Thamel or simply relaxing. You spend the last evening in Kathmandu in a farewell dinner together sharing photos recalling the excitements of trip and exchanging emails in one of the traditional Nepalese restaurant. Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
40 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Eve Holidays
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Everest Base Camp Trek
From the minute I walked off the plane I was warmly greeted and taken care of. Maina had everything organized and the trip was fantastic. I wouldn't have changed a thing. From the hike to Everest Base Camp with my guide Beam to the tea houses I slept at and the food. Beam made sure I had everything I needed and kept a close watch on me as I climbed. He was always on time when we met and was willing to do anything to make sure I was successful. Maina also stayed in contact the whole way up and informed my family how I was doing each day! I had the best hike! From there I toured Nepal. Maina made sure I had the best guides and I saw all the important sites and places in Nepal. I can't say enough of how good she was and her guides. I stayed at 5 star hotels that were top notch along with the morning buffet. The people of Nepal where the friendliness people I have ever met. I have been to 35 countries and this was my favorite trip! Thank you Maina and Eve Holidays for a trip I will always remember!
Response from the operator: Hi Deb, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We are thrilled that you had such a memorable journey up to Everest Base Camp. Our team always strives to make the Lukla to Everest flight, the high-altitude trails, and the stay at local tea houses as safe and comfortable as possible. It was a pleasure guiding you through the Himalayas in Nepal, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
via Tripadvisor
Memorable trip
What an experience! Really enjoyed my trip to Everest Base Camp. It was my family's first time in Nepal and our sherpa Bhim was extremely friendly and polite. We had a great time thank you Maina for the group discount 😊. Will definitely visit next time for another trek.
Response from the operator: Hi Annie thank you for your feedback. I would like to request you to recommend Eve Holidays to your friends and colleagues. It was great to know you and your lovely family. See you soon.
via Tripadvisor
Great trekking experience
Wow trip of a lifetime. After a long plan for trekking in Everest, we three friends did the trek with this company in the recommendation of one of our common friend. We thank Maina and her team for the great trekking experience. Our guide Sunaina was very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed her company and thank her for taking care of us in such a great way. Meals in the trek was off course different for us but we enjoyed Nepalese meals and tried eating with our hands like locals, accommodation was comfortable and views were awesome. We all loved the trek and farewell dinner with Maina in Kathmandu. We miss you girls :)
Response from the operator: Thank you Sylvia, for your time sharing your experience with us and Trip Advisor Travellers. It rewards us to know that you had wonderful time with us. I will pass on your message to your guide as well. We look forward to show you more of this beautiful country again. My hugs to you :)
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 288 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Eve Holidays, who run 14 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.1.
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Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days cost?
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Prices start at $3,098 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 Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days take?
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Plan for about 288 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 Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 288-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days?
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Around 1 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 288-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days 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 Kathmandu Sightseeing | UNESCO World Heritage sites Private/Group, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek: Private Group & Discounte Price. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days?
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Included: Helicopter Charter Cost from Gorakshep to Lukla; Salary, food, accommodation for guides and porters; Meals as per itinerary (B=Breakfast,L=Lunch, D=Dinner); Private transportaion; and Accommodation as per itinerary. Not included: Tips, drinks and personal expenses and excess luggage charge; and Monument entrance fee in Kathmandu Tour. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Kathmandu. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Kathmandu. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days?
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Across 3 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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