
From Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour
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Is From Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour worth booking?
From Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour is a 4-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $1600 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $1600 per person
Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is the most popular day tour package available from the capital city of Nepal. The tour begins with an early morning pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu. You will then board a heli
What you get
About this experience
Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is the most popular day tour package available from the capital city of Nepal. The tour begins with an early morning pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu. You will then board a helicopter flight to Lukla. After a short break and refueling at Lukla Airport, the helicopter will then take a short flight towards Pheriche for shuttling. The flyby flights are then shuttled to fly over Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Pumori, Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp, Mt. Everest, Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu Glacier. After a successful completion of both the shuttle flights, all travelers will fly to Hotel Everest View. Here the travelers can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains with an option to enjoy their morning breakfast as well. The flight then returns back to Lukla for refueling before heading back to Kathmandu Airport. Our airport representative will then escort all the travelers back to their hotels in Kathmandu.
What's included
Included
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder Support
- Airport transfers via a private vehicle
- Helicopter Flight to Everest
- One hour ground time at Hotel Everest View
- Guide and Language In-person: English
- Passenger Insurance
Not included
- Meals and Beverages
- Airport and departure taxes
What you'll see and do
The trip begins with an early morning pick up of travelers from their hotel in Kathmandu. The travelers will then be escorted to Domestic Terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport for their helicopter flight to Everest.
45 minutes here · Admission included
The travelers will now take an hour long helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport. During the flight, the travelers may enjoy scenic view of the Himalayas and passing villages.
15 minutes here · Admission included
The travelers will now take a 15 minutes flight to a helipad in Pheriche. Here the helicopter will shuttle the passengers with 3+2 groups for a flyby flight above Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier and Kala Patthar.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Everest Base Camp
The travelers will take a flyby flight during their turn from Pheriche to Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier and Kala Patthar. During the flight, the travelers will experience a close up view of Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori and many more.
15 minutes here · Admission included
The travelers after their scenic helicopter flight to Everest will take another flight to Hotel Everest View (3880 m), the highest placed five star hotel in the world. Here the travelers may enjoy a lavish breakfast (optional) with a view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Ama Dablam among others.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Kathmandu
The travelers will now take a short flight (15 minutes) back to Lukla for refueling before heading back to Kathmandu. After their arrival in Kathmandu, the travelers will be escorted back to their respective hotels in Kathmandu.
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd.
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for From Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Spectacular view
Everything was absolutely perfect. Amazing view and great organisation of the flight. It’s about 60 minutes at the sunrise
Response from the operator: Dear Philipp, Namaste and Warm Greetings from Cordial Trek !! Thank you so much for your such pleasing words with a five-star rating. It truly means the world to our team! We are highly thrilled to know that you thoroughly enjoyed your Everest flight with us. It was entirely our pleasure to have the opportunity to serve and organize your trips while in Nepal. We are really grateful for your appreciation of our efforts as well. Looking forward to serving you again soon. Thank you so much for choosing Cordial Trek. Kind Regards Biraj Sharma Adhikari
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1600 to $1680
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
From Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does From Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour cost?
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Prices start at $1600 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 From Kathmandu: Everest 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 From Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 From Kathmandu: Everest 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 From Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book From Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour?
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Around 0 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 From Kathmandu: Everest 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, Classic Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek. 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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