Everest Helicopter Tour through Kalapatthar
Imagine soaring in a comfy helicopter, skimming above clouds past snowy peaks taller than buildings. Then landing right next to them!
Meet Everest, the king of mountains. Our special tour takes you not just near him, but to Kalapatthar, a secret balcony with a mind-blowing view. See all sides of Everest, his icy friends like Lhotse and Nuptse, and the mighty Khumbu Glacier snaking down his side.
No need for weeks of trekking! We zoom you past the tough trails, landing softly for a cup of hot tea with friendly Sherpas. Feel the mountain air, hear prayer flags whisper in the wind, and soak in the magic of this special place.
Bring your wonder, leave your worries, and get ready for Everest!
Options
Everest Overfly & Everest View
Pickup included
What's included in Everest Helicopter Tour through Kalapatthar
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
You will fly to Tenzing Hillary Airport from Kathmandu. There you can see the world's most dangerous airport. This is the stop where your helicopter needs refueling. Thus, you can stop here for 10-15 minutes and enjoy the landing view of airplanes on the steep runway.
This is the second stop of the tour. If you are a group of 5, then from here you will be picked up by two helicopter shuttles. This is due to the higher altitude. From Pheriche, only 2-3 people in a single shuttle can go up to Kalapatthar and overly Everest Base Camp.
This is the vantage point for viewing Everest up close. Sometimes, the landing is allowed in this part, and sometimes not. So, we usually say that it is an overfly trip.
Inclusions
- Airport Transfer
- Seating arrangements for up to a maximum of 5 people
- Medical kits and First Aid
- Government Tax & Service Charges
- Oxygen Cylinder in the Helicopter
- Breakfast at the Hotel Everest View is excluded. You can get breakfast at $31 in the Hotel.
- Travel Insurance of the Travelers
- Tips and Gratuities for the Pilot
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Permit and Sagarmatha National Park Entry Fee (USD50)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Be healthy, high mountains can make you feel strange.
- Weather can be tricky, sometimes we wait a bit to fly.
- Dress warm, like layers of onions are your friend.
- If any Traveler is of weight more than 99 Kilograms, they are liable to pay for 2 travelers
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
