Trekking to Everest Base Camp and flying back by helicopter over the gorgeous Himalayas are two incredible experiences that this package offers.
These packages allow you to experience culture and take in breathtaking landscapes and snow-capped peaks.
Explore the well-known villages of Namche and Tengboche and the historical monasteries of Thyangboche and Pangboche.
With accommodations, delicious meals, pickups and transfers taken care of – travel comfortably and elegantly with a worry-free.
The tour will end with a helicopter ride back to Kathmandu, offering you a bird’s eye view of the magnificent Himalayas.
7 Days Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return
When it comes to trekking in the Himalayas, Mount Everest is the top choice worldwide.
Getting near the world’s highest mountain peak is a once-in-a-lifetime event for passionate mountaineers and hikers.
This seven-day Base Camp helicopter journey is specifically created for people with limited time who wish to reach the base camp of the highest peak in the world.
A 7-day Everest Base Camp with Helicopter return is a challenging trek jam-packed with excitement and incredible fun.
Tour Includes
- As per the itinerary, accommodation during the trekking in lodges/guesthouses.
- All vat, taxes and service charges.
- Duffle bag if required.
- Farewell dinner with a cultural dance performance at a typical Nepali restaurant.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back.
- One porter and one experienced, English-speaking, professionally trained, licensed trekking guide.
- Kathmandu Airport-Hotel-Airport Pickup and Dropoff by Private Car Trekking Permit (National Park entry fee).
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Nagpokhari Marg 390
Nagpokhari Marg 390, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Start Time
6.15 am
Endpoint
This tour will end back at the meeting point.
What to Expect
Day 1: Kathmandu to Lukla commercial flight, then Trek to Phakding. (Altitude: 2800m)
Lukla: After breakfast, proceed to the airport to catch a commercial aircraft to Lukla.
The 35-minute scenic flight will take you to Lukla’s mountain airport.
Your tour guide will introduce you to the porters once you arrive in Lukla.
A short trek of 3 to 4 hours on the Dudh Koshi left Bank.
As you trek along the beautiful Dudh Koshi, take the breathtaking landscapes and snow-capped peaks.
After reaching the town of Phadking, stay at a nearby teahouse.
Accommodation: Tea house lodge.
Meals: Not included.
Day 2: Trek from Phakding – Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar: After breakfast, the trek will start towards the Dudh Koshi River, crossing it multiple times as you go.
After passing a bridge, you’ll arrive at the park in Jorsale.
Stop there for a lunch break before continuing the trekking.
Then, after a short hike through pine forests and scenic mountain views, you will reach Namche Bazaar, the biggest town on the trip.
Accommodation: Tea house lodge.
Meals: Not included.
Day 3: Trekking- Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche
Tyangboche: After breakfast, go out on a hike along the rocky mountain path that follows a narrow hilltop and gives a stunning view of Thamserku, Kusum Kangrib, and Kantega.
After a couple of hours of walking over the flat crisscross road, you will arrive in Phunki Tenga.
After that, climb up to Tengboche through rhododendron forests.
The route to Tengboche is slightly more difficult.
Accommodation: Tea house lodge.
Meals: Not included.
Day 4: Trek- Tyangboche to Dingboche
Begin your trek by heading down to the Debuche, followed by a beautiful and delicate stroll through the rhododendron woodland.
Climb past Mani stones carved with Tibetan Buddhist prayers to Pangboche after crossing the Imja Khola bridge.
Accommodation: Tea house lodge.
Meals: Not included.
Day 5: Trek- Dingboche to Lobuche
Lobuche: 50 minutes drive to reach mani-prayer Stupa.
Enjoy views of Mt. Tawache and Ama Dablam and towards the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-Tse (5820m), and a magnificent wall of Nuptse during the trek.
After a two-hour walk, the trek will connect Pheriche to Dugla (595 m).
The Khumbu Glacier final bridge then ascends for about 60 minutes. Continue for an hour to the high peak, where you can see Mount Pumori and other peaks on the west side of Everest.
Then it climbs up the terminal bridge of the Khumbu Glacier.
Continue for an hour to a lofty hilltop. Here, you can see Mount Pumori and other peaks on the west side of Everest.
Accommodation: Tea house lodge.
Meals: Not included.
Day 6: Trek- Lobuche to Everest Base Camp, then return to Gorakshep. (Altitude: 5300m)
Gorakshep: Start your hike through a rough glacier path, passing icebergs and icy glaciers as you move down beneath the Khumbu glacier.
Today, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to trek by the final rugged moraine hills and take a short downhill hike until you reach Gorakshep.
Here, you can enjoy your lunch before continuing on the narrow and rocky path with a chilly atmosphere, making way for your dreams of reaching Everest Base Camp to come true.
Afterward, head back to Gorekshep.
Accommodation: Tea house lodge.
Meals: Not included.
Day 6: Early Morning Hike to Kala Patthar and Helicopter flight to Kathmandu.
Kala Patthar: Enjoy a scenic trek to Kala Patthar (5,545 meters), where one can experience the beauty of dawn.
And have an unparalleled view of Mt. Everest and many other renowned mountain peaks such as Mt. Pumori, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse and MT Thamserku!
After reaching the summit’s 5555-meter height, return to Gorekshep Catchment to embark on the helicopter flight back to Lukla and, ultimately, Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Tea house lodge.
Meals: Not included.
Additional Information
- Once your booking is complete, you will be notified with a confirmation.
- Seats for infants are available.
- Close to public transportation.
- Stroller accessible.
- Infants must not sit on laps.
- Not suitable for people with back issues.
- Service animals are permitted.
- Not suitable for anyone with heart conditions or other serious medical issues.
- Not suitable for wheelchairs and pregnant travellers.
- Travelers must be physically fit.
- A maximum of 15 people may participate in this tour or activity.
Everest Base Camp With Helicopter Return price
| Age | Price |
| Adult (12 to 120 years)Minimum 1, Maximum 15 | $3500 |
Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter 12 days
Get deep into the Khumbu region of Nepal, surrounded by the world’s highest mountains, with this Everest Base camp trek.
Everest Base camp with helicopter return offers the opportunity to experience the mountain people’s delicious cuisine and cultural diversity.
For an authentic experience, you will stay in cozy, traditional tea houses run by welcoming Sherpa families.
The trip will start from Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour of World Heritage sites listed by UNESCO and will relax for a night before flying to Lukla, where the trek will start.
After reaching Everest Base Camp, you will take a helicopter from Gorakshep to Lukla.
From Lukla, you return to Kathmandu on a routine domestic flight.
Tour Includes
- Accommodation as per the itinerary.
- Cost of a helicopter charter from Gorakshep to Lukla.
- Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and vice versa.
- Licensed tour guide and trekking guide who speaks English.
- Payment, food, and lodging for porters and guides.
- All documentation, licenses, and park fees.
- Meals according to the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, and D=dinner)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Points
You can choose a pick-up from one of the available accommodations.
Start Time
8.15 am
Pickup Details
You will be picked up from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, once you land.
Share your arrival flight details to ensure a smooth and timely transport arrangement.
What to Expect
Thamel—— ✈Kathmandu Durbar Square ——✈ Phakding—— ✈ Irish Pub—— ✈ Irish Pub—— ✈ Tengboche Gompa—— ✈ Dingboche – Chhukhung Path 7—— ✈ Lobuche—— ✈ Tenzing-Hillary Airport—— ✈ Kala Pattar—— ✈ Thamel
Additional Information
- Once your booking is complete, you will be notified with a confirmation.
- Not suitable for wheelchairs.
- Infants must not sit on laps.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
- This is a private tour/activity; only your group will participate.
Tour Price
| Age | Price |
| Adult (18 to 70 years)Minimum 0, Maximum 4 | $3,386 |
Helicopter Return Everest Base Camp Trek, KTM-LUKLA & Gorakshep-KTM by Heli
The Everest Base Camp Trekking Route is a captivating journey into the region that has inspired adventurers since the 1920s.
Immerse yourself in the historical stories of legends as you explore the area’s rich cultural diversity, stunning natural scenery and unique Sherpa culture.
On this return helicopter tour from Everest base camp, uncover quaint monasteries and museums which line this incredible trek trail.
You’ll be surrounded by like-minded travelers wishing to share in prayer wheels, flags, and even swinging bridges during your day’s adventure.
As you spend each evening dining around campfires with newfound friends, the conic Kala Patthar (5545m) will provide breathtaking views of the Everest region.
While Namche Bazaar mesmerizes you with its longstanding history and diverse culture.
Tour Includes
- Tea house in Mountain
- Trekking Guide
- Entry permits, Trekking permits
- Breakfast (9)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Points
You can choose a pick-up from one of the available accommodations.
Start Time
5.45 am
Pickup Details
Meet at the hotel or Airport on arrival day.
What to Expect
Helicopter Flight to Lukla (2828m/9279ft) is 45 minutes flight, and the trek to Phakding (2780m/9121ft) is a 3-4 hrs walk.
Additional Information
- Once your booking is complete, you will be notified with a confirmation.
- Not suitable for wheelchairs.
- Bring all the necessary items for the trekking according to the weather.
- Appropriate clothing.
- Bring down a jacket (for low temperatures. A must for staying in a teahouse relaxed under 0C).
- 4-season sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you need it. It is to be returned after the trip)
- Trek duration: 9 days
- Not suitable for anyone with heart conditions or other serious medical issues.
- Torch or flashlight.
- A maximum of 15 people may participate in this tour or activity.
Tour Cost
| Age | Price |
| Adult (5 to 75 years)Minimum 2, Maximum 15 | $999 |
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