Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp

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Overview of Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp with Landing at Kalapatthar

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing at Kalapathar is the most thrilling lifetime experience in Nepal. The helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp is a massive day tour to experience Everest in just one day.Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp with landing at Kalapathhar easiest way to reach the Everest Base Camp. A trek to Everest Base Camp takes about 13 days, however, this helicopter tour cuts off all these days and you can get to the base camp and be back in Kathmandu within a day.

Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp one of the most famous activities in Nepal. Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp take you to the base of the worlds highest mountain, Mt. Everest (8,848 m). Everest Helicopter Tour is a perfect option for anyone to reach Everest Base Camp with their limited time. Within a short period, you will find yourself close to Everest.

Flying high from the green alpine forest of rhododendron pine to the arctic zone of ice glaciers, you will get to capture the unbelievable beauty of nature. The stunning aerial views of huge glaciers and blocks of ice along with the notorious Khumbu Ice Falls in between giant mountains will blow your mind and imagination. The sight that only a few people get to see, a height that only a few people get to reach, and the feeling that only a few people get to feel,Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp with Landing at Kalapatthar lifetime experience that will stay within your memories forever.

Along with outstanding sceneries views, you will also get a chance to see beautifully terraced fields, verdant hills dotted with small villages from theHelicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp. As the flight will get deep inside Everest Region, you will get to see picturesque valleys, glacier lakes, passes marked with chortens colorful prayer flags. You could see panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, Island Peak, Mt. Kongde, Mt. Pumori, and numerous other mountains.

Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp with landing at Kalapatthar begins from Kathmandu and takes you to the Lukla airport where you will land for a few minutes for refueling. From Lukla, you will fly up to Everest Base Camp. We will land at Kala Patthar Viewpoint. After exploring the area, the Helicopter flight will take you to Everest View Hotel, one of the most famous hotels in the Everest Region. You will have a delicious breakfast in Everest View Hotel. This is the time you will get to see the unique lifestyle, culture, and tradition of the locals. After spending some time here, you will fly back to Kathmandu.

Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp with Landing at Kalapatthar trip offers the closest view of Mount Everest within a day from Kathmandu.

Green Valley Nepal Treks assures you to give genuine price and quality service. We have planned our timing and activities during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour carefully to let you enjoy every moment. Comparing the cost of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with the Everest Base Camp Trek, it is obviously on the expensive side. However, the experience you will get in hours of flight is worth every single moment.

Our helicopter flight to the Everest Base Camp can accommodate up to 5 people with full window seats to enjoy marvelous views and scenery from the beginning to the end of the journey.

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Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp with Landing at Kalapatthar is safe?

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is totally safe. We highly recommend for everyone do this trip. There isnt any age restriction. We make sure clear weather around the whole flying route before the helicopter takes off from Kathmandu airport. And oxygen is automatically running inside the Helicopter. So Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is 100% safe for any age people.

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How much does it cost for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing at Kalapatthar?

Sharing Everest Helicopter Flight is budget-friendly because we collect a maximum of 5 people for one flight and split the whole helicopter cost. During the trip, there might be multiple landings because we need to split the group based on the weight limit above 4200 meters. You need to have patience during the Everest Helicopter Tour because sometimes the weather might be change quickly around the Himalayas. Our group joining tour cost for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour maximum of 5 pax in one Helicopter. We are offering the best budget and affordable package send inquiry email to check availability and group size or call Nepal number +977-9841392186 (24 hours/available on WhatsApp as well). If less than 5 pax on the flight needs to adjust the tour cost.

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost for 2023 and 2024:

Group Size	Tour Cost Based on Group Size	Book Now
1 Person	USD 999	Book Now
2 Persons	USD 985	Book Now
3 Persons	USD 945	Book Now
4 Persons	USD 895	Book Now
5 Persons	USD 800	Book Now

Everest Base Camp Private Helicopter Tour Cost for 2023 and 2024:

Group Size	Private Helicopter Tour Cost	Contact Us
1 to 3 pax	USD 3800	Contact Us
1 to 5 Pax	USD 4300	Contact Us

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What to Expect during Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp with Landing at Kalapatthar?

• Drive to Kathmandu domestic airport 6:00 AM
• Checking and boarding pass process (you must bring your passport with you)
• Fly from Kathmandu with 350 B3 helicopters from Kathmandu at 7:30 am
• Short break in Lukla to for about 10 minutes
• Continue flying to Pheriche 4200meter (we need to split passengers if 4-5 pax flying together because over 4200 meters not allow to fly more than 3 pax)
• Fly over the Everest Base Camp and land at Kalapathar Helipad (5400meter) for quick photos and videos.
• After the short break in Kalapathar fly to Everest view lodge for breakfast and helicopter will fly to pick up the rest of the group in Pheriche then fly to over Everest Base Camp then land at Kalapathar for photos and fly back to Everest view lodge.
• After breakfast continue to fly to Lukla and stop for fuel propose then continue to fly to Kathmandu
• Our driver will pick up you from the domestic airport and transfer you to the hotel

Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp with Landing at Kalapattha Route

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing is considered the best helicopter tour in Nepal so far within 3 to 4 hours reach to the Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu. However, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour starts early in the morning from Kathmandu, our breakfast at the Everest View Hotel which is the highest deluxe hotel in the world at a height of 3,880 m.

Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp Phase 1:

The Helicopter takeoff from Kathmandu domestic terminal towards Lula Airport and it takes you above the Nagarkot, the alpine forest at Jiri, terraced fields, and finally land at Lukla airport to defuel and flight procedures.

Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp Phase 2:

After defueling at Lukla, we fly over the famous town Namache Bazaar towards Kalapatthar. On the way, we will get to experience local settlements in Khumbu regions Tyangboche, Pangboche, Pheriche, Dingboche. And you will get to experience an aerial view of the snowcapped Himalaya range and huge Khumbu glacier. Finally, land at Kala Patthar viewpoint which is located above the Everest Base Camp from where could observe incredible panoramic views of Mount Everest range including Everest. However, landing at Kala Patthar is one of the memorial lifetime experiences.

Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp Phase 3:

After a 10 to 15 minutes stopover at Kala Patthar, we take off towards Everest View Hotel in Syangboche. We land at Everest View hotel for breakfast where you can have a delicious breakfast enjoying panoramic views and Khumbu valley.

Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp 4:

From the Everest View Hotel, we fly towards Kathmandu. Before flying too directly to Kathmandu, the helicopter land at Lukla airport for quick refueling. After a short landing at Lukla airport, the helicopter flies towards Kathmandu directly and lad at Kathmandu domestic airport where our airport representative pick up you and transfer you to the hotel.

Major Attractions of Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp with Landing at Kalapatthar

Lukla Airport (2,860 meters)

Lukla is the starting point of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Most of the trekkers fly to Lukla by regular flight to Lukla from the Kathmandu and start the trek from Lukla. Lukla airport is known as Tenzing Hillary Airport and considered one of the most dangerous airports in the world because of its short runaway and is located between mountains. There are regular flights between Kathmandu to Lukla usually in the morning time.

Kala Patthar (5,545 meters)

Kalapatthar lies just above the Gorakshep. It is one of the best viewpoints in the Everest region, from where you could behold Mount Everest from the closest distance. From Kalapattar viewpoint you could get a chance to watch unlimited views of Mount Everest Summit and many others mountains like Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumari, and Changtse. Kalapatthar stands with a height of 5,644.

Everest Base Camp (5,600 meters)

Everest Base Camp is located at a height of 5,364m above sea level. Everests climbers spend almost one moth time at the Everest Base Camp for acclimatization with their tent. To reach Everest Base Camp takes around 8 to 9 days from the Lukla but with a helicopter flight, you could reach within around 3 hours. From the Everest Base Camp, cant perceive Mount Everest itself, but you could observe the best views of Khumbu icefalls, Khumbu glacier and many mountains surrounding.

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Alternative Helicopter Tours in Everest Regions by Green Valley Nepal Treks

Green Valley Nepal Treks operate Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour from different places of the Everest Region based on a group sharing basis. Also, we offer Sharing and private helicopter charter flights from different places in Everest Region.

1) Helicopter Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu:

We arrange daily Helicopter Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu during the main trekking season in Nepal on a group-sharing basis. To fly to Lukla by helicopter will take 35 minutes from Kathmandu.

Helicopter Flight cost to Lukla from Kathmandu

Helicopter Flight Sector	Private Helicopter Charter Flight Cost to Lukla
Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight	USD 2500 per flight - maximum 5 persons or 500 KG
Lukla to Kathmandu Helicopter Flight	USD 2500 per flight - maximum 5 persons or 500 KG

2) Helicopter Flight Return to Kathmandu or Lukla from Gorakshep via Everest Base Camp:

We pick up you from Gorakshep Helipad and fly over Everest Base Camp and fly back to Kathmandu or Lukla by landing at Kalapatthar viewpoint. Helicopter Charter flight on a group-sharing basis.

3) Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp from Labuche and return to Lukla or Kathmandu:

We pick up you from Labuche and fly over Everest Base Camp; we land at Kalapatthar viewpoint for photos and videos. After a short landing at Kalapatthar viewpoint, we fly back to Kathmandu by helicopter flight via Lukla.

4)Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Campfrom Pheriche with landing at Kalapatthar and return to Lukla or Kathmandu:

We pick up you from the Pheriche helipad and we fly over the Everest Base Camp then fly back to Kathmandu by landing at Kalapatthar viewpoint for short time. This Helicopter tour you could stop either in Lukla or Kathmandu. We arrange as your choice.

5) Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp from Namche and return to Lukla or Kathmandu:

We pick you up from Namche Bazaar Helipad and make a helicopter tour around the Everest region including Everest Base Camp and fly back to Kathmandu by landing at Kalapatthar for the closest view. On the way to return flight we stop in Lukla for refueling.

6) Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp from Everest View Hotel and return to Lukla or Kathmandu:

We arrange daily Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight from Everest View Hotel during the major trekking season in Nepal. During this flight, we fly around Everest Base Camp and land at Kalapatthar viewpoint. After a short landing at Kalapatthar, we fly back to Everest View Hotel.

7)Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Campfrom Lukla and return to Lukla or Kathmandu:

Lukla airport is a getaway for the Everest region which is located at a height of 2845 meters. We operate a daily Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour from Lukla during the major trekking season in Nepal. On this helicopter tour, we land at Kalapatthar viewpoint for 15 to 20 minutes. Also, we fly back to Everest View Hotel for Breakfast then fly back to Lukla by helicopter.

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Landing opportunity during Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp

On our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, therell be numerous opportunities to land in essential highlighted places. During the landing time, you may get a chance to discover the essential highlighted places of the Everest Region with an amazing view of the Himalayas range, hills, forest, ice-falls, glaciers, and plenty of more.

Helicopter Landing at Lukla Airport (2860m):

Lukla airport is located at the height of 2860 meters which is the main getaway for the worlds highest mountain (Mount Everest) from the Nepal side. Reaching the Lukla Airport offers the first landing opportunity during our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Landing time in Lukla airport will be about 15 to 20 minutes to refuel the Helicopter.

Helicopter Landing at Pheriche (4280m):

Our Everest Base Camp Helicopter flight will give a second landing opportunity in Pheriche. From the Pheriche we must maintain the number of people and weight for the Helicopter flight to above, so we maintained as Nepal Government rules and regulations. From the Pheriche, we can adjust a maximum of 250 kg or 3 people in one helicopter. The Helicopter land here for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Helicopter Landing at Kalapatthar Viewpoint (5,545m):

This is the third landing opportunity in our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Landing at Kalapatthar viewpoint is the most important part of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter. The main purpose of landing at Kalapatthar viewpoint is for the best view of snow-capped mountains all around and the best photograph able point of Everest Helicopter Tour. The Helicopter land here around 10 to 15 minutes.

Helicopter Landing at Everest View Hotel (3,880m):

Fly to Everest View Hotel from the Kalapatthar will give us a fourth landing opportunity during Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Everest View Hotel is located at a height of 3,880 meters where we will stop for around 40 minutes to enjoy breakfast with the best panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mount Everest.

Fifth Landing at Lukla (2,860m):

After breakfast in Everest View Hotel, we continue to fly to Lukla and land for refueling. This is the last landing opportunity on Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour and the second landing at Lukla airport. This landing time will be around 15 to 20 minutes. After refueling in Lukla we continue to fly back to Kathmandu airport.

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Useful information of Helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp with landing at Kalapatthar

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Best time to do Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour

Spring and autumn are the best seasons for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. However, the Everest Base Camp (5364 Meters) and Kalapatthar (5545 meters) by Helicopter flight can be done the whole year. Normally in the morning, the weather will be clear every day.
GVNT team would never operate Everest Base Camp helicopter flight with hazardous and indistinct weather. Our experts check the weather condition in advance so that we can compose a pleasant Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp Helicopter.
Spring Season
Spring season is the best recommended season for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with landing. The spring season starts from March to May; during this season weather is clear around the Everest Region. You can enjoy the beautiful Himalayas, landscape and Rhododendron blooming. Many people choose the spring season for the trekking and Helicopter tour in the Everest region, you might have to stay in the queue. Talk to our representative for booking dates either via email or WhatsApp and he guide you through.
Autumn Season
Autumn season is the best time for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in Nepal. This season starting from September to November, the temperature is normal during the autumn season in Everest regions. The average temperature is 20 degrees Celsius during the daytime and minus 10 degrees Celsius at night time. The weather is clear in this season and autumn is the best time to do the Everest Base Camp Trek and Helicopter Tour around the Everest region. You will be able to observe the best stunning Himalaya range and scenery including green hills. As this is the best season for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour there might be a queue, so you better book in advance to secure your seat for your wishes date.
Monsoon Season
Monsoon season starts from June to early September, we dont recommend Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour because during this season mostly raining and cloudy in Nepal. Still, you could do a private Helicopter tour during this season but you must prepare for flight delays or cancellations because of weather reasons.
Winter Season
Mid of December to February is the winter season in Nepal. During this season temperature is 16 degrees Celsius during the daytime and minus 18 degrees Celsius at night time. Even though the weather is clear and the views are fantastic. Because of the freezing temperature, not many people do this trip in winter but still doable. GVNT team wont operate Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour every day during the winter season so it is better you talk with our operator either via email or WhatsApp for the departure date.
Conclusion: Spring and autumn is the best season for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.

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COVID-19 safety protocols during our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour:
- You must bring a vaccinated proof card to enter the domestic airport.
- Use face mask and sanitizer during Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
- We sanitize the aircraft, windows seatbelts, and seats of Helicopter often.
- All our Helicopter crew and staff are fully vaccinated and regularly test for COVID-19.

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Tour Rules:

- Should follow the rules according to their pilot when the tourists are inside the Helicopter
- Should stay in discipline manner
- Should make the co-operative environment
- Should pay attention and carefulness during view observation while he/she is inside the Helicopter
- Should follow their guidelines according to their tourists guide

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Safety Note for Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu:

- Fasten your seat belt on board your helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp.
- Dont Change your seat and stand from your seat during your flight.
- Dont throw out anythings from the helicopter during your flights.
- Smoking is prohibited during your flight
- Wait in the helipad until our operators call you to come.

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Packing list for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Tour:

We operate Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with clear weather, so there is sunshine most of the time. In mountains, weather can change quickly, we recommend you to prepare for sunshine weather and cloudy weather. So you need to prepare the following equipment for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour:

• UV Protection Sunglasses, lip balm, and Sun Lotion
• Windproof warm jacket and warm hat
• Silk or Nylon scarf
• Warm pair of trousers
• Mobiles and Camera
• Passport or Passport Copy
• A water bottle

Note: The above gears will be sufficient for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. We encourage carrying only necessary equipment because over carrying might increase the weight.

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Frequently asked questions for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour:

1) How long is the landing time at Kalapatther?
Normally Helicopter landing time at Kala Patthar is 15 to 20 minutes.
We shouldnt spend a long time at Kalapattahr because there might be altitude sickness problems and helicopter polite they dont off helicopter engine because of cold temperature.
2) What happened if the flight is canceled because of bad weather?
If in case the flight is canceled because of weather reasons you will get a full refund.
3) What happened if I canceled the Everest Helicopter tour?
If you canceled the Everest Helicopter Tour because of your own reason once you confirmed you wont get a refund of your deposit.
4) How much do I need to deposit to confirm the Everest Base camp Helicopter Tour?
You must deposit 25% of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost to confirm the tour.
5) Is it possible to join a group for the Everest Base camp Helicopter Tour?
Yes, you can join a group for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. During the main season (March, April, May, September, October, and November) we have group departure every day from Kathmandu, you can join easily.
6) Is it possible to do a private or family Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Yes, it is possible to do a private or family Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. We can arrange a private Everest Helicopter tour every day the whole year.
7) How I can book a private Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
You could choose your suitable dates and contact us via email or WhatsApp.
Email: info@greenvalleynepaltreks.com
Mobile Number: +977-9841392186 (WhatsApp number also)
8) Is it possible to join on Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour if I am single?
Yes, you can join on the Everest Base camp Helicopter Tour. Let us know your suitable date we will join you with our available group.
9) Does Everest Base camp Helicopter Tour effect because of weather conditions?
Yes, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour can be affected by the weather conditions. To operate and see the best view during Everest Base Camp Helicopter flight we need clear weather. Sometimes Helicopter Flight might be delayed because of weather reasons.
10) Is there an oxygen cylinder during Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Yes, there will be an oxygen cylinder in the Helicopter in case of emergency. Normally during Everest Base camp Helicopter Tour, you dont need to use oxygen.
11) Why Kala Patthar landing time is to short?
There are two main reasons we land for short time in Kalapatthar.
- There might be an altitude sickness threat because you travel from lowland all the way over 5000 meters.
- They dont turn off the Helicopter because of the cold temperature.
12) Why helicopter cant land at the Everest Base camp?
- Everest Base Camp is made of glaciers so because of landing space we wont able to land at Everest Base Camp.
- From the Everest Base Camp you cant see Mt. Everest itself. So Kalapatthar is the best viewpoint during Everest Helicopter Tour.
13) How much does it cost for Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu?
Our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour costs start from USD 800 as per group size.
14) Is there any hidden cost during Everest Helicopter Tour?
No, there isnt any hidden cost during Everest Helicopter Tour. We notify you of the exact Helicopter Tour Cost (as per group size) before you confirmed the Helicopter tour with us.
15) How long is Landing time at Kala Patthar during Everest Helicopter Tour?
You will have 15 to 20 minutes of landing time at the Kala Patthar viewpoint to take photos and explore.
16) Is it worth doing Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Yes, it is worth doing Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, if you have a short time period for Nepal and are keen to see the worlds highest mountain within a day.
17) How long does it take for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu to Kathmandu?
Everest Base Camp Helicopter will take 4 to 5 hours from Kathmandu domestic airport to Kathmandu domestic airport. It depends on the weather condition on that day as well.
18) Is there enough time to take photos and videos during Everest Helicopter Tour?
Yes, you will have enough time to take photos and videos during Everest Helicopter Tour. The best viewpoint to take photos and videos are Kalapatthar and Everest view Hotel during Everest Helicopter Flight Tour.
19) Does everyone get a windows seat during Everest Helicopter Tour?
Yes everyone will get a windows seat during our Everest Helicopter tour.
20) Can we land Helicopter at the Everest Base Camp?
No, we cant land a Helicopter in Everest Base camp.
Nepal Government doesnt allow landing Helicopters in Everest Base Camp already for many years. But still, you could see some of the travel agencies advertising Everest Helicopter tour with landing at the Everest Base Camp. Please make sure before you confirm the Everest Helicopter tour either they land at the Kalapathar or Everest Base Camp.
23) What is the maximum weight limit for Everest Helicopter Flight?
Maximum 490kg to 500kg allow flying till 4200 meters during Everest Flight
24) How many people can fly together in Everest Helicopter Flight?
Maximum 5 people can fly during Everest Helicopter flight till 4200 meters.
25) How to manage weight and pax limit during Everest Flight?
If we have 4-5 pax on the group, we have to run 2 shuttles flights from either Pheriche or Everest view hotel by splitting body weight 240kg 250kg on average.
26) Is wheelchair accessible on Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Not, wheelchair isnt accessible during Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
27) Is Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour recommended for pregnant travelers?
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour isnt recommended for pregnant travelers.
28) How to book Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Green Valley Nepal Treks operate Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with landing at Kalapathar with the special group joining cost every day from Kathmandu.
29) What are the best months to do Everest Helicopter Tour?
February, March, April, May, September, October, and November are the best time to do an Everest Helicopter Tour.
30) Can we hike to Everest Base Camp and fly back by Helicopter?
Yes, you could hike up to Everest base camp and fly back by helicopter from Gorekshep. We are offering Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek Helicopter Returt trip as well.
31) Can we do a private Helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp?
Yes, you could do a private helicopter tour with us. Please open our Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour packages page for the cost.
32) How much is the shuttle charge for Everest Helicopter Tour?
If you are above 3 people in the group it will cost you USD 500 for the shuttle charge for Everest Helicopter Tour.

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We have other alternative options to combine with Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Everest Base Camp Trek Heli Out, Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return. We also arrange regular Everest Base Camp Trekking for those trekkers who would like to trek to Everest Base Camp and trek back to Lukla without using helicopter flight.