Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar Landing Helicopter Tour
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Experience one of the most breathtaking adventures in Nepal with the Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar Landing Helicopter Tour. This unforgettable Himalayan journey takes you deep into the Everest region, flying over dramatic mountain landscapes, Sherpa villages, glaciers & the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest. The tour offers incredible aerial views of Everest Base Camp, the Khumbu Glacier, and the iconic Kala Patthar viewpoint at 5,545 meters.
Starting with an early morning pickup from Kathmandu, the helicopter flight includes a scenic stop at Tenzing-Hillary Airport for refueling before continuing toward the Everest region. Guests will enjoy a close aerial experience over Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar, followed by a landing at Hotel Everest View, one of the world’s highest luxury hotels, where you can relax with breakfast surrounded by panoramic Himalayan views. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime Everest experience without the long trek.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kathmandu
Early in the morning, our team will pick you up from your hotel or any location within Kathmandu Valley and transfer you to the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport. Upon arrival, you will complete the helicopter flight check-in process, security procedures, and receive a short pre-flight briefing from the airport staff or pilot. After boarding preparations are completed, you will wait for the final flight clearance and weather updates before beginning your unforgettable Everest helicopter journey into the Himalayas.
Lukla
The helicopter will make a short landing at Tenzing-Hillary Airport for refueling and operational checks before continuing the flight toward the Everest region. This brief stop also offers a glimpse of the famous mountain airport surrounded by Himalayan landscapes.
What‘s Included
Flexible flight scheduling based on weather conditions for the best possible mountain views
Please send us all your available dates so we can arrange your flight on the clearest day
Hotel pickup and drop-off within Kathmandu Valley. Please send your hotel name and address.
Shared Everest helicopter flight in a joining group with up to 5 passengers and 1 pilot.
Free consultation and assistance from our Everest helicopter tour experts
Warm clothing is recommended. A photo or scanned copy of Passport is acceptable. Breakfast optional
Everest National Park Permit, local municipality tax, airport taxes, and all Kathmandu and Lukla
Upgrade to a Kala Patthar landing experience with an additional payment.
Upgrade to a Gokyo Lakes landing experience with an additional payment.
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Everest Heli Tour Overfly: Scenic helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp with landing at Hotel Everest View for stunning Himalayan views. Overfly Helicopter Tour: Fly over Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar on a breathtaking helicopter tour with panoramic Himalayan views. Duration: 4 hours: Approximately 4 to 5 hours (including hotel transfers and flight time); duration may vary depending on weather cond Kathmandu Hotel → Kathmandu Do: Kathmandu→Kathmandu Airport → Lukla→Pheriche→Everest Base Camp→ Kala Patthar→Hotel Everest View→Lukla→ Kathmandu Airport Breakfast - Hotel Everest View: Enjoy breakfast at Hotel Everest View with breathtaking panoramic Himalayan views (USD 35 per person). Pickup included
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definitely felt on top of the world.
161elainy,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was magical. The 45 mins journey to get there was half the reward. On top of that to see mount Everest and then to the Everest view hotel for breakfast was breathtaking. The food was so good. The best pancakes I ever had. Must do this once in a lifetime experience. We love it and the pilot took great care of us. We felt completely safe and secure. It was worth every dollar.
Absolutely incredible!
Daphne T,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences I’ve had in my life! From start to finish - excellent pilot (Siddhartha), stunning views, delicious top of the world breakfast, felt like we went to Heaven and back!
Fantastic trek experience!
davelP3935BE,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely brilliant experience on our trek in the Himalayas! This 5 day trip suited us perfectly as it gave us a taste of hiking in the vast Himalayan range, plus we got to see Everest itself. The helicopter trip on day 4 topped it off perfectly, a thrilling ride and close up views of the highest mountain range in the world. Our guide, Dembar, was a really nice guy. He gave us some fascinating insights into the area. And he was always helpful and checked on us often to make sure we were okay. I would highly recommend this trek, especially if you are either short on time or maybe don’t want to take on the full Everest Base Camp option.
Once in a Lifetime and worth the cost
cwatt8,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did several trips with Luxury Holidays. They looked after our airport transfers (there were 5!) as well as our tours around Kathmandu and the Everest Tour. The group was great to work with and looked after us at a very reasonable price and high level of service. With regards to the actual Everest experience, it was a once in a lifetime type of event and cannot be compared to the alternative of an airplane fly-over. Stopping over in the Himalayas with a view of Everest and getting to walk around with the views is incredible. The Pilot was excellent and the ground staff were even better - in fact, they helped us to our domestic flight that we took after the helicopter tour. The other unexpected surprise was that it is a 45 minute flight to and from Everest and so you get a lot of time in the air with views of Nepal and the mountains! I highly recommend this tour.
Slice of Everest
Sarah R,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This wasn’t just a pleasure tour / you get to become part of the culture of the Himalayas but supporting folks - I was able to ride with an amazing pilot when he picked up someone at a stop that needed help - and we brought a medic up to elevation to start his effort for the next few months. I feel like I saw a slice of trekking life that few people get to see.
Once in a lifetime experience
JanC300,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had booked a Titan holiday tour to Nepal but were looking to enhance our holiday by looking for additional options as we were only likely to be in Nepal on this one occasion. After considerable internet brousing we came across Luxury Tours Nepal. From initial contact to the completion of our two flights, the company's contact, information and updates were excellent. The very nature of flights in the Himalayas means that precise timings may not be possible. Luxury travel however liaised with our tour guide and transfers between them and dovetailing of activities was excellent. Pick ups and drop offs were punctual and very professional. Both tours offered exceptional photographic opportunites from helicopters where individuals for the most part had window seats for viewing. The Everest flight took up all morning and included changes of helicopter and breakfast at Everest view hotel. The Annapurna flight was about a 30 minute flight each way and about half an hour on the ground at Annapurna sanctuary base camp. Our pilot said he had no other job that morning and we were lucky enough to get nearly an hour at the basecamp. All of the people we came in to contact with in all roles were helpful and very professional. Helicopter tours are not cheap but to put things in to perspective, not much different from paying additional costs of business class flights. We know which option we preferred and what would live long in our memory. We cannot recommend Nepal Luxury Travel highly enough and if we do go back they will be the first company we would look up for tours
Good weather helped
whliu2001,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You can book directly on their website to save a few hundred dollars. The tour went smoothly. The pilot was very professional. The views are to die for. We flied over the Mt. Everest base camp before landed at Everest View Hotel for breakfast. The good weather was a big help.
One of my life's most memorable days!
DebsworldLakeTahoe,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do once in a lifetime experience. Our pilot was amazing and made us feel safe and secure. The views, the mountains the villages, yaks and trekkers all visible from the comfort of our amazing helicopter. Our pilot took us two by two to the highest heights on Everest to see the ice fall, camps 1-4 and we even saw some climbers on other mountains. Amazing ! The landing at the worlds highest airport was a thrill!!
Relaxing holiday!
Song HS,Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a 5 day tour of Kathmandu and Nagarkot with a helicopter tour to Everest. The service is good and I would recommend this company. Our queries prior to the trip are answered promptly by Resham and during the trip, our guide Ram is knowledgeable and friendly. Their transport is clean and on time and they do check on you during the trip to see if everything is fine. If your budget allows, please do the helicopter tour to Everest. It's a once in a lifetime experience!
Brilliant day out
Alan T,Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing, its Mount Everest!! Lukla airport is amazing, we watched a plane land there! The Glacier is amzing.
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