Everest Heli Tour
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Thrilling helicopter tour to Everest Base camp.
Helicopter Land and stop for Breakfast in Everest View Hotel
Short Landing in Kalapatter to see Everest and other high mountains and feel the altitude
Great views of famous peaks such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Pumori, Island Peak,Makalu, Ama Dablam and many more.
Stunning landscapes, Icefalls and glaciers.
Beautiful villages and valleys.
DEPARTURE DETAIL
Everest Base Camp group joining Heli day tour Cost:
USD 1150 Per Person.
Everest Base Camp private Helicopter day tour Cost:
USD 1475 Per Person. (If 3 Person in group)
USD 1250 Per Person. (If 4/5 Person in group)
Trip Itinerary
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Kathmandu/Lukla/ Everest BC Views/ Kalapattar landing Hotel Everest Views landing/ Lukla/ Kathmandu. | |
Note: If above itinerary couldn't meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. It is also possible to combine with some other activities such as Tibet tours, Bhutan tours, and Jungle safari in Nepal.
Trip Date & Cost
Starting | Ending | Min. Price | Status | |
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USD 1150 | Book Now |
Heli Tour Cost Includes
- All land transportation by Car, Van or Hiace. (Airport/Hotel/Airport).
- 04 Hours Helicopter flights; Kathmandu/Everest Views, landing at Tengboche/Kathmandu with airport tax.
- 1 breakfast at either Hotel Everest Views.
- All official taxes and service charge.
Heli Tour Cost Doesn't Includes.
- Personal local transportation except above programs.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
- 3 major meals breakfast, lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal Nature expenses.
- Airfare: to & from your country.
- Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees and international airport departure taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.
Equipment for this trip.
The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.
This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.
The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
- 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)
- Duffel bag
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman
This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.
Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.