Everest by Helicopter: The 15 Best Tours

1.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $1,575Our pick

This 4 to 5 hour shared helicopter trip takes you from Kathmandu toward Everest, with a fuel stop in Lukla, an overflight of Base Camp and Kala Patthar, and a landing at Hotel Everest View. Buddhi Bhatta handles pickup, briefing, and coordination. Breakfast is optional and weather dependent.

“From the veery beginning Buddhi made sure everything was well taken care of and that I knew what to expect on the trip. Neither of us could predict that the weather would rapidly change and our small tour group would have to spend the night in the Himalayans mountains. But again, Buddhi made sure everything was taken care of. He secured a local guide to take us to a small and authentic village to stay in a Tea House which was fabulous. The hosts were so hospitable and place was amazing as was the food. our guide took us back to the pick-up point the next morning in what was…”

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2.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest Base Camp, over Kala Patthar, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Mount Everest, with fuel and passenger arrangements at Lukla. The flight may include a landing and optional breakfast at Hotel Everest View. Dipak Sapkota coordinates the trip, which lasts about four to six hours and runs only in suitable weather.

“The flight over the Himalayas revealed dramatic scenery everywhere.”

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3.Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest in a private helicopter for up to five people. See Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp, Lhotse, and Nuptse from the air, then land at Syangboche for the Everest View Hotel. Hotel pickup, oxygen, an oximeter, and return transport are included.

“I cannot recommend this company enough — I initially contacted them with questions about a helicopter tour to Mt Everest. I had some questions and they called me so we could talk through it.”

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4.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Hotel Everest View Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $1,490

Leave your Kathmandu hotel around 6:15 am for a small-group helicopter flight over Nepal’s Himalayan valleys. Fly above Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, land at Hotel Everest View for about 30 minutes, and stop in Lukla to refuel. The tour lasts about five hours, weather permitting, and costs $1,490 per person.

“What an amazing experience!! The thought that, as an American, we’d ever make it Nepal was really just a dream. This excursion was fantastic! Great weather, great flying, great breakfast!”

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5.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,985

Leave Kathmandu at 5:15 am for a small-group helicopter flight toward Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, and the high Himalayan peaks. The route includes about 20 minutes around the Base Camp area, followed by a landing at Everest View Hotel. Expect up to five passengers, airport transport, and a short half-day schedule.

“Habe die Bewertung der 2 Personen gelesen die in Bkk nicht den Flug nehmen konnten .”

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6.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $1,863

Leave Kathmandu by helicopter for Lukla, Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, and Hotel Everest View. You will fly over Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Pheriche, Gorakshep, and the Khumbu Glacier, with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to five people. Weather can change the plan, so keep a spare day free.

“Tutto perfetto Dal pick up in hotel, all’assistenza prima e dopo il volo Elicottero perfetto e pilota molto bravo e professionale Esperienza unica al mondo che consiglio vivamente Tutto eccellente”

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7.Everest base camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,700

Take an early-morning helicopter from Kathmandu toward Lukla, Pheriche, Kala Patthar, and Everest Base Camp. You’ll see Sherpa villages, monasteries, glaciers, and Everest from the air, then stop at the Everest View Hotel for breakfast. The small group is capped at five people, though bookings can allow up to ten.

“The helicopter tour was terrific. The flights to Lukla and then to Pheriche and then to the Everest View Hotel were great. The amount of time to take pictures at Kala Patthar was good and the breakfast at the hotel was really nice. It certainly helped that we had a nice, clear day in November. There were just five of us in the helicopter. Great.”

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8.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and the Himalayan glaciers in a small-group helicopter tour run by Sublime Trails. Ram is noted for arranging window seats, while Prakash is part of the company’s guiding team. Expect an early airport pickup, a Lukla refueling stop, a high-altitude breakfast at Hotel Everest View, and a same-day return.

“Just returned from an EBC trekking with Sublime Trails, what a wonderful and unique experience! Ram and his team Prakash (guide) and Laxman (porter) have been very helpful throughout the whole process. From booking and return and beyond! They literally took care of eRead more”

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9.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Stop at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $1,575

You’ll leave your Kathmandu hotel around 6:00 am for a shared helicopter flight over Lukla, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar. The helicopter does not land at Base Camp, but you’ll fly over it before landing near Hotel Everest View at Syangboche for photos and optional breakfast. The tour lasts about five to six hours.

“Amazing, its Mount Everest!! Lukla airport is amazing, we watched a plane land there! The Glacier is amzing.”

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10.Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Landing for Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,640

Leave Kathmandu around 5:45am for a shared helicopter flight over Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Syangboche, Everest Base Camp, and Kalapatthar. You get an hour at Hotel Everest View, with mountain views and breakfast available at your own cost. Breakfree Adventures provides hotel transfers, safety equipment, oxygen, and airport help.

“We had an amazing trip to see Mt. Everest by helicopter from Kathmandu! It was truly a dream come true to witness the breathtaking Himalayas, including Everest, up close. The team at Breakfree Adventures was exceptional – always responRead more”

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11.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,699

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest, passing forests, villages, rivers, glaciers, and high peaks. The roughly four-hour trip includes a Lukla refueling stop and breakfast time at Everest View Hotel. Kalapatthar landing depends on passenger numbers and costs extra in some arrangements. Pickup, guides, and first-aid equipment are included.

“I came across trekking planner during my search for outfitters to plan a trip to EBC. Then a friend also recommended them. From the moment I reached out to Dipak, he made the process easy. Despite the time difference, he was responsiRead more”

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12.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Stop at Hotel Everest View.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,980

This 4 to 6 hour helicopter trip takes you from Kathmandu over Everest Base Camp, with fuel and passenger changes at Lukla, mountain views near Pheriche, and a weather-dependent landing at Hotel Everest View. Guides including Hari, Depandra, and Nawa help manage transfers and last-minute arrangements. Breakfast costs extra.

“Amazing view.weather was perfect clear sky.Really enjoyed the trip. I feel so lucky to see the mountains.Thanks Mr hari for your great service.highly recommended”

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13.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,800

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest, stop at Hotel Everest View for breakfast, then land at Kala Patthar at 5,644.5 meters. This small-group tour takes about four and a half hours, includes pickup, and is operated by Magical Nepal. Pradeep and Saugat are named contacts for tour coordination.

“What an exceptional operation Pradeep runs for his guests! The helicopter tour was absolutely amazing and it opened my eyes to all of the trekking possibilities that are in the area, being able to get a bird’s eye view of the paths and villagesRead more”

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14.Everest base camp helicopter tour with Guarenteed Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,487

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest on a roughly six-hour private helicopter outing with landings or stops at Lukla and Pheriche, a Kala Patthar flyover, and breakfast at Hotel Everest View. The tour offers close mountain views without a trek, but weather, government rules, breakfast details, and refund terms deserve careful checking before you pay.

“Everything about the trip was amazing from the tour guide and pilot to village we visited and the breathtaking helicopter views. Both pilot and guide were very welcoming and the tour guide commentry and knowledge shared made the whole Read more”

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15.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $1,473

You’ll fly from Kathmandu over Lukla, Pheriche, Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, and the Khumbu Glacier, then land at Hotel Everest View for mountain views and breakfast. The shared helicopter tour lasts about four to five hours, starts at 4:45 am, and has a 198-pound passenger weight limit.

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