Nepal · Everest Region

7 Days Trek With Everest Helicopter Tour

7 Days

Difficulty · 1/5

Max 5,555m at Kalapatthar

Group 4–30 pax

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Duration

7 Days

6 nights

Max Altitude

5,555m at Kalapatthar

Highest point

Difficulty

1 out of 5

Group Size

4–30

people

Best Season

Feb, Mar, April, May, June, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.

Activity / Day

4-6 Hrs Walking

Trip Overview

Overview

The 7-Day Everest Heli Tour is a comprehensive package designed for mountain lovers with limited time in Nepal but a desire to experience Everest. This best-selling tour includes a short trek to Namche Bazaar, followed by a helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp.

With this tour, we use helicopters for a swift journey to and from the base camp, allowing you to enjoy the appeal of Everest with minimal effort. The trek begins with a short and easy walk to Phakding and Namche Bazaar, which serves as the ultimate destination for Everest enthusiasts. Along this route, you will be captivated by the beauty of the mountains and the breathtaking scenery.

This refreshing and invigorating excursion to Everest Base Camp is designed for dreamers. Escaping the pressures of daily life, we embark on a comfortable journey to the base of mighty Everest. We witness the awe-inspiring mountains and immerse ourselves in the beauty of Sherpa culture and traditions. The surrounding mountains create a stunning backdrop for the enchanting valleys, thrilling bridges, prayer-flag adorned stupas, and charming villages in the Everest region. By skipping the walking part and opting for the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour, you can fully enjoy the Himalayas on this short trip to EBC.

Optional: For all the helicopter enthusiasts, you now have an option to take a luxurious and adventurous helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back from Lukla to Kathmandu by paying extra USD 350PP one way . With this, you no longer have to worry about flights being delayed or canceled, which can happen every now and then due to bad weather.

Highlights

Lukla's finest, most stunning Flight.
A little trek to the gate to Everest, Namche Bazaar
A breathtaking and exciting trip to Everest Base Camp by helicopter
Get to know the Sherpa community's history and lifestyles
Mt. Everest (8848 m ), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Cho Oyú (8201 m) and Mt. Macalu (8463 m) are the beauty of some of the world's highest summits.
Admire the majestic Khumbu Glacier, the highest glacier in the world.
Witness the incredible elegance of the Icefall of Khumbu(5486 m)
Lifetime Experience on a thrilling helicopter ride.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Kathmandu

Dinner included

Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to Hotel. Orientation in the evening at around 5 PM. After your orientation meeting, welcome dinner at hotel's restaurant.

Day 2

Flight to lukla by plane or helicopter and trek to Phakding

3-4 hrsBreakfast included

Today is the beginning of your journey to Everest Base Camp. You will take early flight to Lukla. Upon reaching Lukla enjoy the stunning mountain views. Start your trek to Phakding, descending through pine forests and picturesque Sherpa villages. Reach the delightful village of Phakding and settle into a tea house for the night. Make the most of the remaining daylight to explore Phakding. Wrap up your day with a satisfying dinner at the tea house.

Day 3

Trek to Namche

5-6 hrsBreakfast included

Early morning after breakfast, we start our journey through a pine forest and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi river. We ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar (5-6 hours) which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region.

Day 4

Acclimatization at Namche

3-4 hrsBreakfast included

To avoid the altitude sickness, we need to acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the most beautiful and primary town of the Everest region. The place is occupied by the colorful market with ATMs, government office, shops, restaurants and so on. You can visit to Everest hike to Hotel or Syanboche airport also.

Day 5

Heli tour over Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar

Breakfast included

We start the day as right on time as conceivable to relish the magnificence of Mount Everest. We fly from Namche Bazaar over Everest Base Camp, Khubmu Glacier and Kalapatthar with a helicopter. As we slip down to Gorak Shep, we appreciate the alluring excellence of the path. We fly back to Lukla and end for a night. With save time available, we can walk around the Lukla town and grasp the excellence and the advantage of the spot.

Day 6

Fly back to Kathmandu by airplane and Kathmandu sightseeing tour

4-5 hrsBreakfast and Dinner included

After the breakfast you will catch the early morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla and sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley in various sites which have been listed in the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath and Patan Durbar Square).

Day 7

Departure Day

Breakfast included

You will have your breakfast in the morning and the airport representative will drop you to the airport for your International flight as per your flight schedule. Or if you are staying Nepal for few more days, you can join another trip.

What’s Included

Included

Airport Pickup & drop and all land transfers

Accommodation in Kathmandu on first night at Himalayan Suite Hotel (3*) on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.

Last night's accommodation before your departure at Gokarna Forest Resort or similar (5*) with breakfast

Kathmandu city tour by private car/van/Hiace with English speaking guide

Accommodation in Guest House with attached bathroom with hot and cold running shower including breakfast

Highly experienced, licensed and English speaking guide and porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers) or necessary Yaks and their all expenses (Meals, accommodation, insurance, and other expenses of trekking crew)

Welcome Dinner on Day 1 and Farewell Dinner with a 30 minute complimentary massage on the last day

Company T-shirt and first-aid kit

Necessary equipment (Sleeping bag and Duffle bags - if necessary)

Kathmandu - Lukla – Kathmandu by airplane

Helicopter tour (Namche-Gorakshep-Kalapatthar-Lukla)

Airfare for trekking crew

All necessary TIMS and Permits

All government taxes and office expenses

Not Included

Lunch and Dinner during the trip except welcome dinner

Personal equipment and clothing

City sightseeing entry fees in Kathmandu (NPR 200+400+1000+1000)

Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu Helicopter - Optional

Tipping to guide, porter and driver as per your satisfaction

Your travel insurance (Highly recommended)

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Traveler Reviews20 verified

Taher★★★★★

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Really excellent day! Rajan was my tour guide and he was excellent. Explained every historical site and the background behind it and was very informative the whole day. He made sure I was ok always, gave good reccomendat…

Dave★★★★★

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We really enjoyed our tour of the 7 UNESCO sites today. Dipendra was very informative and told us all about the history and fascinating facts of the many temples we visited. This is a full day trip and I would recommend …

Greg★★★★★

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A great way to see all of the important sites in Kathmandu in just one day! The guide, Dipendra was great! Informative and funny!