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Luxurious Everest Base Camp Trek with heli ride Pheriche to Lukla

Duration
12 Days
11 nights
Max Altitude
5545m
Highest point
Difficulty
Strenous
3 out of 5
Group Size
2–14
people
Best Season
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and dec.
Activity / Day
5-7 Hours

Trip Overview

 

Highlights

  • Experience the exhilaration of trekking to Everest Base Camp.
  • Trek up to 5545m through spectacular scenery.
  • Informative guides to uncovering the history of mystical sights
  • Breathtaking views of the Everest region
  • Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, and scores of other lesser crests seen from a peaked vantage point
  • Suitable for people aged over 12 and below 75
  • A guided tour of Kathmandu’s ancient temples
  • Last night stay in Kathmandu, with buffet breakfast, dinner, and spa treatments
  • Lifetime Experience on a thrilling helicopter ride from Pheriche to Lukla.

Overview

The Himalayan Social Journey offers a luxurious alternative for travelers interested in a trip to Everest Base Camp called "A Luxury Trip to Everest Base Camp with Heli Flight." This option is designed for those who cannot allocate the full 16 days or prefer not to trek back along the same trail. Many Everest Base Camp trekkers express a desire for an alternative return route. Thus, this 12-day luxury trek with a helicopter ride from Pheriche to Lukla is offered as a solution. Why spend 14 days when the same trip can be completed in 12?

With this luxury trip, travelers can avoid the hassle of descending along the same trail while still enjoying the astonishing mountains, flora, and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park. The highlight of the journey is the helicopter ride, which takes you above the Everest Mountain Range, providing a breathtaking experience. Suspended in awe above the mountain peaks, you will feel a sense of divinity as your breath and blood momentarily stop. This trip is a must-do for anyone visiting Nepal.

Optional: For all the helicopter enthusiasts, you now have the option to take a luxurious and adventurous helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back from Lukla to Kathmandu by paying an extra USD 350 PP 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.

Journey

Our Everest Base Camp Trek with Luxury Heli ride back to Lukla starts with a touring voyage through the chronicled and social landmarks in Kathmandu—the sanctuaries, holy places, gompas, stupas, bazaars, boulevards, and landmarks. The following day, head for an intriguing mountain trip to Hillary Airport at Lukla, likewise highlighted in the National Geographic. Further, it will be a precarious rise to Namche Bazaar, the capital of the Sherpas, where we are welcomed by terrific mountain vistas. We proceed with our trek, following the trail to an acclaimed vantage point, Kala Patthar, which offers a wonderful 360-degree display of the Himalayas. In the wake of accomplishing our objective of Everest Base Camp, we fly down from Pheriche to Lukla on a helicopter for an arrival trip to Kathmandu.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

12 days·70 km
1
Day 1

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport, extend a warm welcome, and transfer to your hotel. Take advantage of this day to adjust to the new time zone and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Kathmandu. Orientation Program will be at 5 PM. After orientation program welcome dinner with guide.

Meals Dinner
2
Day 2

6.2 KM · 3/4 hrs
Meals Breakfast
3
Day 3

12 KM · 6/7 hrs
Meals Breakfast
4
Day 4

5.4 Km · 4/5 hrsAcclimatisation
Meals Breakfast
5
Day 5

10.5 KM · 6/7 hrs
Meals Breakfast
6
Day 6

11.5 Km · 6/7 hrs
Meals Breakfast
7
Day 7

5.1 Km · 5/6 hrsAcclimatisation
Meals Breakfast
8
Day 8

8 km · 5/6 hrs
Meals Breakfast
9
Day 9

11.7 KM · 8/9 hrs
Meals Breakfast
10
Day 10

4-5 hrs
Meals Breakfast
11
Day 11

Meals Breakfast and dinner
12
Day 12

Meals Breakfast

Route Map

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Starts
Arrival to Kathmandu Airport
Ends
Departure or Extra tour

What’s Included

Included
Airport Pickup & drop
Accommodation in Kathmandu at Himalayan Suite Hotel in twin sharing basis including breakfast and dinner
Helicopter escort from Pheriche - Lukla
Accommodation in Luxurious lodge during the trekking days with breakfast (4 nights attached bathroom with hot running shower - Up to Namche )
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 and Farewell dinner with a 30-minute complimentary massage on the last day
Sagarmatha National Park permit & trekking entry fees
First Aid Kit
Company T-shirt
Necessary equipment (Sleeping bag and Duffle bags - if necessary)
Domestic Flight KTM-LUA-KTM
Airfare for trekking crew
All government taxes and office expenses
Not Included
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and trekking days.
Personal equipment and clothing
International flight ticket (We can help you to book)
Your travel insurance (Compulsory)
Tipping to guide, porter and driver as per your satisfaction
Optional Heli Ride (KTM-LUA-KTM)
Anything that is not mentioned

Departure dates

12 days · fixed departures or your own dates
1traveller
1 departure
No date suits?Run it privately on any day.

Recommended Gear

Thermal top (base layer) – 2
Thermal bottom – 2
Trekking shirts (quick-dry) – 3–4
Trekking pants – 2
Fleece jacket / mid-layer – 1–2
Down jacket (warm, insulated)
Waterproof & windproof jacket
Waterproof trekking pants
Warm hoodie / pullover
Underwear – 4–5 pairs
Sleepwear / lodge wear
Trekking boots (high ankle, waterproof)
Trekking socks – 4–5 pairs
Liner socks (optional)
Camp shoes / sandals
Gaiters (optional)
Day backpack (30–40L)
Duffel bag (for porter use)
Sleeping bag (–10°C to –15°C)
Trekking poles
Headlamp + spare batteries
Sunglasses (UV protection)
Water bottles / hydration bladder
Thermos flask (optional)
Quick-dry towel
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Sunscreen (SPF 40+)
Lip balm with SPF
Wet wipes
Tissue / toilet paper
Hand sanitizer
Personal toiletries
Ear plugs
Personal first-aid kit
Blister treatment
Pain relief medicine
Diamox / altitude medicine (doctor-advised)

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Traveler Reviews

Overall rating
5.0/5
Based on 20 reviews
Taher
Verified booking
5.0

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 reccomendations for delicious food and we got to sp…

Dave
Verified booking
5.0

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 it to anyone visiting Kathmandu.

Greg
Verified booking
5.0

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

Gloria
Verified booking
5.0

Dioendra our guide was terrific!!! Professional, punctual, very knowledgeable We visit 7 UNESCO sites and spend several hours knowing the fascinating and magical Nepalese culture…. Wonderful time !!! Highly recommended this tour with Dioendra!!