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Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour with Landing & Breakfast

5.0 (5 verified reviews)

About This Experience

This listing books the coordination and a shared seat on a single-day Everest helicopter tour from Kathmandu — the helicopter fare itself is paid locally once your flight is confirmed, since availability and exact routing depend on weather and demand on the day.

The standard schedule starts with an early hotel pickup and a flight to Lukla for a short refueling stop, then continues on toward Pheriche before flying past Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar — landing at Kala Patthar is available on request, conditions permitting. From there the helicopter descends to Hotel Everest View (3,880m) for a photography stop and breakfast on the terrace.

After breakfast, the return leg retraces the route back through Lukla to Kathmandu, with a transfer back to your hotel to close out the morning. Because this is a shared-seat, weather-dependent product, operators recommend keeping at least one flexible day in your schedule in case of a reschedule.

Highlights

  • Breakfast on the terrace at Hotel Everest View, one of the world's highest-altitude hotels
  • Aerial views of Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu alongside Everest itself
  • A shared-seat helicopter format that keeps costs lower than a private charter
  • Kala Patthar landing available on request, conditions permitting

What's Included

  • ✓ Assistance with helicopter tour booking and coordination in Kathmandu
  • ✓ Private hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓ Helicopter flight covering Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and the Khumbu Glacier (customizable)
  • ✓ Landing at Hotel Everest View (3,880m) for photography, with optional breakfast
  • ✓ Airport check-in support and pre-flight briefing
  • ✓ Applicable fuel charges, airport taxes, and service fees
  • ✓ Customer support before, during, and after the flight

Not Included

  • Everest Base camp flyover Helicopter tour fare (USD 1200 per person)
  • Everest Base camp flyover & Kalapatthar Landing Helicopter tour (USD 1850 per person)
  • Gokyo Lake Landing Helicopter tour fare ( USD 1850 per person)
  • Breakfast at Hotel Everest View (USD 35 ≈ NPR 4,500)
  • Everest National Park Permit and Airport Tax (USD 55 ≈ NPR 7,000)– payable locally at airport
  • Personal expenses, including drinks, souvenirs, and tips for pilots or guides
  • Travel insurance– highly recommended for high-altitude helicopter tours
  • Unforeseen expenses due to weather delays, flight cancellations, or other circumstances beyond operator control

What to Bring

  • Warm layered clothing
  • Sturdy hiking boots
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle

Good to Know & Caveats

  • This particular product/ offer is for assisting and ensuring you for Everest Helicopter tour from Kathmandu.
  • After you book this tour we will contact you for flight confirmation via email or whatsapp 3/4 days prior to the trip date.
  • Unless you book a charter flight, all flights will be on sharing basis. So there will be shuttle from Lukla or Everest View hotel/ Syanboche. Hence, There will be some considerable time of waiting for you.
  • Please check the exclusion section for Cost details and charges as per the option you choose.
  • Helicopter Tour cost depends on the route you choose. These local cost as per chosen options are payable locally ofter the flight confirmation.
  • Payment option: Cash or Card (transaction charge may be applicable for card payment)

Not Suitable For

  • Pregnant women
  • People with severe heart or respiratory conditions

Meeting Point

Your hotel in Kathmandu (pickup included) — transfer to the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport for the helicopter departure.

What Travelers Say

Rated 5.0/5 by 5 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

An unforgettable experience! The Everest Helicopter Tour was perfectly organized with breathtaking views of Everest and surrounding peaks. The landing and breakfast made it even more special. Friendly staff and a smooth, safe flight. Highly recommended!

— Mick, Februar

Amazing service! The agency made my Everest helicopter tour in Nepal smooth and hassle-free. They were very swift in responding messages and my queries. Helicopter flight was well-organized, from booking to tour day. The team was professional, friendly, and ensured a safe, unforgettable experience with stunning mountain views. Highly recommended!

— Sujarine, October

We did the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flyover Tour together, and honestly, it felt like a dream from start to finish. Everything was so smooth and well-organized, from being picked up at the hotel to the moment we lifted off into the Himalayas. The flight itself was breathtaking to see Everest and the surrounding peaks so close up is something that we will never forget. It felt unreal flying over Base Camp, like some kind of once-in-a-lifetime thing. Having breakfast with that kind of view made it even more special and romantic. The tour gave us adventure, comfort, and a beautiful memory to hold onto forever-perfect for couples looking for something truly unforgettable.

— GetYourGuide traveler, Decembe

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the listed price so low compared to other Everest helicopter tours?

This listing books helicopter-tour coordination and a shared-flight seat; the helicopter fare itself (from roughly $1,200-$1,850 per person depending on the route) is paid locally in Kathmandu after your flight is confirmed — check the exclusions list below before booking.