THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular helicopter tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
Shared helicopter from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp area, with Lukla refuel, optional breakfast at Hotel Everest View, and big views.
Most Popular“Awesome experience, Take lots of pictures, Pilot was very experienced, Hotel is awesome and breakfast was good”
Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu with flyovers of Kalapathar, possible Kalapathar landings, optional Everest View breakfast, and tight timing.
“The flight over the Himalayas revealed dramatic scenery everywhere.”
12-day Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return from Gorakshep to Lukla, guided logistics, permits, and Kathmandu transfers.
“I just returned from my EBC trek with Ace the Himalaya. My best friend and I did the EBC trek with helicopter return December 8-15. We were beyond happy with the Ace the Himalaya to take us on this once in a lifetime experience. They Read more”
Private helicopter day from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp with landing, plus Lukla and Kala Patthar flyovers and a mountain picnic.
“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.”
Helicopter day trip from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp area with Hotel Everest View breakfast and Kalapatthar views, small group.
“There is no helicopter pad at Everest Base Camp, and in the off season thee is nothing there at all, nor any view of Everest itself. For that reason the landing is at Kala Palthar, which is the nearest a helicopter can land. The summit is still Read more”
Guaranteed helicopter landing at Kalapathar and quick Everest Base Camp time, with round-trip Kathmandu transport and guaranteed window-seat views.
“What an unforgettable experience!!! Memories that will definitely last a lifetime!!! I can't put in words how breath taking (literally and figuratively) the view of Sagarthama/Chomolungma/Mt Everest was up close at Kala Patthar. Very thankful tRead more”
A half-day helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar, landing at Everest View Hotel for a quick mountain break.
“Habe die Bewertung der 2 Personen gelesen die in Bkk nicht den Flug nehmen konnten .”
10-day Everest Base Camp trek with guesthouses, Kathmandu culture, and a helicopter return from Gorakshep to Lukla for a lighter ending.
“The Trek was amazing and our guide Ram was great and flexible. Everything fantastic! I recommend the trek from Lukla to Everest base Camp without Any doubt.”
A small-group helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp area for jaw-dropping Himalayan views and a mountain breakfast at altitude.
Half-day Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu with hotel pickup, Sherpa villages, and big photo stops at Kala Patthar.
“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.…”
Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu with Sublime Trails: 4–5 hours, early start, big views, and optional Hotel Everest View breakfast.
“We had the absolute pleasure of trekking to Everest Base Camp with Prakash as our guide, and the experience could not have been better. From the very beginning, he made sure every detail was taken care of—prioritizing our safety, ensuring we were well-fed each daRead more”
Half-day Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu with Kala Patthar views and a photo stop at Everest View Hotel.
“I've been using Viator for sometime now, and I had discovered that you could do a helicopter tour to see Mount Everest. I was intrigued by this because I didn't plan on trekking the Everest Base Camp trail, so it's a great option for those who wRead more”
Fly from Kathmandu to Everest by helicopter with a Kalapattar landing and a breakfast stop at Hotel Everest View. Short flight, big payoffs.
“We had a great time on our Everest helicopter tour with a landing at Hotel Everest View. The views were amazing! The pilot shared a lot of interesting information during the flight. Seeing the mountains up close was our dream, and it finally Read more”
Everest Base Camp by helicopter from Kathmandu in about 4 hours, with a refuel stop at Lukla, fly-overs, and a possible Kalapatthar landing.
“I did the four-day hike to the Everest View Hotel with my mom. I can really recommend this hike to anyone who wants to do a bit of hiking in a short amount of time.”
A fast Everest Base Camp aerial experience from Kathmandu, with window-seat tactics, a Hotel Everest View landing, and morning pick-up.
“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”
From the Kathmandu Valley to Everest Base Camp, and every trail between.
