Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Landing at Hotel Everest View

A helicopter lands at 3,880 meters while the world's highest peaks surround you

You fly from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp and land at Hotel Everest View for breakfast, seeing Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks from the air and from 3,880 meters on the ground. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, the flight takes about seven hours round trip, and you're back in the city by early afternoon. Bring a warm jacket and USD 31 cash for breakfast.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

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2. Namche Bazaar1h

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

• Transfer to Kathmandu airport
• Check-in at helicopter counter
• Flight to Lukla airport
• Refuel stop at Lukla
• Flight towards Everest Base Camp
• Overfly Kalapathar and Everest Base Camp
• Flight to Shangboche, Hotel Everest View
• Breakfast stop at Everest View Hotel
• Return flight to Kathmandu via Lukla
• Arrival at Kathmandu airport
• Drive to hotel

The experience

The helicopter lifts off from Kathmandu airport at 6:30 AM, and within an hour you're crossing the Khongde Ri and Kapsale ridges on your way to Everest Base Camp. There's no trekking involved, no acclimatization, no multi-day commitment. Just a window seat and the Himalayas rolling beneath you. The flight follows the same route trekkers take over weeks, but you cover it in minutes. You'll see Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori in clear detail as the helicopter circles the base camp area around 8:25 AM, giving you time to shoot photos and video without the altitude sickness.

The real stop comes at Hotel Everest View, perched at 3,880 meters near Namche Bazaar. You land there for about an hour: long enough for a set breakfast (USD 31 per person, bring cash) and to stand at a place most trekkers only dream about reaching. The air is thin and cold, even in spring. Your guide will have told you to pack a warm jacket. The temperature hovers around 0°C depending on the season. From the hotel's terrace, the view of the surrounding peaks is the kind of thing that makes you understand why people spend weeks walking toward this place. Then you turn around and fly back to Kathmandu, landing around 12:50 PM and returning to your hotel by 1:15 PM.

The tour runs with 5–6 passengers plus a pilot in an Airbus H125 helicopter. If there are more than three of you, the company splits the group so everyone gets a window seat for the base camp flyover. That's the part where you actually see Everest. The whole day is weather-dependent. The company only flies on clear days, so you'll want to give them several possible dates when you book. If your weight is over 100 kg, let them know after booking. Hotel pickup is included, but you need to provide your hotel name and address so they can give you the exact time.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Kathmandu, the helicopter flight in a shared group of 5–6 passengers with a pilot, a flyover of Everest Base Camp and the surrounding peaks, and a one-hour landing stop at Hotel Everest View near Namche Bazaar.
• Breakfast at the hotel costs USD 31 per person and is paid separately.
• All passengers receive window seats during the base camp portion of the flight.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (14 to 18 years) · Senior (20 to 90 years) · Youth (8 to 10 years) · Child (5 to 7 years) · Infant (1 year)

GroupUp to 15

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adventure White Mountain Pvt.Ltd

Is this one for you?This tour is built for travelers with limited time who want to see Mount Everest and the base camp area without spending a week trekking: the helicopter covers in hours what takes days on foot, and the landing at 3,880 meters gives you the altitude experience without the acclimatization risk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 10 years); Child (5 to 7 years); Infant (1 year).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the helicopter tour from Kathmandu?

About seven hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off. Flight time is roughly three hours, with a one-hour stop at Hotel Everest View.

Do you actually land at Everest Base Camp?

No. The helicopter flies over the base camp area at 8:25 AM so you can see it and photograph it. You land at Hotel Everest View, which is at 3,880 meters near Namche Bazaar.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the helicopter flight, and a seat in a shared group of 5–6 passengers. Breakfast at Hotel Everest View costs USD 31 per person and is paid separately.

What time does the tour start?

Hotel pickup is at 5:30 AM, and the helicopter departs Kathmandu airport at 6:30 AM. You return to your hotel around 1:15 PM.

Is this tour suitable if I'm pregnant?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What should I bring?

A warm jacket (temperatures are around 0°C at altitude), your passport for check-in, and USD 31 cash for breakfast. Wear layers.

What if the weather is bad?

The company only flies on clear days. If your date is canceled due to weather, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund.

Can I sit alone or with a friend?

If your group has more than three people, the company splits passengers so everyone gets a window seat during the base camp flyover. Otherwise, seating depends on the group composition.

Is there a weight limit?

Passengers over 100 kg should notify the company after booking.

Can infants go on this tour?

Yes, infants can fly but must sit on an adult's lap.