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Everest Helicopter Tours: The 15 Best Base Camp Flights

23 tours  ·  from $171

One morning instead of a fortnight, with a landing at Kala Patthar or breakfast at Hotel Everest View. These 15 differ on where they actually put you down, how long you get on the ground and whether the price is per seat or per charter.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel. - Flying over the Everest Base Camp trail
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

1.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $1,575Our pick

Join Buddhi and the Himalaya Holiday Service team for a shared helicopter flight from Kathmandu toward Everest. You will overfly the Base Camp and Kala Patthar area, stop at Lukla for fuel, then land at Hotel Everest View for 45 minutes and optional breakfast, weather permitting.

“Excellent service. Weather is hit-and-miss during this season, still the safety is taken very seriously. Highly recommend trip.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View - Kathmandu departure and the first hour in the air
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

2.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu in a shared Airbus H125 helicopter toward Everest Base Camp, with views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, glaciers, and deep valleys. The route includes a Lukla fuel stop and a weather-dependent landing at Hotel Everest View. Dipak Sapkota handles the arrangements.

“The helicopter journey revealed a side of the Himalayas few get to see. Towering ice cliffs, forested slopes, and deep canyons stretched endlessly.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing - The 4:45 am start at Tribhuvan International Airport
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Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

3.Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $1,600

You’ll leave Kathmandu at 5:30 am for a private helicopter flight over Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. The route includes Lukla, Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp views, and a stop at Everest View Hotel in Syangboche. Raj and the Adventure Master Trek team arrange transfers, permits, and flight support.

“Adventure Master Trek delivers a truly excellent travel experience. The hotels they arrange are in prime locations, offering both comfort and stunning views. The helicopter ride was organized very smoothly and handled with complete professioRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Hotel Everest View Landing - Seeing Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp From Above
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Hotel Everest View Landing

4.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Hotel Everest View Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $1,490

This five-hour small-group flight leaves Kathmandu at 6:15 am, with hotel pickup, a flyover of Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, breakfast at Hotel Everest View, and a Lukla refueling stop. Mukti Pandey and the Everest Experience team handle the arrangements, weather permitting.

“Awesome, memorable trip Phenomenal views The places we landed at were spectacular and definitely had the feeling of being ‘on top of the world’”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel. - Flying over the Everest Base Camp trail
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel.

5.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,985

Fly from Kathmandu to the Everest Base Camp area, circle Kala Patthar and nearby 8,000-meter peaks, then land at Everest View Hotel. The flight lasts about three hours, with roughly 40 minutes at the hotel. A private airport transfer and insurance are included, but breakfast, park fees, and airport tax cost extra.

“Habe die Bewertung der 2 Personen gelesen die in Bkk nicht den Flug nehmen konnten .”

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Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - The early start at Kathmandu airport
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Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

6.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $1,863

Fly from Kathmandu toward Lukla, Kalapatthar, Everest Base Camp, and Hotel Everest View on a small-group helicopter tour. You get window seating, mountain views, a 45-minute breakfast stop at 3,880 meters when weather allows, and hotel transfers. Plan for weather delays and extra fees.

“Tutto perfetto Dal pick up in hotel, all’assistenza prima e dopo il volo Elicottero perfetto e pilota molto bravo e professionale Esperienza unica al mondo che consiglio vivamente Tutto eccellente”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - Kathmandu departure around 7:15 am
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Everest base camp Helicopter Tour

7.Everest base camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,700

You’ll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, continue toward Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp, and stop at Everest View Hotel for breakfast with Mt. Everest in sight. Hotel pickup, a small group of up to five, and about 30 to 50 minutes for photos make this a fast, scenic alternative to trekking.

“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. There were just five of us in the helicopter. Great.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - Kathmandu departure around 7:15 am
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

8.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,600

Leave Kathmandu at 5:00 am with Sublime Trails for a helicopter flight toward Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and Hotel Everest View. Ram and his team arrange hotel pickup, airport transfers, window-seat requests, high-altitude passenger limits, and a return to Kathmandu.

“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”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Stop at Everest View Hotel - A 6:00 am start in Kathmandu
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Stop at Everest View Hotel

9.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Stop at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $1,575

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, then land at Syangboche for photos at Hotel Everest View. This small-group tour includes Kathmandu hotel transfers, a guaranteed window seat, and a 5 to 6 hour schedule, but not an EBC landing.

“Unfortunately, due to inclement weather we were unable to join this trip. The company kept us informed with weather updates but alas it was not meant to be. I just read on the news another tour company crashed on a similar trip with coRead more”

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Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Landing for Breakfast - Hotel Everest View gives the trip a real pause
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Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Landing for Breakfast

10.Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Landing for Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,640

Leave your Kathmandu hotel around 5:45 a.m. for a shared helicopter flight over Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Everest Base Camp, and Kalapatthar. Land for one hour at Hotel Everest View, with airport help, oxygen, insurance, and hotel transfers included. Breakfast and park fees cost extra.

“We had an amazing trip to see Mt. Everest by helicopter from Kathmandu! It was truly a dream come true to witness the breathtaking Himalayas, including Everest, up close. The team at Breakfree Adventures was exceptional – always responRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - Kathmandu departure around 7:15 am
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

11.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,699

Fly from Kathmandu over forests, villages, glaciers, and Himalayan peaks toward Everest Base Camp. The tour includes a Lukla refueling stop and breakfast time at Everest View Hotel. Kalapatthar landing depends on passenger numbers, aircraft arrangements, and extra cost.

“I came across trekking planner during my search for outfitters to plan a trip to EBC. Then a friend also recommended them. From the moment I reached out to Dipak, he made the process easy. Despite the time difference, he was responsiRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Stop at Hotel Everest View. - Starting before sunrise in Kathmandu
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Stop at Hotel Everest View.

12.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Stop at Hotel Everest View.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,980

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup, then fly from Kathmandu over Lukla, Pheriche, and Everest Base Camp in a shared Airbus H125 helicopter. You get mountain views, a possible Hotel Everest View landing, and help from the Welcome Nepal Treks team, including Hari and Nawa.

“Thanks Mr Depandra for your smooth service.Really appreciated for your help.Even last minute booking you managed you managed very well.Pickup was on time. Welcome Nepal treks is trustable tour company. Highly recommend.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - Kathmandu departure around 7:15 am
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

13.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,800

Start at 6:15 am from Tribhuvan International Airport with Magical Nepal for a small-group Everest helicopter flight. Land briefly at Kala Patthar, then have breakfast at Hotel Everest View. Pradeep and Saugat handle trip communication and weather checks.

“Amazing experience in Front of the Himalaya glaciers and the mt everest.”

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Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Sightseeing Tour - The 7:00 am pickup and flight from Pokhara
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Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

14.Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $550

You’ll leave your Pokhara hotel around 7:00 am, fly over the valley and Annapurna villages, and land at Annapurna Base Camp. An English-speaking guide accompanies this small-group flight of up to five people. You’ll have 30 to 45 minutes for mountain views and photos before returning by helicopter.

“It’s incredible.must to do I’ve got the heli tour from Nepal Social Treks company.”

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Everest base camp helicopter tour with Guarenteed Landing - Mount Everest and the Kala Patthar viewpoint
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Everest base camp helicopter tour with Guarenteed Landing

15.Everest base camp helicopter tour with Guarenteed Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,487

You’ll fly from Kathmandu toward Lukla, Mount Everest, Kala Patthar, Pheriche, and Hotel Everest View on a private six-hour tour with a stated landing at several Himalayan locations. The early 5:45 am start, 265-pound passenger weight limit, weather risks, and breakfast details deserve careful checking before you book.

“Scenic Helicopter flight was fantastic. Due to government rules we could only fly to the Mount Everest View Hotel. The weather was great, so still well worth it. I think they opened up to fly to base camp again.”

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