EBC Helicopter Tour with Kalapatthar Landing Option
Duration: 1 Day
Price: USD 1,400 per person
Overview
This Everest helicopter tour offers a more immersive one-day experience by including a landing at Kalapatthar, one of the most famous viewpoints in the Everest region. Guests will fly over Everest Base Camp and land at Kalapatthar for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, allowing time for photography and direct Himalayan views before breakfast at Hotel Everest View.
This package is ideal for travelers who want a close-up Everest experience in one day.
Tour Highlights
Hotel pick-up and transfer to Kathmandu Airport
Pre-flight safety and route briefing
Scenic helicopter flight to Lukla
Refueling stop at Lukla
Helicopter transfer to Pheriche
Weight-based passenger split in the high-altitude section
Flyover of Everest Base Camp
Landing at Kalapatthar for 10–15 minutes
Incredible panoramic views of Mount Everest and surrounding peaks
Breakfast stop at Hotel Everest View
Return flight to Kathmandu via Lukla
Detailed Itinerary
Early Morning: Hotel Pick-Up
The trip starts with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Kathmandu and transfer to the domestic airport terminal.
Airport Briefing
At the airport, the flight team provides a short briefing about the helicopter route, safety procedures, altitude conditions, and overall trip flow.
Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is one of the most scenic mountain flights in Nepal. Guests enjoy aerial views of traditional villages, green hills, river valleys, and the first distant views of Himalayan peaks.
Refueling at Lukla
The helicopter lands at Lukla for refueling and necessary operational procedures.
Lukla to Pheriche
From Lukla, the helicopter continues to Pheriche, passing through stunning mountain landscapes and Sherpa settlements.
Passenger Split from Pheriche
Because of altitude and load restrictions, guests are divided into smaller groups in a 2:2:1 split for the upper section of the journey.
Everest Base Camp Flyover
The helicopter flies over Everest Base Camp, giving guests a rare aerial perspective of the legendary mountaineering destination and the Khumbu Icefall area.
Kalapatthar Landing
A highlight of this tour is the landing at Kalapatthar, where guests spend around 10 to 15 minutes taking in one of the finest close-up views of Mount Everest. This is the best location in the region for panoramic Everest photography.
Fly to Hotel Everest View
After the Kalapatthar stop, the helicopter lands at Hotel Everest View. Guests can enjoy breakfast, relax, and admire the surrounding Himalayan scenery.
Rejoin and Return
After all passengers regroup, the helicopter flies back to Lukla for refueling and then continues to Kathmandu.
Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, guests are transferred back to their hotel.
Cost
USD 1,400 per person
