Route: Kathmandu – Lukla – Pheriche (split point) – Everest Base Camp flyover – Kala Patthar – Hotel Everest View landing – Lukla – Kathmandu Everest Helicopter Tour – Scenic Aerial Adventure to the Top of the World
Depending on the weather, group size, and air traffic, the duration could range from approximately 4.5 to 6 hours.
Maximum elevation: 5,545 meters (Kala Patthar)
Overview of the Tour Itinerary
Airport Transfer & Hotel Pickup
You are picked up by our private vehicle from your Kathmandu hotel and driven to Tribhuvan International Airport's domestic terminal.
Before boarding, meet our ground crew and get a quick safety briefing.
A scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,845 m) (~45 min)
Take in expansive views of the Himalayan range as you travel east from Kathmandu.
A quick refuelling stop at Lukla Airport. Depending on air traffic, you might leave for a short while.
You will fly from lukla to Pheriche with stunning view of Thamserku, Amadablam,Kongde Mountain view, and stop for spliting the group
Due to weight and altitude restrictions, a split rotation is necessary at Pheriche if the group consists of more than three individuals.
Smaller groups of passengers will be transported to higher altitudes by helicopter.
Kala Patthar Flyover & EBC (Up to 5,545 m)
Continue your breathtaking flight over glaciers, the Khumbu Icefall, and Everest Base Camp from Pheriche.
For the best views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and other mountains, fly near Kala Patthar.
If the weather, time, policy and air traffic permit, it is possible to land at Kala Patthar (high altitude requires a brief stop of about 10 minutes).
Breakfast at Hotel Everest View (3,880 m)
Arrive at Hotel Everest View, the most opulent hotel in the world, featuring a 360-degree view of the Himalayas.
Enjoy a leisurely 30- to 40-minute stop with breakfast, which is optional and paid for at the hotel.
An ideal opportunity for taking pictures, sipping hot beverages, and taking in the tranquil mountain scenery
Fly back via Lukla (stop for refuelling)
Return to Lukla for a brief refuel after breakfast.
Everyone gets back together here if the group was divided earlier.
Flight Back to Kathmandu
Take in one last breathtaking flight over mountain ranges, valleys, and villages as you depart Lukla.
Once in Kathmandu, take a private vehicle back to your hotel.
Crucial Points
- Weather, air traffic, and passenger logistics can all affect the overall tour duration, which can range from 4.5 to more than 6 hours.
- Flights may experience delays or route changes due to weather conditions.
- Because of safety and altitude regulations, landing at Kala Patthar is not always guaranteed.
- The helicopter must operate in separate shifts from Pheriche to Kala Patthar for groups larger than three people.
- HEV guests pay for their own breakfast, which is optional.
- It is highly advised to purchase travel insurance that includes emergency air evacuation coverage.
- Unless otherwise noted, all permits (National Park & Rural Municipality fees) must be scheduled in advance or paid on the day of the event.
