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Everest Base Camp Kalapatthar Helicopter Landing Tour

Name: Everest Base Camp Kalapatthar Helicopter Landing Tour
Brand: Everest Experience and Assistance
SKU: 73882P1
Price: 1600.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (46 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceKathmandu, Nepal

5 hours
Flight time: 3 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Walking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal takes as long as two weeks, but on this convenient helicopter tour, cut out all the hard work and fly straight there. As well as seeing the stunning rocky and icy landscape surrounding Everest, enjoy views of remote villages and lush farmland along the way. This is an ideal tour for travelers short on time, or those with mobility issues, who don’t want to miss out on seeing Everest while visiting Nepal.

The easy way to visit Everest Base Camp
Enjoy the thrill of a helicopter ride through the Himalayas
Enjoy round-trip transfers from your Kathmandu hotel
A small group means more attention form your guide

What's Included

Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
10% Live Entertainment Tax

Food and drinks
Airport Tax. 500 NRS ( 4 USD )
National park fees if applicable 28 USD (3000 NRS)
Khumbu Villege development TAX 2000 NRS (18 USD)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:15 AM

Pickup details

The pickup will be done from the hotel lobby around 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM

What To Expect

Everest Experience and Assistance (Pass By)

Mount Everest (Pass By)

Kala Patthar (Pass By)

Everest View Point

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lukla

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 265 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability

Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Jaykishor_B

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

Reviews

5.0

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Wow!! Awe-inspiring!!

Ryan_L, Jan 2023

What an amazing experience!! The thought that, as an American, we’d ever make it Nepal was really just a dream. This excursion was fantastic! Great weather, great flying, great breakfast!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Dear Ryan & Team , Great to read your feedback here ,Its been our pleasure to look after your tour.Thank you very much for the positive comment about entire trip especially the breakfast /flights and the weather we are looking forward to seeing you in future for another trip , Mukti Pandey And the Everest Experience Team wahtspp -9779851060902

Awesome, memorable trip ...

Jaykishor_B, Dec 2022

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

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Dear Jaykishan , Thank you so much for taking your time to write the feedback about your recent tour to Everest base camp by chopper with us ,we thank you very much for your great comment about our team and service Mukti Pandey and Everest Experience Team Whatsapp -9779851060902

What to expect

Michael_M, Nov 2022

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 behind a a couple of other mountains. Everest is flanked by the 4th highest and 5th highest mountains in the world, so if the view of the worlds tallest mountain seems a bit underwhelming, you have to keep in mind the grandeur of the neighboring lofty peaks competing for attention.🙂 There were four solo travelers plus the pilot on the flight up, and that still quite comfortable. A trekker was add on the flight down, and that was uncomfortably crowed for me on the way dow with 4 not so small men in the back seat. That would be my only complaint. Our female pilot Bria was very charming, likable and adept at her job. I very much enjoyed the experience. Make you own sign or banner to take with you, as there Le is none proclaiming where you are at the landing site. All of us confessed to a slight light-headedness at Kala Palthar, but no one found it worrisome enough ask for oxygen. I am 70 and have a reduced left ventricle output from my heart and I did just fine. It was a wonderful adventure!

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Dear Michael, Namaste and thank you so much for sharing your experience on the Tripadvisor , Yes it has been our pleasure to handle your day tour to Everest base camp with landing at Kalapthher ,we appreciate all off your positive comments and extremely sorry about the the space after being 5 people just to make you clear we have to put the 5 people to cover the cost as it was the group joining flight ,sometimes you become very lucky with flying 2/3 or 4 people when there are not many bookings anyway once again we thank you very much for your feedback and looking forward to seeing you again Mukti Pandey & Everest experience Team -whatsapp -9779851060902

Awesome opportunity, poor execution.

JOHN_B, Nov 2022

The opportunity to travel via helicopter through the Himalayas was always a dream of mine. This experience was great but the execution on behalf of the team running it was very poor. The language barrier although English is listed as a language was too strong to effectively relay concerns to the tour operators… to include requesting a refund or giving feedback. Upon arrival to the airport, we were delayed for our trip by an estimated 55 minutes - we never really were notified or told why. There was zero safety protocol or briefings in regards to our helicopter or our trip prior to our departure. Nothing except for a half page illustration on our boarding pass. For a first timer in a helicopter, even an explanation on what to do in an emergency would have been nice. Or what to expect. 0/10. Explanations for why persons were inside the hull/back of the helicopter would’ve been nice during stops instead of considering something was wrong each time. 0/10. Stopping at a destination/hotel for 2.5 hours longer than anticipated/directed in the itinerary after it is too late to request a refund is unacceptable. We were the last group to be picked up. No one could tell us anything from the company we hired. Another person on the helicopter needed to contact their agent to contact them to provide us an update on what was going on. It was 29 degrees at the hotel. The heated area of the hotel was only available to hotel guests. Four other guests & I were forced to sit outside in this weather near where helicopters were landing & taking off for nearly three hours. Very frustrating. Upon arrival to the airport for return to hotel service, we were SO late that my driver was elsewhere. Awesome experience, got some great… once in a lifetime views of the Himalayas & planet Earth too. I’d just recommend doing it with a different agency other than this one - I’m very disappointed that an event/attraction with a price tag equivalent to a plane ticket could be ran so poorly & be so unorganized. Do not recommend this company.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear JOHN_B, Namaste and Warm Greetings from Everest Experience and Assistance! Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your helicopter experience through the Himalayas with us. We genuinely appreciate your honest insights, and we sincerely apologize for the challenges you encountered during your journey. We deeply regret that the language barrier hindered effective communication, and we understand the importance of clear and transparent information. Your concerns regarding the delay, lack of safety briefings, and unexpected stops are valid, and we genuinely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Rest assured, we take your feedback seriously, and we will be conducting a thorough review of our operational procedures to address the shortcomings you've highlighted. Your experience does not meet the high standards we strive for, and we are committed to making necessary improvements. We appreciate your positive note on the breathtaking views, and we understand your disappointment with the overall execution. We would like to assure you that your feedback will guide us in enhancing our services for future travelers. If there's anything we can do to make amends or if you have additional details you'd like to share, please feel free to reach out to our customer service team directly. We value your input and hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future. Once again, thank you for your candor, and we sincerely apologize for falling short of your expectations. Warm regards, Everest Experience and Assistance Team Whatsapp- 9779851060902

Landing near base camp...

Daniel_S, Nov 2022

Landing near base camp and having breakfast near Mount Everest. The flight home was delayed for more than 1.5 hours which took some of the fun out of the trip as we stood by the helicopter landing site, waiting with no knowledge of when the helicopter would arrive.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Daniel_S, Namaste and warm Greetings from Everest Experience and Assistance! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your positive remarks about the incredible moments you had, landing near the base camp and enjoying breakfast with the majestic Mount Everest. We extend our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by the delay in your return flight. We understand that waiting without clear information can be frustrating and impact the overall experience. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we deeply regret any dampening of the enjoyment of your trip. Rest assured, we are addressing the issue internally to improve our communication and minimize delays in the future. Your insights guide us in providing a better service for our valued travelers. Despite this setback, we are grateful for your understanding and hope that the breathtaking views and unique moments you experienced will remain cherished memories. If there is anything more you would like to share or if you have further concerns, please feel free to contact our customer service team directly. We appreciate your trust in Everest Experience and Assistance, and we look forward to the possibility of serving you again in the future. Warm regards, Everest Experience and Assistance Team Whatsapp- 9779851060902

Once in a lifetime

Sienna_S, Sep 2022

Had to wait a few hours for the weather to turn better but, overall amazing experience. Words and pictures don’t do it justice.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Sienna_S, Warm Greetings from Everest Experience and Assistance, Nepal. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that despite having to wait for the weather to improve, you found the overall experience to be amazing. We agree that words and pictures often fall short in capturing the true essence of such moments. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your adventure. If you ever plan to explore more or have new adventures in mind, we'd be honored to assist you again. Best regards, The Everest Experience and Assistance Team Whatsapp- 9779851060902

Absolutely incredible experience, even in the monsoon season (July)

Derek_J, Jul 2022

Incredible experience! The tour operator, Mukti, is absolutely fantastic to work with. Our original tour was scheduled for a Saturday morning, but the weather was not good, poor visibility. Mukti did not want us to go up and not be able to see anything. So, we cancelled the excursion. Mukti suggested that we try again the next day. We did, and we're able to see a lot. He warned us that the weather can look good at one minute and then bad the next, understandable. We loved his frank and candid warnings. July is the monsoon season, not favorable weather to really see anything. We took a chance and had an absolutely amazing experience. The scenery is unparalleled. It was a hour helicopter ride from Kathmandu to our first stop, refueling at a high mountain airstrip and small town (super cool place). Then a 15/20 minute ride to the next stop at altitude. We stopped there for half of the group of 5 to wait while the rest tried to go up to base camp. The pilot really did his best to get us up to see Everset and base camp, but the visibility was bad. Safety first, so we came back down to catch up with the others and decided to have breakfast at this remote trekkers camp. Awesome! Just awesome!. We had cheese omelettes, Tibetan bread, and hot chocolate. About $20 for 2 people. Skies cleared a little and we decided to take another try at Everest. To be honest, the experience would have still been great even if we didn't make it to the top. This time we were able to make it to Everest Glacier and Base Camp. We could not make the originally planned stop at the overlook, so the pilot landed at Base Camp for some pictures. Absolutely awesome!! We could see some of Everest through the clouds, but not the peak. The pilot did everything in his power to give us a great experience. He can't control the weather. Safety first was his motto. But he really tried hard, and succeeded as far as we are concerned. Awesome, awesome, awesome experience!! So grateful!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Derek, Warm Greetings from Everest Experience and Assistance, Nepal. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with us! We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic time during your helicopter tour to Everest. Our team are committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our clients, and it warms our hearts to know that our efforts were appreciated. Navigating the unpredictable weather in the mountains is always a challenge, and your understanding and positive attitude make it all worthwhile. Your detailed description of the journey and the breathtaking scenery along the way is truly appreciated. We're grateful for the opportunity to be part of your memorable experience, and we hope to assist you in creating more unforgettable moments in the future. Best regards, The Everest Experience and Assistance Team

Amazing

Melissa_J, Apr 2022

Great service. Friendly people. Amazing views! Totally worth it! As a solo traveller I felt safe and taken care of.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Mellisa, Warm Greetings from Everest Experience and Assistance, Nepal. Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you found our service great, our team friendly, and the views amazing. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our solo travelers is a top priority, and we're glad to know you felt safe and taken care of throughout your experience. Your satisfaction is our ultimate reward, and we truly appreciate your kind words. If you ever plan to explore more or have new adventures in mind, we'd be honored to assist you again. Safe travels, and thank you for choosing Everest Experience and Assistance! Warm regards, The Everest Experience and Assistance Team