Everest Base Camp Heli Trek

Starting From US $3299 /person

Country / Region	Nepal / Everest
Duration	11 Days
Max Altitude	5550 m / 18208.66 ft
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Group Size	1 PAX
Transportation	Car + Flight + Helicopter
Accommodation	Hotel + Tea House
Meals	Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast
Trip Type	Heli Tours

Overview

All mountain climbers dream of reaching the base of Mt. Everest, renowned as Everest Base Camp Trek, but only a few get the opportunity to experience that moment in Everest trekking. Trekking Trail Nepal comes with an 11-day package for Everest Base Camp Heli Trekking for those with time limitations but who still desire to reach Everest Base Camp with the same view of Mt. Everest from the closest distance. Hence, the heli ride over the Everest region is the choice. It is expensive, but a time-saving package used as the best Everest trek with heli returns to Kathmandu.

Yes! Everest Base Camp Heli Trek and Everest Heli Trek are the same.

To start the Everest Base Camp Trek to the Everest Region, we will take a scary but amazing flight to Lukla for about 30-35 minutes and then trek up from Lukla to Phakding via the trekking trail of the Pine and cedar trees on both sides of the way, following the Dudh Koshi River. Then we will head to the Namche Bazaar, the cardinal place for the trade of textiles, dried meats, and other food products. Every hiker will bestow mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest and the Himalayan ranges—much better views from the Everest View Hotel.

EBC Heli Trek: Return from Everest Base Camp by Helicopter

This Everest Base Camp Heli Trek of Trekking Trail Nepal makes it possible to visit the Tengboche Monastery to uplift spirituality and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Pumori, Kangtega, and others. The lush vegetation, the rhododendrons, the pine forests, and the serene valleys of the Everest Trekking Region are mind-blowing.

Another hike on the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is from Dingboche to Nangkartseng Hill. This day acclimatization hike allows you to witness the peaceful, majestic views of Lobuche East (6119 m, the fifth highest peak), Makalu (8485 m), Thamserku (6608 m), Kangtega (6685 m, and many others, including Tabuchi, Axe Peak. Above all the most iconic peaks of the Everest Trekking Region, Mt. Ama Dablam, and the famous climbing mountain island peaks make you delighted. Through the meadows, we will explore the natural beauties to reach Everest Base Camp via Gorekshep. Hiking to the best spot of Everest Trekking for the mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest and the adjacent Himalayan range is one of the highlights of this Everest Heli Trek Everest Base Camp (EBC). The walk, hike, and Heli ride from Everest Base Camp will give you an unforgettable lifetime experience of Everest trekking in Nepal.

Everest Base Camp Trek Heli Return by Helicopter 2026

Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu

A representative from Trekking Trail Nepal will welcome you to Kathmandu airport and transfer you to the hotel. After the check-in process in the hotel, a short briefing about the trek will be done. No planning of any activities on the day of arrival; hence, relax and stay overnight at the hotel.

Accommodation: 3-star Hotel
Max. Altitude: 1,360

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding Know more..

Short Itinerary

Day: 01 :
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu.
Day: 02 :
Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2652 m, Duration: 3 hours.
Day: 03 :
Trek to Namche Bazaar 3443 m, Duration: 6 hours.
Day: 04 :
Acclimatization and Rest day. Hike up to Everest View Hotel, overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Day: 05 :
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3868 m, Duration: 5 hours.
Day: 06 :
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche 4410 m, Duration: 5 hours.
Day: 07 :
Dingboche to Nangkartseng Hill 5100 m and return, 6 hours.
Day: 08 :
Trek to Lobuche 4910 m 5 hours.
Day: 09 :
Everest Base Camp 5364 m, back to Gorekshep 5141 m, 8 hours.
Day: 10 :
Morning hiking to Kalapattar 5550 m for Sunrise on Everest, Back to Kathmandu by Helicopter.
Day: 11 :
End of Everest Base Camp Heli Trek.

Cost Inclusion & Exclusion

Include

Airport pickup and drop services in private transportation before and after the trek.
3-star accommodation in Kathmandu valley as per the itinerary with Bed and breakfast
Trip flight (Kathmandu-Lukla ) including for the Trekking guide.
Private Heli Flight form Gorekshep to Kathmandu.
Three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) every day during the trek.
Best available twin-sharing room for accommodation during the trek.
Experienced English speaking, helpful, friendly, and most importantly, government-certified trekking guide.
Assisted by Porters with their lodging and food, their salary, and the insurance for all staff.
Assistant guide for a group of over 8 people with his meal, accommodation, salary, and insurance.
First aid medicine kit carried by the Trekking Guide.
Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park entry permit fee
Local Government entry fees of Pasang Lamhu Rural Municipality.
Necessary documentation, all government taxes, and Agency service charge

Exclude

Meals not specified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the above itinerary
International airfare, Nepal visa fee (two passport photographs), payable at the airport on arrival.
Lunch, dinner, drinks, and other expenses.
Personal trekking and adventure gear, clothing, and accessories.
Extra supporting staff, laundry, battery charge, and communication expenses.
Personal expenses like tea/coffee, bar bill and beverage, drinking water, snacks, hot shower, etc.
Travel and medical insurance, emergency evacuation/natural disaster, or personal reasons.
In any case of natural calamities, mishaps, or anything beyond our control.
Tips and gratitude for the members of the trekking or the tour.
Any further services not mentioned in the “Cost Includes” section.
All costs incurred in the case of early returns and late departures than the scheduled itinerary.

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