Sagarmatha, Nepal
Everest Helicopter Tour
Kathmandu to the roof of the world and back before lunch — with a landing at Everest View.
Tour highlights
Scenic flight over the Khumbu valley and Namche Bazaar
Landing at Kala Patthar viewpoint (weather permitting)
Breakfast at Everest View Hotel facing Everest
Aerial views of Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam
Tengboche Monastery from the air
Back in Kathmandu by midday
Good to know
Helicopter operations are entirely weather dependent. If the flight cannot operate we reschedule to the next clear slot or refund in full, minus any unrecoverable fees.
Day-by-day itinerary
Early hotel pickup for the flight briefing. Depart Kathmandu at first light, refuelling at Lukla, then on over Namche Bazaar and Tengboche into the Khumbu. Weather permitting, a short landing near Kala Patthar for the classic Everest panorama, then breakfast on the terrace at Everest View Hotel before the return flight. Back at your hotel by late morning.
Amenities available
Cost includes
- Helicopter charter Kathmandu–Everest–Kathmandu on sharing basis
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu
- Sagarmatha National Park entry and TIMS fees
- Landing at Kala Patthar (subject to weather and load)
- Breakfast at Everest View Hotel
- Supplemental oxygen on board
- All applicable taxes
Cost excludes
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses
- Private charter surcharge (available on request)
- Delays or cancellation costs caused by weather
- Anything not listed under inclusions
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