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The 15 Best Everest Helicopter Tours

22 tours  ·  from $171 a head

Helicopters leave Kathmandu early, land high in the Khumbu for a few minutes and stop for breakfast above Namche on the way back. The 15 below compare landing points, group versus private charter and the cancellation terms that actually matter.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel. - From Kathmandu Valley to the High Himalaya
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

1.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $1,575Our pick

Review of the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu, with Everest views, Lukla refueling, Everest View Hotel, costs, tips, and weather advice.

“On trip had to be cancelled due to visibility issues. I give the company 5 stars because they were in constant contact in keeping us updated regarding conditions and they provided a full refund even though the trip was cancelled the morning of trip due to weather. I would highly recommend them and plan on coming back and allowing a few extra days so I can make this once in a lifetime trip.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View - Kathmandu departure and the long climb toward Everest
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

2.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $1,600

Review of the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu, with Kalapathar views, Hotel Everest View breakfast, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“From lift-off, the views were magical. Jagged peaks, winding glaciers, and sparkling rivers spread beneath the helicopter. Kala Patthar offered a spectacular up-close view of Everest. Dipak’s careful planning made the day relaxed and smooth. Read more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing - Lukla refueling and the first mountain views
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Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

3.Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $1,600

Review of a $1,600 Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu, with Lukla, Kala Patthar views, Syangboche landing, and practical tips.

“Adventure Master Trek delivers a truly excellent travel experience. The hotels they arrange are in prime locations, offering both comfort and stunning views. The helicopter ride was organized very smoothly and handled with complete professioRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Hotel Everest View Landing - Flying over Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Hotel Everest View Landing

4.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Hotel Everest View Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $1,490

Review of the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu, with Kalapatthar views, Hotel Everest View breakfast, costs, stops, and tips.

“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 aRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel. - From Kathmandu Valley to the High Himalaya
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel.

Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - The early start at Kathmandu airport
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Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

6.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $1,863

Review of Kathmandu’s Everest Base Camp helicopter tour, with Kalapatthar views, Himalayan breakfast, costs, weather risks, and practical tips.

“Tutto perfetto Dal pick up in hotel, all’assistenza prima e dopo il volo Elicottero perfetto e pilota molto bravo e professionale Esperienza unica al mondo che consiglio vivamente Tutto eccellente”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - The Airbus H125 route toward Lukla
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Everest base camp Helicopter Tour

7.Everest base camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,700

Review of the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu, including costs, itinerary, mountain views, stops, timing, and practical booking advice.

“The helicopter tour was terrific. The flights to Lukla and then to Pheriche and then to the Everest View Hotel were great. The amount of time to take pictures at Kala Patthar was good and the breakfast at the hotel was really nice. It certainly helped that we had a nice, clear day in November. There were just five of us in the helicopter. Great.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - The Airbus H125 route toward Lukla
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

8.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and Hotel Everest View on a costly but time-saving Himalayan helicopter tour.

“Just returned from an EBC trekking with Sublime Trails, what a wonderful and unique experience! Ram and his team Prakash (guide) and Laxman (porter) have been very helpful throughout the whole process. From booking and return and beyond! They literally took care of eRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Stop at Everest View Hotel - Flying through Lukla and toward Everest
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Stop at Everest View Hotel

9.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Stop at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $1,575

Review of the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu, with Kala Patthar views, Lukla, Everest View Hotel, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“Unfortunately, due to inclement weather we were unable to join this trip. The company kept us informed with weather updates but alas it was not meant to be. I just read on the news another tour company crashed on a similar trip with coRead more”

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Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Landing for Breakfast - The 5:45 a.m. start and Kathmandu airport transfer
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Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Landing for Breakfast

10.Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Landing for Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,640

Review of Kathmandu’s Everest helicopter tour, with a Kalapatthar flyover, Hotel Everest View breakfast stop, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“We had an amazing trip to see Mt. Everest by helicopter from Kathmandu! It was truly a dream come true to witness the breathtaking Himalayas, including Everest, up close. The team at Breakfree Adventures was exceptional – always responRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - The Airbus H125 route toward Lukla
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

11.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,699

Review of the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu, with flight details, Kalapatthar rules, costs, value, tips, and booking advice.

“I came across trekking planner during my search for outfitters to plan a trip to EBC. Then a friend also recommended them. From the moment I reached out to Dipak, he made the process easy. Despite the time difference, he was responsiRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Stop at Hotel Everest View. - Lukla and Tenzing-Hillary Airport
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Stop at Hotel Everest View.

12.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Stop at Hotel Everest View.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,980

Fly from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp, pause at Hotel Everest View, and see Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori in one morning.

“Fill i am in heaven.I couldn’t express my feelings. So nice view amazing weather.Everyone must do this tour. It will be my life time experience.Thank you so much welcome Nepal treks for your great service.Highly recommended tour agency in Nepal.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - The Airbus H125 route toward Lukla
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

13.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,800

Review of the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu, with Kala Patthar, Everest View Hotel breakfast, price, timing, and practical tips.

“We booked the Everest Heli Tour through Magical Nepal as we did a hike with them prior. Saugat was super easy to communicate with, kept in contact about the weather to ensure we would be able to see Everest and organised transpoRead more”

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Everest base camp helicopter tour with Guarenteed Landing - Mount Everest from close range
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Everest base camp helicopter tour with Guarenteed Landing

14.Everest base camp helicopter tour with Guarenteed Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,487

Review of the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu, including landings, mountain views, breakfast, price, weather, and practical tips.

“Everything about the trip was amazing from the tour guide and pilot to village we visited and the breathtaking helicopter views. Both pilot and guide were very welcoming and the tour guide commentry and knowledge shared made the whole Read more”

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