Our Everest Base Camp Heli Tour is one of the most luxurious combinations of technology, thrill, and determination. Long been heralded as a top destination for mountain lovers and adventurers, Everest Base Camp is the best place to see the mighty Everest up-close. Everest Base Camp Heli Tour begins with a wonderful scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to the gateway of Everest, Lukla. The 40 minutes flight encapsulates the gigantic Himalayas mountain range including the mighty snow-walls like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and many more.
Traveling to Everest Base Camp by Helicopter can be the safest opportunity to reach Everest Region than from an Airplane. It is because of the safe and sound landing that can be provided by the helicopter. The tour consists of Helicopter flights to-and-from the Everest Base Camp.
Highlights of the trek:
Exhilarating Heli flight with a gorgeous view of the Himalayas mountain range.
Trek through the wonderful Everest mountain trail after your landing.
Enjoy the mountain vista of splendid mountains like Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and many more.
Destination
Everest Base Camp Heli Trek
Duration
9 Days
Max. Altitude
5555m
Trip Difficulty
Moderate
Itinerary
This trek combines many different landscapes and brings you close to the base of 7,000m and 8,000m peaks in a short period of time.
For Meals: Included During Trek
For Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Maximum Altitude:
Our representative will pick you up from the airport after your landing and escort you to the Hotel.
You can complete the checking-in procedure and enjoy a night’s rest.
For Meals: Included During Trek
For Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Maximum Altitude: 2610m
We catch a wondering Heli flight from Kathmandu flying through the mountain landscape before landing in Lukla.
After the landing, we will take a brief stop in Lukla and then begin our trek towards Phakding.
We trek alongside the well-paved riverbed trail of the Dudh Koshi River.
Phakding is one of the most stunning villages of Nepal with around 30-40 houses.
Overnight in Phakding.
For Meals: Included During Trek
For Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Maximum Altitude: 3445m
Our day begins with a continued trek alongside the Dudh Koshi shore until we reach Monjo. We make a brief stop in the Sagarmatha National Park to sort out the further permits required for the trek forward.
We continue our trek and cross a few prayer-flag-laden suspension bridges on our way to Namche.
After around 2-3 hours of steady trek, we reach the wonderful trading center of the Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar.
Namche Bazaar is the unofficial capital of the Khumbu region with a beautiful vista of the Himalayas on either side.
For Meals: Included During Trek
For Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Maximum Altitude:
Today will be an ideal day for us to acclimatize our bodies to the high altitude.
However, we can visit the numerous attractions of Namche Bazaar including plenty of short hikes to warm your body up.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
For Meals: Inculded During Trek
For Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Maximum Altitude: 3860m
We begin our trek from Namche towards the spiritual settlement of Tengboche.
The trek will consist of plenty of ups and downs while we weave in-and-out of the valley.
We pass through the villages of Sansa, Phunkithanga and trek through dense Pine forests.
After a couple of more hours, we reach the monastery of Tengboche at 3870m.
Tengboche Monastery is one of the most important religious landmarks of the Everest region and the place is filled with spiritual energy and constant relaxing hymns and mantras.
The place is also very famous for the wonderful panoramic view of some of the biggest mountains on Earth, like Kwangde (6187m), Tawachee (6542m), Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (8501m), Amadablam, Kantega, and Thamserku, to name a few.
Overnight in Tengboche.
For Meals: Included During Trek
For Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Maximum Altitude: 4360m
Our trek begins with a steady descent through serene forests along the Imja Khola Valley.
Gradually trek towards the village of Pangboche which is also the home to the oldest monastery of the region.
Our journey continues from Pangboche and we walk through a summer pasture towards Dingboche.
Dingboche is a picturesque village with incredible views of Island Peak and Ama Dablam.
For Meals: Included During Trek
For Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Maximum Altitude:
By now, we have already reached an altitude of over 4000m. Therefore, we will make a stop at Dingboche to acclimatize our bodies further.
To acclimatize our bodies better, we can take a short hike around the settlement.
Overnight in Dingboche.
For Meals: Included During Trek
For Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Maximum Altitude: 4930m
Today, we will go through the top of Pheriche village and cross a small river which comes from the Khumbu glacier.
Ascend from Thukla where we see a memorial of the expedition members who lost their lives during the expedition.
We ascend furthermore and then reach the beautiful mountain village of Lobuche. We will spend the night at the pyramid International Laboratory/ guest house located at 5050m.
Overnight in Lobuche.
For Meals: Included During Trek
For Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
Maximum Altitude: 5400m
We make a beeline to the Everest Base Camp early in the morning traveling across the parallel moraine of the Khumbu Glacier.
After a brief while, we reach Gorak Shep where the snow-topped surrounded mountains are approaching us.
We proceed our excursion to the base camp, we'll see the Army Mountaineers Memorials. With a little bit more effort we will arrive at the long-desired destination: the Everest Base Camp.
You will observe the most profound icy mass on the planet; Khumbu Glacier and icefall. With much fulfillment, we'll head back to Gorak Shep for the night.
Meals: Included During Trek
Accommodation:
Maximum Altitude:
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel (approximately three hours prior to your scheduled flight) for you departure.
Inclusions
The Annapurna base camp trek is one of the most popular treks in the mighty
Himalayan region of Nepal and it is the most visited trekking region in Nepal.
What’s not Included?
Airport pick up and drop off
Accomodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (twin share basis)
Trekking permits & TIMS card for Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Manaslu conservation area, Annapurna conservation area, etc.
Accommodation during the trek
Meals during the trek
Fresh fruit when available
Complementary duffel bag/agency T-shirt
English speaking & government licensed guide(4 trekkers: 1 assistance guide)
First-aid kit
Kathmandu-Sotikhola bus fare
Dharapani - Pokhara-Kathmandu bus fare
Staff insurance, meals, accommodation, equipment, and transportation.
Agency service charge
Government tax/VAT
Map
This trek combines many different landscapes and brings you close to the base of 7,000m and 8,000m peaks in a short period of time.
Travel Gear List
Adventurous activities are always filled with adrenaline and risks. Here are some mandatory tools and equipments to keep you safe and necessary for the trip.
Trekking boot(1pair): well worn and comfortable with proper ankle support.
Sock(3 pairs): good and warm enough; worth spending money on quality socks.
Flip flop/Camp Shoe(1 pair): light weighted for evening use.
Water bottle(2): Nalgene/ sig style and a bladder bottle with the capacity of 1/2 liter water. Bladders are preferred.
Water Purification Drop(1): Affordable and easily available for purchase in Kathmandu (Pious Water Drop).
Lip Balm(1): Proper moisturizing containing SPF.
Sunglass(1): Actual UV rays safeguarding glasses.
Sun Cream: SPF 30+ recommended.
Bandana (1): Useful for various purpose.
Baseball Head/ Cap(1): Protects face from direct expose of sun during the hiking.
Warm Woolen Hat(1): Prevents from wind and cold above 3500m.
Flash Light / Head Torch(1): Leaves your hands free. Extra batteries are also necessary for head light.
Private First Aid Kit(1): Include prescribed medications/ personal medications. Some personal medicine might not be available in Nepal.
Travel towel(1): light weighted and compact.
Wash Kit (1): Appropriate and suitable for your skin/body
Instant Hand Sanitizer: Alcohol bases, enough for trek/on the basis of necessity.
Camera(incase you carry): Along with charger and enough battery to capture scenarios and memories.
Book/ Journal: Depending on interest.
Pack of Cards/Travel Board Games(if interested): Evening entertainment.
Trekking Snacks: Base on consumption; enough for trekking (can be purchased in Kathmandu).
Toilet Roll & Rubbish Bag: to make sure we don't leave waste materials in the mountains.
Trekking Poles(optional): recommended to anyone with knee issues.
Gloves(2 pairs): Thin in low altitude & thick warm enough in high altitudes.
Neck Warmer \Buff(1): Protection of Neck from direct wind and cold.
Walking Stick(1): Light weighted and comfortable for walking support.
Walking T-shirt(2): Merino wool, Capilene/Synthetic Fiber for quick dry.
Sleeping t-shirt(1): can be cotton or fabric.
Thermal base layers Top(1): mid weighted long sleeved t-shirt of merino wool/polyester, capilene power dry.
Insulating layers(1): mid weighted fleece that can be worn over other layers
Fleece Vest(optional): advisable for those who catches cold easily.
Rain jacket (1): Wind proof and rain proof for safeguard.
Down jacket(1): very essential for trekking above 4,000 meters.
Hiking trousers(2): lick weighted and quick dry trousers( not cotton).Zip offs are preferred.
Sleeping trousers(1): light weighted yoga style for comfort sleep( no jeans).
Trekking short (1): in case of no zips off trousers. Low knee shorts are preferred.
Rain pants(1): Protection from rain and wind.
Thermal long Johns(1): To warm by in the evening or while sleeping.
Underwear: Depending on necessity; enough for trek ( can be washed and dried along the way)
FAQs
Adventurous activities are always filled with adrenaline and risks. Here are some mandatory tools and equipments to keep you safe and necessary for the trip.
EBC heli trek takes you at the height of 5,555 meters from sea level.
In context to the level of difficulty, the Everest Base Camp heli trek is a short moderate level trek. The maximum walking hour of this trek is about 8-9 hours a day.
Soul Himalaya Treks & Tours has well-experienced and certified guides/leaders with over 10 years of working experience in the field. All our guides are fluent in English. You can also hire guides who are fluent in French, German, and Hindi.
EBC trek is an Everest region trek of eastern Himalayan ranges. Therefore, you will be able to view Mt. Everest from EBC along with various other Everest Ranges.
The best season for the Everest base camp trek is pre-monsoon and post-monsoon. Late September, October, November, and December is the most favorable season recommended for the Everest Base Camp Trek.
The weather differs with the season you choose to trek for. The maximum temperature reaches 25°C during the day and falls up to -20°C at night. Observing the overall trekking climate, the weather of ABC is mild during the trekking seasons. Yet, the weather of the lower region is hotter than that of higher altitude.
Altitude sickness is predictable if you are at a High altitude for the first time. However, Altitude sickness can be coped with easily since there are no major risks of it. Our itinerary is maintained in such a way that you will adapt to the altitude of this region easily. Your assigned guide/leader will slow down ascend and provide you healthy diet. You also require to be hydrated throughout the trek and avoid the consumption of alcohol/cigarettes. Most importantly, you should build a strong mindset and be prepared for the trek.
We strongly recommend you carry a reusable bottle along with water purifying tablets and agents to purify stream water. Waste disposal is not well organized in the Mountains so to maintain an environment-friendly trek we appreciate it if you can make minimum use of plastic bottles. However, if make you use of plastic bottles we request you dispose of the bottles at a proper place.
The proper shower is managed for you throughout the trek. Hot /Bucket shower is made accessible in the lodges. However, a certain amount of charge for the hot/bucket shower is taken in some of the lodges. While taking showers in the natural sources, you are sincerely requested to slip into comfortable clothes to uphold social values in public space.
You will be able to recharge your gadgets in pretty much every cabin and hotel. However, at a higher altitude you will be charged with a certain amount; probably from 200 to 300 NRS (1.5 - 2, 5 €).
The organization isn't great always, and in some cases it is inexistent. You’d rather not rely on the network in some areas. However, you will have Wi-Fi in few lodges; not necessarily all of them but some lodges charge you extra for Wi-Fi.
We assure you a secured trek. Even so, we never can predict what might take place. Hence, in case of any emergencies, you will be rescued by air ambulance as long as the weather is favorable for evacuation.
You are strongly prohibited from distributing any kind of stuff to children on the way to your trek. Children stay on roads for hours waiting for tourists rather than attending schools. Hence, this has created a very bad influence on the children in the tourism areas. If you are genuinely intending to help them you can consult with respective guardians.
You can observe many street dogs in Nepal. So, you should be aware before you approach any of them as they are not well-vaccinated. If you are followed by a pet during your trek we suggest you not take them along with you.
You will not be allowed to take a snap of any individuals without their approval. In some specific monasteries, you are forbidden to carry a camera. However, you can freely capture the image of glamorous nature.
Tipping is not mandatory. However, it has been a common trait, so the guides and porters expect a small amount of tips from you. A small amount of tips can hold a great essence in their life and can go a long way to help them and their families. Feel free to ask us for a suggested standard amount.
$4670/person
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Safety & 24/7 Customer Care
Team of Highly experience Expert
No Hidden Cost
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