The day begins early, just as you get a glimpse of the first light of dawn in Kathmandu. At 6:00 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel and whisk you away to the domestic airport. You will feel the crisp morning air and see the city, which is at  an altitude of about 1,400 meters above sea level, wake up before your eyes on your way there. Our staff will guide you through check-in and boarding to make sure you have a seamless start to your tour.

By 6:30 AM, you’ll be soaring above the clouds, leaving the bustling city behind. The 45-minute flight to Lukla’s Tenzing Hillary Airport is nothing short of magical. You see the Himalayas in their full glory, snow-capped peaks piercing the sky, deep valleys with rivers, and the occasional glimpse of a remote village in the mountainside. Lukla, perched at 2,845 meters, is the gateway to the Everest region. Its iconic runway, which is carved into the side of the mountain, is thrilling to land upon.

From Lukla, we continue higher into the Himalayas. At around 7:30 AM, the helicopter ascends toward Pheriche or Syangboche, depending on the size of your group and weather conditions. This flight is short, just 15 to 20 minutes.

If you’re in a group of five, the helicopter will touch down briefly in Pheriche before continuing to Syangboche. Smaller groups will fly directly to Syangboche, where the air is thinner at 3,880 meters. From above, the Everest region looks like a living postcard with its jagged peaks, glacial rivers, and the occasional prayer flag fluttering in the wind.

By 8:00 AM, you will be at the iconic Hotel Everest View, the highest-placed hotel in the world. As you dig into your warm, hearty breakfast, you can gaze at the towering Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse that loom over the horizon. The air is crisp and pure, and the silence is only broken by the occasional fluttering of things in the wind. You can take your time to soak in the views, snap photos, and simply exist in the moment.

At 9:15 AM, it’s time for you to board the helicopter once more for the return flight to Lukla. During the descent, you see a fresh perspective of the scene, with sunlight now illuminating the valleys and the snowy peaks in golden hues of colors. From Lukla, the helicopter will carry you back to Kathmandu in 45-minutes.