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Everest Base Camp Heli Trek-8 day

Everest Region

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Tour Code:

EBCHT

Duration

7 Night / 8 Days

Country

Nepal

Activity Type

Trekking/ Heli-Ride/Sightseeing

Max. Altitude

5,545m

Best Season

Mar-May, Sep-Dec

Group Size

Min 2 -16 Pax

Accommodation

Hotel/ Tea house

Difficulty

Moderate

Meals

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transportation

Private vehicle/Flight/Heli-Ride

Start / End Point

Kathmandu

The Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is an 8-day trip that takes you through the stunning Himalayan ranges of Nepal. You will start your journey in Kathmandu and take a scenic flight to Lukla, followed by a trek to Phakding and Namche Bazaar.

After a rest day in Namche Bazaar, you will take a helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar and return to Lukla. This trip concludes with a flight back to Kathmandu and a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu Valley before departure.

Visit Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Take a helicopter flight to the Everest region
Enjoy stunning aerial views of the Himalayan mountains
Experience the thrill of a lifetime on the helicopter flight
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Kala Patthar
Get up close and personal with Everest and other giant peaks
Admire the panoramic view of the entire Everest region.

Accommodation

Hotel

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. You can spend the day exploring the city on your own or rest and prepare for the trek.

Max. Altitude

2,610 m

Hike Duration

3-4 hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Flight Duration

30 min

Early in the morning, you will take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, which offers amazing views of the Himalayan ranges. After landing in Lukla, you will start your trek to Phakding, a small village situated along the Kosi River. You will cross several suspension bridges and pass through dense forests to reach Phakding.

Max. Altitude

3,440 m

Hike Duration

6-7 hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you will begin your trek to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region. You will walk along the banks of the Dudh Kosi River and cross several suspension bridges. You will also pass through small villages and dense forests before reaching Namche Bazaar.

Max. Altitude

3,440 m

Hike Duration

4 hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

You will spend a day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize to the high altitude. You can explore the local market, visit the Sherpa Museum, visitor park and hike to the Everest View Hotel to get a glimpse of Mount Everest, lhotse, Ama dablam and other peaks.

Max. Altitude

2,845 m

Accommodation

Tea House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you will board a shared helicopter for a scenic flight to Everest Base Camp and land at Kala Patthar for a photo sessions. It is the highest point of the Everest Base Camp Trek, Kala Patthar. You will get to see stunning views of the Himalayan ranges, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and other peaks. After spending some time at Kala Patthar you will take the helicopter back to Lukla.

NOTE: The helicopter fight is shared and not privately chartered. If there are no one to share the ride with. The charter cost has to be beared.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

In the morning, you will board a flight back to Kathmandu or Manthali (Ramechhap), depending on the availability of flights from Lukla. Once you reach Kathmandu, you can rest or explore the city on your own.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

Today, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu Valley, which includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You can also do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs.

Your Everest Base Camp Heli Trek comes to an end today. You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Whats Included:

All (international and domestic) airport transfers in a tourist vehicle.
3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu at a 3-star hotel in twin-sharing/double rooms with breakfast.
Three-time meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), including tea/coffee in the morning & seasonal fruits in the evening.
Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek for four nights in the Everest Region with attached toilets in Lukla, Phakding & Namche.
Highly experienced guide and porters, including their wages, food, accommodation, equipment, and insurance (1 porter for every 2 clients).
An assistant guide is provided for groups of 6 or more.
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, including vehicles, entrance fees.
Domestic flights (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu).
hared helicopter tour in the Khumbu region with drop-off at Lukla.
All necessary trekking permits for Sagarmatha National Park, Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Trek Card, etc.
A TMN t-shirt, duffel bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket provided for use during the trek (if required).
First aid medical kit, oxi-meter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitudes.
Administrative expenses and government taxes.

Whats Excluded:

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, and accommodation for early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
Travel insurance.
International flight tickets to and from Nepal.
Personal expenses and medical kits.
Alcoholic beverages and cold drinks during the trek.
Nepal entry visa (Visa can be acquired easily upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, with a fee of USD 50 for a 30-day visa and USD 125 for a 90-day visa).
Hot showers, battery charging, and internet unless provided for free in mountains.
Personal equipment and gear.
Tips for guides, porters, and drivers.

Number of PAX	Price per PAX

1 Pax	$2,300
2-6 Pax	$2,190
7-10 Pax	$2,130
11-15 Pax	$2,080
16+	$2,040

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Itzelgarciah

10 Mar 2024

I felt safe all the time, the views were extraordinary, the places we stayed were comfortable and the food was above my expectations.

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Sarah Spiro

20 Nov 2024

As a solo female traveler I highly recommend Trek me Nepal and Laxu. They gave me a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget.

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Pratima K

28 Oct 2024

It was such a Great and stress free experience. I would Highly recommend Trek Me Nepal and definitely be booking in the future.

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$ 2,300 per person

(Price Varies by Group Size)

PAX	Price per PAX

1 Pax	$2,300
2-6 Pax	$2,190
7-10 Pax	$2,130
11-15 Pax	$2,080
16+	$2,040

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