Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - 4 Days

A spectacular Helicopter tour of the Everest Base Camp, Kalapathhar and Gokyo in a short tour of Nepal

Everest Helicopter Tour is a short 4-day tour which begins and ends in Kathmandu. We begin our short trip in Nepal by visiting Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Everest Helicopter Tour is on the third day of our trip. We begin the day with a helicopter ride flying over the Everest Base Camp which offers majestic views of the Everest region. We then make a stopover at Kala Patthar which is the best viewpoint to admire the rare and up-close beauty of the mighty Himalayas including Everest. After spending some time at Kala Patthar, we fly to Gokyo Lakes which are a set of six lakes that form the world’s highest freshwater lake system. We land near the third lake which is referred to as ‘the Gokyo Lake’ and admire its tranquil beauty. We then fly back to Kathmandu and end our Everest heli tour in Nepal.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

After landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport, we will be greeted by a representative of Foot Mark Travel and Adventures who will drop off at our hotel. We then check-in at the hotel, freshen up and take a rest. In the evening a welcome dinner will be hosted by Foot Mark Travel & Adventures Pvt. Ltd & Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Square

In Kathmandu, we tour Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa which are all world heritage sites. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. We also visit the Patan Durbar Square which is another World Heritage Site. The square is reminiscent of medieval Kathmandu with beautiful courtyards, temples and shrines noted for their exquisite architecture and delicate carving. We also tour the Patan museum while we are in Patan Durbar Square. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Helicopter tour

We leave our hotel and travel to the airport at six in the morning. After about an hour, we reach the base camp of Mt. Everest. We do not land here; however, flying over the base camp with dramatic aerial views of the Everest region is an awesome experience. We make a landing at Kala Patthar where we hop out of the chopper for about 10 - 15 minutes and admire the mighty Himalayas, Everest in particular. The helicopter will then take us to the beautiful Gokyo Lake. We stop there for a few minutes and admire its view up-close. Next, we fly back to Kathmandu. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by Foot Mark Travel & Adventures Pvt. Ltd to share our experiences of the amazing Everest Helicopter Tour.

Day 04: Final departure

Our Everest Helicopter Tour in Nepal ends today. A Foot Mark Travel & Adventures Pvt. Ltd representative will drop off at the Tribhuwan International Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight.

Important Note

Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Foot Mark Travel & Adventures Pvt. Ltd. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

  • Airport pickups and drop offs in a private vehicle
  • Deluxe hotel accommodation in Kathmandu for three nights with breakfast
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu and Patan by private vehicle
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
  • All government and local taxes
  • Nepalese visa fee
  • Excess baggage charge(s)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival and/or late departure (due to any reason) other than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • International flights and Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

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