Helicopter Tours

Everest Helicopter Tour

Private Charter Helicopter Flight with Far Out Nepal

Nepal, home to eight of the world’s fourteen peaks above 8,000 meters, is a paradise for adventurers and mountain lovers. The most thrilling way to witness the breathtaking beauty of these snowy giants in a short time is through an Everest Helicopter Tour.

Flying in an AS350 B3 helicopter, this tour offers an unforgettable aerial adventure over the Himalayas. Whether you are short on time or prefer a luxurious way to experience this exclusive helicopter tour is designed to create memories that last a lifetime.

Everest Helicopter: Highlights

  • Around 4 hours adventure Helicopter flight from Kathmandu to EVEREST REGION (Khumbu Region) and back
  • An aerial view of the green rolling hills as you fly towards the Khumbu region
  • During the short stopover at Lukla you can witness Lukla which is the gateway to Everest Base Camp Trek
  • First sweep through the helicopter flight to Gokyo Valley famous for five glacier lakes, Nepal longest glaciers with some fine view of the Himalayas
  • Cross through Cho La Pass with amazing view of the high Himalayas
  • You have a view aerial view of Khumbu Glacier, base camp of the highest peak of the world.
  • The breathtaking view from Mt. Everest (8.848 m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6.856 m), Mt. Nuptse (7.861 m) and Mt. Pumori (7,165 m)
  • Stop over at the highest point hotel in the world with delicious breakfast and 360 – degree stunning view of the lofty Himalayas
  • Comfortable private journey with just three passengers having window seats throughout the trip with no hanging out at Pheriche which is at an elevation of 4371 m poshing a risk of altitude waiting for the other passenger to finish the flight
  • Medical Oxygen in case of emergency
  • Reliable Helicopter company with Experience Pilot to take you in once in lifetime experience.

 Everest Helicopter Flight Route:

  1. The helicopter flight to Everest base camp begins in the early hours from Kathmandu Domestic Airport then flies eastward via Bhaktapur, hills of Nagarkot village.
  2. It then passes through Jiri village flying higher towards Lukla for refuelling.
  3. Stop at Lukla to refuel and take a Helicopter flight to Everest base camp.
  4. Then after a brief stop it flies Northwest towards Gokyo Valley cross Cho La pass towards Everest Base Camp
  5. After the overflow of Everest Base Camp and getting a superb view of the Himalayas it returns down to Syangboche where the Everest View Hotel is situated for the delicious breakfast.
  6. Here we spend some time having breakfast and enjoying the view of the lofty Himalayas.
  7. Then back to Lukla for refueling
  8. We then fly back to Kathmandu

Challenges & Important Considerations:

  • Weather conditions must be favorable for a smooth experience.
  • Physical fitness is necessary, and consulting a physician before flying is recommended.
  • Total flight duration is approximately 4/5 hours including breakfast