Everest Helicopter Tour with Landing
Everest in a morning - a landing at Kala Patthar and breakfast at Everest View Hotel.
- Duration
- 1 days
- Max altitude
- 5,545m
- Group size
- 1–16
- Start / end
- Kathmandu → Kathmandu
Overview
A single morning from Kathmandu to the foot of Everest and back. The flight follows the Khumbu valley past Namche, lands briefly at Kala Patthar for the classic Everest panorama, then stops for breakfast at the Everest View Hotel with Ama Dablam across the valley. The whole trip is complete before lunch. Suitable for travellers who cannot spare two weeks or are not able to trek at altitude.
Trip highlights
- Landing at Kala Patthar (5,545m) below Everest
- Breakfast at Everest View Hotel with Ama Dablam opposite
- Aerial views of the Khumbu Icefall and Namche Bazaar
- Back in Kathmandu before lunch
- No trekking or altitude acclimatisation required
Day-by-day itinerary (1 days)
What's included
Included
- Hotel transfers in Kathmandu
- Helicopter flight with experienced high-altitude pilot
- Landing permits and airport fees
- Breakfast at Everest View Hotel
- Supplementary oxygen on board
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Practical information
Accommodation
Not applicable - day trip
Meals
Breakfast at Everest View Hotel
Transport
Helicopter, private hotel transfers
Permits
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
Fitness required
No fitness requirement. Landings are short and the altitude exposure is brief, but if you have a heart or respiratory condition, check with your doctor first.
What to pack
Warm jacket, sunglasses, camera. Landings are brief but very cold and windy.
Frequently asked questions
How many people per helicopter?+
Five passengers on the Kathmandu legs. At Kala Patthar the aircraft shuttles two or three at a time because of the thin air at 5,545m.
What if the weather is bad?+
Flights go early morning when Himalayan weather is most stable. If we cannot fly we reschedule to the next clear day or refund in full.
Will I feel the altitude?+
Possibly, briefly. The landing lasts around ten minutes and oxygen is carried on board.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. 50% refund between 30 and 14 days. No refund within 14 days, though the deposit may be transferred to another departure once.