Scenic Mount Everest Helicopter Tour
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4.7
Based on 6 Reviews
- COVID-19protected
- Helicopter tour
- Family
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 4 hours
- tour type Group
- age requirement 5-79 yrs
- max group size 35
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7352
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- Operated in English
HIGHLIGHTS
- 360 degrees views of world's tallest peaks, including Mount Everest
- The most scenic flight in the world
- Discover some of the most beautiful Himalayan ranges and capture them in your lenses
- Scenic breakfast at the Hotel Everest View
This helicopter tour of Mt. Everest is perfect for those who wish to check out unique views of Mount Everest and get closer to its surrounding peaks. This tour lets you fly over the the highest mountain of the world and check out some of the most magical mountain sceneries that the planet has to offer.
Embark on a journey that takes you over the magical Himalayas and check out some of the highest peaks on the planet such as Mount Lhotse, Mount Cho Oyu, Mount Makalu, Mount Nuptse, Mount Pumori, Mount Amadablam, Mount Thamserku and Khangtega.
The aerial view of medieval-era Kathmandu clustered with palaces, temples, monastery and courtyards can also be seen during this tour.
The tour starts around 7 am from the domestic terminal at the Tribhuvan Airport. Our representative will escort you from your hotel to the airport. After take off, we will head towards Lukla, flying in an eastern direction through the Himalayan terrain.
Leaving Lukla we will first land at Pheriche. Then, we will fly over to Everest Base Camp for the best possible views of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, Mount Pumori and more neighboring peaks. We will then return and land at the helipad near Everest View Hotel for breakfast and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. We spend half an hour at Everest View Hotel, before flying back to Kathmandu via Lukla.
Starting Point: Tribhuvan Airport, Domestic Terminal, Kathmandu
Ending Point: Tribhuvan Airport, Domestic Terminal, Kathmandu
Duration: 4:30 hrs including half an hour ground time near Everest View Hotel for breakfast
Best Time: September- December, January- June
Routes:
Kathmandu - Lukla - Pheriche - Everest Base Camp Overlfly - Syangboche - Lukla - Kathmandu
AIRCRAFT DETAILS:
· Helicopter : AS 350 B3E (H125)
· Power Plant : 1 Turbomeca Arriel 2D
· Service Sling : 23000 Ft
· Rate of Climb : 1818 fpm
· Capacity : 1 pilot + 6 Passengers
· Cruising Speed : 137 knots
· Max takeoff weight : 2250 kg
· Endurance : 3 Hours 20 Min
· Call Sign: 9N – AKP & 9N AKG
Embark on a journey that takes you over the magical Himalayas and check out some of the highest peaks on the planet such as Mount Lhotse, Mount Cho Oyu, Mount Makalu, Mount Nuptse, Mount Pumori, Mount Amadablam, Mount Thamserku and Khangtega.
The aerial view of medieval-era Kathmandu clustered with palaces, temples, monastery and courtyards can also be seen during this tour.
The tour starts around 7 am from the domestic terminal at the Tribhuvan Airport. Our representative will escort you from your hotel to the airport. After take off, we will head towards Lukla, flying in an eastern direction through the Himalayan terrain.
Leaving Lukla we will first land at Pheriche. Then, we will fly over to Everest Base Camp for the best possible views of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, Mount Pumori and more neighboring peaks. We will then return and land at the helipad near Everest View Hotel for breakfast and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. We spend half an hour at Everest View Hotel, before flying back to Kathmandu via Lukla.
Starting Point: Tribhuvan Airport, Domestic Terminal, Kathmandu
Ending Point: Tribhuvan Airport, Domestic Terminal, Kathmandu
Duration: 4:30 hrs including half an hour ground time near Everest View Hotel for breakfast
Best Time: September- December, January- June
Routes:
Kathmandu - Lukla - Pheriche - Everest Base Camp Overlfly - Syangboche - Lukla - Kathmandu
AIRCRAFT DETAILS:
· Helicopter : AS 350 B3E (H125)
· Power Plant : 1 Turbomeca Arriel 2D
· Service Sling : 23000 Ft
· Rate of Climb : 1818 fpm
· Capacity : 1 pilot + 6 Passengers
· Cruising Speed : 137 knots
· Max takeoff weight : 2250 kg
· Endurance : 3 Hours 20 Min
· Call Sign: 9N – AKP & 9N AKG
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Chartered helicopter, pilot and fuel
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Transportation to/from hotel
- Passenger Insurance
- All government taxes
- Hotel in Kathmandu.
- Necessary entrance fees (National Park / Conservation Area, 3000 Nepalese rupees per person)
- Airport tax (Nepalese rupees 200 per person)
- Breakfast / Lunch during the tour
- Tips
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.7 - Excellent
Based on 6 reviews
A once in a lifetime experience
Amazing experience
Great Experience
Top of the world
A
4 - Very Good
I am happy I finally choose the helicopter experience as it is a lot of money, but finally worth it!! The experience to fly to the Everest area was “wow” and the views were amazing. To see the Himalaya range so close is... Read more
A
5 - Excellent
An unforgettable morning close to the mighty Himalayas. Can't beat a helicopter for this kind of stuff.
D
5 - Excellent
Amazing and awesome experience flying to the Everest. Everything easy and convenient
N
4 - Very Good
The overall experience was superb. Seeing Everest so close in such a short time was spectacular. The process is still a bit haphazard and could be smoother (more info on the route in advance, details about what to wear, slicker... Read more
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COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- An average group size of maximum 8 people have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and also during transportation.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travelers safe.
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