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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

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4 hoursDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
5 peopleMaximum group size
2 peopleMinimum to book
5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language

Highlights

Experience an amazing helicopter Ride to Mount Everest Base Camp

Reach 18240ft within few hours from Kathmandu

Shoot the best photos of Mount Everest from Kalapathar

Observe the World's Giant Peak (Everest) up close

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

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