Everest Base Camp Trek With Chopper Return Tour with 10 Reviews by Master Himalaya Treks And Expedition Pvt Ltd

About the tour

Tour Type

Private

Age Requirement

16 - 79 yrs

Operated In

English

Max Altitude

5545 meters

Starts

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Trek to the lap of world’s highest peak, Mount Everest

Explore the colorful Sherpa town of Namche and visit Tengboche Monastery

See sunrise views from Kala Patthar (5,545m) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m)

Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight of the Everest region while returning to Kathmandu

Itinerary

Short on time but determined to reach Everest Base Camp? This innovative 9-day trekking tour offers a faster, safer way to experience the world’s highest peaks: trek the classic route to Everest Base Camp, then enjoy a spectacular chopper flight back to Kathmandu from Gorakshep.

Travel through iconic villages like Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Dingboche, and take a side trip to Kala Patthar for panoramic Himalayan views. The helicopter return means you can cover the full Everest Base Camp experience with less physical strain, reduced risk of injury, and more time to unwind in Kathmandu.

Ideal for adventurous young adults and experienced trekkers with limited vacation days, this trip’s unique selling point is the dramatic helicopter return—combining the thrill of a classic trek with the luxury of a scenic aerial finale. If you want to maximize adventure and minimize downtime, this tour is your ticket to the Everest experience.

Day 1Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,652m)

Day 2Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

Day 3Namche Bazaar – Khunde (3,790m)

Day 4Khunde – Tengboche (3,860m)

Day 5Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360m)

Day 6Dingboche acclimatization

Day 7Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m)

Day 8Lobuche – Gorakshep – Everest Base Camp – Gorakshep

Day 9Ascend Kala Patthar & chopper flight to Kathmandu

Everest Base Camp Trek With Chopper Return

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop off on the first and the last day of this tourGuesthouse accommodation as per the itinerary during the trekMeals as per the itineraryKathmandu – Lukla domestic flight tickets. Chopper flight from Gorakshep to Kathmandu on the last dayTIMS card charges and national park entrance feesExpenses associated with staff, including their flight tickets, food, accommodation, salaries, equipment and insuranceA licensed, English-speaking tour guideOne porter to be shared between two trekkersSleeping bags (to be returned after the completion of the trek)A trip accomplishment certificate

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Customer Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

binodOn Jan 19, 2023

5.0 - Excellent

GinaOn Mar 2, 2022

5.0 - Excellent

MUST DO TREK TO HAVE BEST ADVENTURE

We have found the best ever option for this kind of helicopter trek. They are open to our problem and timely. We have high level of service mainly on time helicopter in gorakshep impressed us.

Jessica RankinOn Jun 21, 2021

5.0 - Excellent

Ryan YoungOn Jun 21, 2021

5.0 - Excellent

An Adventure of a lifetime

The views and the people were both amazing. Happy to accomplish what is a very demanding but rewarding Trek.

Zack MurphyOn Jun 21, 2021

5.0 - Excellent

Great time

We had a great time. Everything from airport pickup to chopper drop off went Easy.

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