Heli-sightseeing to Everest Base Camp (5350m/17550ft): Early morning you will be picked up at hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Domestic airport. You need to bring a copy of your passport or any photo ID. The helicopter land at Lukla airport to unload the fuel, then fly towards Everest Base Camp. As landing at Base camp is only permitted for rescue, the helicopter will land on a hill called Kalapathhar above the Base Camp. The stop time is maximum of 10 minutes because of high altitude. Then you will be drop off at Everest View Hotel in Syangboche for a short break to have a light Breakfast or tea/coffee with excellent views of Mt. Everest and many other highest mountains. Again you will be picked up and brought back to Kathmandu.
The total trip duration is approximately 3 ½ hours, but may take longer because of weather and other conditions. Our guide will brief you about the trip.
Note: The helicopter may leave for a short period for rescue purposes while you are at Everest View Hotel. Rescue from nearby places is mandatory according to Nepal government’s Civil Aviation rules.
The total trip duration is approximately 3 ½ hours, but may take longer because of weather and other conditions. Our guide will brief you about the trip.
Note: The helicopter may leave for a short period for rescue purposes while you are at Everest View Hotel. Rescue from nearby places is mandatory according to Nepal government’s Civil Aviation rules.
