Best Kathmandu Helicopter Tours — Our Top 7

1.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $1,575Our pick

Join Buddhi Bhatta and Himalaya Holiday Service for a shared helicopter flight from Kathmandu toward Everest. You will refuel at Lukla, fly over the Base Camp and Kala Patthar area, and land at Hotel Everest View for 45 minutes and optional breakfast, weather permitting.

“The stay in Tea house and the Everest view was phenomenal! The whole experience is incredibly beautiful! Buddhi is very professional and looked after us very well. Went an extra mile”

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2.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $1,600

This 4 to 6 hour shared helicopter trip from Kathmandu flies over Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, with views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, glaciers, and valleys. You may stop at Hotel Everest View for breakfast. Dipak Sapkota coordinates the arrangements, and pickup is included.

“The flight over the Himalayas revealed dramatic scenery everywhere.”

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3.Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $3,000

Walk through Sherpa villages, suspension bridges, Tengboche, and the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. A licensed guide, porter support, meals, permits, and a shared helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla are included.

“Amazing experience with ACE Himalaya! Highly recommend this company for your next trek. They took care of all of our needs, both as a group and at the individual level. Our tour guide, Raj was phenomenal. He was so supportive and motivaRead more”

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4.Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest with a private helicopter, crossing Lukla and the Khumbu region before viewing Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar from above. Land at Syangboche for the Everest View Hotel, with hotel pickup, oxygen equipment, insurance, and space for up to five people.

“Took the private helicopter 5 hour trip to Lukla, Base Camp and Everest Hotel; everything just fine, very safe flight, experienced pilot, great service from Adventure Master Trek travel agency; all went smoothly; highly recommed.”

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5.Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return to Lukla – 10 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $799Best value

Trek from Lukla through Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, then fly by helicopter to Lukla. A licensed guide, guesthouses, permits, gear, and Kathmandu transfers are included, while meals, insurance, and porters cost extra.

“We did the Everest Base Camp trekking with our guide Ram. It was fantastic and experienced guide and helped to create a great experience. 5/5.”

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6.Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return -11 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $3,500

Trek from Lukla through Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. You return by shared helicopter, saving several walking days. Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours provides guides, porters, permits, meals, lodging, and airport transfers.

“This hiking trip was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Words can’t fully capture the feelings and personal growth I experienced, but I’d like to focus on the outfitter who made it all possible. If I could give them 10 stars, I Read more”

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7.Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return – 10 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $3,400

You’ll trek with an English-speaking guide from Lukla through Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp. The return skips the long walk back: after sunrise at Kala Patthar, you fly by shared helicopter toward Kathmandu. Guides including Dipak, Ramesh, and Ram have been praised for careful support.

“Breakfree Adventures provided an exceptional trekking experience to Everest Base Camp. Their communication before the trek was excellent, ensuring that we were well-prepared for the journey ahead. Upon arriving in Kathmandu, we were Read more”

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