Everest Base Camp Helicopter flights offer breathtaking aerial views of towering mountains, lush landscapes, local settlements, valleys, religious monuments, and more. So, join us for a free helicopter tour of Everest Base Camp to experience these attractions.
After taking off from the Kathmandu airport, the Everest Base Camp helicopter landing tour lands at several places in the high Himalayas. That is why it is also known as the Helicopter Tour with Landing.
Five passengers can fly from Kathmandu to Pheriche, which is divided into two different shuttles. Two passengers will be dropped off here for breakfast, and three travelers will fly over the base camp, see the Everest Massif, and land back in Pheriche. The same activities are available for those who dropped off earlier here. Finally, fly back to Kathmandu from Pheriche with great Himalayan memories.
This Helicopter Tour is perfect for people who don't have enough time for a honeymoon trip or who are physically disabled and can’t trek in the high Himalayan lands but still want to see the massive Himalayas. Also, if you're trekking in Nepal to regions where you can't see Mt. Everest and want to see it, a Free Base Camp Helicopter Tour could be the best option.
The Base Camp Helicopter Tour offers spectacular views of the giant Himalayas from a close angle as you fly above the gorgeous Khumbu Glacier. From the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight, you can see several long-range peaks, including Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, the Tibetan mountains, and the famous Everest Himalayas.
Free Helicopter Tour Highlights
View from Everest View Hotel
- Exiting a helicopter flight from Kathmandu to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain with phenomenal views of the impressive Himalayas
- An aerial view of green forests, the edges of the hills, attractive landscapes, traditional villages, religious monuments, and more
- Reaching very close to the world’s tallest mountain, Everest, without any panic or physical or psychological stress
- Marvelous flight to the lap of Mt. Everest, flying over the Khumbu Glacier
- Numerous landings in the high Himalayan lands for refreshment with Khumbu nature, taking beautiful in-camera shots, and enjoying a delicious breakfast.
- Meet the mountain-legend Sherpa people and learn about their lifestyle, religion, and culture.
Free Base Camp Helicopter Tour Departures
We have set the daily departure dates for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter landing Tour. These fixed departure dates are for people looking to join a group. You can also book a private departure if you have a group of five people.
Several airline companies operate scenic Everest Base Camp helicopter flights with landings in Kathmandu. Flights mainly run in the morning, every day, in clear weather.
What to Wear and What to Take on a Heli Tour
You will land in the highlands like Lukla, Syangboche/Pheriche, and Kalapatthar, then get off the Helicopter to capture beautiful shots with your camera. The places you land have cold temperatures, so wearing warm clothes is highly recommended.
For the free Everest helicopter tour, wear windproof trousers, a fleece jacket, a down jacket, a winter hat, and warm, windproof gloves. Comfortable sports shoes with warm socks are also crucial.
Bodywear, sunglasses, and sun lotion are also essential for a Free Helicopter Tour with landing. Don't forget a camera. You can also bring a GoPro to capture stunning video.
Note: Bring Nepalese rupees to pay for breakfast and hot drinks on the mountain. Also, do not take items banned for the flight, such as knives, matches, lighters, scissors, metal water bottles, etc.
Free Helicopter Tour Route
Private transportation picks you up from your hotel and transfers you to the international airport to board a scenic Helicopter Flight Tour. The flight to Lukla takes off from Kathmandu. After 45–50 minutes of flight, it lands in Lukla for another 10–15 minutes to refuel.
The Helicopter then flies to Syangboche, the Everest View Hotel, or Pheriche for the second landing after the first break in Lukla. You will fly above some beautiful Sherpa villages like Phakding, Monjo, Namche, Tengboche, and Pangboche, following the Bhotekosi and Dudhkoshi River valleys. After Syangboche/Pheriche, the group of five splits into different shuttles.
The first shuttle, with three passengers, heads to Kalapatthar. Here, you have a fantastic time capturing the stunning Himalayas on your camera. You will not spend long here because of the high altitude and cold temperature. Staying longer at higher elevations is not recommended, especially if you visit directly from a lower region.
Now, you will fly back to Pheriche, flying above the base camp and Khumbu Glacier. The second group dropped off on the way up does the same, and you enjoy breakfast and hot drinks until the second group arrives. Now, all five people fly back to Kathmandu together using the same air route you followed before, with a mesmerizing Helicopter Tour experience.
The Best Time for an Everest Helicopter Tour
Unstable weather can occur in the high Himalayan region. The Everest Region may also have the same. So, it is hard to say when the best time is to fly to Everest Base Camp. Weather conditions, air changes, and clouds can affect flights and landings.
October, November, and December in autumn, and March to May in spring, are highly recommended for the Everest Base Camp Heli Tour. These months offer the best visibility and the most favorable weather conditions. The mountains are crystal-clear, with clear skies during these months. You'll have far fewer chances of rainfall and sudden weather changes during the recommended seasons. You'll have splendid views of the distant, towering Himalayas, including the world’s highest mountain, Everest. However, unusual weather events in neighboring Nepal may affect Nepalese weather and sometimes cause unexpected changes.
Winter is not ideal for a free helicopter tour, but avoid flying to Everest Base Camp in summer. You may get some pleasant, clear days during the rainy season, but conditions can change quickly.
The Everest Base Camp Heli Tour may be delayed or canceled due to uncertain weather conditions. The weather must be clear and calm, with no strong winds, to fly to EBC.
Helicopter Tour to Other Regions
Other regions offer scenic helicopter tours, like this one. Some Helicopter Tours also take you to religious places where pilgrims can view stunning mountain ranges, landscapes, and more.
Gosaikunda Heli Tour in Nepal flies for religious purposes and to see beautiful nature, including the massive Himalayas. This short-distance flight tour departs from Kathmandu and is cheaper than the Everest Helicopter Tour.
The Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour begins from Kathmandu Airport. The Everest Helicopter Tour flies east, but the Gosaikunda trip flies north. Gosaikunda is a sacred place for Hindus and Buddhists, with numerous tranquil holy lakes. You will get great views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Tibetan massifs, along with attractive landscapes, green hills, valleys, and traditional settlements.
In addition to Gosaikunda and Everest Base Camp Helicopter flights, you may also fly over the Annapurna region. Several scenic Helicopter Tours to the Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, and Muktinath operate from Kathmandu. The Annapurna Region Helicopter Tour remains close to the beautiful lake city of Pokhara, so you may have an opportunity to explore Pokhara if you take the Annapurna Region Helicopter Tour package.
How to Get a Free Flight and Tour Ticket
The Base Camp Helicopter Tour is Nepal's most expensive day tour. It is a luxury, memorable tour that takes you to the lap of the world’s highest mountain within a few hours of Kathmandu. So, it could be an intense moment for you if you get this scenic tour for free.
If you have a group of five people for a private trip, you may pay 1,700 USD per person for only four people. Then, you will receive a Free Ticket for the Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
We can also offer a special discount on the Helicopter Tour if you book with us and have more than one person in your group.
Getting a free helicopter tour is, of course, a golden opportunity for you. The bout may not wait, so don’t miss it and plan the free Helicopter Tour now.
