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Max. Altitude
5,545 mBest Season
Spring & AutumnActivity
TrekkingStart / End Point
Kathmandu/KathmanduComfort Everest Base Camp Trek with helicopter return flights to Kathmandu to Everest base camp following the oldest route Lukla to EBC with comfortable clean tea houses. A perfect Everest Base Camp Trek with a Helicopter Return trekking tour in 11 days only.
Comfort option includes a helicopter ride back from near base camp, making for an exhilarating end to your trip! If you’re looking for an adventure without worrying about the physical challenge of trekking, then the Everest base camp trek with helicopter return could be perfect for all type trekkers who want to save time from 3 to 5 days.
The Everest Base Camp trek package with helicopter return is ideal for those with limited schedule time. These packages provide the luxury of a stunning helicopter return flight, offering an experience like no other.
On comfort EBC trek package you will trek lukla to EBC entire trail to the Everest base camp 5364m of Mt. Everest 8848.86m and then be flown back in a helicopter for a breathtaking view of the majestic peaks!
This is an exciting journey full of adventure and stunning vistas! For a one-of-a-kind adventure, why not join on an Everest Base Camp Trek with a helicopter return trip? This thrilling trekking expedition provides you with an unforgettable and unique experience of the spectacular Himalayan landscape and the rewarding feeling of completing such a significant journey.
The adventure of trekking to see the world’s mighty Mount Everest, flying back over the glaciers, mountains, and rivers, and enjoying the close-up views of snow-capped mountains is awesome from these heli trek packages. The Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return with comfortable lodges, which has offers an exciting and thrilling trekking experience in the Everest region comfortable way.
With our local experts team, 5 star trekking company in Nepal with top service, enjoy reaching the Base Camp in through best classic trek route, skipping sections of the trek that otherwise would have taken days to trek through, and flying back to Kathmandu over mountains and glaciers for an unbeatable bird eye view!
After you land at Kathmandu Airport, you will find our agent outside the airport terminal waiting for you with a play card. Once you meet our agent, you will now board a private vehicle where all your luggage will be loaded, and then you will be transferred to a hotel for your stay. Once you are ready, you will be introduced to your guide, and there will be a short introduction and briefing session from the client about your trek.
Maximum Altitude
1,350 m.Meals
BLDAccomodations
HotelThe second day of your trek begins very early as you will be boarding on a morning 6/7 flight to Lukla. The flight takes around 30 minutes, where you will be able to witness the bird’s eye view of the Nepal Himalayas. Your actual hike to Everest Base Camp begins right after you land at Lukla Airport. You will be trekking around 6-7 hours after landing at Lukla Airport.
On this hike, you will head toward the beautiful village of Phakding. You will be crossing multiple suspension bridges and rivers, encountering the diverse flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park. Once you reach Phakding, you will rest in your hotel and prepare for tomorrow’s hike.
Maximum Altitude
2,840 m.Meals
BLDTrek Duration
5-6 HrsAccomodations
LodgeOn the third day of the trek, you will be hiking to the beautiful town of Namche Bazaar. This hike to Namche will pass through beautiful local settlements such as Bengkar, Monjo, and Jorsale. This hike might be challenging for trekkers as you will be presented with several challenging ascents and descents to reach Namche. The breathtaking views, greenery, and fresh air encourage you to trek the EBC trails. Moreover, you will be reaching the Sagarmatha National Park Checking points in between this hike, where your permits will be verified.
Maximum Altitude
3,440 m.Meals
BLDTrek Duration
6-7 HrsAccomodations
LodgeThe bustling town of Namche Bazaar is one of the major attractions of the Everest Base Camp Trek. It has emerged itself as the popular acclimatization stop for the Everest Base Camp Trekkers. This will be your first acclimatization during your EBC Trek with a helicopter return itinerary. There are ATM machines, restaurants, bakeries, and luxury hotels at Namche Bazaar. You can spend some time at the Tourist Visit Center while at Namche, where you can learn about the culture and tradition of the Sherpa people, get information about the Everest climbers, and much more.
Moreover, your acclimatization day itinerary includes a short excursion to Syangboche, a vantage point to witness the breathtaking views of everest. Your stay for the night will be at Namche.
Maximum Altitude
3,880 m.Meals
BLDTrek Duration
2-3 HrsAccomodations
LodgeAfter leaving Namche Bazaar, you will be hiking towards the charming village of Tengboche. The hike to Tengboche is not very challenging and allows you to hike at a gentle pace. During the hike to Tengboche, you can witness the breathtaking view of peaks such as Mt. Everest, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Lobuche, and other nearby peaks. At one point, you will gradually drop to the Dudh Koshi Valley before hiking up to the village of Tengboche.
The historic monastery of Tengboche is another attraction of this trek. It is the biggest monastery in the Everest region, and the majority of the Everest climbers visit the renowned Buddhist monastery to seek blessing from the Buddhist priest called Lama. You can also witness the breathtaking views of Ama Dablam from the monastery. Your stay will be at a tea house in Tengboche Village.
Maximum Altitude
3,867 m.Meals
BLDTrek Duration
5-6 hrsAccomodations
LodgeAfter making the religious visit on the 5th day, you will now make your way toward another popular tourist spot of Dingboche. The trails to Dingboche pass through Juniper, fir, and Rhododendron forests. You will hike alongside the Imja Khola, where you will pass a number of chortens to Pangboche. Your hike ahead from Pangboche begins in a dry alpine environment, where you will start witnessing the barren hills and mountains. Your hike passes through a number of small meadows and yak herders communities before reaching the beautiful village of Dingboche. Your stay for the 6th day will be at Dingboche.
Maximum Altitude
4,350 m.Meals
BLDTrek Duration
5-6 hrsAccomodations
LodgeDingboche is another popular acclimatization stop for Everest Base Camp trekkers. The village of Dingboche sits at an altitude of 4410 meters from sea level, and you will need to acclimate here so that your body adapts well to the Himalayan weather conditions. We have added another excursion on this day, where you will be hiking at Nangkartshang Hill to witness the breathtaking views of the Everest Himalayas. This hike takes around 3-4 hours, and you can spend other time resting and preparing for the next day’s hike.
Maximum Altitude
5,100 m.Meals
BLDTrek Duration
3-4 hrsAccomodations
LodgeThe trek becomes more exciting from Dingboche as the trail climbs steeply. You’ll pass through Dughla (Thukla) after ascending a steep slope. Before reaching Dughla, you’ll walk across a large pass, which adds variety to the journey after long stretches of straight paths. From Dughla, the trail becomes challenging as you climb to Chupki Lhara. Here, you’ll see stones covered with prayer flags honoring mountaineer Scott Fischer and Nepali guide Babu Chiri Sherpa, who lost their lives on Everest.
Once you reach the Khumbu Glacier moraine, you’ll be greeted by breathtaking views of peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal. As you continue toward Lobuche, the trail becomes easier and more gentle. From Lobuche’s glacier ridge, you’ll have incredible views of Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, the Khumbu Glacier, and the stunning glacier-carved moraines. This part of the Luxury EBC Helicopter Return Trek offers some of the most memorable scenery.
Maximum Altitude
4,930 m.Meals
BLDTrek Duration
5-6 hrsAccomodations
LodgeThe much-awaited day of your trek will be the 10th day as you will be reaching the base camp of Mount Everest. Your trek from Lobuche begins towards Gorak Shep. Gorak Shep is the highest elevation where you will find the human settlement. You will be walking alongside the Khumbu Glacier. Once you reach the settlement of Gorak Shep, the Himalayan peaks will greet you with their breathtaking views. You will walk towards the EBC following the Khumbu glacier from Gorak Shep.
The iconic Everest Base Camp sits directly below the Khumbu Ice Fall at the base of Mount Everest. You will see multiple small, colorful camps if you’re there in the Mount Everest Expedition season. Now, after witnessing the iconic Everest and other peaks, you will return to Gorakshep for your stay.
Maximum Altitude
5,364 m.Meals
BLDTrek Duration
6-8 hrsAccomodations
LodgeThe 10-day hike begins very early as you will wake up before sunrise and make your way towards the vantage point of Kala Patthar. You will hike for around 3 hours to witness the breathtaking sunrise view over the snowcapped peaks of Mt Everest. Kala Patthar is the highest elevation in your trek. You will be reaching an altitude of 5,545 meters from the sea level. You will spend some hours in Kala Patthar witnessing the panoramic view of Everest and other nearby peaks.
Finally, you will return back to Gorak Shep and take a helicopter flight from Gorakshep. The helicopter return is one of the most luxurious feelings ever, where you will be presented with an aerial view of the Nepal Himalayas. The Everest Base Camp Trek and return back by helicopter ends in Lukla. Now, you will take a domestic flight to Kathmandu, where our representative will pick you up and take you to the hotel.
Maximum Altitude
5,545 m.Meals
BLDTrek Duration
3 hrsAccomodations
HotelAfter having an unforgettable trekking experience at Everest Base Camp, it will now be your time to bid goodbye to the beautiful nation of Nepal. You will be dropped off at the airport by our representative from your hotel.
Maximum Altitude
1,350 m.Meals
BComfort Helicopter return trek packages are the quickest and most reliable way to return from Everest Base Camp. Unlike your standard trekking route, you won’t walk to the endpoint; instead, you catch a flight back from Gorak Shep to Kathmandu or Lukla.
These packages are an excellent choice for travelers who are time-bound. It comes in different day itineraries that suit your free schedule. This tour is designed to provide fun and adventure in the same package.
Everest Base Camp helicopter trek packages cover all the necessary facilities and services, including proper acclimatization. It saves you time as you don’t have to walk the same trail back to Lukla.
All the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return journey starts in Kathmandu and ends in Lukla or Kathmandu. You can join the trek solo or with a group.
The Everest Base Camp Heli Trek route is similar to the standard path. It follows the same trekking path to Everest Base Camp, and the return is different. The trek begins by flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, which is about a half-hour flight. After arriving at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, you start trekking through rivers, jungles, farming fields, and villages. You can make your stop at Phakding, Monjo, or Jorsale. The next day, you head to Namche Bazaar, where acclimatization is held to avoid AMS. During the rest day, you can explore the village or hike to nearby places to gain altitude.
After a wonderful day, you now resume the trek and ascend to Tengboche and then to Dingboche the following day. Dingboche is another hotspot for acclimatization. From here, you can visit the beautiful viewpoints for some mesmerizing scenarios of the Himalayas and landscapes. You again continue your trek and head towards Lobuche from there. After reaching the Gorak Shep, you start your hike to Everest Base Camp and return.
The next day, you will climb Kala Patthar to get a picturesque view of the Everest region mountain and return to Gorak Shep again. After returning to Gorak Shep, you catch the helicopter ride back to Lukla or Kathmandu, ending the trek.
Before planning for the Everest trekking tour, it is necessary to have hints about the best time for doing it. With better knowledge, you can schedule your journey in the most pleasing way possible. There are four seasons in the context of Nepal: Spring, Winter, Monsoon/ Summer, and Autumn. Among all these options, Spring and Autumn are considered the best time for Everest Base Camp Heli Trek.
Spring is the season for a new beginning when the hills and forests gain their lost greenery. Nepal’s national flower, Rhododendron, blooms this season, making the trails colorful. The clear blue skies, moderate temperature, and breathtaking views of the Himalayas make spring one of the best times to trek in Nepal. Moreover, the days are longer, which allows you to trek with ease.
Likewise, Autumn is the season when the beauty of nature is at its peak. The climatic conditions are not too hot or cold during these times. It is perfect for going on the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek. The Autumn is the festive season in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal during the Autumn months will allow you to experience national festivals such as Dashain and Tihar.
The routes are surrounded by beautiful vegetation of colorful flowers and unique plants. In contrast, the mesmerizing view of mountain peaks accompanies you throughout the journey. The aerial view is also incredible under the clear skies and bright days. There are fewer chances of cancellation and delays during the Spring and Autumn seasons as the occurrence of rain or snow is low.
Finding food and accommodation is not a problem when trekking on the routes of Everest Base Camp. The trails are loaded with tea houses providing a wide range of food items. Usually, tea houses are the accommodation, and traditional delicacies are eaten during the trek. You have bread, jam, varieties of eggs, biscuits, paratha, and more for breakfast. For lunch, you have fried rice, Chowmein, Puri Tarkari, fried noodles, soup noodles, etc. At last, for dinner, you have the local Thali Set that includes Dal, Bhat, Curry, Pickles, Veg or Non-veg items, and other side dishes.
Tea Houses are the common accommodation options for trekkers in the Everest region. Basic Twin-sharing rooms on the trek include a table, two beds, pillows, and a blanket. You only get attached ones in a few places for bathrooms and toilets. Most lodges will have sharing or public only. These places are often run by the locals, and they are extremely hospitable in nature. Moreover, you will also have the facilities of a Hot shower, internet, and charging, but they might charge you an extra few dollars for it.
Reaching at Everest Base Camp, you can opt for Trek or Helicopter journey options. Also, you can hike a round trip, walk halfway, and return to Lukla or Kathmandu using a helicopter.
Everest Base Camp Trek takes about 14 to 16 days to complete. So, it is unsuitable for trekkers who only have a little time. You will fly to Lukla first, then hike to Everest Base Camp and return, retracing those steps.
However, nowadays, you also have the Everest base camp trek with a helicopter return option. The trip lets you trek and saves time by riding a helicopter during return. You walk the classic route to Everest Base Camp and return by helicopter to Lukla or Kathmandu.
Compared to the classic trek, the Everest base camp trek with helicopter return is much faster and less time-consuming. But the heli treks are more expensive than your usual 14-day trekking journey.
If you are on a run and desire to visit the base camp, then the Helicopter option is the best choice. But if you have a lot of time on hand, then classic EBC trekking is also suitable.
Yes, adventure lovers from around the world can now see Mount Everest without trekking. They can choose a one-day helicopter tour or stay in luxury lodges on the classic Lukla to EBC route. If you’re running out of time but do not want to miss out on viewing the gigantic Everest from its base, the Everest Base Camp Trek return by helicopter can be the best option for you.
This short EBC Helicopter tour will allow you to witness the bird’s eye view of the Nepal Himalayas and experience breakfast in one of the world’s highest hotels. The helicopter landing at its base will give you a feeling of accomplishment that you will cherish forever. Moreover, We organize customized multi-day helicopter tours to the Everest base camp regularly.
Do you prefer adding a dash of luxury and adventure to your trek? If you do, then our perfect match is the Everest Base Camp Trek with a Helicopter return. It is a great combination of a beautiful hike and a scenic helicopter ride.
Everest Helicopter Trek Packages offer breathtaking cinematic views of the scenarios. Experience the classic Everest Base Camp Trek in style with a helicopter return. Traverse through the same trails as the traditional trek but treat yourself to a scenic and luxurious flight back down the mountain.
The adventure is set to take you to the foothills of the tallest peak in the world. This pristine region is an ideal destination to find thrills and challenges. Trekking in the Himalayas is a great escapade that gives you experience and extra fun.
While Trekking in the Everest Base Camp routes, you return using the same path, which takes a minimum of 11 to 14 days to complete. So, even if you are a fast walker, you will be finishing the trek in a maximum of 10 days by foot.
Thus, if you are a time-bound trekker, then going on this trip might not be possible or quite hard to finish in time. So, keeping time-limit travelers in mind, we present you with a unique helicopter tour to Everest base camp.
In this Everest Base Camp Heli Trek package, you will either land in Lukla or Kathmandu according to your itinerary to end the journey. This package blends trekking ventures with luxury.
Altitude sickness is one of the major concerns at the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter return. Your trek to Everest Base Camp will take you to an elevation of 5,364 meters from sea level. Reaching such an elevation in a span of very few days might be risky. It increases the chances of altitude sickness.
The chilly weather conditions and the lower oxygen level act as catalysts for increasing the chances of altitude sickness. Acclimatization plays a crucial role while trekking to the Everest Base Camp. A proper acclimatization ensures that your body adapts well to the Himalayan weather conditions.
Headaches, Nausea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of breath, Difficulty Sleeping, etc., are some of the common symptoms of altitude sickness. You should not neglect to notify your guide or porters if you experience any of these symptoms. You should quickly descend to a lower altitude to make you risk-free.
Trekking to the Everest Base Camp requires quality gear and equipment to keep you warm while trekking. The weather in the Himalayas is chilly, and it changes in no time. You must have quality gear to keep your body warm and prevent yourself from catching altitude-related issues. Here is a list of items that you need to carry while trekking in the Everest region.
In preparation for the trek, prioritize physical fitness and endurance training. Regular exercise, including cardio and strength training, will help you confidently tackle the challenges of high-altitude trekking.
Pack smartly, bringing sturdy hiking boots, warm clothing, and a reliable backpack. Don’t forget to include sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the journey. Moreover, carry an essential first aid kit and miscellaneous items that you might need while trekking in the Everest region.
Take time to acclimate to the high altitude, allowing your body to adjust gradually to the thin air. Listen to your guide’s advice, stay hydrated, and avoid overexertion to prevent altitude sickness and ensure a safe and enjoyable trek.
Embark on your journey with the guidance of experienced mountaineers and expert Sherpa guides. Benefit from their wealth of knowledge and expertise as they lead you through the rugged terrain of the Himalayas, ensuring a safe and memorable experience for every traveler.
Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-fueled adventures or serene mountain vistas, our team will design a personalized itinerary tailored to your preferences. From helicopter excursions to cultural experiences, embark on a journey that reflects your unique interests and desires.
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Himalayas, with panoramic views that will leave you speechless. Capture stunning photographs of the sunrise over the mountains, creating memories that will last a lifetime as you explore the majestic landscapes of Everest Base Camp.
On average, traveling by helicopter takes around 3 hours to reach EBC from Kathmandu. A private chartered helicopter tour to Mount Everest costs 5000 to 6000 USD. It allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenic mountain views before returning.
The helicopter flight will take around 45 minutes, depending on the weather and the route. The helicopter flight will provide you the opportunity to witness the breathtaking aerial views of the Nepal Himalayas.
It is impossible to take a helicopter to the summit of Mount Everest. But you can take a helicopter tour/trek up to the Everest base camp at an elevation of 5,364 meters, which is one of the popular vantage points to witness the breathtaking views of Mount Everest.
The helicopter service to Everest Base Camp is a safe one. Helicopters and pilots are maintained according to the highest safety standards. And all potential flight risks are taken into consideration when planning the route.The Heli-tour teams are very skilled in flying over tall mountains. They make sure your trip is safe and fun.
The typical stay for a helicopter at the Everest Base Camp is around 10-20 minutes. Depending on the company, some may offer longer stays for sightseeing or photography.
Many people agree that April-May and late September-October are the most ideal months for this trek. During these periods, the skies are usually clear. This good visibility lets you enjoy the stunning views of Mt. Everest and its surrounding mountain range. Additionally, temperatures in these months tend to be more comfortable for trekking.
Yes, helicopters that take you to the Everest Base Camp come with oxygen cylinders if needed. Most helicopter companies offer oxygen masks and canoes. So people worried about altitude sickness can travel safely.
Gorakshep to Kathmandu by helicopter is the best place to fly out to Kathmandu after the Everest base camp.
The first and best trekking company who opened the Everest helicopter return trek is Life Himalaya trekking , Choosing Nepal Everest base camp local expert trek company located in Kathmandu nepal with expert guides, porters and own by Nepali citizens.
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