Why Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter
- To experience the majestic beauty of the snow-capped mountains including the mighty Mount Everest (8848 m).
- One of the best trails for trekking in the world with the ultimate prize of reaching the Everest Base Camp.
- An unique perspective and opportunity to glance at the Himalayas from above (Heli) and below(trek).
- Walking through diverse landscapes, geography, and wildlife to the most extreme locations in the world.
- Teahouse trekking experience to know the
- Activity-packed acclimatization days, with several side trips to explore the best of the Khumbu region.
- An exclusive local experience with our knowledgeable guides witnessing culture and traditions.
- Picturesque and scenic natural viewpoints throughout the trek leading up to the ultimate Kalapatthar Ri.
- It saves the hassle to return through the same trail while returning to Lukla. A much-relaxed experience to regular Everest treks.
- Close view of other magnificent peaks like Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Jugal and Gaurishankar as well.
trip Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most rewarding and recognizable trails for travelers in the Himalayas. With several variations to fit your preference, it is the ideal choice for trekkers now. Everest base camp trek and return to Lukla by helicopter is a highly requested way of the trek. It is now available through Outdoor Himalayan Treks. Experience the high hills winding up and down through forests, and cross several scenic suspension bridges. An amazing segment of the adventurous trail which you will complete and return by helicopter to Lukla. This package is an overall thrill of experiencing Everest, the people, nature, and with it the joy of trekking in Nepal.
“Strenuous Teahouse Trek in Everest Region| Scenic helicopter flight to return to Lukla| Max Trekking Elevation: 5545 m. A Blend of Culture, Nature, Local Lifestyle, and Ultimate Adventure of EBC Trek| Great Deals with Customizable Itinerary. “
Starting from Lukla you will walk on picturesque trails passing by the typical Sherpa villages and settlements. Enter Namche to witness the trekking culture and local lifestyle in its full glory. Leaving Namche, we will dive deep into the wilderness of the Sagarmatha National Park. Moving up the trail clear skies with snow-covered mountains standing tall await you. Each step next is an unbelievable feeling. It is all worth it as you reach the southern base camp of Mount Everest. A dream trail to walk on and one of the best views of Everest also presents you on the return flight.
Tick off Everest from your bucket list with Outdoor Himalayan. Everest base camp trek and return to Lukla by helicopter is a new way of completing the trek and you can be a part of this fantastic experience.
Itinerary
30 Min Hotel
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, welcome and transfer to the hotel.
5-6 hrs Hotel
Have breakfast then enjoy day day tour of famous heritage sites of Kathmandu (Patan Durbar Square, Boudha Nath Stupa & Swayambhu Nath stupa) with a private car & professional cultural guide. Meet with your trekking guide & briefing in the evening. Final preparation & checklist of the equipment. Night at the hotel.
35 mins flights/ 4-5 hrs walk Tea House
Morning flight to Lukla (35 Mins), trek to Phakding (4-5 Hours easy walk). Night at a local lodge.
6-7 hrs Lodge
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar which takes about 6-7 Hours. Walkthrough the villages, crossing the suspension bridges. The last part of the day is relatively harder since we have to count the stair up. Night at a lodge.
On this day we will visit Khumjung village (3780m), or Hotel Everest View, Syangboche (3810m) to get enough acclimatization with the first view of Mt, EVEREST, back to Namche Bazar for overnight.
5-6 hrs Tea House
Walking to Tengboche via local villages, descending to Dudh Koshi river and ascending to Tengboche village takes about 5-6 hours of walking. Visit the Tengboche monastery aged over 350 years. Night at a tea house.
5-6 hrs Tea House
Continue walking to Dingboche, which takes another 6 hours to arrive at the lodge.
This is another day for acclimatization. On this day we will visit either at Chhukkung or around, then back to Dingboche for overnight.
5-6 hrs Tea House
On this day we will walk to Lobuche, it takes another 5-6 Hours walking. Stop by Thukla for lunch. Night at a tea house in Lobuche.
This is an important day for us. Trek starts from Lobuche to Gorakshep and takes about 3 hours. After a short stop at Gorakshep, we'll keep our big luggage at the lodge then hike to Everest Base Camp (5364m). The journey to basecamp and return takes about 5-6 hours. Night at a tea house in Gorakshep.
Early morning hike to Kalapatthar (2 Hours) from where we will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of sunrise over the big mountain ranges including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Pumori etc. From here you will board a shared helicopter to Lukla. After lunch at Lukla, explore the Sherpa community and local markets.
35 mins flight Hotel
Take a morning flight to Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and explore the town on your own, if you wish you can walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Farewell dinner in the evening.
If you will have spare days, you can enjoy further activities such as Jungle Safari, Rafting, Pokhara etc (which we can arrange as of your wishes). We will arrange airport transfer as per your flight date and time. You will end this journey with some amazing memories of Everest & Nepal.
Why book with us?
Outdoor Himalayan Treks, Founded by professionals with long experience in adventure and community-based tourism, the company is dedicated to delivering high-quality service to its clients.Experiences since 2004, 50% Repeated customers, Awarded on TripAdvisor
What's included
- Accommodation: Basic teahouse accommodation during the trek (Toilet and bathroom will be outside of the room); Deluxe accommodation for 3 nights in Kathmandu, on twin sharing basis with Breakfast.
- Meals: 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner, which you can choose from the menu- Cup of tea or coffee with each meals will be served) during the trek; breakfast in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu Heritage tour: Day tour of Kathmandu heritage site with a private air-conditioned vehicle & a professional cultural guide
- Transportation: Gorakshep-Lukla by Helicppter. Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight ticket. Airport - hotel - airport transfers by Private Transportation.
- Documentation: Trekking permit (Sagarmatha National park ), TIMS, and Khumbu village entry permit.
- Equipment/Accessories: Down jacket, sleeping bags, first-aid kit, water purifying solution (iodine-based) if required.
- Human resource: A professional and experienced trekking guide (English-speaking); a porter per two trekkers (carrying up to 25 kg); all the expenses for the guide and porter(s) are covered (wages, accommodation, meals, transportation, insurance, etc.)
- Tax/Service Charge: All applicable taxes, service charges or fees. We hereby guarantee you of no 'hidden charges' afterwards.
- Complimentary: Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (authentic Nepalese cuisines with live cultural show)
- Emergency Rescue Service: Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. However, you must be already insured for such emergencies, and your insurance policy must cover helicopter evacuation. Moreover, you should provide your policy details and authorize us to deal directly with your insurance company on your behalf. Please make sure that your insurance will cover helicopter evacuation up to 5500 meters.
What's not included
- Beverage (Cold/Alcoholic drinks, Bottled Mineral Water, boiled water, extra tea/coffee, etc.)
- Extra meal, snacks, desert, hot shower, WIFI, Battery charging fees
- Extra arrangement in Kathmandu (accommodation, sightseeing tours, meals, which are available at applicable extra cost, kindly feel free to let us know if you are looking for hotel recommendation and extra activities ).
- Any cost arisen due to unforeseen weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, landslide etc), political reason, strikes, early return from trek or late departure due to your personal reason, mountain sickness etc
- Tips for Guide and Porters (Expected) and any Donations.
- Your travel insurance
- Nepal Visa
- International Air Fares.
- Excess baggage charges on the Domestic flight (The airlines allow 15 kg per person if the luggage is more than 15 kilo, approx. USD 1 per kilo will be charged additionally).
Trip Reviews
Nov 2023
Julia S
Macon, Georgia
Great Trekking Company
I booked a trek to the Everest Base Camp with Outdoor Trekking and was very pleased. The trip was organized well, from airport pick-up and drop-off, airplane flight to Lukla, Lodges, and food, and the drivers, guide, porters, office staff everything in between were very well thought out and went everything smoothly. There were no planning mishaps. I find it very thoughtful of the guides to carry fruits for us to share along the trek.
Make sure you hire porters and a helicopter flight back down to Lukla, it is well worth it when you are tired at the end of this altitude trek. Our guide Suba was very knowledgeable and experienced. Our manager Badri who cared about doing a good job and about the trekkers was very kind, and understanding.
I got altitude sick and had to be helicoptered back so I didn’t quite make it. But the trekking company made sure that in Kathmandu everyone stood ready to care for me. They were kind and checked up on me in the hospital until I was released two days later. Nothing came out of my pocket for these expenses as the trekking company ensured all trekkers had insurance for this.
It was easy to find on foot the office as it is located in central Thamel, Kathmandu. I went on this trip solo and was matched with another solo traveler. Proper care was taken to make sure the needs of each trekker were accommodated (i.e. the other trekker was a bit faster and stronger and went with the porter to higher altitudes during acclimatization).
Any changes I would recommend are to request to plan a trip like this over a longer time frame to have more acclimatization time and to also request for the guides to walk just a tad bit slower. We were always the first ones at the Lodges for the day having most of the day without much to do, I would have preferred to stop more along the way to see the scenery more and get to the Lodges later.
There was a traditional Nepalese meal with some sort of performance that was planned but was erased later which I would have liked to attend.
Highly recommend checking your Itinerary and double-checking costs always as they change frequently. I was very happy with this trekking company and plan to go back with my son next time.
Thank you Outdoor Himalayan Treks!
Oct 2023
Roman S
Nice experience and next time go with them again
Our one-month stay in Nepal was an overall nice experience. A big thanks to the OHT agency for helping the whole time with accommodation, transport, a helicopter, the Everest Base Camp trek, and the Chitwan safari. Next time go with them again! Thanks for the great experience!
2023
Paul Webber
United Kingdom
Great Everest View Point Trek
Our Nepal and Bhutan trip in 2020 was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in 2023. Badri was constantly in touch with us and we decided to only continue with the Nepal trip.
I have visited Nepal 6 times previously over 20 years and have never tired of this amazing place and its fantastic people. I have done EBC, Langtang, Mardi Himal, Poon Hill, Pokhara and Chitwan. And of course Kathmandu many times. This time we decided on Everest View Point and Dingboche Monastery over 7 days.
Our guide Bish and Porter Rass were brilliant. The guys took care of my unwell travel partner and arranged my trip plans to continue while he rested.
I would recommend Outdoor Himalayan as a ground agent as they have in-depth knowledge and experience and are efficient and well-priced. 5 stars!!!
They even arranged a KTM city tour and golf for us at the end of the trip. Amazing.
Guidelines
Important Guidelines
Skills:
Not any trekking experience is required. Normal physical condition is perfect.
Travel Insurance:
Make sure that you are insured against cancellations, accidents, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of, or damage to, baggage and personal effects.
Required Equipment /Gears:
Sleeping bag, Down jacket, LED headlight, Water bottle, First-aid kit, water purification solution, Trekking Poles, Duffle bags, Raincoat, Sunglasses, Full fingers gloves, Socks, Thermal cap, Fleece, Sunscreen, Towel
Notes:
- You can choose to bring this equipment yourself. However, we can help you get these things after you arrive here if you want to travel light.
- We will arrange your pick-up/drop-off according to your flight schedule.
- We can customize this itinerary according to your interests and preferences.
CANCELLATION
- Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure
- 30% of the total cost of the trip will be charged if cancelled between 60 to 30 days prior to departure date
- 60% of total cost of the trip will be charged if cancelled in between 30 to 14 days prior to departure date.
- No refund will be provided if cancelled within 14 days prior of departure date.
- No refunded will be provided if the guest will not show up.
- Regrettably, in case where the trek/tour can not be completed due to customer's own problem or sickness or unfavourable weather there will be no refund.
- If the trekking/tour is extended more than given itinerary extra charge will be applied accordingly
- If the agreed trip can not be organised due to bad weather or any unforeseen events, similar trip will be organised (in the mutual understanding with the travellers)