The 7 Best Helicopter Tours with a Landing in Kathmandu

1.Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

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

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest in a private helicopter for up to five people, passing Lukla, Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Land at Syangboche for the Everest View Hotel, with hotel pickup, oxygen, an oximeter, and insurance included. Confirm the exact landing point before booking.

“Adventure Master Trek delivers a truly excellent travel experience. The hotels they arrange are in prime locations, offering both comfort and stunning views. The helicopter ride was organized very smoothly and handled with complete professioRead more”

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2.Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Landing for Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,640

Leave Kathmandu around 5:45 a.m. with hotel pickup, fly over Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Everest Base Camp, then land at Kalapatthar and Hotel Everest View. Bharat and the Breakfree Adventures team handle airport transfers and check-in. The shared helicopter carries up to five people, with oxygen and safety equipment provided.

“We had a great time on our Everest helicopter tour with a landing at Hotel Everest View. The views were amazing! The pilot shared a lot of interesting information during the flight. Seeing the mountains up close was our dream, and it finally Read more”

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3.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $1,473

You fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Pheriche, and the Everest region, passing over Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar before landing at Hotel Everest View. The trip lasts about 4 to 5 hours, uses a shared helicopter, and includes airport pickup and return transport. Breakfast and the approximately NPR 5,500 permit fee cost extra.

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4.Everest Helicopter Tour with Landing & Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours

You fly from Kathmandu toward Lukla, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and Khumbu Glacier, then land at Hotel Everest View at 3,880 meters. The tour includes hotel transfers and airport support, while the helicopter fare, breakfast, and park fees are paid separately. Shared flights keep costs lower, but waiting is possible.

“We did the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flyover Tour together, and honestly, it felt like a dream from start to finish. Everything was so smooth and well-organized, from being picked up at the hotel to the moment we lifted off into the Himalayas. The flight itself was breathtaking to see Everest and the surrounding peaks so close up is something that we will never forget. It felt unreal flying over Base Camp, like some kind of once-in-a-lifetime thing. Having breakfast with that kind of view made it even more special and romantic. The tour gave us adventure, comfort, and a beautiful memory to hold onto forever-perfect for couples looking for…”

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5.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $1,756

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Pheriche, Everest Base Camp, and Hotel Everest View in about five hours. You will see Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, and the Khumbu Icefall from the air, with a one-hour stop for optional breakfast at 3,800 meters. Pilot Francois of Fishtail Air was praised for his calm, professional handling.

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6.Everest Helicopter Landing Tour (Seat Sharing Basis) !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $1,466Best value

Set out from Kathmandu at 5:45 am for a shared helicopter flight toward Everest. You’ll see Lukla, land at high-altitude Kala Patthar, and stop for a hot breakfast at Everest View Hotel at 3,880 meters. Ram and the Austravel team arrange transfers, permits, and flight details, subject to weather and availability.

“It was such a beautiful experience! The weather was not so good during my visit to Nepal so I'm happy I did this because it was the only chance I had to see Everest and so closely. Our Guide was super kind the entire time. My friends forgot thRead more”

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7.Mount Everest Helicopter Tour with Landings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $1,850

Start at 5:15 am in Kathmandu for a shared helicopter flight toward Everest. You will stop at Lukla, Pheriche, and Syangboche, with breakfast at Hotel Everest View at about 3,900 meters. Expect three hours in the air, a maximum of five passengers, private ground transport, and a weather-dependent schedule.

“I was picked up and looked after until ganded over to helicopter crew. The pilot was great pointing out the mountains and very professional. Weather was outstanding clear blue sky. Everest just the icing on the cake.”

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