- Length
- 5 days
- Highest point
- 5,364 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–May
- Starts
- Kathmandu
- Group size
- 1–5 People
- Sleeping
- Hotel (Kathmandu)
Five days, zero trekking, maximum Everest — a premium Kathmandu package that delivers a helicopter landing beside the world's highest mountain alongside the best of Nepal's ancient capital.
- Reach Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) by private helicopter — the fastest route to the world's most famous base camp
- Kathmandu valley heritage sightseeing: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath
- Fly over the Khumbu Icefall, seeing the notorious serac towers from the air
- Land at Kala Patthar (5,545 m) for the best aerial Everest panorama on the planet
- 4-star Kathmandu hotel base between cultural days and mountain flying day
- Customise: add a Namche Bazaar walk or Everest Panorama lodge night for extra altitude experience
The climb, day by day
Day 1Arrive Kathmandu (1,400 m) — Briefing & Sightseeing1,400 m
Airport pickup and hotel check-in. Evening welcome briefing with guide. Optional Thamel walking tour and gear check.
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- –
- Meals
- D
- Night
- Hotel
Day 2Kathmandu — UNESCO Heritage Sightseeing1,400 m
Full-day Kathmandu valley tour: Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) and Patan Durbar Square. All UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- Walking tour
- Meals
- B, D
- Night
- Hotel
Day 3Fly Kathmandu → Lukla → Helicopter to Everest Base Camp1,400 m
Early morning flight to Lukla (2,860 m), then helicopter north through the Khumbu valley to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m). 45 minutes at base camp. Helicopter returns to Lukla, fly back to Kathmandu.
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- Flight
- Meals
- B, D
- Night
- Hotel
Day 4Kathmandu Free Day — Shopping & Culture1,400 m
Free day in Kathmandu. Optional Bhaktapur Durbar Square visit, thangka painting workshop, or relaxation at the hotel. Farewell dinner.
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- –
- Meals
- B, D
- Night
- Hotel
Day 5Kathmandu — International Departure1,400 m
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight home.
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- –
- Meals
- B
- Night
- Hotel
The price includes
- Private helicopter charter to Everest Base Camp (EBC landing + Kala Patthar flyover)
- 2 nights 4-star hotel in Kathmandu (breakfast)
- Kathmandu heritage sightseeing with licensed guide
- Private vehicle throughout Kathmandu valley
- All landing permits and aviation fees for helicopter
- Kathmandu airport pickup and drop-off
- All government taxes and service charges
You pay separately
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal gear
- Tips
The 5-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour combines two days of Kathmandu cultural immersion — Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath — with a private helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and Kala Patthar (5,545 m). For travellers who cannot commit to a 14-day trek but want the genuine EBC experience — standing at base camp, seeing the Khumbu Icefall, breathing 5,000 m air — this is the definitive short-stay option.
The helicopter departs Kathmandu in the early morning and crosses the Mahalangur range, landing at Gorak Shep before hovering at Kala Patthar for the summit panorama. The return flight covers the entire approach in 45 minutes that trekkers spend 8 days walking. The 4-star Kathmandu hotel base provides a comfortable anchor between the heritage sightseeing days and the mountain flying day.
Best seasons: October–November and March–May. Group size: Private charter (4–5 per aircraft). Hotel: 4-star Kathmandu throughout.