HELICOPTER TOURS

The 15 Best Helicopter Flights

28 treks  ·  from $20 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 15 helicopter flights worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel. - From Kathmandu airport to the high Himalaya
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

1.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $1,575Our pick

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest Base Camp, overfly Kala Patthar and the Khumbu peaks, stop at Lukla, then land at Hotel Everest View for optional breakfast. Buddhi Bhatta handles pickup, briefing, and trip updates. The shared Airbus H125 carries up to five passengers plus the pilot.

“Not being climbers, this was amazing to get as close as you can get in the air to view Everest, just awesome. Safety was a priority, our pilot was very professional. Our first departure was cancelled due to weather, but were able to be scheduled for the next day. So glad we had the opportunity to do this experience. Butti, our guide was just amazing, organised, maintained contact, responsive, and informative, his service was outstanding. Thank you.”

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Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer - The short helicopter flight over the West Coast
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Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer

2.Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 322 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $475Best value

Take a roughly four-minute helicopter flight from Franz Josef over rainforest, cliffs, and waterfalls, then spend 2.5 hours on the glacier with a guide such as Ryan, Abby, Ana, or Drew. Expect crampons, ropes, ice passages, changing routes, and weather-dependent departures.

“An amazing bucket list activity!! Thoroughly enjoyed every second. From briefing, ‘majestical’ walk to heli, heli to glacier, our guide (pocket rocket, Ruby), shimming through crevasses, crawling through pockets in the ice and fellow travellers an awe inspiring experience.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View - Leaving Kathmandu for the Khumbu
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

3.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Hotel Everest View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $1,600

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest Base Camp, over Kalapathar, Pumori, Lhotse, and Nuptse, then land at Hotel Everest View when weather allows. The shared Airbus H125 carries five to six passengers. Dipak Sapkota handles coordination, while the pilot manages fuel stops, seating, and mountain conditions.

“The helicopter journey revealed a side of the Himalayas few get to see. Towering ice cliffs, forested slopes, and deep canyons stretched endlessly.”

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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla - Day 2: Lukla to Phakding and the first mountain miles
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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla

4.Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $3,000

Walk from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with an English-speaking guide, acclimatization days in Namche and Dingboche, and a shared helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla. The trip includes permits, meals, porters, mountain flights, and Kathmandu transfers.

“Amazing experience with ACE Himalaya! Highly recommend this company for your next trek. They took care of all of our needs, both as a group and at the individual level. Our tour guide, Raj was phenomenal. He was so supportive and motivaRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing - Lukla: the first mountain stop
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Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

5.Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing

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

You fly from Kathmandu toward Lukla, circle Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kala Patthar, and Base Camp, then land at Syangboche for views near the Everest View Hotel. A private helicopter carries up to five people, with hotel pickup, an oxygen tank, oximeter, and return flight included.

“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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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel. - From Kathmandu airport to the high Himalaya
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel.

6.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour landing at Everest View Hotel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,985

You’ll fly from Kathmandu to the Everest region, pass over Base Camp and Kala Patthar, then land at Everest View Hotel. The small helicopter carries no more than five people, with airport transport and insurance included. Breakfast, park fees, taxes, and drinks cost extra.

“Habe die Bewertung der 2 Personen gelesen die in Bkk nicht den Flug nehmen konnten .”

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Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - The first 45 minutes to Lukla
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Kathmandu: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

7.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $1,863

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Kalapatthar, Everest Base Camp, and Hotel Everest View in a small helicopter group of up to five. You get window seating, a mountain breakfast, and close views of Khumbu Glacier. Weather controls the schedule, so keep an extra day free.

“This tour is very well planned and worth the money. There was clear communication about everything which made the trip truly enjoyable. There were many people who had to be involved so it was hard to know who to tip but It was a once in a lifetime experience which I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to view this majestic mountain without trekking 14 days. It was also a beautiful day with blue sky which made for perfect viewing.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Stop at Everest View Hotel - Flying toward Lukla and the Everest region
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Stop at Everest View Hotel

8.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Stop at Everest View Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $1,575

Start with a 6:00 am Kathmandu hotel pickup, then fly over Lukla, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar before landing at Hotel Everest View in Syangboche. You get guaranteed window seating, mountain photography, and an optional breakfast, with a small group of up to 10.

“Unfortunately, due to inclement weather we were unable to join this trip. The company kept us informed with weather updates but alas it was not meant to be. I just read on the news another tour company crashed on a similar trip with coRead more”

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Everest Base Camp: 3 Hour Helicopter Sightseeing Tour - Over Namche, Tengboche, and the Khumbu glaciers
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Everest Base Camp: 3 Hour Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

9.Everest Base Camp: 3 Hour Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · from $1,600

Join a small group of up to five for a three-hour helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp. Fly over Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, and Khumbu glaciers, then stop at Everest View Hotel for tea, coffee, or breakfast at your own cost.

“We were picked by the tour agent, Nepal Social Treks, and had contact with Nabin, who has been extremely helpful the whole time, he also arranged transportation and a guided tour in Kathmandu for us. A huge compliment to him. His team guided us through the airport customs etc, The helicopter (Airbus) looked well maintained and the pilot, Troy, was very professional and has a lot of experience. we flew to Lukla airport first to drop off a technician, some fuel and food and after that, straight to the mountains. we were very lucky as the skies were blue and hardly any wind, we flew to 19000 feet (above basecamp)…”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - Leaving Kathmandu at 7:15 in the morning
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

10.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,699

Fly from Kathmandu toward Everest with a pilot and guide, stopping in Lukla for fuel and spending 45 to 60 minutes at Everest View Hotel. Kalapatthar landing depends on passenger numbers and costs extra. Pickup, medical kits, and airport transfers are included.

“I did the four-day hike to the Everest View Hotel with my mom. I can really recommend this hike to anyone who wants to do a bit of hiking in a short amount of time.”

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour - Leaving Kathmandu at 7:15 in the morning
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

11.Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,800

Leave Kathmandu at 6:15 am for a small-group helicopter flight over the Everest region. Stop for breakfast at Hotel Everest View, then land briefly at Kala Patthar, 5,644.5 meters high, for a close view of Everest. Pradeep and Saugat may help coordinate the trip.

“What an exceptional operation Pradeep runs for his guests! The helicopter tour was absolutely amazing and it opened my eyes to all of the trekking possibilities that are in the area, being able to get a bird’s eye view of the paths and villagesRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return - 10 Days - Day 2: Lukla to Phakding begins the walking portion
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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return – 10 Days

12.Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return – 10 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $3,400

Trek through Sherpa villages, pine forests, monasteries, and high mountain valleys to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. Breakfree Adventures includes lodging, meals, guides, porters, permits, and a shared helicopter flight back to Kathmandu. Guides may include Dipak, Ram, or Ramesh.

“Breakfree Adventures provided an exceptional trekking experience to Everest Base Camp. Their communication before the trek was excellent, ensuring that we were well-prepared for the journey ahead. Upon arriving in Kathmandu, we were Read more”

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Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Sightseeing Tour - Leaving Pokhara at 7:00 am
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Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

13.Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $550

Leave your Pokhara hotel early for a small-group helicopter flight over villages, valleys, Machhapuchare, and the Annapurna range. Land at Annapurna Base Camp for 30 to 45 minutes of photos and mountain views, then return by helicopter. The English-speaking guide and hotel transfers are included.

“Superbe activité, je n’hésiterai pas à recommencer. Je recommande ++”

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Everest Base Camp trek with Helicopter return 9 days - Day 1: A soft landing in Kathmandu
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Everest Base Camp trek with Helicopter return 9 days

14.Everest Base Camp trek with Helicopter return 9 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $3,888

You trek from Lukla through Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, then return by helicopter. An expert guide, porter support, meals, permits, private transfers, and altitude checks are included. Named guides used by the company include Raj and Ramesh.

“This trek was completely amazing, from getting to lukla all the way to going back down and returning back to lukla after reaching Everest base camp. Raj made the whole process so much easier and efficient. He is very helpful with any of yoRead more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek | Deluxe Lodges | Both Way Helicopter Ride - Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla, then the first walk
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Everest Base Camp Trek | Deluxe Lodges | Both Way Helicopter Ride

15.Everest Base Camp Trek | Deluxe Lodges | Both Way Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $3,332

Take a 10-day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu with shared helicopter flights, twin-share lodges, guides, porters, meals, permits, and a helicopter return from Gorakshep. You will pass Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Kala Patthar before flying back toward Lukla.

“We were taking cared of from beginning to the end, awesome guide and awesome trek!!!!! The agency willl adjust everything on the way with your own rythme”

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