Everest For Breakfast (Heli Tour)

An Everest Helicopter tour with a landing at Kalapatthar (5,545 m/18192 ft) offers a thrilling, 3-4 hour, one-day experience from Kathmandu to the heart of the Himalayas. It features breathtaking close-up views of Everest (8848 m/29028 ft), Lhotse (8516 m/27940 ft), and Nuptse (7861 m/25791 ft), typically landing at Kalapatthar for photos, with a breakfast stop at the Hotel Everest View (Highest Placed Hotel in the world) or Syangboche (3780 m/12402 ft).                                                      

Quick Facts

Starting/Ending Point: Domestic Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal

Best Time to Visit: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)

Difficulty Level: Easy Walking tours with few steps to climb at the sites

Accommodation & Meals:  Lavish breakfast at Hotel Everest View-Syangboche with Everest View (Breakfast)

Transportation & Guide: Private air-conditioned private vehicle for all transfers

Maximum Altitude: 5545 m (Kalapatthar)

Highlights

Landing at Kalapatthar (5,550m/18,517ft): The primary highlight, providing a close-up, breathtaking view of Mount Everest’s summit, Nuptse, and the Khumbu glacier.

Aerial View of Everest Base Camp: Fly over the historic Base Camp and the, Khumbu Icefall, offering a bird’s-eye perspective of mountaineers’ tents.

Breakfast at Syangboche (Hotel Everest View): A 20-30 minute stop at the world’s highest-altitude hotel (3,880m) to enjoy breakfast while facing Mt. Everest.

Scenic Mountain Flight: Breathtaking aerial views of the Himalayas, including Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori.

Rapid Adventure: A quick, efficient, and luxurious way to experience the Everest region, bypassing the 10-12 day trek, perfect for those with limited time.

Refueling at Lukla: A stop at the famous, high-altitude Lukla Airport (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) for refueling and a glimpse of the gateway to Everest.

Skeleton Itinerary:

Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu. Transfer to Nagarkot (32 km, 1.5 hrs drive).

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1: Transfer to the airport. (Approx 20 minutes) (B)

Wake up early morning and transfer to the domestic airport

Take a helicopter to Lukla (One of the dangerous airports in the world), stop for re fueling.

Fly to Kalapatthar via Pheriche.

Stop at Kalapatthar for 10-15 minutes for photo/video.

Return to Hotel Everest View for lavish breakfast.

Return to Kathmandu via Lukla.

Transfer to your respective hotel for rest/shopping or sightseeing tour.

(Meals: Breakfast)