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ToursHimalayan Glacier AdventureEverest Base Camp Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter

Everest Base Camp Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter

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On our ‘EBC Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter’ tour, we trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest, and visit Kala Patthar which is another most sought after destination in the Everest region. The 12-day trip begins in Kathmandu and we fly to Lukla the next day and begin trekking from there. We charter a helicopter on our way back to Luk...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Embark on a breathtaking flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
    • Fly to one of the most dangerous airports in the world – Lukla.
    • Experience the perfect combination of trekking and a luxurious Heli ride.
    • Enjoy the sights of the mountainous scenery and amazing landscapes.
    • Savor the panoramic views of Mt. Everest (8,848m)

What's this trip about?

    On our ‘EBC Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter’ tour, we trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest, and visit Kala Patthar which is another most sought after destination in the Everest region. The 12-day trip begins in Kathmandu and we fly to Lukla the next day and begin trekking from there. We charter a helicopter on our way back to Lukla from Gorak Shep. Another exciting part of our Everest trip is the helicopter tour over the pristine Gokyo Lake, which is also a popular trekking destination among trekkers who travel the Everest region.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeUp to 65 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu, Nepal
End CityKathmandu, Nepal

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
    • Equipment
    • Domestic Flights
    • Helicopter Ride
    • Local Guide & Support Staffs
    • All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
    • Meals in the Mountain
    • Small-Group Adventure
    • Guaranteed Departures
    • Lifetime Deposit
    • No Booking Fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

After landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport, we will be greeted by a representative of Himalayan Glacier who will drop us off at our hotel. We then...

Day 2: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding: 8km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Flight: 40 Min Hiking: 3-4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,651m/8,698ft

We take an early morning regular flight to Lukla by a Twin Otter plane which is where all Eve...

Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar: 11km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft

Our trail passes through a pine forest and we continue our walk on the trail that goes up north through the...

Day 4: Namche Bazaar: acclimatization

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft

Spending one more day in Namche Bazaar will help us get used to the high altitude and thinning oxygen in the air. We tour the prim...

Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche: 10km

This segment of the trek includes the famous descent to the Dudh-Koshi River and the equally famous ascent along the rhododendron forests to Tengboche. While descending to Dudh Kish River, we enjoy the views of mountain tops like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dab...

Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche: 9km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,360m/14,305ft

We descend and trek through forests filled with a variety of lush trees – birch, conifers and rhododendrons...

Day 7: Dingboche: acclimatization

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 4,360m/14,305ft

Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. The village is beautiful with...

Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche: 7km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,940m/16,208ft

We start the day with a gradual climb to Duglha at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. F...

Day 9: Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp: 13km

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 6-7 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 5,364m/17,599ft

We take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, we come across the Indian army mountaineers’...

Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar, back to Gorak Shep, fly to Lukla by Helicopter: 3 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House

Hiking: 3-4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 5,545m/18,193ft

We prepare for an early morning departure amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). Plus, there is always...

Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souveni...

Day 12: Final departure

Meals: Breakfast

Our Everest adventure in Nepal ends today. A Himalayan Glacier representative will drop us off at the Tribhuwan International Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,290
Price per day$358
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

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Himalayan Glacier Adventure Reviews & Ratings

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Shannan

May 2017

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Everest Base Camp Trek and Fly Back by Helicopterby Himalayan Glacier Adventure

Private EBC with Heli

The hike to EBC was a wonderful adventure. The moment we arrived at our goal destination we felt overwhelmingly accomplished. This would not have been possible witho...

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Hannes

Dec 2016

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Everest Base Camp Trek and Fly Back by Helicopterby Himalayan Glacier Adventure

Relaxing way to see Everest Base Camp

I enjoyed every bit of the trip. If you want to experience the whole mountain geography, this trip is ideal. My partner and I reached the base camp, Gokyo Lake and K...

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I embarked on a solo trek to EBC with Himalayan Glacier for 9/18/24 to 10/6/24. Everything went well until 9/30/24 when I developed acute mountain sickness. No cho...

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May 2023

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Benefit of the doubt

Feels a bit double writing this review. On the one hand, it was a nice trip with good lodges and good food, on the other hand, the guide was not good (way too presen...

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Simon

May 2023

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Everest Base Camp Trekby Himalayan Glacier Adventure

Benefit of the doubt

Feels a bit double writing this review. On the one hand, it was a nice trip with good lodges and good food, on the other hand, the guide was not good (way too presen...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights aren’t included.
    • Rooms are usually shared by two people unless you request a private room. Also, you can upgrade to better hotels in the mountain and even in the cities.
    • For your customized services, please specify during the booking process or contact our Destination & Products Specialist.

Accommodation

We will be staying at Yatri Suites and Spa which is a deluxe suite in Kathmandu for 2 nights and the best available teahouses during the trek (9 nights). All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 350.

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Meals Included
  • 10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches & 10 Dinners
Age Requirements
Up to 65 years
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