Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return

Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return offers a great experience of hiking and Heli flying in Nepal. Nowadays trekking to Everest Base Camp and returning by helicopter is very popular and has become a great option for those who do not want to return to Lukla on foot. Everest Base Camp is most famous for trekking among every adventure traveler and trekker, but unfortunately… not many people will have enough time to walk from Lukla and back. The right option for them would be to walk from Lukla to Mount Everest Base Camp and return to Kathmandu by chartered helicopter. The cost of travel will be expensive as we need to charter a helicopter. As we believe, the price is not a big deal if you dream of stepping into the base camp of Mount Everest, and Kala Patthar, in a short amount of time. Walking from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and returning by helicopter from Gorak Shep (5140 m) would be the perfect itinerary to fulfill your dream. To reach Lukla, you have to take an exciting air flight from Kathmandu airport.

You will start the trek from Lukla and trek down to Dudh Koshi river and further, you will reach Phakding situated at an altitude of 2610 meters. On your way to Namche Bazaar, you will cross the Dudh Koshi River and then pass through a forested area full of blue pine and rhododendron trees. Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest where you spend 2 nights acclimatizing to the altitude and walking around. Namche Bazaar is also known as Sherpa Capital, where you will have the option to explore the village and interact with the local Sherpa people to develop an insight into the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the residents of the Everest region of Nepal.

After Namche Bazaar, the trail leads to Tengboche Hilltop Village and follows Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep, the last teahouse settlement here on the way to Everest Base Camp. The day you reach Gorak Shep, you will continue the trek to Everest Base Camp (5364 m) and then back to Gorak Shep, and the next morning hike up to Kala Patthar (5545 m) to witness the sunrise and mountain views. After enjoying the beautiful view from Kala Patthar, go back to Gorak shep and have breakfast. After breakfast go to the helipad from where our chartered helicopter will take you back to Kathmandu. 

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu O/n at Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Kathmandu flight to Lukla trek to Phakding (2610 m)
Day 04: Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 06: Namche Bazaar trek to Tengboche (3867 m)
Day 07: Tengboche trek to Dingboche (4410 m)
Day 08: Dingboche trek to Lobuche (4910 m)
Day 09: Lobuche trek to Gorak Shep (5140 m) and Everest base camp (5364 m)
Day 10: Gorak Shep Hike to Kala Pattar (5545 m) back to Gorak Shep then fly to Kathmandu by Helicopter and transfer to Hotel
Day 11: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 12: Depart Kathmandu

PRICE INCLUDES:-

• Airport pick up and airport drop by private transportation including before and after the trek
• Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (2 and above participants get twin sharing room)
• Historical monument city sightseeing with a tour guide
• Historical monuments city sightseeing transportation by Non A/C Comfortable Vehicle
• Kathmandu sightseeing/monument visits Entrance fees
• Domestic air tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla for guests and guide
• Gorak Shep fly to Kathmandu by Chartered Helicopter for guest and staff (Guide)
• Trekking accommodation in normal Trekkers Lodge/Teahouse (2 and above participants get twin sharing room)
• Three time meals a day during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner/Main course
• Dessert (Fresh Fruits/Chocolate) after dinner on behalf of the company
• One Experienced English-speaking, government licensed and ministry of tourism trained trekking guide and his food, accommodation, and salary
• Porters from Lukla to carry your luggage while trekking (Two guests get one porter carrying a maximum of 25 kg of luggage)
• Everest / Sagarmatha National park entry fee
• Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fee
• Insurance for Nepalese staff (Trekking guide and Porters)
• Cost of porters to get down to Lukla on foot
• Nepal Government taxes and office service charge
  
  

PRICE EXCLUDES:-

• Lunch and Dinner during the stay in Kathmandu
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• International air tickets and airport taxes
• Nepal visa fee
• Personal trekking equipment and Clothing
• Wire Transfer charge or Credit card service charge as company rule
• Alcoholic beverages, laundry, Telephone calls and all types of hot drinks in Trekking
• Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water etc
• Hot water, battery charge and hot shower charge during the trek (If need to pay)
• Personal nature expenses and Tipping (Tips)
• High risk medical / travel insurance and First aid kit
• Expenses resulting from delays beyond our control in case of weather, flight cancellations, or natural calamities
• Emergency rescue evacuation (if needed)
• Any other things not mentioned