Everest Helicopter Trek 13 Days | Everest Base Camp Trek with Heli Return

Your adventure starts as you land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Our team welcomes you at the airport and transfers you to your accommodation in Thamel, the vibrant center of Kathmandu’s tourism. This day is for acclimatization and relaxation after your long journey. You can explore the quaint streets of Thamel, lined with trekking gear stores, cafes, and prayer flags. Last evening, there’s a brief briefing from your trekking guide. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After a delicious breakfast, your guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu begins. You visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, and enjoy the panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. Your day concludes at Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Catch an early flight to Lukla, which is famous for having one of the most spectacular approaches. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your trekking staff and begin your trek along the Dudh Kosi River. The trek begins easily as you pass through Chheplung and villages, with forested slopes and prayer flags along the route. Perhaps you’ll catch your first glimpse of Kusum Kanguru. The day's trekking finishes in Phakding village, which lies on the Dudh Kosi River.

The trek continues further into the Khumbu Valley. The trekking route goes through Monjo and then into Sagarmatha National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route crosses several suspension bridges, including Hillary Bridge, which has spectacular views of the Dudh Kosi River. The final climb to Namche Bazaar is steep but has spectacular views of Mount Everest, which you’ll see for the first time. Namche Bazaar is the capital of the Khumbu and has all the facilities you could want, including bakeries, cafes, and shops. The buildings here are colorful and resemble those found in Tibet.

Acclimatization is the key to a safe and successful high-altitude trek. Today’s acclimatization trek takes you to the Everest View Hotel at 3,880 m for a stunning sunrise over the highest mountain in the world, as well as Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. Alternatively, you could explore the local markets or the Sherpa Culture Museum. If today’s the Saturday market, you could enjoy the bustling market scene. 

Leaving Namche Bazaar in the morning, the route takes you on a beautiful journey to Debuche. The trail begins with a gentle ascent through the alpine forests, which are filled with rhododendrons and junipers. Along the route, you may see mani walls and prayer flags, which are a part of the spiritual world of the people of the region. The route may also allow you to see Himalayan birds and musk deer.

On the way, you may cross the Imja Khola River using a suspension bridge. The bridge is surrounded by towering peaks. From here, the route takes you to the ascent to the Tengboche Monastery and then a gentle descent to Debuche.

On this day, the route takes you through the Pangboche region, which has the oldest monastery in the region. The region is dominated by the peak of Ama Dablam. The route takes you through the Imja Khola River and mani walls and prayer flags. The route takes you through the high alpine region. The region is dominated by the towering peaks of Island Peak and Lhotse. The region is known as the "summer valley" of the Khumbu region.

An important day for acclimatization to the high altitude. The hike to Nagarjun Hill will be moderately challenging. The view of Makalu (8,481 m), Ama Dablam, Island Peak, and Thamserku will be rewarding. The hike will increase the oxygen level in your body, thus decreasing the risk of altitude sickness. After the hike, return to Dingboche for rest, exploration, and socializing with the locals.

The hike to Lobuche will begin with a gradual climb to Thukla (4,620 m), followed by a steeper climb to the Everest Memorial Park, which honors the climbers who lost their lives on Mount Everest. The route passes through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, surrounded by stunning mountain vistas such as Pumori, Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Nuptse. Lobuche is a small settlement in the glacial valley, which offers lodging facilities in a teahouse. The altitude is high, so the pace will be slow and steady.

The highlight of the trek! We begin early today, departing from Lobuche and moving through the last settlement of the Everest Base Camp route, the village of Gorakshep. We will then continue our trek to the Everest Base Camp. We will cross boulder moraines and glacial ice to arrive at the famous Everest Base Camp. We will be at the base of the highest mountain in the world, surrounded by the Khumbu Ice Fall and other giant mountains such as Nuptse, Pumori, and Khumbutse. We will be taking some of the most amazing pictures of our lives at the base of the mighty Mount Everest. We will then return to the teahouse at Gorakshep for the night.

We will rise early today to hike to Kala Patthar, the highest point to view the sunrise over Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori. The hike to Kala Patthar will be steep, but the view will be totally out of this world. We will then return to the teahouse at Gorakshep and then board a helicopter to Lukla. We will view the Khumbu region, the glaciers, and the snow-capped mountains from a helicopter. We will then return to Lukla for the night.

We will then board a flight back to Kathmandu. We will be dropped off at the hotel in Thamel. We will have the rest of the day free to do anything we please. We will then return to the hotel for the night.

We will be dropped off at the Tribhuvan International Airport for our flight back home. We will have the memories of the adventure of a lifetime, the adventure of trekking to the base of Mount Everest and then flying back in a helicopter.