Everest Base Camp Trek with Heli Return

Everest Base Camp Trek with Heli Return 11 Days

USD 3,195 USD 3,095 per person

Guide
Porter
Helicopter
Accommodation
Breakfast
Activities - Fitness Level Medium
Max Elevation 5555m Commute Flight to Lukla to Kathmandu
Best Month Autumn,Spring,winter Group Size Single, 2+
Arrival on Kathmandu Depart From Kathmandu
Meal B L D Duration 11 Days
Stay Hotel and Tea House Price USD 3,095 per person


Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter return is an incredible trip to reach close to the highest peak of the world- Mt. Everest. Visit the Sherpas and their richest culture, Tibetan monasteries, and the incredible panorama of the Himalayas within a short time! Prior to the Everest Base Camp Trek, explore the historical opulence of the Heritage Valley, Kathmandu.  During Trek, accommodate yourselves in the tea houses nestling in the foothills of gigantic Himalayan peaks. You can observe the unique culture of the Khumbu natives, the trails lined with mani-walls, inscribed with the holy Buddhist prayers. Every mile walked in the region is a new discovery. Sacred mountain monasteries and the Sherpa’s spiritual point of view on the Himalayas are bonus rewards of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Fulfil your dream to reach the Mt. Everest Base Camp in a short time. Capture the closest view of Mt. Everest from Kalapathar while returning back in a heli from Gorekshep.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: Dinner) 

Day 02: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (Altitude: Lukla: 2840/ 9372 ft. Phakding: 2610 m/8613 ft. Flight: 30 minutes Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 03: Trek to Namche (Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 04: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization (Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Meal: BLD) 

Day 05: Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (Altitude: 3860 m/ 12738 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (Altitude: 4410 m/14553 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 07: Rest day for acclimatization (Altitude: 4410 m/14553 ft. Meal: BLD)

 Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (Altitude: 4910 m/16203 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 09: Trek to Everest Base Camp, back to Gorakshep (Altitude: EBC: 5357m/17678 ft. Gorekshep: 5140 m/16960 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 10: Helicopter ride to Kalapatthar and back to Lukla and Kathmandu. ( (Altitude: Kalapatthar: 5550 m/18315, Meals: BL) 

Day 11: Departure Transfer (Meal: Breakfast) In addition, Hiking Nepal also offers numerous choices for trekking in the Everest region. 

You can join our Everest Base Camp Trek, Gokyo valley and Everest Circuit Trek. If you are looking for challenging trekking, you can join our Everest High Passes Trek. Or, also add day/s for joining our  Island Peak Climbing from Chukkung. Similarly, if you have a time limitation, then you can also join Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek or Everest Base Camp 2 Weeks Trek The published itinerary can be customize as per your available time or budget. Please contact or email [email protected]

What is included?

✔ Airport transfer by Hiking Nepal office representative in a private vehicle

✔ 2 nights’ accommodation at 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing basis

✔ Accommodation at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge available en-route during the trek (Few nights’ at during trek with attached bathroom/toilets)

✔ English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, and porter (2:1)

✔ All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance

✔ Domestic Airfare for the sector Kathmandu or Manthali-Ramchechhap/Lukla

✔ Helicopter Ride from Gorekshep to Kathmandu

✔ Sagarmatha National Park Fees and Khumbu Permit

✔ TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card Fees

✔ Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Adventure Certificate

✔ Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek- must return back after the trek

✔All government and local taxes as applicable

What is not included?

❌ Nepal Visa – (Cost- US$- 30 for 15 days & $- 50 for 30 days)

❌ Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu  (Except welcome/farewell dinner)

❌ Travel insurance

❌ Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca-cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.

❌Cost incurred during emergency, evacuations

❌Tips for Guide/porter/driver

❌Anything other than not mentioned in “Service Includes”

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Altitude Chart

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: Dinner)-

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representatives will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at the hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day’s trip.

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (Altitude: Lukla: 2840/ 9372 ft. Phakding: 2610 m/8613 ft. Flight: 30 minutes Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD)-

On a clear bright morning, you will fly over the snowcapped mountains to one of the most electrifying high altitude airports, Lukla at an altitude 2900 m. Your guides and porters will accompany you here for the trek. Hence, the trekking adventure kicks off. Beginning the trek, you will slide down almost 500 meters to Dudh Koshi River. Then, the trek winds along the trial beside the River towards Phakding. Passing several mani-walls and boulders engraved with Buddhist prayers, you will arrive at Phakding where you will spend your first night of your trek.

Day 3: Trek to Namche (Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)-

The trek chases the northern trial up the Dudh Kosi valley to Monjo. At Monjo the trek officially enters Sagarmatha National Park where you have to issue Sagarmatha National Park Permit Card. Continuing the trial along the steep uphill climb while savoring the first glimpse of Everest, you will arrive at the hub of Sherpa- Namche Bazaar. Spend your overnight at local lodge.

Day 4: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization (Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Meal: BLD)-

It is a day to acclimatize you with higher elevation. On this day, you can go for a short hike to Khumjung, a beautiful settlement of Hospitable Sherpas. OR, you can roam around the Namche that offers Internet Cafes, restaurants, ATMs, and colorful markets. Even, you can enjoy the traditional living of mountain dwellers that is even beautified by the awe-inspiring surrounding and high altitude flora/fauna.

Day 5: Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (Altitude: 3860 m/ 12738 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)-

With delightful breakfast in Namche, you will walk on the side of the valley above the Dudh Koshi River. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, you will descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga; you can see water driven prayer wheel. Also, it is an ideal stopover for lunch where you will take rest for a while before making the steep climb to Tangboche. Along the trail, you can enjoy the beautiful rhododendron bushes, birds and superb mountains that let you forget about the tiring zigzag trail. You will get first view of spectacular mountains including Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Tawache, Kangtega, Thamserkhu, Nuptse. Once you reach at Tengbocbe, you can explore the Khumbu largest monastery- the Tengboche Monastery.

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (Altitude: 4410 m/14553 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)-

Starts a trail passing through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. On the trail, you can have mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. You can slowly steep down to Deboche, then cross the Imja River to Pangboche. Ascend toward the upper Pangboche, you will visit one of the oldest monastery of Khumbu- the Pangboche Monastery. You will continue your hike to the Imja valley and Lobuche River on the way to Dingboche. It is an attractive village that is beautified with the field of barley, potatoes and buckwheat along with grazing animals.

Day 7: Rest day for acclimatization (Altitude: 4410 m/14553 ft. Meal: BLD)-

It is a day to acclimatize you in the high altitude. Today, considering your physical fitness, you will be taken to Chhukung valley following the Imja River. From here, you can view the stunning mountains and Glacier lakes including Island Peak (6189m), Amphulapche (5663m), Lhotse Shar (8382m) and Lhotse (8516m). The main aim of today is to acclimatize you properly for more challenging days onwards.

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (Altitude: 4910 m/16203 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)-

Today, trek will continue up the village from where, you can enjoy the mountains including Mt. Makalu. You will take a steep climb towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier and reach at Dugla. You will rest for a while after taking lunch at local lodges. Then, you will walk on the trail zigzags up through the boulders of the glacier’s terminal moraine. At the top of this climb there are many stone cairns, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche. It is situated in the beneath of Lhotse ridge.

Day 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp, back to Gorakshep (Altitude: EBC: 5357m/17678 ft. Gorekshep: 5140 m/16960 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)-

It is the most interesting and challenging day of this trip as day starts with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Today, you will hike up to the Everest base camp at an altitude of 5364 m.

You will headed through the horizontal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the way to Gorekshep, you will witness the north ridge of Mt. Everest, Mt. pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Nuptse and many more. Further climbing through the Changri Glacier, you can have first glimpse of Kalapatthar. You will stop at Gorekshep for a lunch; then continue to walk for your ultimate destination- the Everest Base Camp. The splendid views of the mountains and scenarios makes the journey livelier, even snubbing all the tiresome walk in the steep route. The trail will last for approximately 3 hours from Gorekshep. Once you reach at base camp, you can actually see the deadliest route to the Everest that make the journey more adventurous. You will get to spend quality time exploring the base camp and surrounding areas and return to Gorak Shep to spend the night.

Day 10: Helicopter ride to Kalapatthar and back to Lukla and Kathmandu. ( (Altitude: Kalapatthar: 5550 m/18315, Meals: BL)-

Considering the favorable weather, you will be picked from the heli station and fly toward the Kalapatthar. Enjoy the closest view of the Mt. Everest and the surroundings. A short stop at the Kalapatthar can be captured in photos and fly back to Lukla. You will be shortly staying at Lukla where refueling of helicopter is done and then ride back to Kathmandu. You can capture the bird eye view of the valleys and the landscape. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, drive back to hotel. Take your time to rest and shopping.

Day 11: Departure Transfer (Meal: Breakfast)-

Today is the ending of our services with a drive to International Airport for your final departure. In case if you are staying in Nepal, you can extend your trip with us where we have option for the tours, rafting, cannoying, wildlife safaris.

 

DEPARTURE DATES

START DATE END DATE STATUS PRICES
2nd Feb 13th Feb Limited Seats
$ 3,095
7th Feb 18th Feb Limited Seats
$ 3,095
14th Feb 25th Feb Limited Seats
$ 3,095
20th Feb 3rd Mar Limited Seats
$ 3,095
28th Feb 11th Mar Limited Seats
$ 3,095

FAQ

Yes the heli fare is included in the given price

REVIEWS

  • Tyalor R.
    Nov 07, 2024

    group Joined trek Navaraj is very responsive and polite. He always replied to the messages quickly. Our guide Puru was helpful and caring all the way during the 8 days. It is very lucky to have them by our side. We had an amazing time with Hiking Ne...

  • Phipipp Muller
    Nov 13, 2024

    We took a Everest Helicopter tour. It was amazing. The tour operators were super correct and helpful. Perfect communication. Everything was happened as they promised. In case we return it is not a question we will joined their other trips again.

  • Andrea H.
    Sep 30, 2024

    It was a life time dream to see the Himalaya up close and Nava, Sundar and the rest of the team made it easy (relatively) to make this dream come true. My wife and I had full confidence with Hiking Nepal after our initial email contact and Nava alway...

  • charlie P.
    Jan 09, 2025

    It was one of the best experience. Adventurous, fun and super exciting. Had the best experience of my life. Santosh was super friendly and engaging

  • PK Monte
    Jan 24, 2025

    Nava spent a lot time to answering our questions and then the booking process was so simple. Can't wait to get to the trek! I fell so comfortable to talk with Nava. I think that the responder is very smarts guy he attract me so quickly and his guid...

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