> Scenic mountain flight to Lukla and Helicopter flight from Gorekshep to Kathmandu.
> Visit Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Monastery.
> Unforgettable views of high mountains and Khumbu Ice fall.
> View of the Everest and other mountains from the Kalapattar.
> Visit Everest Base Camp and the Glacier.
The Everest Base camp with Helicopter Trek is a good combination of adventure on luxury style. Flying from Gorekshep to Kathmandu is an amazing flight with amazing views of the high Himalayas and the Khumbu valley. The Heli trek is designed for the adventure trekkers who have dreamt of being at the Everest Base camp and have only limited holidays and not enough days to trek down Lukla to take regular flight to Kathmandu.
The trekking starts with a short regular flight to Lukla, then we follow the trail to the Base camp through Namche, Tengbuche, Dingbuche, Lobuche and finally reach to Everest Base camp and will return by Helicopter flight from Gorekshep to Kathmandu and return home.
If needed, your transfers from and to the airport are included.
All necessary transfers (bus, taxi, flights, etc.) as described in the programme are included.
During the trek, we stay in lodges or teahouses. These are simple in nature, but fully equipped. Do not expect too much luxury.
One porter per two trekkers. This way you don’t have to carry your complete equipment yourself. The guide speaks English.
The total amount covers not only your own basics, but also those of your guide and porter. No unpleasant surprises.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared during the trek. The meals are basic, but will give you enough energy for your appetite. Fruit is also available after each meal.
Coffee and tea are also organized by the trekking company. Every morning fresh coffee and tea are made. There are scheduled breaks to enjoy this.
The total amount includes costs for the permits needed for the Everest Base Camp Trek. This also applies to the TIMS Card, to the Trekkers Information Management System.
In order to pull in the Himalayas as prepared as possible, it is important to bring a good down jacket and sleeping bag. These are provided by your trekking company.
If your group is larger than 6 people, we will take an extra assistant guide with you to support you.
The guides carry an altitude sickness kit to monitor your pulse rate, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice a day (very useful for monitoring the symptoms of altitude sickness (AMS) at altitude).
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, including airport tax and pickup and drop off, are included
The helicopter ride from Gorak Shep to Lukla and from Lukla to Kathmandu are included. These rides save up 3 days of trekking.
Your trekking company will not take responsibility for the travel visa for Nepal. This should be organized by yourself. Contact your local Nepalese embassy for the latest visa information.
The total amount is also exclusive of flights to and from Nepal. To get an idea of which airlines are flying on Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), have a look at the website.
Before and after the trek you have to take care of your own accommodation.
All personal expenses such as drinks at the bar, washing and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. It is important that your travel insurance also covers adventures at a high altitude. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before you travel to Nepal.
Tips for guides and porters are exclusive. 10% of the total amount is an excellent target price, but the final amount is up to you.
Certain luxuries such as desserts, a hot shower, hot running water, bottles of mineral water and Wi-Fi should be missed during a typical trek in the Himalayas. The water we encounter along the way is drinkable and is heated or boiled by us.