Luxury Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour
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Overview Of Luxury Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour
- Region
- Everest Khumbu Region
- Destination
- Nepal
- Max Altitude
- N/A
- Activity
- Trekking
- Duration
- 5 days
- Group Size
- 5
- Best Season
- Late Sep-Nov and Feb-May
- Accommodation
- N/A
- Meals
- N/A
- Transportation
- N/A
Highlights Of Luxury Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour
Enjoy the magnificent panorama of the Himalayas of Nepal: Mt.Pumori, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Lobuche and the mesmerizing Mt.Everest.
Experience the aerial circuit view of the Khumbu region, the beautiful glaciers, icefalls, and Sherpa culture.
Have a gentle trek through the Sherpa villages like Phakding and Namche Bazaar and immerse into the cultural experience of Sherpa lifestyle, monasteries, and mountain hospitality.
A gentle hike to the famous Everest View Hotel for panoramic Himalayan views, a short yet rewarding trek that offers both cultural immersion and world class mountain scenery.
A thrilling adventure helicopter flight over the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and a luxurious helicopter return from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Description Of Luxury Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour
Luxury Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour is a perfect helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp for trekkers with a limited time to explore the Everest region. It is a combination of short EBC hiking and a wonderful Everest Helicopter Tour. It is a truly overwhelming adventure where you can experience the mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest(8,848.86m/29,031.7ft), Lhotse(8,516m/27,940ft), Nuptse(7,861m/25,791ft), Ama Dablam(6,812m/22,349ft), Pumori(7,161m/23,494ft), and many others.
The exclusively designed helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp is truly overwhelming, including a hike upwards to Namche Bazaar and Phakding. Further, you will take the flight to EBC and then an exciting stopover landing on Kalapatthar (5,644m/ 18,519 ft) for a refreshing break. Overall, it is a short yet rewarding journey to experience the Everest region in style and comfort.
Join Yeti Hikes for your trek to Luxury Short Trek with Helicopter Trek and get a sneak peek at the world's highest mountain. Be fully enculturated in Sherpa culture, stroll around villages, and catch amazing sunrise moments from the top of the world. Click numerous memorable and mind-blowing snaps capturing all sorts of nature's beauty for a lifetime remembrance.
Note: The helicopter tour is on a shared basis. If you prefer a private helicopter ride, the cost may vary depending on the number of travelers.
Altitude Distance Coverage of Luxury Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour
Day | From | To | Altitude (m) | Distance (km) | Time (hrs) | Elevation Gain (m) | Elevation Drop (m) |
1 | Kathmandu | Kathmandu | 1,400 | - | - | - | - |
2 | Kathmandu | Phakding | 2,610 | 8 | 3-4 | +200 | -940 |
3 | Phakding | Namche Bazaar | 3,440 | 10 | 5-6 | +830 | -0 |
4 | Namche Bazaar | Everest View Hotel | 3,880 | 4 (to Hotel) | 3-4 | +440 | -440 |
| Everest View Hotel | Everest Base Camp/Kala Patthar | 5,550 (Kala Patthar) | - | 1 (flight) | +1,670 | -1,670 |
| Everest Base Camp/Kala Patthar | Lukla | 2,860 | - | 0.5 (flight) | - | -2,690 |
5 | Lukla | Kathmandu | 1,400 | - | - | - | - |
Outline Itinerary of Luxury Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla then Trek to Phakding
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazar
Day 4: Hike to Everest View Hotel and Flight to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar
Day 5: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Itinerary Of Luxury Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour
The journey starts from the very point of arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu where you will be welcomed by our staff. Further, you will be transferred to the hotel nearby, which adequately takes 25 to 30 minutes. You will also meet our office representative who will brief you about the trek and preparation for the journey. With this, you will be there are no plans, and you have the remaining day for yourself. You can visit the nearby market and the local stores as well.
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, which takes approx. 30 mins, marks the second day of your trek and is also the starting point. After landing, you will meet the remaining crew and have some breakfast. Lukla was once a tiny village but is now destined for trekkers. Phakding is in a lower region than Lukla; therefore, you will experience many ups and downs while moving towards the north. Passing several giant yaks, stone stairs, terraced hillsides, and crossing Dudh Koshi River using a suspension bridge, you’ll finally reach this beautiful village, Phakding in almost 5 hours.
The overnight stay at Phakding leads to Namche Bazar in the morning. After breakfast, you will trek uphill through Monjo and Jorsale. You’ll further ascend through the famous Hillary suspension bridge. The way goes on as you walk through a beautiful pine forest, follow Dudh Koshi River and Everest National Park's entrance. You will go through river banks, suspension bridges, and beautiful lush forests of rhododendrons and pines. Following the stunning sight of Thamserku, Khumung Peak, Kongde Peak, and many more, You will have the first glance of Mount Everest, and heading towards the north, you will reach the Namche Bazar, 3440 m high, within 4 to 5 hours of walking; that will end on the third day of the trek.
Time passes without us knowing, and you're already on the fourth day of the trek. Early in the morning you'll hike to the famous Everest View Hotel for a panoramic view of Everest and surrounding peaks and enjoy lunch with a view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and others. Without any delay, you will get into a helicopter and fly to the EBC, but with a stopover at Kalapathhar for 10-15 minutes only. The day will soon be over when you have to fly back to Lukla by helicopter and spend your night at a lodge in Lukla.
The return trip to Kathmandu has finally arrived. You will take an early morning flight from Lukla to Katmandu, which takes approximately 30 minutes to an hour. We, YetiHikes, will drop you off at the hotel and bid you goodbye. You can then visit the nearby markets, local places, clubs, and restaurants with no further plans.
What's Included In Luxury Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour
Included
All airport pick up drop by private vehicle - for both international and domestic flights.
Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant.
Twin/double sharing accommodation in BB in Kathmandu.
Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with private vehicle.
Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
National Park entrance fee and Trekkers' Information Management System, TIMS card.
A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking, well-trained, Government-licensed guide. The price includes his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance.
02 guests to 01 porter with their insurance, salary, food, accommodation, and equipment.
We provide an assistant guide, his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance walking with a group to support where necessary as per the group size.
Accommodation in the mountain during the trekking period.
Three meals a day; breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee during the trekking.
Safe drinking water.
Flight from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla and return back.
Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant.
First add kit box.
Yeti Hikes's sleeping bag, down jackets, T-shirt, cap, duffle bags, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.
Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company).
Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate-twice daily during the trek-a very useful way to check AMS symptoms. This helps to make sure that your trek is in the safest hands possible.
One-hour complimentary spa/massage in Kathmandu after the trek.
All the applicable government and local taxes as per the itinerary.
Excluded
The fees associated with your Nepal visa.
All international air fares to and from Kathmandu.
Lunch and supper in Kathmandu.
Insurance for helicopter evacuation, as well as personal travel and health insurance.
Extra nights of accommodation, lunch, and dinner in the city may be required in the event of an early arrival or late departure, as well as an early return from a mountain or trekking excursion for any reason, exceeding the specified itinerary timeframe. We are able to assist you in securing additional nights of lodging.
Your personal expenses, including laundry, baggage charges, phone calls, battery recharges, bar and beverage bills, boiled or bottle water, hot and cold showers and an additional attendant, are as follows.
The tips for the trekking personnel and drivers.
Additional expenses that arise as a result of flight delays, strikes, weather conditions, or any other event beyond our control.
