1. Payment Method and Booking Confirmations for Gokyo Lake and Everest Heli Tour

Once the reservation and travelling dates are confirmed you need to make advance payment which can be paid online by using your card. Please follow the direct payment link for more details about the booking procedure and calendar.

Cost for Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Helicopter Tour

2 Pax: USD 1599 per person Book Now
3 Pax: USD 1499 per person Book Now
4 Pax: USD 1399 per person - Private Helicopter Book Now

2. Weight Limits On The Flights for the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Helicopter Tour

The helicopter can accommodate a maximum of 5 pax excluding pilots. On a group-sharing basis, the helicopter will depart the minimum requirement of 3 Pax. On a charter, basis a helicopter can accommodate up to 5 Pax. Children above 3 years old can be eligible for a helicopter tour.

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3. Age Limit for A Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Landing Helicopter Tour

There is no age barrier to experiencing this trip. But in the case of a child, children above 3 years old can be eligible for a helicopter tour. All age groups can experience a helicopter tour.

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4. Charge For Kids

kids are also required to make the same rate as adults to experience this tour. Children above 3 years old can be eligible for a helicopter tour.

5. Weather Conditions for the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Landing Helicopter Tour

Mountain weather is often unpredictable. It highly depends upon the morning temperature and wind on the very same day. We would suggest you make your travelling dates flexible between 3 to 4 days in order to avoid bad weather. If the flight is affected due to the weather you can try the next day.

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6. Best Time for the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Landing Helicopter Tour

March / April / May / September/ October /November / are the peak season for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. In those months we announce an everyday fixed departure on our website. If you are willing to travel for the next season please kindly contact us for pre-fixed departure dates.

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7. Clothes for the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Landing Helicopter Tour

Clothing should be comfortable and casual. Dark shirts or tops are recommended for photo taking. Bright-colored clothing may put a reflective glare on the helicopter Plexiglas windows which may refract in your photos. Dark clothing helps to eliminate the reflection.

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8. Health and Medical condition during the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Landing Helicopter Tour

Although most of our guests enjoy our flights with no discomfort at all, some guests are prone to motion sickness. If this applies to you, we would recommend taking Dramamine or a similar product. As with all medicines, consult with your doctor before use. All of our flights are sightseeing tours and our pilots take pride in providing the smoothest, safest, and most enjoyable tours available. Helicopters have “Sickness Bags” on board if needed.

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10. Guarantee To See Everything as per the itinerary - Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp Landing Helicopter Tour

The tour description is based on what sites have been most requested in the area to be toured. Every attempt will be made by our pilots to cover each site described or requested by you, weather permitting. Pilots will adjust their flight paths for wind and weather. We have many alternate sites to recommend. You will have the very best helicopter tour of Nepal. Again, your safety and comfort are our primary concerns.

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11. Breakfast During the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Landing Helicopter Tour

On completing the flight to Kalapathher, the flight continues heading towards Hotel Everest View for an hour to relax and enjoy Breakfast. Famous and popularly called Everest for Breakfast. Enjoy the lifetime experience of having breakfast in the shade of the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam and Mt. Everest. The Hotel has facilities for free WiFi at present. This is one of the highest deluxe and luxury hotels probably in the world, established 50 years ago by a Japanese who loved this spot with a grand view of Mt Everest. Most trekkers and Helicopter passengers enjoy breakfast on the terrace facing marvelous views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Tawache and Thamserku.

The Everest Helicopter breakfast will be hygienic as the cook and kitchen are well versed in hygiene and ecotourism in lodges we have cooked to supervise and maintain the food quality as well.

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12. Oxygen cylinder during Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp Landing Helicopter Tour

Yes, light and portable oxygen cylinders are available in case of emergency.

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13. Weather During Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp Landing Helicopter Tour

The weather depends upon the season around Everest or other higher Himalayan belts, where Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake can be visited all time of the year, however, the monsoon months of July to mid-September will be wet but much greener with heavy moisture. The best time will be from September to May, from March to June when wildflowers are in full bloom around 2,000 m to 3,000 m high and the tree lines and vegetation decline for rough arctic terrain, the temperature will be 15 to 20 degree Celsius during the day with sunlight, morning and evening can be much cooler with a minimum of -5 to +05 degree Celsius not counting the wind chill factors. As the flight takes you to land at above 4,000 m temperature drops in the shade as well in the morning and evening time, a day will be clear with strong sunlight and UV (due to drop in oxygen and air pressure at high elevation), where you need a strong sunscreen to avoid sunburn in direct sunlight.
Mid-September to December will be the clearest weather but with short days minimum of -05 to -10 degrees Celsius in the morning and night time with a maximum of 15-20 degrees during the day in full sunlight, also depending upon the altitude and areas of a visit. December to March will be the coldest months with chances of snows with a minimum of -10 to -15 degree Celsius and with a maximum of 15-18 degrees Celsius without a wind chill factor, however, most of the daytime will be clear with a fine blue sky.

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14. Grade and Highest Altitude for Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Landing Helicopter Tour

Easy, Leisure and luxury with a touch of the high altitude of Gokyo Lakes (4,700–5,000 meters), Gokyo Ri (5,357 meters).

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15. Pickup and Drop off for the Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Landing Helicopter Tour

A private vehicle will pick you and drop you off inside Kathmandu Valley.

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16. Helicopter Models and Companies for Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Landing Helicopter Tour

A B3 double-engine powerful helicopter operated by Luxury Holidays Nepal is always used for the Everest Helicopter tour. This Airbus Euro-copter 350 B3 model helicopter had a test flight and landed on the top of Mount Everest.

We use the following Helicopter Company for the Everest Landing Helicopter Tour
1. Altitude Air
2. Air Dynasty
3. Kailash Helicopter
4. Simrik Air
5. Prabhu Helicopter

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17. Sharing Vs Private Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Landing Helicopter Tour

Most people enjoy a private charter Gokyo and Everest base camp helicopter flight tour of a minimum of 2 pax and enjoy the views in the comfort of spacious seats. On sharing basis although the cost comes lower as you fly on a Helicopter flight to Everest base camp and Gokyo Lakes. Sometimes to get the best views one must exchange seats.
On a private Gokyo and Everest Helicopter flight tour makes the decision about where and when to stop to take the photos. When a helicopter is lighter with a low load capacity it can fly much higher with fewer passengers. Must be aware of the reason for joining with other people or having pleasure with fewer passengers to share the helicopter tour to Everest base camp and Gokyo Lakes.

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18. Cost of Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Landing Helicopter Tour

A helicopter tour to Gokyo Lakes and Everest base camp with a landing flight package cost USD 1,299-1,699 per person including a fuel surcharge with group sharing with a maximum of 5 pax. Best and most reasonable price, call us at (+977) 985 100 5129 (24/7 on What's App) and USA at +1 916 794 8443.
We strictly follow safety rules, high altitude air pressure is low, above 4200 meters (13, 800 ft) allowing 250 kg (551 pounds) at a time in one shuttle or 2- 3 people at a time, at the of cost USD 6000, for 5 people, a second shuttle will be required to split the weight allowance and capacity.

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19. Safety Notes for Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Landing Helicopter Tour

The top priority on the Everest Base Helicopter tour is precautionary measures for a safe and enjoyable flight. Having the best expert pilots, with great experience around the mountainous region and at Everest base camp. Besides, professional pilots, the helicopters are of the latest models, tested several times before operating commercial flights.
The load limit and capacity are strictly taken care of and supervised before taking off from respective Helipads. In case of emergency, the pilot will make its best effort to reach safe and sound areas. In case of maximum occupied seats of more than 4-5 people, the pilot will decide to drop off the passengers. At certain heights and safe places, and doing shuttle back and forth for a safe and enjoyable flight for all.

⇒ Wear seat-belt during flight
⇒ Never leave the assigned seats during board. Sometimes the pilot needs to re-position the helicopter even after touching down the helipad.
⇒ Do not throw any objects from the helicopter during the flight.
⇒ Never smoke unless the Captain indicates that it is safer to do.
⇒ Do not change or stand from your allocated seat.

Let the pilot see you! Always enter and exit the helicopter from the side or front. Thank you for your co-operation.

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Important Articles regarding Hokyo and Everest Landing Helicopter Tour

Important Articles regarding Everest Landing Helicopter Tour

Additional Information

⇒ Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
⇒ We recommend you bring warm clothing during winter
⇒ Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 1 week in advance of the start date of the experience.

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