Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return

Perks of Everest Base Camp helicopter return trek with Himalayan Spirit Adventure

• More than 25+ years of expertise in the mountains of Nepal.
• Fully customizable itinerary and services in the package.
• Complimentary welcome dinner in Kathmandu.
• Complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off in a private vehicle.
• Professional English-speaking mountain guide and native porter with their travel insurance.
• Himalayan Spirit Adventure's duffel bag to use during the trek.
• Complementary company's t-shirt and cap.
• First-aid kit with an oximeter to monitor your oxygen level during the trek.
• Online trip briefing to answer all your questions and doubts.
• Free space to store extra luggage in our office during the trek.
• Best Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return price and service - no hidden charges.
• 100% guaranteed departure.
• Trek completion certificate.
• 24/7 support and safe payment gateway.
• Win-win cancellation and refund policy.
• We specialize in ecotourism - You Will Only Leave Your Footprint Behind With Us!

Highlights

• An adventurous, short trek in the eastern Himalayan region in Nepal
• Give a grand ending to your EBC trek by flying back to Kathmandu after the Kala Patthar hike
• Spend a night in beautiful Sherpa villages and enjoy the heart-warming hospitality of the locals
• Explore the abundant flora and fauna of the Sagarmatha National Park, along with natural wonders such as rivers, streams, valleys, meadows, and glaciers
• Crossing numerous hanging suspension bridges and explore ancient stupas along the trail
• Take a break from your modern lifestyle and experience a simple but fulfilling mountain lifestyle
• Enjoy clean food, fresh air, and limited connectivity
• Go on exciting side hikes off the main route to acclimatize
• Reach the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar
• Witness stunning mountain vistas and scenery
• Ideal for trekkers who do not want to trek 65 km back to Lukla
• Beginner friendly and much more achievable than the standard EBC trek

There are quite a few ways to do the Everest Base Camp trek, and one of them is the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return. In fact, the Everest Base Camp helicopter return trek has become one of the most famous EBC trek packages in recent years.

Just a year or two ago, a helicopter flight was only included in the luxury Everest Base Camp trek package. A luxury trek is the most expensive EBC trek package, and it may not be for everyone.

However, many travelers choose to trek to EBC in a standard way and return to Kathmandu via helicopter. By adding a helicopter flight from Kala Patthar to Kathmandu, we made the Everest Base Camp trek shorter by 3 days and saved 65 km of return trekking.

It instantly became a hit among the trekkers. They get to enjoy the adventure and rustic side of the Everest region, as well as give a grand ending to their voyage. Nothing is missed in the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return package.

• You will start the journey with the famous Lukla flight and trek through rhododendron-covered hills and beautiful Sherpa villages.
• Experience high altitude walking and enjoy the warm hospitality of the locals.
• Explore lush valleys that change to barren, cold glacier valleys as you ascend.
• Hike to Everest Base Camp, the lap of the tallest mountain on Earth, and catch a breathtaking sunrise from Kala Patthar.

You will do all the things that a trekker does during the standard 14-day EBC trek. However, after the Kala Patthar hike, instead of walking all the way back to Lukla, you will descend to Gorak Shep, where our chopper will pick you up and bring you back to Kathmandu.

No trekking back to Lukla, and you will get to behold the spectacular aerial panorama of the eastern Himalayan range in Nepal. It means you will see bird-eye views of all the mountains, villages, valleys, glaciers, and the trails that you followed to hike up to EBC and Kala Patthar.

And it is something that not every trekker who does the EBC trek gets to experience. Views from the land are one thing, but the aerial views are ethereal, which makes the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return special!

Now, whether you should do a standard EBC trek or Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return or any other EBC trek program, such as EBC trek with Gokyo Lakes or 3 High Passes trek, it depends on your fitness, budget, interests, and availability.

We understand every EBC trek program is tempting, and it can get difficult to choose one. Ask yourself the following questions, and it will give you a clear idea which package suits you the best:

• How long is your vacation? How much time can you give to trek to Everest Base Camp?
• What is your fitness level? Can you push yourself to walk 6 hours a day?
• Do you have past high altitude experience?
• What kind of service and conveniences would you like during the trek?
• What is your budget?

Answer these questions, and you can determine which EBC trek is best for you. In terms of the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return, you should pick this package if:

• You would love to complete the Everest Base Camp trek in 11 days
• You do not want to trek back to Lukla after the Kala Patthar hike (65 kilometers)
• You are interested in experiencing a helicopter flight over the Himalayas
• You are on a short holiday and can not do a 14-day trek

If any of the above causes sound reasonable for your situation, the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return suits you the best.

Now, if you have decided to do the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return 11 days, keep reading to learn more about this trip and why you should do this trek with Himalayan Spirit Adventure.

What to expect during the EBC heli trek?

On the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return, you will explore the eastern Himalayan range in Nepal. The trip begins from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.

You will fly from here to Lukla to start the journey to the Everest Base Camp and reach there in eight days of hiking. Each day, you will walk around 6 hours and spend nights in Sherpa villages along the way.

Experience a helicopter flight over the Himalayas:

One of the main attractions of the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return is the flight over the Himalayas. You will witness the mountains up close. Not only that, but you can actually see how massive and unique each mountain is from another.

Beautiful Sherpa villages and heart-warming hospitality:

The charm of trekking to Everest Base Camp resides in the villages that you will pass by along the trail. Beautiful villages and, on top of that, welcoming locals add life to the journey.

You will spend nights in Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep. These are the main resting points on the Everest Base Camp heli trek route.

The flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park:

The Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return route is within the Sagarmatha National Park. The park begins from Monjo village onwards and extends up to Mt. Everest.

The Sagarmatha National Park is home to many wild animals, birds, and vegetation. During the trek, you will ascend and descend via different climatic zones, so you will see diverse vegetation.

You may also spot many species of birds, but wild animals do not appear on the human trails. The wilderness will add more edge to your Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return journey.

Adventurous trekking route:

You will cross many hanging suspension bridges, streams, narrow cliffsides, and rocky meadows. The trail goes through mystical-looking forested hills and remote settlements.

You will come across yaks and dzo on the way as well. The upper part of the trail also crosses a glacier field and glacier moraine. The natural wonders are never-ending, and the adventure it brings is phenomenal.

Mountain lifestyle and cultural experiences:

On the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return, you will take a break from the modern lifestyle and experience a simple but fulfilling mountain lifestyle.

Shared accommodation, clean food, fresh air, and limited connectivity will allow you to unwind and connect with nature. You will be stress-free, calm, and happy. It will be a lifetime experience.

Similarly, during the trek, you will come across stupas and monasteries. These religious sites will present the cultural richness of the Khumbu region. Likewise, you will also have a glimpse of the locals' practices and religious values.

Exciting side hikes to hidden corners around the trail:

We have two acclimatization days in our Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return itinerary. And during those rest days, you will hike to Hotel Everest View and Nangkartshang Peak.

Likewise, you can also combine a hike to Khumjung village, Chhukung Valley, or Ama Dablam Base Camp. These are some other hidden corners around the EBC trail that are worth exploring.

The Everest Base Camp achievement:

The ultimate goal of this trek is to reach the Everest Base Camp. This is the place on Mount Everest where humans can hike with a trekking permit.

To go above EBC, you need a climbing permit, which is not physically and financially possible for the majority of humans. Nevertheless, trekking to Everest Base Camp itself is a huge achievement.

Trust us, you will share this journey throughout your life.

Sunrise from Kala Patthar:

The Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return does not end at EBC, but there is one last major hike that will take you to the highest point of this trek, Kala Patthar.

It is a viewpoint that allows trekkers to see a marvelous view of Mount Everest before leaving the region. Likewise, you will also see a gorgeous sunrise.

Spectacular mountain vistas and landscapes:

You will see many mountains and peaks during the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return. Every fold in the trail will bring beautiful scenery. We can confidently say your eyes will not rest throughout the trek.

These are some of the mountains you will see during the EBC heli trek- Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, Makalu, Cholatse, Cho Oyu, Baruntse, Pumori, Chamlang, etc.

Why choose the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return?

The Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return is more than just a helicopter flight experience at the end of the trek.

• Time-saving: It shortens the EBC trek by three days. You can spend these three days exploring Kathmandu or some other place in Nepal. Likewise, if you are on a short holiday, saving these three days will make a huge difference to your trip.
• Aerial views: The stunning aerial views of the mountains, villages, and valleys cannot be overlooked. The Himalayas are huge, and you realize it while flying above them.
• Reduce physical strain: A helicopter flight after the Kala Patthar hike saves you 65 kilometers of return trek to Lukla. Most of the way, you will descend, which equally puts strain on your knees. You will literally save yourself from half of the hike.
• Safety and comfort: Compared to the standard Lukla flight, the helicopter is way safer and comfortable. It is less nerve-racking, which allows you to have stress-free travel.
• Beginner-friendly: Less hiking means the trek is much more doable for beginner trekkers. You are only committing to 65 km of hiking during the Everest Base Camp trek with a helicopter return. It makes this world-class trek doable for most individuals.
• Trek to EBC and return to Kathmandu in just 11 days: Can you imagine trekking to Everest Base Camp, one of the most remote and inaccessible parts of the world, in just 11 days? It also includes traveling time to/from Kathmandu. You will taste a huge achievement in a very short time.
• Achievable than the standard EBC trek: Skipping 65 km of hike is huge. Thanks to the EBC helicopter trek, this incredible journey becomes more achievable for many trekkers who may have doubted their ability to trek to the lap of Mt. Everest.

Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return distance, duration, and altitude

The Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return distance is approximately 65 kilometers. You will complete this trek in 11 days. In those 11 days, you will spend 8 and a half days in the mountains.

The trek starts from Lukla at 2,846 meters and ascends up to Kala Patthar at 5,545 meters. The Everest Base Camp is situated at 5,364 meters above sea level.

We have two acclimatization days in our Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return itinerary. One is in Namche Bazaar and the other in Dingboche village.

Which is better, the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return, or the standard Everest Base Camp trek?

The Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return and the standard 14-day Everest Base Camp trek are both incredible and have their own appeal. We have made a table below that shows the difference between these two EBC trek programs: