Everest Base Camp Heli trek is a special trekking package for who do not have enough Time. This is the unique option in the Everest Region. Nowadays many travelers chose this way. This is famous Himalayan trek in Nepal. Mount Everest is also known as Sagarmatha in Our own language, which in English literally means “Mother Goddess of the World”.

Everest Base Camp Heli trek starts with a sightseeing of UNESCO, World heritage sites of Basantapur Durbar Square and Swayambhunath stupa in Kathmandu. The trip takes you on a mountain flight to the town of Lukla. Catching up with a team of guide and porters. Start the world famous EBC trek on the Everest trail to Phakding and consecutively to Namche Bazaar. A trading point of Khumbu and a Tourist hot spot. Namche will host you for a couple of nights with the first glimpse of Mount Everest (8848m). From here, the trail heads on a challenging and culturally diverse tour of the Sherpa settlements at Tengboche and Dingboche.

The final leg of this trek will land you in arid lands full of rubbles and rocks from glacial moraines as you trek on to Gorakshep and finally complete the mission arriving at Everest Base Camp (5364m). This will be an inspirational moment as you stand eye to eye with the tallest mountain on earth. Capping off this trip, a helicopter will fly you back from Gorakshep to Kathmandu with parting views of the Himalayan range. This trek is best undertaken during spring (March to May) and autumn (September-November).

Ace Vision Nepal is proud to bring you this fantastic Everest Base Camp Heli trek in Nepal. With many years of experience in the travel and tourism industry of Nepal. We hold a reputation for a quality customer service while ensuring utmost safety. Our team of expert professionals guarantees the best experience and instills values of responsible tourism in the mindset of each of our guests.

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Trek to the base camp of Mount Everest (8848m), the highest mountain on earth
Explore the Sherpa culture and lifestyle
Visit the oldest and largest monastery in Khumbu region at Tengboche
Mountain flight to Lukla and a return journey on a helicopter with firsthand experience of Himalayas from air

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu |1,300m | Welcome Dinner

Welcome! As you glide down the clouds, a concrete jungle comes into view, that’s Kathmandu. Touching down, anAce Vision Treks staff, on standby, will receive you and transfer you in a private vehicle to your pre-booked hotel. Leave some room for authentic Nepali delicacies with a welcome dinner planned for the evening. Enjoy the dinner over a trip briefing at a Nepali restaurant.Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2

Kathmandu Sightseeing

Kathmandu has a lot in store for you. And this day is pre-booked in your itinerary to explore this vibrant city. The sightseeing tour begins as you explore preserved medieval architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square. After appraising the art and craft, this tour turns spiritual with a visit of Swayambhunath Stupa. You then head to the Pashupatinath temple, a great pilgrimage site for Hindus.Finally, partake in circumlocution of the shrine while offering payers and turning the prayer wheels at the Boudhanath stupa.Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3

A jolly day this, you will be driven to the airport early in the morning for a flight to Lukla. This 40-minute scenic flight culminates thrillingly as you touch down at Lukla Airport. As you join rest of the team, porters and a guide at the airport, start the wonderful Everest Base Camp trek with a relatively easy trek to Phakding. Overnight stay at Phakding.

Day 4

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar|3,440m|5 - 6 Hours

A morning amidst towering hills is made enticing with a trek to the famous Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. Start by crossing the Dudh Koshi River onto an ascending trail. Heading up along the Dudh Koshi valley, we pass Bengkar. Past Monjo, the trail gets steeper as we enter the Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsalle village. Here, we cross yet another suspension bridge and then ascend to Namche. Overnight stay at Namche.

Day 5

Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar

Considering a significant gain in altitude in the past couple of days, this will be an acclimatization day coupled with an exploration trip of nearby Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Khunde. An early morning hike up to the Hotel Everest View will reward you with an unobstructed view of the Mount Everest accompanied by some of the highest mountains on Earth. Overnight stay at Namche.

Day 6

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche |3,860m| 5- 6 Hours

We head further along the Everest trail to Tengboche on this day. The trail runs along a decent terrain until we arrive at Phunki Tenga. Observe the water-powered prayer wheels making its rounds with a chance to encounter wildlife such as the Himalayan Tahr or musk deer native to this region. A couple of hour’s uphill from Phunki Tenga will take you to Tengboche. Overnight stay at Tengboche.

Day 7

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche |4,410 m| 5 - 6 Hours

After an early morning wakeup call and a visit of the Tengboche monastery for morning prayers, we start the day's trek. The first part of the climb is a trek up to the Pangboche village. We take on the trail above the Imja Khola River. The trail swirls around the banks of Imja Khola as we pass Orsho. Dingboche is an hour or so as we take on a trail over the glacial moraines.Overnight stay at Dingboche.

Day 8

Acclimatization day at Dingboche

One more acclimatization day, take this spare day to head off the main Everest trail. On this day, you explore the Sherpa culture in the village along with the lifestyle of the people here. In order to acclimatize to the Himalayan atmosphere better, you can also take short hikes around the Dingboche village. Overnight stay at Dingboche.

Day 9

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche | 4910 m| 2 - 4 Hours

By the end of today's trek, you'll be a stop short of the base camp of the highest mountain on Earth. The day starts with a climb up the ridge of Pheriche Valley. Past Dughla, we cross over to trek along the moraine of Khumbu Glacier. Post lunch, you take on a steep climb along the moraine to the top for great views of Mount Pumori (7165m) including Lingtren,Changtse, and Khumbutse ranges. Head further along the valley to Lobuche.Overnight stay at Lobuche.

Day 10

Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep |5,140 m|| Visit Everest Base Camp|5,364 m| 6-7 Hours and then Fly to Kathmandu by Helicopter

The trek starts with a Grand view of Khumbu Glacier as we trek along a wide valley adjacent to this glacier. As we make our final descent, we arrive at a bed of sands which will mark our entry at Gorakshep.A short break off the trail, we refresh and start for the Everest Base Camp. Once at EBC, enjoy glorious views of the Mount Everest from the southern face, views of the glaciers and pools surrounding this area as well as the Everest Icefall.Back at Gorakshep, you get on the chopper as it will take you back to Kathmandu in spectacular fashion. Enjoy the flight while you glide above some of the highest mountain ranges on Earth.

Day 11

Departure

Depending on your scheduled flight you’ll have the morning to yourself for last minute shopping and a quick breakfast. The company representative will arrive at your hotel and transfer you to the airport exactly 3-hours before the scheduled departure. Bidding farewell, exchange contacts with the rep. and give us your feedback