Helicopter treks combine walking in the Khumbu with a helicopter flight, usually back from Gorak Shep to Kathmandu, so you reach Everest Base Camp on foot and skip the long walk down.
Why add a helicopter
The descent from Gorak Shep to Lukla takes three or four days and covers ground you have already seen. A helicopter return turns that into a short flight, and it also removes the risk of a delayed flight out of Lukla at the end of the trip.
Our helicopter options
- Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return, 11 days: walk up with acclimatisation and fly back.
- Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: a one-day flight for people who cannot walk the trek.
- Premium Everest Base Camp Trek, 9 days: helicopter flights in both directions with luxury lodging.
Helicopter flights depend on weather
Helicopters fly in clear conditions. Mountain weather can delay a flight by hours or by a day, so plan a spare day before your international departure.
