- Airport Pick up and Drop Services
- All necessary permits such as TIMS
- National Park Fee
- All nights’ Luxury Lodges during the trek
- 2 nights of luxury accommodation in Kathmandu
- 3 times meals in a day such as Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- English Speaking Professional license holder Local Guide
- Hot showers while staying at the lodge with attached bathroom
- Porters including their expenses
- Kathmandu to Lukla flight and domestic airport taxes including a guide
- Return by a helicopter to Kathmandu from Gorakshep (Sharing Basis)
- Rescue Arrangements (if needed)
Journey overview
The experience at a glance
This trek has evolved into a stylish expedition where the journey to the base camp is not just comfortable and elegant but also done in style. For those interested, luxurious lodges are available, along with the option to enjoy your preferred cuisine. We present the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek with a Helicopter Return, incorporating with finest luxury accommodations, necessary porters, and a knowledgeable guide for the entire journey.
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we will transfer you to our high-end hotels. Along the trail, several deluxe lodges await. During your remarkable Luxury trek to Everest Base Camp, you will stay in top-tier accommodations like the Everest Summit Lodges or Mountain Lodges in Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Rivendell Lodge in Tengboche. Following your exploration of Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar, we'll arrange for your return to Kathmandu by helicopter, with a stop at Lukla.
Embark on the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek with a Helicopter Return to enjoy the presence of friendly, experienced, and knowledgeable guides, alongside porters who will assist with your luggage. This ensures a memorable trekking experience, one of the world's most famous high-altitude treks. For further details on the Luxury trek to Everest Base Camp with a Helicopter Return, including trek difficulty, accommodation, dining, guide, and porter services, and any necessary price adjustments, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are also eager to help customize the itinerary to perfectly match your holiday adventure.
Trip highlights
What makes this journey
- 01
Scenic flights over the Himalayas
- 02
Mani Stones, Prayer flags, high suspension bridges
- 03
Panoramic view of mountains from Kalapatthar including Mount Everest (8848m)
- 04
Sherpa Culture and lifestyle
- 05
Highest glacier on earth; Khumbu Glacier (4900m)
Day by day
12 days · 1 region
Walk the route one day at a time — meals, overnight stays, and the details that shape each stage.
Anytime before or after noon, our committed team will receive you at the airport. A warm drive will be sure to take you to the hotel, followed by the management of the day and evening with a cultural dinner at one of the best restaurants in Kathmandu. This will also be the time when you meet with your guide, who will brief you about the beautiful odyssey that will see the first light of day tomorrow. Overnight at the hotel
- Overnight
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Altitude
- 1,350m
Today, you will take a guided tour of Kathmandu's most revered UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath Temple, and the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square. All of these sites will give you a peek at Nepal's living soul and vibrant culture, which breathes life into the rich heritage. In the afternoon, we shall help you with your last-minute shopping and equipment rental so that you remain prepared for tomorrow's trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Altitude
- 1,350m
You shall leave for the airport early in the morning to board your flight or helicopter ride to Lukla, one of the gateways to the Everest Region. After reaching Lukla, this is the place from where you shall embark on your trek as you take an attractive hike to Phakding. This is a moderate hike taking you all around the day, about three to four hours, and is surely going to set the tone for the adventure that lies ahead.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Yeti Mountain Home
- Altitude
- 2,800m
Notehigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated
After breakfast between the mountains, trek to Namche Bazaar, which is a busy market of the Khumbu region and has so much to provide trekkers for a great vista and an amazing cultural experience.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Yeti Mountain Home
- Altitude
- 3,438m
Notehigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated
A relatively lighter day is required for proper acclimatization; hike for a short distance to the Everest View Hotel, which offers grand views of the Mount Everest range. Spend the remainder of the day admiring the charm and bustle of the Namche Bazaar market.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Yeti Mountain Home
- Altitude
- 3,438m
Notehigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated
Post breakfast, the trails are ferried through the Majesties up to Deboche, where one will spend the night after having passed Tengboche, famous as the spiritual center with the Monastery and backdrop of Himalayan giants Overnight at Khumbu Rivendell Lodge
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Revendell Lodge
- Altitude
- 3,829m
Notehigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated
The village on the way offers the most spectacular views, where it will be a must to stop and spend the night, gaining rest and collecting strength for further passage. Overnight at Dingboche Resort (best available lodges in Dingboche)
- Overnight
- Dingboche Resort
- Altitude
- 4,360m
Notehigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated
Rest and acclimatize at Dingboche. Do some local walks for better acclimatization to the altitude and enjoy the beautiful serenity of the Everest region. Overnight at Dingboche Resort (best available lodges in Dingboche)
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Dingboche Resort
- Altitude
- 4,360m
Notehigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated
Fill your energy with breakfast before heading off to the trail to Lobuche, crossing yet another path up to the Everest Base Camp trail. This is going to be one of the important days of your trip to Everest Base Camp, including the magnificent mountain panorama. Overnight at Italian Pyramid Lodge
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Altitude
- 4,940m
Today, the trail brings you to Gorakhshep and links with a hike to Everest Base Camp. Visit this popular base camp for climbers and then retrace your steps back to GorakhShep amid feelings of achievement and awe at the majesty of Everest. Overnight at Hotel Snowland or Everest Lodge (Not a luxury, not the best available ones)
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Altitude
- 5,364m
Notehigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated
Hike to Kala Patthar early in the morning and get the most panoramic view of the Everest range and a closer view of the majestic Mt. Everest itself. Hike back from Kalapatthar to the lodge and have breakfast, then take a helicopter back to Kathmandu from Gorakhshep, making a stop at Lukla on the way for refueling. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Altitude
- 5,545m
Notehigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated
Today is your departure day, so according to the flight time, we will transfer you to the international airport for your final departure. If interested, there are extension activities for further exploration in Kathmandu Valley a relaxed visit to Chitwan National Park, or an adventures-filled exploration in Bhutan or Tibet with HimalayanWindows Tours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
NoteWe still recommend allowing one or two extra days in Kathmandu, as flights can sometimes be delayed or cancelled due to unpredictable weather conditions.
Private vehicle & English-speaking guide throughout · Kathmandu
Places covered
Destinations on this trip
The places this journey moves through, in the order they shape the experience.
Kathmandu
Lukla
Namche Bazaar
Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Kalapatthar (5,545m)
Trip essentials
What your journey covers
A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Nepal Visa Fee
- Any drinks (hard/soft)
- Personal insurance such as drinking water, hot showers, wifi, battery charge and any other personal expenses
- Rescue operation charges, if needed
- International Airfare To and From Kathmandu
- Tips for guides and other supporting staff
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