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 to-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.
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 Hotel Marriott or similar Category.
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 in your last minutes of shopping and equipment rental so that you remain prepared for tomorrow for your trek.
Accommodation: Hotel Marriot or similar category
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.
Overnight at Yeti Mountain Lodge in Phakding
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.
Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home
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.
Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home
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
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 collection of strength for further passage.
Overnight at Dingboche Resort (best available lodges in Dingboche)
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)
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
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)
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 Hotel Marriot or Similar
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.
Note: We still recommend having one extra day in Kathmandu due to the reason for flight cancellation due to unpredictable weather.
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Payment: A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required to book the tour with Himalayan Windows (HW). The remaining balance is to be paid three days prior to the departure date. Payment can be made via Wire Transfer or Credit Card. All credit card payments are securely processed and a bank fee applies.
Cancellation: For cancellations more than 30 days before the Tour Start Date, there will be no cancellation fee. If the cancellation happens within 29-4 days prior to the Tour Start Date, a charge of 30% of the total invoice amount will be applied. Cancellations occurring within 3 days or less of the start date or in the case of a no-show, 100% of the total invoice amount will be charged. Learn more about Terms and Conditions.
Accommodation: Accommodation is typically provided in twin rooms in cities, though a single supplement can be requested for an additional fee. During peak season, it can be difficult to find single or twin rooms in the mountains, so our lodges usually offer dormitory-style accommodation. Our priority is always to provide clean and safe rooms for our guests.
Meals: Our packages in Bhutan include full board meals, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. For treks, all meals are provided, but you will need to pay extra for drinking water and snacks.
Nepal Visa: If you are planning a trip to Nepal, you must have a valid passport and Nepal Visa. Depending on your country of origin, you may need to obtain a Nepal Tourist Visa before your arrival. To be eligible, your passport should be valid for a minimum of six months from your Tour Start Date. If you are planning on traveling to multiple countries on your trip, make sure to get a multi-entries Nepal Visa.
Bhutan Visa Clearance: All visitors to Bhutan must have a valid Bhutan Visa Clearance before their trip. To obtain it, you must submit a color-scanned copy of your passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months from the start date of your tour. Your tour operator will send you a Visa Clearance prior to your departure, which you must present at the Druk Air/Bhutan Airlines counter during check-in. Once you arrive at Paro Airport, your passport will be stamped with the original visa.
Tibet Group Visa (TGV): All travelers from any nation intending to go to Tibet from Nepal must obtain a Tibet Group Visa (TGV) in Kathmandu with the help of a tour operator. To ensure the successful application of the TGV, you should plan to arrive in Kathmandu 3-4 working days before your travel date. If you are coming from China, you will not require a TGV; instead, you will need a Chinese Visa and Permit. To find out more about the process of entering Tibet, please look into the Tibet entry procedure.
Nepal & Bhutan: Visiting Nepal and Bhutan at the same time is ideal as they share a similar climate. From high mountains to low land sub-tropical plains and jungles, the two countries have similar weather. The best time to visit is from March to April (spring) and October to December (autumn and early winter). During these months, the air is clean and fresh with sunny skies. January and February are colder months, while June, July, and August (summer) are typically monsoon seasons.
Tibet: It is best to visit Tibet between April and October when the weather is warm and the skies are clear. However, from November to March, it is still possible to explore certain areas like Namtso, Everest Base Camp, and Mount Kailash, as long as the roads are not blocked by snow. Temperatures during this time may be quite cold.
HimalayanWindows strongly recommends that anyone planning to travel in the Himalayas purchase Travel Insurance. This policy will provide coverage in the case of medical emergencies, evacuation, theft, loss of belongings, and last-minute tour/ticket cancellations. Having this protection in place will help ensure that your trip is safe and enjoyable.
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