Trip Overview
Breakfast at Everest Helicopter Tour
Imagine waking up to the ultimate Himalayan indulgence, a once in a lifetime day trip that brings you breathtakingly close to the world’s highest peaks, complete with a gourmet breakfast served against the majestic backdrop of Mount Everest. This exclusive Breakfast at Everest Helicopter Tour is pure luxury in the sky, designed for those who crave adventure without compromise.
Soar above the clouds in a private helicopter and witness the iconic Mt. Everest (8,848m / 29,029ft) and the stunning Ama Dablam (6,812m / 22,349ft) from the closest possible vantage point. In just one unforgettable day, escape the vibrant chaos of Kathmandu and touch the heavens at Kala Patthar — the ultimate viewpoint where Everest reveals its full glory, unhidden and awe-inspiring.
Your Magical Itinerary
- Departure: Begin your journey from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (domestic terminal).
- Scenic Flight to Lukla: A smooth 50-minute flight with a refuelling stop (10 minutes).
- Shuttle to Kala Patthar (5,643m): For groups of 4–5, we ensure safety and comfort with two gentle shuttles (due to high-altitude oxygen limits — max 4 passengers + pilot). Smaller groups (1–3) fly directly. Spend 10 serene minutes on the black rock of Kala Patthar, standing above the clouds, camera in hand, feeling profound gratitude as Everest towers before you.
- Breakfast at Everest View Hotel (3,880m): Touch down at the world-famous Hotel Everest View for a delicious 1.5-hour breakfast or lunch. Savour exquisite cuisine while gazing directly at Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and more. Stroll the grounds, capture timeless photos, or simply soak in the silence of the Himalayas — this is dining at its most extraordinary.
- Return Journey: Refuel in Lukla, then glide back to Kathmandu, landing softly by early afternoon.
Unforgettable Views Along the Way
From the moment you lift off, every passenger enjoys a guaranteed window seat. Watch Kathmandu’s bustling streets fade into rolling green hills and traditional Sherpa villages. Within minutes, the great Himalayan giants unveil themselves:
- Ganesh Himal & Gauri Shankar
- Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Island Peak
- Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu… and finally, the crown jewel — Mt. Everest
Glittering glaciers, prayer-flag-draped settlements, and endless ridges paint a scene of pure wonder.
Why Kala Patthar, Not Everest Base Camp?
Everest Base Camp sits on the moving Khumbu Glacier — no safe landing spot, especially during climbing season when tents crowd the ice. More importantly, Everest itself stays hidden behind closer peaks. Kala Patthar rises higher, offering the clearest, most heart-stirring panoramic view of the entire Everest massif — the perfect place to stand in quiet reverence.
This isn’t just a tour. It’s a soul-stirring encounter with the planet’s greatest wonders, wrapped in comfort, safety, and five-star service.
Ready to treat yourself to the breakfast of a lifetime, 4,000 meters above the world?
Book your Breakfast at the Everest Helicopter Tour today and let the mountains leave you speechless.
Optional add-on: Unwind after your flight with our exclusive Kathmandu Nirvana experience, the perfect gentle landing back to earth. https://www.exploredolpotrekking.com/trips/kathmandu-nirvana-your-after-trek-plan/
Detailed Itinerary
Early in the morning our driver and a person from our office will come to pick you up at the hotel that you are staying at, we will suggest you to wear some warm clothes jacket, gloves etc. to keep yourself warm throughout the tour. From your hotel it will take around 25 minutes to reach the airport or the timing may vary from the distance of the hotel where you are staying.
Carry your travelling documents with you because you will need for travelling through National Park. After checking in at the airport you will head towards the waiting area. You will have to wait there for a while to know the Weather forecast of Everest. After receiving the signal for Take-off, the airlines officer will call you and head towards the Helipad and board the Helicopter. If the weather Forecast for Everest isn’t good you will have to wait there for a while until the weather is good.
After we get the Signal for flight, we will board the Helicopter and then we will fly towards Lukla. Lukla is the gateway to Mount Everest, since there are no road vehicles can not reach there. If you fly from airplane it takes you around 25 minutes to get to Lukla airport but since we are travelling from helicopter it will take us around 50 minutes to get to the Lukla airport. Lukla airport which is also known as Tenzing-Hillary airport is situated at the elevation of 2,846 m. You can take some photos while you are at Lukla airport, while the Helicopter is refueling its fuel for the tour.
After the refueling is done you will fly from Lukla airport to Pheriche, which is situated at the height of 4,371 m. The flight from Lukla to Pheriche is around 20 minutes. If the Size of the group is more than 3 people than we will have to do double shuttle because of the weight that a helicopter can carry at that level of elevation due to the low level of oxygen. After you reach Pheriche you will be heading towards Kala Pathar in two groups where we will have to double shuttle. While the first group head towards Kala Pathar the other group will stay at Pheriche. The flight time from Pheriche to Kala Pathar will be around 10 minutes and the ground time at Kala Pathar will be around 7 minutes because the engine of the helicopter won’t be turned off because of the low level of oxygen since it takes lots of oxygen to start the engine. The same Helicopter will do the double shuttle back and forth. While you fly to Kala Pathar you will be doing overfly above the Everest basecamp, where you will be able to see the Everest closely and capture great pictures which can be a great memory for you. While returning from Pheriche you will fly closely from Everest where you will get to witness its stunning beauty.
After the group is reunited once again at Pheriche, you will start your Flight Towards Hotel Everest view which is also known as HEV in short. The flight time from Pheriche to HEV is around 7 minutes. Hotel Everest View was found by a Japanese person around 50 years ago who was trekking for EBC and loved the spot so he built a hotel from you can see Mount Everest, Mt Ama Dabalam. You can enjoy the magnificent view with your warm breakfast. You will have around 1:30hrs at the hotel where you will enjoy your breakfast and click some beautiful photos after your breakfast is done.
After 1:30hrs of ground time at the hotel you will heading back to Lukla, the flight time from HEV to Lukla is around 7 minutes. You will stop at Lukla for a while for refueling. After the refueling is done you will head back to Kathmandu.
After the refueling is done you will head back to Kathmandu. The Flight time from Lukla to Kathmandu is around 50 minutes. When you reach the domestic area a person from our office will be there to receive you. After receiving you he will drop you off at the Hotel.
The total duration of this trip is around 4:30hrs to 5:00hrs. While the total Air time will be around 2:45hrs to 3:00hrs and where you will have the ground time of total 1:45hrs to 2:00hrs during the trip.
