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Best for: Ultimate Luxury Holidays, Adventure & Off-the-beaten track
Nothing is better than taking a helicopter tour into the remote far reaches of Nepal. On the way, you get an exclusive view of the fantastic Himalayan vistas (rather than from a small plane window for instance), and it also means that treks that take weeks to complete in a few hours. You can cover both the Annapurna Region and Everest Regions in one short trip.
Just imagine flying off into the remotest corners of the country, possibly hundreds of miles away from any other tourist, having the views exclusively yours? Throw in a picnic, a bottle of champagne and a big smile and you can imagine you are in for something extraordinary indeed.
Combine Kathmandu, the Kingdom of Mustang, overfly Annapurna Base Camp, a short walk in the foothills, a stop in the remote Langtang region for a picnic and a helicopter tour of Everest Base Camp. We use modern French Ecureuil AS350s, capable of flying to 16000ft, and fantastic pilots. These pilots are experts in flying at altitude to take you on your travels, along with the very best guides to make the most of your time in Nepal. You will have time to walk through the foothills and see the local life that ekes out a living on the steep hillsides of the Himalayas. This helicopter tour is simply the best way to see Nepal.
Guide Pricing
Starting At
| £10795 |
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Highlights
- The views you get from a helicopter are spell-bindingly amazing, tie that together with a little walking to experience life on the ground
- See Everest, the remote Kingdom of Mustang, Annapurna Base Camp and the Langtang Range on one unforgettable adventure
- Stay in the best hotels, but they are more simple in the hills
- Have your own team of guides, porters and private transfers to make the whole experience second-to-none
Days 1-2
Dwarika’s
Day 3
Himalaya Lodge
Day 4
La Bee Lodge
Day 5
Gurung Lodge
Day 6-8
Dwarika’s Dhulikhel
| Days | Location | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1-2 | Kathmandu | Dwarika’s |
| Day 3 | Ghandruk | Himalaya Lodge |
| Day 4 | Lhandruk | La Bee Lodge |
| Day 5 | Majgaun | Gurung Lodge |
| Day 6-8 | Dhulikhel | Dwarika’s Dhulikhel |
Day Day 1
Kathmandu
Arrive into Kathmandu and spend the afternoon at leisure.
Day 2
Kathmandu
Today spend your day on a tailor-made tour of Kathmandu. Depending on your interests we will craft an experience that gets beyond the standard ways of seeing the city. Whether you like exploring markets and walking tours through the hidden corners of the city, or the main sights such as the Durbar Squares, Pashupatinath or Boudnath we will provide a guide that will make it all come to life.
Day 3
Ghandruk
We will take you to the airport where you will set off east to the Everest Region on your luxury helicopter tour of Nepal. You will land at Lukla where the helicopter takes on fuel before continuing higher to the remote hamlet of Tengboche where you can visit the local Tibetan Monastery, hopefully when the monks are in full chant. Continue up to Everest Base Camp before flying back along the stunning Gokyo Valley to Kathmandu. After a quick lunch, you will fly to Mustang where you overfly this amazing high altitude desert from the air before continuing to Annanpurna Base Camp, a sanctuary surrounded by 8000m peaks. Land at the remote village of Ghandruk for the night.
Day 4
Lhandruk
You will wake to the Annapurna Range appearing out of the morning mist, being brought bed tea to make you feel at home. After breakfast, head off on your two-day trek through the Annapurnas, heading first to the village of Landruk on the other side of the Modi Valley. The trek takes about three hours, but you can head off on a day walk after lunch, or just sit back looking at the views.
Day 5
Majgaun
Today you walk along the ridgeline to the small village of Majgaun, passing through local villages and farmland, famous for its intricately carved rice terraces. Again, the walk only takes about three hours with options for walks in the afternoon.
Day 6
Dhulikhel
Your helicopter will land at Majgaun and will take you directly to the remote area of Langtang where you will stop for a short picnic, having the chance to see the skyline of another Himalayan region. To many, this is the highlight of their luxury helicopter tour of Nepal. Continue by helicopter to Dhulikhel, set on the ridge of the Kathmandu Valley with views over the whole vista.
Day 7
Dhulikhel
We rather think you might like to put your feet up, after all the adventures on your luxury helicopter tour of Nepal! Spend the day relaxing looking out at the view, or spending time in the superb spa.
Day 8
Dhulikhel
It’s your last day, so maybe take a leisurely day walk out in the surrounding villages, or even a quick cycle. We do think a visit to the nearby town of Bhaktapur is worthwhile, as it has some of the best medieval architecture in Nepal, perfectly preserved.
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