Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek
Walk through Sherpa villages and quiet Khumbu valleys to the foot of Ama Dablam. A 13-day journey for those who want a different view of the Everest region.
USD 1,900 / person↗
Everest · trekking
Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek with Heli
Trek through the Khumbu to Everest Base Camp, fly into Lukla by helicopter and return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu by helicopter. Deluxe stays at a five-star Kathmandu hotel frame your mountain journey.
Ask about my dates ↗USD 6,499 per person · optional extras separateRooms included · trekking meals paid separately
Duration11 days
Maximum altitude5,545 m (optional Kala Patthar)
DifficultyChallenging, high altitude
Best seasonMarch–May · September–November
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Take a look at the daily plan and what’s included. We’ll confirm availability and any changes with you before you book.
Is this your trip?
- Duration
- 11 days
- Maximum altitude
- 5,545 m (optional Kala Patthar)
- Difficulty
- Challenging, high altitude
- Best season
- March–May · September–November
Rooms included. Trekking meals and drinks are paid separately.
Your itinerary.
The sequence below is the planned Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek with Heli route. Daily movement can change with weather, trail access and the group. Your written itinerary confirms transport, rooms and the operating arrangements.
Day 1 · Arrive in Kathmandu
Airport pickup and transfer to a five-star Kathmandu hotel. Settle into your deluxe room for one night and meet the team for a trek briefing and equipment review. Bed and breakfast is included.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 2 · Helicopter to Lukla; trek to Phakding
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla by helicopter, subject to weather and aviation clearance. Meet the trekking team and walk down the Dudh Koshi valley to Phakding. Overnight mountain lodge with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 3 · Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Continue through Monjo before the sustained climb to Namche Bazaar. The trail leads to the main Sherpa town of the Khumbu. Leave time to rest after the climb into the village and check the next stage with your guide.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 4 · Namche acclimatization – Sherpa Museum and optional Shangbouche Hill
Keep the same overnight base and take a guide-led local walk only as appropriate. Use the afternoon to rest and review readiness for the next stage of Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek with Heli.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 5 · Namche to Tengboche
Follow the hillside trail, descend to the river and climb through woodland to Tengboche. Visit the monastery area when it is open, allowing space for worshippers. This is a chance to see village life alongside the mountain trail.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 6 · Tengboche to Dingboche
Pass Pangboche and continue into the more open landscape around Dingboche. The village is an important pause before the higher Khumbu. Keep the evening quiet and review how you are feeling before continuing.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 7 · Dingboche acclimatization
Keep the same overnight base and take a guide-led local walk only as appropriate. Use the afternoon to rest and review readiness for the next stage of Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek with Heli.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 8 · Dingboche to Lobuche
Continue above the valley toward Lobuche, keeping a measured walking pace. Continue into the upper Khumbu and prepare for the next high-altitude stage. Lodges are simple here, with limited facilities compared with the lower villages.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 9 · Lobuche to Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp and return
Reach Gorak Shep, walk to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorak Shep for the night. The last lodge settlement on the base-camp approach is a practical place to leave overnight luggage. Return here after the Everest Base Camp visit.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 10 · Optional Kala Patthar; helicopter to Kathmandu
If conditions and acclimatization allow, make an early optional Kala Patthar ascent and return to Gorakshep for your helicopter to Kathmandu. The operator confirms timing, shuttle sectors and any operational stops. Transfer to your five-star hotel for one night in a deluxe room with breakfast. The guide descends to Lukla and returns by plane.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 11 · Kathmandu departure
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Allow extra buffer days for potential mountain flight disruption when arranging international travel.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
What’s included.
Trekking accommodation is room only: breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are paid separately. On climbing trips, meals are included only for the climbing section specified below.
Included
- Kathmandu airport transfers for the scheduled itinerary
- Room accommodation in the city and mountain lodges listed in the itinerary
- Route permits and local entry fees required for the published trek
- Trekking guide and the porter support specified in your quotation
- Scheduled route transport, with the vehicle or domestic flight sectors stated in your quotation
- Pre-trek briefing and logistics coordination
- Applicable package taxes and service charges
Not included
- All meals and drinks during the trek; mountain lodges are room only
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Personal travel insurance covering the full trekking altitude, medical care and helicopter evacuation
- Personal trekking equipment and personal medication
- Kathmandu lunch and dinner
- Alcohol, bottled drinks and personal purchases
- Lodge Wi-Fi, charging, hot showers and other personal extras unless confirmed in writing
- Tips for trekking staff
- Private helicopter upgrades and emergency rescue flights
- Private helicopter charters: included helicopter transfers operate on a sharing basis
Illustrated route
N ↑Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek with Heli route map.
Choose your dates.
Browse published departures for 2027, 2028 and 2029. If your dates are not listed, ask us about a private trip. We confirm your place and arrangements before payment.
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Dates are the start and end of your Nepal itinerary. Allow additional time for international flights and any recommended contingency days. No payment is taken by the booking form.
Along the way.
Arrive prepared.
Kathmandu comfort and high-altitude accommodation
Enjoy one deluxe room night at a five-star Kathmandu hotel at the beginning and one at the end, both with breakfast. Accommodation on trek varies by village. Lobuche and Gorakshep offer basic accommodation with shared toilets; the luxury package does not imply luxury facilities at these high-altitude stops.
Meals and dietary requirements
Three meals each trekking day are included. Tell us about dietary requirements before booking so the team can check what local lodges can provide. Kathmandu lunch and dinner are excluded.
Helicopter logistics
The operator confirms flight timing, baggage allowances, operational stops and any high-altitude shuttle sectors before travel. Weather and aircraft performance can change the plan. Planned transfers are separate from emergency evacuation; review inclusions and exclusions for the flight arrangement.
Pace and acclimatization
The itinerary retains acclimatization days in Namche and Dingboche. The helicopter return does not remove altitude exposure on the ascent. The guide may recommend stopping, descending or changing the route when needed.
Equipment and insurance
Bring layered trekking clothing, a waterproof shell, warm insulation, broken-in boots and appropriate sleeping equipment. Confirm the detailed packing list and carry insurance covering the maximum itinerary altitude and emergency evacuation.
Your questions, answered.
How long is Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek with Heli?
The published duration for Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek with Heli is 11 days. Review the day-by-day itinerary for travel, activity and rest days before arranging your flights.
When is the best time for Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek with Heli?
The published season for Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek with Heli is March–May · September–November. Ask our Nepal team to confirm arrangements and conditions for your preferred dates.
How does the guide return?
After the trekking service and helicopter handover, the guide returns to Lukla on foot and flies back by plane.
Are all hotel nights five-star?
The two Kathmandu nights are in deluxe rooms at a five-star hotel. Trekking accommodation varies by location. At Lobuche and Gorakshep, expect basic rooms with shared toilets.
What if weather prevents a helicopter flight?
The operator and AWA team reassess the schedule and available alternatives. Allow buffer time and check your insurance for disruption costs. Changes and any additional charges must be discussed before alternatives are agreed.
For route maps, current conditions or a specific requirement, ask our team.
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