Annapurna region · Easy
Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Into the Annapurna Sanctuary from Pokhara, with a twenty-minute landing inside the amphitheatre. Small groups, licensed local guides, and every fee quoted up front.
Duration
3 Hours
Max altitude
4,130 m
Grade
Easy
Best season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Group size
Up to 5 passengers
Accommodation
Not applicable
Flight schedule
Pickup
Hotel transfer to the domestic terminal
Safety briefing and weigh-in before boarding.
1,400 m
In flight
Mountain leg
Low passes over the range with window seats guaranteed for every passenger.
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Landing
Viewpoint stop
Ten to fifteen minutes on the ground, subject to weather and total weight.
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Return
Back to your hotel
Typically three to four hours door to door.
1,400 m
What is included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu
- Shared helicopter seat with a guaranteed window
- All airport and landing fees
- Breakfast at the Everest View Hotel where the itinerary includes it
- Supplementary oxygen on board
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional charter hours beyond the quoted flight
- Tips for the crew
Why book this with us
Guaranteed window seat
Every passenger gets a window on the mountain leg, on shared flights as well as charters.
Supplementary oxygen on board
Standard on all high-altitude landings, with the crew trained to use it.
Weather-first scheduling
We fly only in clear conditions, and rebook or refund in full if the window closes.
No hidden costs
Landing fees, airport charges and transfers are in the quoted fare.
Reviews from this trip
★★★★★
Everyone got a window and the crew rotated us at the landing so nobody missed the view.
★★★★★
Cancelled for cloud on the first morning, rebooked for the next day, no argument and no fee.
★★★★★
Breakfast at Everest View after the landing is what sells this. Worth the early start.
Frequently asked
What is the weight limit?
Flights are weight-limited by altitude. We ask for each passenger's weight at booking and seat the aircraft accordingly. Above roughly 500 kg combined we split the group across two rotations at no extra cost.
What if the weather cancels the flight?
Mountain flights fly only in clear conditions. If yours is cancelled we move you to the next available slot, and if no slot works before you leave Nepal you get a full refund.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
We strongly recommend it. For flights and tours it should cover cancellation and medical treatment in Nepal.
Can I do this trip privately or on my own dates?
Every itinerary can run as a private departure on the dates you choose, usually at a small premium for solo travellers and no premium from two people upwards.
What is the payment schedule?
A 20% deposit confirms your place. The balance is due 30 days before departure, payable by card, bank transfer or in cash in Kathmandu.
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