Arrival and Grounding. Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport (KTM) to a friendly face, ready to transport you to your hotel Dalai La. Settle in to the new vibe of Nepal at Thamel that is 20 minutes from the airport.

Reset your clock with an early day for an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour (subject to weather). The morning’s highlights are as follows. 

• 06:00 AM: Be chauffeured from hotel to Kathmandu Airport/ Helipad 06:15 AM: Check-in at Helicopter counter (guests are requested to please bring a copy of their passports)
• 06:30 AM: Board your private charter helicopter and fly to to Lukla airport (subject to weather). 
• 07:30 AM: Lukla airport.(10-15minutes)
• 07:50 AM: Fly towards Khumbu glacier and Everest Base camp, following the Dudhkoshi river valley with some views of the highest Mt. ranges in the world and also the settlements and cultures from up above who have lived in these high passes for generations. 
• 08:25 AM: Fly to Everest Base Camp & Land and at Kala Patthar 5600m viewpoint for photos/video. (*please note that when we have more than 3 passengers flying, have to split the group of 4-5 at Pheriche 4200 mete. The same helicopter goes back and forth- 3 person at a time and 2 people in next flight )
• 08:55 AM: Flight to Mt. Everest View Hotel 1hr stop & have the optional Breakfast (subject to weather). Treat yourself to a delicious breakfast at the Everest View Hotel for Breakfast (1 hr. Stop). ( Breakfast at the Everest View Hotel is not included in the price as it is payable locally on the mountain (please carry exact change) US$ 32 each or NPR 3,700-4,000 approx.) Additionally, another extra cost USD 27 (NPR3000) per person (please carry exact change) National park fees will also payable locally.
• 09:35 AM: On your flight back to Kathmandu, please also note that the helicopter may stop at Lukla airport to refuel fuel.
• 12:50 PM: Arrival at Kathmandu domestic airport. 
• 13:00 PM: Drive to the hotel and enjoy a delicious local lunch (included). Take the afternoon to relax, or keep the day going by stretching your legs on a walk through the cultural and historic town of Kirtipur before calling it a day back to your ideally set hotel. 

Rise early and journey to the south of Kathmandu to climb a 2,285 meter hill for a birds eye view of Kathmandu as well as Himalayan vistas including Mt. Everest on a clear day. Follow the Bagmati river corridor to access your hiking trail that offers insights into the way of life in the Himalayas, terraced villages, temples as well as a small Gumpa. Some of the best views are within an hour and a half’s hiking through forested trails prolific with bird life,  villages and children playing, grazing goats, ancient terrace farming and sustainable living practices. 

Enjoy lunch a delicious local lunch (Momos) after your morning’s guided hiking adventure and return to your hotel for a good night’s rest. Breakfast and lunch are included. 

Carry on with your onward itinerary after breakfast that is included in your package. Transport back to the airport is also included should you need assistance doing so. Check out from your hotel is at 11 am. * Independent Travel.