Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Three easy days: fly to Pokhara and stay at Fish Tail Lodge on Phewa Lake, take a morning helicopter into the Annapurna Sanctuary for breakfast at base camp, then fly back to Kathmandu.
3 days · Flying time about 2–3 hours · Annapurna · From US$ 2,500
Enquire- Duration
- 3 days
- Flying time
- about 2–3 hours
- Destination
- Annapurna
Overview
The Annapurna Sanctuary is a ring of high peaks that most people reach only after days of walking. This tour flies you in for breakfast.
You fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and settle into Fish Tail Lodge on the shore of Phewa Lake. The next morning a helicopter climbs up the Modi Khola gorge and lands at Annapurna Base Camp, with Annapurna I and Machhapuchhre around you.
After breakfast you fly back to Pokhara for a second night, and return to Kathmandu on the third day.
Highlights
- Helicopter landing at Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130 m
- Breakfast in the sanctuary beneath Annapurna I
- Machhapuchhre, the “Fishtail”, at close range
- Two nights at Fish Tail Lodge in Pokhara
- No trekking needed
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The flight
Fly to Pokhara and transfer to Fish Tail Lodge.
A morning helicopter from Pokhara up the Modi Khola gorge to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m). Breakfast with Annapurna I and Machhapuchhre around you, then fly back to Pokhara.
Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
What’s included
Included
- Airport pickup and drop by private car
- Flights Kathmandu–Pokhara and Pokhara–Kathmandu
- Two nights at Fish Tail Lodge in Pokhara (deluxe room), with breakfast
- Private helicopter Pokhara – Annapurna Base Camp – Pokhara
- Breakfast at Annapurna Base Camp
- All necessary permits
- Airport taxes
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Dates & departures
Helicopters fly in the morning, when the sanctuary is clearest; the tour has a spare afternoon and evening in Pokhara if the flight needs to move. Price per person, based on two guests sharing the helicopter and a room.
Questions, answered
Is the altitude a concern?
You spend only breakfast time at 4,130 m. Move slowly and drink water; most people feel fine for a short visit.
What if the weather is bad?
Helicopters only fly in good visibility. If the morning is cloudy we wait for a window or move the flight, which is why the tour includes two nights in Pokhara.
Can we add more days in Pokhara?
Yes. Tell us how long you would like to stay and we will extend the hotel and move your return flight.
Is the price per person?
Yes. The price shown is per person for two guests travelling together and sharing a room. Tell us your group size and dates and we will send an exact quote.
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