Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek with Heli Return
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Nepal · Trekking & Adventure

Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek with Heli Return

10 DaysUp to 4600 mChallenging5Group Join / Fixed Departure · Private CustomizedFrom US$ 1,400 pp

Trip overview

The journey

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Detailed itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive Kathmandu

  • Airport pickup, briefing, gear check

Overnight: Hotel in KathmanduMeals: B

Day 2

Fly to Lukla (2,860 m) → Trek to Phakding

  • Scenic flight + gentle start along Dudh Koshi

Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B

Day 3

Phakding → Namche Bazaar 3,440 m

  • Enter Sagarmatha National Park, steep climb to Namche

Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B

Day 4

Acclimatisation day in Namche 3,440 m

  • Hike to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung village

Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B

Day 5

Namche → Tengboche 3,860 m

  • Beautiful ridge walk with Ama Dablam views + Tengboche Monastery

Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B

Day 6

Tengboche → Pangboche 3,930–3,980 m

  • Quieter trail, traditional Sherpa village

Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B

Day 7

Pangboche → Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600 m) → Return to Pangboche 3,980 m

  • Main highlight day – close-up views of Ama Dablam’s south face

Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B

Day 8

Helicopter Return from Pangboche / nearby → Lukla or Kathmandu

    Overnight: Hotel in KathmanduMeals: B

    Day 9

    Buffer / free day in Kathmandu (or fly to Kathmandu if heli landed in Lukla) 1,400 m

    • Rest, shopping, or optional sightseeing

    Overnight: Hotel in KathmanduMeals: B

    Day 10

    International departure

    • Airport transfer

    Overnight: Meals: B

    Fixed Departures 2026 / 2027

    Price
    US$ 1,400

    per person · minimum 2 people

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    What's included

    Included

    • Transfers & tours as per itinerary by using necessary private vehicle as per group size.
    • 3 Star level hotel accommodation with breakfast (in Kathmandu), Guest House/Lodge during trek
    • Professional government licensed English speaking guide during sightseeing tour and trekking including his accommodation, food, salary and insurance
    • Kathmandu-Lukla scheduled flight transfer, Pangboche-Kathmandu heli transfer
    • Sagarmatha national park permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit
    • All currently applicable taxes

    Not included

    • International flights
    • Travel insurance
    • Personal expenses

    Important information

    Acclimatisation

    Good acclimatisation profile for a moderate high-altitude trek

    Traveller reviews

    “If you want to experience the Everest region without the massive crowds of EBC, the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is an absolute hidden gem. And choosing Everest Tour Nepal Treks to organize it was the best decision I could have made!From the moment I landed in Kathmandu, their team treated me like family. The itinerary was perfectly structured for proper acclimatization. Standing at the base camp of Ama Dablam—arguably the most beautiful mountain in the world—was a spiritual experience. The views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse along the trail were breathtaking. After pushing our limits on the trek, skipping the long walk back and flying out from Tengboche/Pangboche via helicopter was pure luxury. The aerial views of the Himalayas were out of this world, and it saved us days of trekking back, making it perfect for our tight schedule.”
    Nike Shreshta · Nepal · December 2025

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