Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour

From US$8001 DayUpdated Oct 3, 2026

At a glance: cost

A fully guided Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour with The Everest Holiday costs $800 (Budget), $830 (Standard), or $1,680 (Premium) per person for the 1-Day trip.

Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour price by tier
TierPrice (per person)
Budget$800
Standard$830
Premium$1,680

Book with a 10% deposit; balance payable in Kathmandu. Full inclusions and group-discount tiers are below.

Quick Overview
Duration1 Day
Trip GradeEasy
CountryNepal
Maximum Altitude4,130 m / 13,550 ft
Group Size1-8
StartsPokhara
EndsPokhara
ActivitiesHelicopter tour
Best TimeSep to Nov and Mar to May

See Annapurna Base Camp from the air without walking for days. You are collected from your Pokhara hotel in the morning, fly by helicopter into the Annapurna Sanctuary, and are back in Pokhara afterwards.

On the Budget and Standard options you fly on a shared seat, so you may be flying with other travellers on the operator's flight. On the Luxury option the flight is private to your group. Time on the ground at the sanctuary depends on the operator and the weather on the day, and a landing cannot be guaranteed.

This is a day tour, not a trek. Nobody needs to be able to walk uphill, but the sanctuary sits at about 4,130 m, so tell us about any heart, lung or blood-pressure condition before you book.

Why Book This Trek With The Everest Holiday

Three Generations of Family Guides

Family-run since 2016 with three generations of guiding heritage. Not an agency — the family that runs the company leads your trek personally.

Private Group — No Strangers

Every trek we run is private. Your group only. We never combine bookings or add strangers to your party. If you book solo, you walk with a guide; if you book as four friends, your group stays four.

Nagarjun Learning Center Giveback

A fixed share of every booking funds the Nagarjun Learning Center — 70 children, 7 community centres, 3 full-time teachers, 600+ medical interventions, 275+ women supported. You see the impact at the centre on day 1.

Government Registered, TAAN Member

Govt Regd. No. 147653/072/073. Trekking Agency Licence 2090/072, Travel Agency Licence 2838/072. TAAN Member #1586. Over 300 reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Trustpilot. We are a real, audited Nepal company — not a booking-platform middleman.

Itinerary

Day 01: Pokhara to the Annapurna Sanctuary by helicopter and back
Max Altitude: 4,130 m / 13,550 ft
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Pricing & What's Included

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No. of travellers
Price per person
1 pax
US$810
2 - 4 pax
US$800
5 - 8 pax
US$790

Discounts are determined exclusively by the size of your group. We do not add additional members to your group.

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Cost Includes

Transport

  • Pokhara hotel to the airport (helicopter base) and back: pick-up and drop-off by vehicle, sized to your group

Helicopter flight

  • Shared seat on the helicopter flight from Pokhara to the Annapurna Sanctuary and back
  • Time on the ground only where the operator and the weather allow

Permits and taxes

  • Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
  • Government taxes and our service charge
Cost Excludes

Not included

  • Hotel in Pokhara and flights or transport to Pokhara
  • Meals and drinks
  • Travel insurance (buy at home and check it covers helicopter flights and altitude)
  • Nepal visa
  • Tips for the pilot, guide and driver
  • Personal expenses
  • Extra landing time or any change to the flight plan on the day

Dates & Booking

Your trek, your choice, your price

Choose the style that suits you. Book a private departure on any date with just your party, or join a fixed group departure and trek with fellow adventurers from around the world. Same routes, same guides, same quality — 3 comfort tiers on both options. Per-person price follows our group-discount tiers based on YOUR party size (a couple pays less per pax than a solo trekker, 5+ pays less again) — the same tiers apply on both booking types.

Private Departure

  • Any date you choose
  • Just your party + dedicated guide
  • 3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
  • Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size

Fixed Group Departure

  • Scheduled dates (see below)
  • Join other trekkers from around the world
  • 3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
  • Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size (same tier as Private)
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Peak season (Sep–Nov) — our guides book up fast. Get in touch 6–8 weeks ahead to secure your preferred dates.

Fixed Group Departures

Join one of our scheduled fixed departures and share the trail with other trekkers on the same dates. Choose your preferred tier (Budget, Standard, or Luxury) when booking. Per-person price follows our group-discount tiers based on YOUR party size — a couple pays less per person than a solo trekker, and a party of 5+ pays less again. The same tiers apply on private departures too.

Need a different date? Extra departure dates are available on request. Contact us or message Shreejan on WhatsApp.

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10 Oct 202610 Oct 2026Autumn 2026Open
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20 Oct 202620 Oct 2026Autumn 2026Open
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30 Oct 202630 Oct 2026Autumn 2026Open
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9 Nov 20269 Nov 2026Autumn 2026Open
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20 Nov 202720 Nov 2027Autumn 2027Open
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30 Nov 202730 Nov 2027Autumn 2027Open
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Fixed departures are dates we have already committed to run. Your party still treks as its own private group with its own guide; we never merge bookings or add strangers, and solo trekkers are welcome on any date. Private departures on any other date you choose are also available. On both, the per-person price is set by the size of your own party.

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Essential Information

Before you fly

  • What to wear: warm layers, a windproof jacket, sunglasses and sun cream. It is cold at 4,000 m even on a clear morning.
  • Health: tell us about any heart, lung or blood-pressure condition. There is no time to acclimatise on a day flight.
  • Weather: flights run in clear conditions, so we plan for the morning. The operator makes the final call on the day.
  • Documents: bring your passport.

FAQs

Not always. A landing and the time on the ground depend on the weather and on the operator's decision on the day. We will tell you before you fly if a landing looks unlikely.
On the Budget and Standard options, yes. You fly on a shared seat, so other travellers may be on the same flight. We do not merge separate private bookings on the ground. On the Luxury option the helicopter flight is private to your group.
If we cannot run your flight because of weather or the operator, we refund what you have paid, less taxes, bank or card charges and any money already spent on your behalf, or move you to another date. If you cancel yourself, the deposit is not refundable, but you can reschedule free to any date within one year with at least 72 hours' notice.
Budget gives you a shared seat, permits and hotel transfers. Standard adds a private vehicle and an escort guide. Luxury gives your group a private flight, SUV-class transfers, an escort guide and lunch.
Our best-time window for the Annapurna area is September to November and March to May. Ask us before you book outside it.
Yes. Buy travel insurance at home, before you travel, and check that it covers helicopter flights and the altitude of this tour. We do not recommend insurance bought in Nepal. The sanctuary is at about 4,130 m and a day flight gives you no time to acclimatise, so tell us about any heart, lung or blood-pressure condition before you book.