Island Peak Climbing

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Island Peak Climbing is the most appreciated package combined with Everest Base Camp trek for lifetime experiences. Island Peak in Khumbu rises prominently out of the Imja Lakes just like a real island surrounded by clouds. You will get the best of both trekking and climbing in Nepal.  This all-time popular package fits for the first-time climbers and a refre...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Trek to Phakding
    • Trek to Tengboche
    • Trek to Island peak base camp via Chukhung
    • Everest base camp hike

What's this trip about?

    Island Peak Climbing is the most appreciated package combined with Everest Base Camp trek for lifetime experiences. Island Peak in Khumbu rises prominently out of the Imja Lakes just like a real island surrounded by clouds. You will get the best of both trekking and climbing in Nepal.  This all-time popular package fits for the first-time climbers and a refresher for veteran climbers. Island Peak (6,189 m) is one of the trekking peak of the Everest region climbed by thousands for adventure every year.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Three nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on B/B basis
    • Pick up and drop from Kathmandu airport to airport.
    • 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with a cup of tea or coffee) during the trek and climbing period.
    • Full board Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek and tent will be available during the climbing period
    • All camping equipment in Base camp
    • Flight Ticket from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu for member and Staff
    • 10 kg baggage allowance in flight and 25 Kg during trekking (with porter or yaks)
    • Surface transportation will be available as per itinerary
    • Trekking Permit (National Park entry fee)
    • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) Permit
    • Climbing permit for Island Peak
    • Necessary staff during the trekking and climbing period With Experience Guide and Porter.
    • Necessary experienced Government license holder Climbing guide during climbing period as per group size
    • Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
    • Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
    • One tent will be available in the Base camp for 2 people on shared basis;
    • High altitude food and all climbing crew will be available above base camp.
    • Necessary fixed and dynamic ropes will be available during climbing period
    • Necessary kitchen crew will be available in base camp
    • All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes
    • Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and extend visa service (if necessary)
    • Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu before departure.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival Nepal Trekking Routes Treks & Expedition representative are waiting to the Airport to pick up you with Display Board. When you will meet your offical representative he/she will take you to the hotel.

Day 2: Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding [2652m]

A spectacular flight and hair raising landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla [2850m]. After meeting the crew, we head up the Dudh Kosi Valley on a well-marked trail to our first camp near the river at Phakding.

Day 3: Trek to Namche [3450m]

We cross and re-cross the river on high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve this fragile mountain environment. We then ascend quite steeply to Namche and along the way, if t...

Day 4: Rest day in Namche

Meals: Dinner

Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops as well as a magnificent outlook. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitud...

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche [3867m]

From Namche, the trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. Now we get our first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we...

Day 6: Trek to Pheriche (4200 m)

Trek to Pheriche via Pangboche.

Day 7: Rest day in Pheriche

A day to rest and acclimatize and a chance to wander up the valley to look at a lake, the Tshola Tsho and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache. Alternatively, we can climb up onto the ridge overlooking Dingboche for the view up the Imja Valley and the incredible south face of Lhotse

Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4910 M)

Trek to lobuche this is anothere hardest day for trek

Day 10: Trek to Gorekshep (5170 m) Kalapathar [5545m]

To reach our next objective, Kala Pattar, the trail follows the Khumbu Glacier, and offers superb views of the surrounding mountains, especially where the path is forced to rise to cross a tributary glacier. We stop for lunch at our camping place for the night, Gorak ...

Day 11: Trek to Dingboche [4350m] via Everest base camp hike (5370 m)

To reach Everest Base Camp, a very early start is required, as it takes several hours on a trail which weaves its way through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. On the return leg, we can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khu...

Day 12: Trek to Island peak base camp via Chukhung [4750m]

Today, we have an easy walk for about 5 hours, climbing up gradually to the small settlement of Chukhung. Along the way we have great views of Island Peak and the challenge that awaits us. The trail crosses the river and follows the valley for approx. 3 hours, passing...

Day 13: Trek to high camp and Ascent of island (6173 m)

We ascend a little further to high camp. Crossing the gully above the camp the trail makes a climb for another hour to a narrow ridge, leading on to the glacier. Here it is time to rope-up and put on our crampons as the most interesting part of the climb begins with t...

Day 14: Trek back to Chhukung

After summit you trek back to Island Peak base camp and collect your thing continue to trek to Chhukung and overnight at Chhukung.

Day 15: Trek back to Namche

Today we follow the river and, after crossing it, climb back up through birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche. Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku are just a few of the Himalayan giants to be seen. From Tengboche we descen...

Day 16: Trek back to Lukla

Today you will walk along the Dudhkoshi River via smal sherpa village and reach to the Lukla overnight at lukla

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu

Fly to Kathmandu We pack up early and head for the airstrip for the flight back to Kathmandu

Day 18: Depart Kathmandu

Onward Departure Day from Nepal to your home country. Nepal Trekking Routes Treks & Expedition treks will provide you free transport to international airport (TIA)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,345
Price per day$130
Last Updated: 11/24/2023

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
    • Emergency rescue evacuation if required.
    • Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
    • Airfare international flights
    • Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival
    • Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot shower.
    • Alcoholic beverages, Mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
    • Personal climbing equipment
    • All kind of Personal Expenses
    • Ice fall fees Garbage Deposit (Sharing with other member) if applicable.
    • Wake talkies &Filming permit.
    • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
    • Tips, gifts, souvenirs.

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