ISLAND PEAK

So close to Everest and among beautiful mountains on an unforgettable summit.

Island Peak summit climb, lesser known as the Imja Tse climb with Everest Base Camp Trek is a fantastic experience in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is designed for energetic and physically fit trekkers with little or no experience in mountain expeditions. Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) is one of the main climbing peaks in the Everest Region of Nepal with an impressive and highly glaciated West Face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier. Being one of the ‘ trekking peaks ‘ with very little technical aspects, Island Peak climb’s difficulty level is mediocre for a beginner climber wishing to enter the incredible world of mountain climbing. Our adventure journey takes us into the heartland of the Khumbu Valley and Sherpa culture. Before scaling the peak, we also visit, possibly the most popular trekking destination in the world – Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft) and Kala Patthar – for the up-close views of Mt. Everest and other high mountains.

BEST

  • providing a unique and challenging experience compared to other Everest routes.
  • The trek offers spectacular panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and many other towering peaks, showcasing the grandeur of the Himalayas.
  • Trekkers experience the rich Sherpa culture, passing through vibrant villages like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Gokyo, with opportunities to visit monasteries and interact with locals.
  • Possibility of custom modification of the trip program with other activities or visits as well

COST

0000 USD per person with 3 participants with local guide

Private trip possible every day. Contact us to receive a customized quote for 1 or 2 people. Contact us to receive a customized quote with European guide speaking English, French, Italian.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

  • Day 01.Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02.Kathmandu Fly to Lukla (2850m/9,350ft) and start trek to Phakding(2800m/9,187ft), 3-4 hours
  • Day 03. Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3,438m/11,280ft),5-6 hours
  • Day 04.Namche Bazaar:Acclimatization day 
  • Day 05.Namche Bazaar to Tengboche(3,870m/12,697ft),5-6 hours,
  • Day 06. Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft) to Pheriche (4,371m/14,340ft),
  • Day 07. Pheriche(4,371m/14,340ft) to Lobuche (4940m/16,210ft),
  • Day 08. Lobuche (4940m/16,210ft), Trek to Gorakshep (5164m/16,942ft), visit Everest Base Camp(5364m/17,598ft)
  • Day 09. Gorakshep(5164m/16,942ft)Trek to Dingboche (4,360m/14,305ft),
  • Day 10. Dingboche (4,360m/14,305ft) to Chukung (4,730m/15,519ft),3-4 hours
  • Day 11. Chukung (4,730m/15,519ft) to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,519ft),
  • Day 12. Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,519ft),
  • Day 13. Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit (6,189m/20,306ft), back to base camp 10-12 hours
  • Day 14. Island Peak Base Camp(5,200m/17,519ft) to Pangboche(3,985m/13,030ft),
  • Day 15.Pangboche(3,985m/13,030ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285ft),
  • Day 16.Namche Bazaar(3,438m/11,280ft) to Lukla(2850m/9,350ft)7-8 hours
  • Day 17.Lukla Fly to Kathmandu
  • Day 18. Kathmandu: sightseeing and free shopping day
  • Day 19. Final Departure 

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
After arriving in Kathmandu you will be picked up from Airport representative and transfer to hotel. We will serve authentic Nepalese cuisine with cultural show in the evening.

Meals included: dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 02.Kathmandu Fly to Lukla(2850m/9,350ft), trek to Phakding (2800m/9,187ft), 3-4 hours
Early in the morning after having breakfast or with packed breakfast we will drive to airport and board a flight to Lukla . After landing in Lukla we will start a downhill walk and make your way through Chauri kharka village and we further descend to Ghat (2530m). Lukla is one of the most dangerous airstrips of the world. From here you will trek to Phakding. Following the bank of Dudh Koshi River.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 03. Phakding (2800m/9,187ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft),5-6 hours

Following the banks of Dudh Koshi River the trail takes us to Tok Tok. From here one can see the excellent view of Thamserku peak. Further continuing the trail climbs to Monjoo(2840m) and then enters to Sagarmatha National Park. Walking some distance uphill you will arrive to Jhorsalle(2830m) and after this we will cross a bridge and witnessing the magical panorama of Everest and Nuptse we will ultimately arrive to Namche Bazaar.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 04. Namche Bazaar: Rest and acclimatization

After having breakfast we will do some sightseeing around Namche and then hike to Everest View Hotel for the outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Khongde and Khumbi yu Later we will make your way to Khumjung valley where you can see Hillary school, ancient monastery with Yeti skull and Khunde hospital. After this we will retrace your path back to Namche bazaar.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 05. Namche Bazaar(3,438m/11,280ft) to Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft),5-6 hours,

After having breakfast we will continue the trek through the forest to Kenjoma where the trail joins from Khumjung. After passing the village of Sanasa the trail descends to Phunki Tenga (3250m). Then again the trail climbs steeply through the forest to Tenboche monastery. From here we will witness the stimulating Himalayan panorama of Kwangde, Tawachee, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 06. Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft) to Pheriche (4,371m/14,340ft),

Early in the morning, we will set out to observe the scenic views of Tobuche peak, Ama Dablam, Nuptse and other peaks. Later, we will walk past several pretty small settlements lined with chortens and Mani Walls to reach to Pangboche Village. To the north of Pangboche is located Pheriche which is a small Sherpa village with its diverse culture adjoining to Khumbu Glacier.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 07. Pheriche(4,371m/14,340ft) to Lobuche (4940m/16,210ft),

On 7th day, we will enter the Imja Valley. We will lower down to Lobuche River and choose the upward path to Dingboche. Proceeding further through the Khumbu Khola Valley, we will walk past Dusa to Phulung Karpo. The route offers the exotic views of majestic Pumori Mountain. We will cross the wooden bridge over the stream to Dugla and head to Chupki Lhara. Descending through the glacier, we will make it to Lobuche where we will enjoy the exotic views of Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse and several other mountains.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 08. Lobuche (4940m/16,210ft), Trek to Gorakshep (5164m/16,942ft), visit Everest Base Camp(5364m/17,598ft)

We will begin our trek by following the rocky path. We will enjoy the pleasant views of the pool of Khumbu glacier and icebergs. Crossing Thangma Riju, we will pass through Changri Glacier to Gorak Shep Lake where we will be staying overnight. Everest Base Camp is located nearer to Gorakshep Lake.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 09. Gorakshep(5164m/16,942ft)Trek to Dingboche (4,360m/14,305ft),

Early in the morning, we will begin our trek by walking back to Lobuche where we will take our first stop. From Lobuche, we will follow the rocky path to Dughla and then proceed further to Dingboche. We will stay overnight at Dingboche.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 10. Dingboche (4,360m/14,305ft)  to Chukung (4,730m/15,519ft),3-4 hours

Dingboche is a summer settlement and here the great peaks of Ama Dablam, the ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse, Tawache and Chalotse surround us. We begin today’s trek to Chukung by walking through stone-walled fields, Imja Khola valley before walking in glacier moraines. On our walk, we will be surrounded by Lhotse and Ama Dablam mountains Later, beyond Bibre village we see Island Peak soaring above us. The trail ahead is intersected by icy streams. We reach Chukung, a small settlement in about half an hour from Bibre mountains.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 11. Chukung (4,730m/15,519ft) to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,519ft),

After having breakfast, we will climb from the southern edge of the valley and head east. We will follow the rocky terrain and arrive to the cross route through Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines. The trail will take us to Island Peak Base Camp where we will stay overnight.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 12. Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,519ft),

We will hike further up to High Camp from the Island Peak Base Camp. It takes about 4hours of perilous ascent to take us to High camp of Island Peak. Once we reach the high camp, we will begin the preparation for the next day to reach the summit. We will stay overnight at the tented camp.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 13.Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit (6,189m/20,306ft), back to base camp 10-12 hours

It is the day that we finally arrive at our ultimate destination. Once we conquer the summit, we will enjoy the gratifying views of Pumori (7161m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), Lobuche (6145m), Cho Oyu (8201m) and then lower down to the Island Peak Base Camp where we will celebrate our victory and stay overnight in a camp.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 14. Island Peak Base Camp(5,200m/17,519ft) to Pangboche(3,985m/13,030ft),

After early breakfast, we will leave Island Peak and take a return trip to Pangboche. We will pass through the downward trail and pass the stream at a few places over suspension bridge. Later we will arrive at Pangboche village where we will be staying overnight.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 15. Pangboche(3,985m/13,030ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285ft),

The next day, we will begin the downhill trek from Khumjung to Namche Bazaar (3440m). Namche is the beautiful place where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of nature. Enroute, we will visit the monasteries. We will stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 16.Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285ft) to Lukla  (2850m/9,350ft), 7-8 hours

From Namche, our route moves toward Phakding treating you to the stunning scenery of Sherpa villages, snow-capped mountains, lush hills and deep forests all along the way. After reaching Namche, we come across a suspension bridge and arrive Monjo. We then descend downward to Phakding along the Dudhkoshi river. We follow the tracks of the Dudh Koshi river to Lukla. We pass several Sherpa villages and cross a suspension bridge above Thado Koshi along the way.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 17.Lukla (2850m/9,350ft), Fly to Kathmandu, 

Catch your connecting flight back to Kathmandu with great memories of Mt. Everest and the great Himalayas. and free day

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 18. Kathmandu: sightseeing and free shopping day
 After breakfast take an excursion visit. Today we will go for sightseeing swyambhunath, Pasupatinath temple, bouddhanath and patan. world heritage site and freely shopping day. evening there will be a typical Nepali dinner organized for you in the typical Nepali restaurant with cultural program.

Meals included: breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

Day 19. Final departure
You will have breakfast and You will be free until your departure. A representative will take you airport for your final departure.

Meals included: breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

INCLUDED

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast
  • Overnight stays in common lodges during the trek, double room accommodation
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu
  • internal flight(Kathmandu -Lukla -Kathmandu)
  • Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period in the lodges/restaurants
  • Surface transport to and from Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Twin sharing accommodation at the tea house lodges
  • An experienced certified guide and one trekking helper between 2 persons
  • Personal luggage transport during the trek with porters/yaks/ponies up to 12 kg
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
  • All required special trekking permits and conservation fees 
  • All government taxes and our service charges
  • An English speaking experienced trekking guide recognized by Government of Nepal
  • Highly experienced trekking porters to carry luggage (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
  • Assistance during the trek by qualified staff and 24 hr. telephone with our office staff
  • Food, transfers, insurance and equipment for accompanying staff

NOT INCLUDED

  • Visa fee for Nepal
  • International flight to and from Nepal
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Travel and medical insurance (if any rescue and evacuation needed)
  • Meals and extra night (more nights than stated in itinerary) accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Soft and hard drinks
  • Personal insurance and other personal expenses
  • Tips for trekking staff (tipping is expected)
  • Anything not specified under “INCLUDED”

ON REQUEST

  • Single room
  • Sleeping bag rental on site
  • European guide speaking English, French, Italian
  • Travel insurance
  • Superior hotel accommodations in town
  • Tour extensions