Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek

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Summary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Day 2: Trip preparation Day 3: 40 min flight to Lukla (2,800m), 3-4 hours trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) Day 4: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m): 5-6 hours Day 5: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day Day 6: Namche Bazaar - Tengboche (3,870m): 5- 6 hours Day 7: Tengboche - Pheriche (4,200m): 4-5 hours Day 8: Pheriche -Lobuche (4,930m): 5-6 hours Day 9: Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5364m): 6-7 hours Day 10: Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545m), back to Lobuche: 7-8 hours Day 11: Lobuche - Kongma La (5,535m) -Chhukung (4,730m): 6-7 hours Day 12: Chhukung - Island Peak base camp (5,200m): 3-4 hours Day 13: Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp Day 14: Island Peak base camp - Island Peak summit (6,189m), back to base camp: 10-12 hours Day 15: Island Peak Base Camp - Pangboche (3,985m) 5-6 hours Day 16: Pangboche - Namche Bazaar (3,440m): 4-5 hours Day 17: Namche Bazaar - Lukla (2,800m): 6-7 hours Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m) Day 19: Final Departure

Tour info

Duration
18 days
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Why take this tour?

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 is not a difficult undertaking for a beginner climber wishing to enter the incredible world of mountain climbing. The Island peak climbing itinerary has proper and gradual acclimatization at suitable intervals. The 19-day journey begins from and comes to a conclusion at one of the most famous airstrips in the world, the Lukla Airport in the Everest Region.

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What’s included?

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle

  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast

  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek

  • Tented accommodation during the climb

  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb

  • Welcome and farewell dinners

  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary

  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)

  • Trained and experienced trekking guide(leader), climbing guide (leader) and assistant guides

  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)

  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation

  • Down jacket (to be returned after trip completion)

  • Himalayan Glacier’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take

  • All necessary paper work; trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit

  • Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping

  • Group mountaineering (climbing) equipments

  • Medical kit (carried by your guide)

  • All government and local taxes

  • Instant tea or coffee ( 4 times)

  • Nepalese visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)

  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu

  • Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)

  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary

  • Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen

  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu

  • Travel and rescue insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Personal climbing equipment

  • Personal climbing guide if requested

  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended

  • Tips for guides and porters

  • Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 18 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Himalayan Glacier Trekking - Private Day Tours

About operator:

A leading adventure & tour operator in the Himalayas since 1992 We are a team of knowledgeable, experienced, and environmentally-conscious professionals ready to provide our services in exotic locales throughout most of South Asia-Bhutan, India, Nepal and Tibet. Our hand-picked itineraries for treks, climbs, cultural and spiritual tours, private-day tours, safaris, etc. cover everything and anything you could possibly wish to do in this magical corner of the globe.

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