Island Peak Climb (19Days)

Island Peak Climb is one of the most popular trekking peaks climb in Nepal and its a beautiful peak. Visible like an Island in a sea of ice and snow, the Island Peak is one of the best choices when it comes to peak climbing with technical adventures, especially for beginners. With a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier, Island Peak is an extension of the South Ridge of the Lhotse Shar separated by a small col. The peak is also popularly known as the Imja Tse. The Island Peak Climb is a mesmerising journey through Khumbu's amazing landscape.

Our Island Peak Climb begins with a trek to Everest Base Camp for acclimatisation and moving to Island Peak base camp from Dingboche Village. The trip also includes visiting Namche Bazaar, one of the most popular Himalayan towns of Khumbu, renowned as the gateway to Everest. Likewise, the journey also includes visiting the Tengboche Monastery, one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the region.

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft)

Day 02 : Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) 3-4 hours

Day 03 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) 5-6 hours.

Day 04 : Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft).

Day 05 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) 5-6 hours.

Day 06 : Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft) 5-6 hours.

Day 07: Acclimatisation Trek at Dingboche.

Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche.

Day 09: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorekshep.

Day 10: Trek from Gorekshep to Kalapathar and return to Dingboche Village.

Day 11: Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) 2-3hours

Day 12: Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft). Pre-Climb Training and preparation.

Day 13: Climb from Island Peak Base Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft), back to base camp 9-10 hours

Day 14: Reserve Day for Bad weather.

Day 15: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft).

Day 16: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar.

Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla.

Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu.

Day 19: Final departure to home.

Includes

• Training Provided (2 months or upon sign-up).

• Free One Year Sports Membership with Global Expedition Club.

• Free One Year Online Mountaineering Talks.

• 2 Nights Accommodations in Kathmandu at Tourist Class Hotel.

• A porter to be shared by 2 clients.

• Airport pickup and drop facility for the Group only.

• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)

• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner during the trek.

• Climbing permit.

• First aid medical kit

• Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping.

• Insurance of guide and porter.

• Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets.

• Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.

• Accommodation / Lodge / Tea Houses during the trek.

• Professional Sherpa climbing guide.

Excludes

• Nepal Visa.

• Airfare for international flights.

• Cost for additional trips.

• Extra night accommodations in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the trip(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

• Personal climbing gears (rental of gears will be arranged).

• Personal expenses.

• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)

• Services not specifically stated in the itinerary.

• Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).

• Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.