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Island Peak Climbing | Summit 6,189m with Expert Guides
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 14d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Summit the stunning Island Peak at 6,189 metres.
- Experience Sherpa culture in remote mountain villages.
- Trek through the heart of the Everest region.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
- Receive expert training and support for your climb.
Activity location
- Kathmandu
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
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Island Peak Climbing | Summit 6,189m with Expert Guides
- 14d
- English
What's included, what's not
- Airport and hotel transfers as per itinerary in a private vehicle
- Two nights’ accommodation in a deluxe Kathmandu Suite Home or similar
- Best available local lodges during the trek and tented accommodation.
- Government-licensed English-speaking guide; one porter for every two clients, including their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance
- Free duffle bag
- Acclimatisation and pre-climb training at the Base Camp.
- Heli rescue assistant ( to contact your insurance)
- All government taxes and office service charges
- 24-hour support from the company.
- Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- Group climbing equipment (ropes, ice screws, snow bars, ice hammers, tents, kitchen equipment)
- Climbing guide for Island Peak ascent with min. experience of 20+ summits.
- NMA Service Charge/ Royaltee Fee
- The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Fee
- Rubbish Deposit of USD 500.
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit.
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee.
- Island Peak climbing permit(USD 350)/ USD 175
- Porter for a solo traveller
- Travel Insurance for Climbing Guide (USD 100)
- Porter for Solo Traveller
- Return flights from Kathmandu to Lukla (USD 440 per person)
- Personal expenses (e.g., Wi-Fi, drinks, laundry)
- Alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, and phone calls
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the included section
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Drones
- Not suitable for: Children under 14 years, People over 95 years, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338m/4,390ft)
Highlights: Welcome to Nepal, cultural exploration
Highest Elevation: 1,338m
Day 2: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2,800m/9,187ft, 3-4 hrs)
Flight Duration: 35 mins
Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs
Highlights: Scenic flight to Lukla, first trek
Walking Distance: 8 km
Ascent/Descent: -300m
Highest Elevation: 2,800m
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft, 5-6 hrs)
Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs
Highlights: Crossing suspension bridges, first sight of Everest
Walking Distance: 10 km
Mountains Seen: Thamserku, Everest
Ascent/Descent: +600m
Highest Elevation: 3,438m
Day 4: Acclimatisation in Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280ft)
Walking Hours: 2-3 hrs (optional hikes)
Highlights: Acclimatisation hike, panoramic mountain views
Walking Distance: 3-5 km
Mountains Seen: Everest, Ama Dablam
Ascent/Descent: +100m/-100m
Highest Elevation: 3,438m
Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft, 5-6 hrs)
Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs
Highlights: Tengboche Monastery
Walking Distance: 9 km
Mountains Seen: Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam
Ascent/Descent: +430m
Highest Elevation: 3,870m
Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4,360m/14,305ft, 5-6 hrs)
Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs
Highlights: Picturesque valleys
Walking Distance: 10 km
Mountains Seen: Lhotse, Ama Dablam
Ascent/Descent: +490m
Highest Elevation: 4,360m
Day 7: Trek to Chukkung (4,730m/15,519ft, 3-4 hrs)
Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs
Highlights: Scenic walk through alpine pastures
Walking Distance: 6 km
Mountains Seen: Lhotse, Island Peak
Ascent/Descent: +370m
Highest Elevation: 4,730m
Day 8: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,061ft, 3-4 hrs) & Pre-Climb Training
Walking Hours: 3-4 hrs
Highlights: Glacier walking training
Walking Distance: 5 km
Mountains Seen: Island Peak, Lhotse
Ascent/Descent: +470m
Highest Elevation: 5,200m
Day 9: Summit Island Peak (6,189m/20,306ft) and Return to Base Camp (8-10 hrs)
Walking Hours: 8-10 hrs
Highlights: Summit day
Walking Distance: 10 km
Mountains Seen: Island Peak, Everest, Makalu
Ascent/Descent: +989m/-989m
Highest Elevation: 6,189m
Day 10: Contingency Day
Highlights: Buffer day for summit attempt
Day 11: Trek from Chhukung to Namche Bazaar (5-6 hrs)
Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs
Highlights: Scenic descent
Walking Distance: 18 km
Mountains Seen: Ama Dablam, Everest
Ascent/Descent: -1,292m
Highest Elevation: 3,438m
Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,187ft, 6-7 hrs)
Walking Hours: 6-7 hrs
Highlights: Final trek, farewell to the Himalayas
Walking Distance: 19 km
Ascent/Descent: -638m
Highest Elevation: 2,800m
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu
Flight Duration: 35 mins
Highlights: Scenic flight back
Highest Elevation: 1,338m
Day 14: Departure
Location
Activity location
- Kathmandu
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal