Island Peak Expedition (6189m)-18 Days

Trip Highlights

 Garden of Himalayas including top of the world, Mt Everest 8848
 Higher elevation Shrepa villages
 Kingdom of Buddhism, several monasteries & stupas
 Close views of khumbu icefull
 World natural heritage site- Sagarmatha national park
 Best place for seeing sunrise/ Sunset views on the Himalayas
 Beautiful villages: Namche, Khumjung , Panbuche, Dinbuche,etc.
 Home of Everest Conquerors
 Has some wild animals and himalayan birds
 Can see Yeti’s real scalp & Hand (Not scientifically proven but some local
people do believe it )
 Several kinds of local foods
 Once in a Lifetime experience on the top of Island Peak.

Best island peak climbing Nepal

At a Glance

Island peak is best for New Climbers who wants to experience Mountaineering & Trekking. And also can take it as a pre-training
before summitting the Mt. Everest. This Peak is the most ideal peak for the trekkers who wants to have bit more adventure than just doing Everest Base Camp Trek. Climbing peak is not that easy like a trekking but while you are on the Top of the Peak then you’ll have enormous Proud feeling and the scenery from the top is breathtaking. While you reach the top you’ll forget
everything and just would have a heavenly feeling which you never have had experienced
before and it remains throughout your whole life.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation (1,300m)
Day02: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m) 3 – 4 hours trek
Day03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m), 5 – 6 hours
Day04: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m)
Day05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m), 10km, 5 – 6 hours
Day06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m), 5 – 6 hours
Day07: Dingboche: Acclimatization
Day08: Dingboche to Lobuche (4940m), 5-6 hours
Day09: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m), 6-7 hours
Day10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and back to Lobuche (4940m), 7-8 hours
Day11: Lobuche to Kongma La (5,535m) to Chhukung (4,730m), 6-7 hours

Day12: Chhukung to Island Peak base camp (5,200m), 3-4 hours
Day13: Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp
Day14: Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit (6,189m),back to Chhukung : 10-
12 hours
Day15:  Chhukung to Namche bazar(3440 meter ) 8-9 hours
Day16: Namche bazar to Lukla (2700m)- 7 hours
Day17: Fly to Kathmandu
Day18: Departure day

What's Included

 Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
 Teahouse accommodation during the trek
 All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
 All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the
itinerary
 Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
 Guided city tour in Kathmandu by a private vehicle
 Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
 An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader
and assistant trek leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
 Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
 Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and
accommodation
 All necessary paperwork and trekking permits , TIMS
 All government and local taxes
 Climbing permits and all documentation of Island Peak.
 Experienced climbing Sherpa, etc.

Accommodations

All Accommodations are included during the entire trip. In Kathmandu- 3Star level Hotel. During the trek- Lodge & Tented Camp as per itinerary.

Meals

All Meals are Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with Tea/ Coffee)

Team Composition

“Apex Nepal Treks & Tours” arranges best Team Composition with a Team Leader, Sherpa & Porters along with the Climbers.

Climber Numbers: 1 to 12 People

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements

Normal trekkers who has pre-trekking experiences and has reached the altitude of 3,000m are eligible of climbing Island Peak without much difficulties.

Note;- The climbers would be given a pre-climbing training before heading towards the summit, so, it makes them feel easier and acquires much confidence to summit the peak.

Best Time to Travel

Sept- Oct- Nov & March- April- May