Included in Packages

Island Peak Expedition – 16 Days

What Is Included

• Pickups and drops from hotels and airports
• Accommodation in a 3-star hotel  in Kathmandu, teahouses and tents during trekking and expedition
• All ground transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicles
• All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums
• Services of English speaking, trained and experienced staff including trekking guide(leader), expedition guide (leader), assistant guides and porters including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• All domestic flights (Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu)
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals on mountain
• Porter services for trekking
• All necessary paperwork; trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit
• Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
• Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Himalayan Glacier Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
• Group mountaineering (climbing) equipment
• Medical kit
• Travel and rescue arrangements
• Company services and all required government taxes/royalties

Trip Introduction

On your 16-day Island Peak Expedition you will not only reach the summit of the magnificent Island Peak but also experience trekking in the most coveted Everest region. Island Peak was renamed “Imje Tse” in the early ’80s, though its original name is still more popular. The mountain was named “Island Peak” in 1952 AD due to its striking location in the middle of the Chhukung valley, like an island on a sea of ice. Island Peak has an impressive, highly glaciated west face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier which is a bit tough to do; however, the magnificent views from the summit are certainly a fitting reward for your efforts.

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek

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

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

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

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

Day 07: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 3-4 hours

Day 08: Acclimatization: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung: 3 – 4 hours

Day 09: Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours

Day 10: Pre-Climb training on Island Peak Base Camp

Day 11: Island Peak Base Camp to Summit and back to Base Camp (5,600m/18,372ft) 10-12 hours

Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours

Day 13: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours

Day 14: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours

Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 16: Final Departure

Best Season

Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best months for this trip. Although Island Peak can be climbed during winter, the cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone.

• Airport pickups and drops
• 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
• Teahouse accommodation during the trek
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
• All ground transportation on a comfortable  vehicle as per the itinerary
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• Guided city tour in Kathmandu
• Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
• An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 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 (ACAP, TIMS)
• Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
• All government and local taxes