Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

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 Pheriche (4,200m/13,776ft): 4-5 hours

Day 07: Pheriche to Lobuche (4,930m/16,170ft): 5-6 hours

Day 08: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft): 6-7 hours

Day 09: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft) and back to Lobuche (4940m/16,207ft): 7-8 hours

Day 10: Lobuche to Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft) to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 6-7 hours

Day 11: Chhukung to Island Peak base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours

Day 12: Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp

Day 13: Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit (6,189m/20,305ft),back to base camp: 10-12 hours

Day 14: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours

Day 15: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft): 4-5 hours

Day 16: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6-7 hours

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Day 18: Final Departure

Cost Includes:

Transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as per itinerary.
3 meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch & dinner) including the coffee and tea.
Accommodation in tea houses or in tents as per itinerary during the trek.
Accommodation including breakfast at 3 star hotels in Kathmandu and Pohkara per itinerary.
Highly experienced Government licensed guide and necessary porters during the trek.
Proper Insurance of all staff including porters.
Government / Local taxes, Tourist service charge, guide / porter insurance and salary, general equipment, national park and conservation area fees.

Cost Exclude:

International airfares
International airport departure tax.
Trekking equipment
Major meals, lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue) - you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport - Kathmandu.
Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects. We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.
Tips & Gratuities

Island Peak Facts:

Number of climbers in 2013: 2,688 climbers / 505 Permits issued
Location: Everest / Solu Khumbu region
Altitude: 6,189 m
Difficulty: Little Difficulty, PD (per the: French Adjectival System, IFAS)
Number of climbing days: 1-2 (including Island peak base camp)
Best Season: April-May, October-November
Accommodation: Guesthouses & Lodges to Island peak or Camping / Camping at Island peak Base Camp
Duration: 16 days and above