Take the next step from trekking to mountaineering with Island Peak Climbing. Scale the summit, experience the thrill of Himalayan adventure, and certify yourself a step ahead in mountaineering.
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Imja Tse - Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft)
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft) and Trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft)
Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft)
Day 4: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day - Hike to Everest view hotel
Day 5: Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft)
Day 6: Tengboche - Dingboche (4410m/14464ft)
Day 7: Climb Chukkung Ri (5546m/18190 ft) and trek to Chhukung (4730m/15514ft)
Day 8: Chhukung to Island peak base camp
Day 9: Reach the summit of the Island peak (6,189m/) and return to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft)
Day 10: Contingency Day -an extra day given in case the targeted summit day has unfavorable weather conditions to summit
Day 11: Trek back Chhukung to Namche Bazzar
Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 14: Departure
- Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
- Duffle bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket provided for trek and climb
- Island peak climbing Permit and National Park Permits included
- English speaking climbing leader
- Round trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla with taxes
- All staff food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine
- All meals covered during trek and climb, including tea/coffee
- Assistant guide and necessary porters and helpers
- Group Climbing equipment provided
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Best available local lodge stays and tented accommodation during climb
- All ground transportation by private vehicle
- Climbing Sherpa guide for Island peak summit
- Accessible Adventure T-shirt, trekking map, and trip certificate
- Ensuite rooms with hot showers at Phakding, Namche, and Lukla
- First aid medical kit
- Trekking permits, government taxes, office service charges
- Nepal visa arrangement (more on Nepal Visa Information)
- International airfares
- Excess baggage charges
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Sightseeing activities in Kathmandu
- Added night/s accommodation in Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Alcoholic drinks and cold drinks
- Personal expenses such as phone calls, bar bills, laundry, battery recharge, etc
- Personal trekking and climbing gears
- Gratuities
Scale the summit of Island peak and experience the thrill of Himalayan adventure while certifying yourself a step ahead to mountaineering. If you want to take the next step from trekking to mountaineering, climbing Island peak is the perfect ice climbing trip to try first among the 33 “trekking peaks” of Nepal.
Although Himalayan Peaks should not be underestimated, Island Peak can offer the fit and experienced hill walkers a window into the world of mountaineering in the greater ranges
Our Island Peak Climbing-14 days program is designed to provide mountaineering experience to adventure lovers who have some high-altitude trekking experience. Island peak climbing-16 days program starts with an exciting flight to Lukla and trekking through classic Everest base camp trekking trail through the Sherpa villages of Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche. Next, we take the right turn to Chhukung and climb Chhukung Ri to aid acclimatization.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
