Island Peak Climbing - 21 Days

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Welcome Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Welcome to Nepal, a country in the Himalayas. Our representative will be waiting to greet you upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport to help you with the transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. After taking some time to re-energize, you will meet again in the evening. You will be transferred for a welcome dinner which will be followed by a short trip briefing at a traditional Nepalese restaurant in the center of Kathmandu. You will then spend the night at the hotel.

Day 02: Trip preparation and city tour around Kathmandu Valley (1,300m/4,265 ft)

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

After an early breakfast, we will take part in our city tour of the Kathmandu Valley, which includes significant attractions like the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Monkey Temple, Pashupati Nath, and Bouddha. You will formally meet with your trek/climb leader in the evening. You must check your last-minute climbing gear during the day. You will spend the night in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), 3-4 hrs

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Phakding

Meal

3 Meals

Flight

27 Minutes

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Early in the morning, we will take a spectacular flight of about 40 minutes from Kathmandu to the tiny airport at Lukla. You can have a stroll while the guide divides and sorts the load of luggage that needs to be carried by porters. Depending on the time of the arrival at Lukla, the guide will oversee the lunch venue. We will then take a short walk to Phakding village, where we will also spend the night. You can spend the remaining time exploring the community to learn more about it.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), 5-6 hrs

Overnight

Namche Bazaar

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we will hike up towards the Dudh Kosi's banks and cross it twice on tiny suspension bridges before arriving in Monjo. Monjo is the entrance gate to the Sagarmatha National Park. We will reach the penultimate settlement before Namche Bazaar, Jorsalle after a gentle descent as we approach the National Park's boundary. This suspension bridge will span till the Dudh-Koshi River. We will eventually reach Namche, the Khumbu Region's capital, a thriving trading center in the dawn.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Overnight

Namche Bazaar

Meal

3 Meals

Accommodation

Tea House

We will rest for the day. We will give our bodies some time to adjust to the 3,440m/11,286ft altitude throughout our day in Namche Bazaar. You will spend your entire day at leisure. You can also choose to visit the Everest View Point Hotel for a stunning panoramic view or wander through the market if it's a Saturday. Most people go to the Saturday market to shop for their daily necessities as there isn't another market nearby. You may also stroll back to your accommodation after visiting the Sherpa Museum, which is an excellent place to learn about Sherpa culture and mountaineering history.

Day 06: Trek to Tyangboche (3,860m/12664ft), 5-6 hrs

Overnight

Tyangboche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After an early breakfast, we will begin our hike with a stroll through the forest and a breathtaking view of the mountains. The magnificent view of the eastern snow-capped mountains as well as the huge peaks of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde peak can be seen throughout the day. To reach Tyangboche, the trek will ascend a hillside through a forest-lined path. You will get a chance to witness one of the most stunning locations in the Himalayas, the huge Monastery, followed by the expansive field with campgrounds, teahouses, and lodges beneath the tall, magnificent, and lovely peak of Ama Dablam.

Day 07: Trek to Pheriche (4,371m/14,340ft), 4-5 hrs

Overnight

Pheriche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will begin our trek with a stroll and descend through a forest of fir, juniper, birch, and rhododendron. We can catch the great views of breathtaking mountains after we arrive at a lovely spot at Deboche(3,650 m). From here, the path will ascend gradually to the village of Pangboche. The dense vegetation and tree lines disappear after the village. The Pheriche Valley will be seen from the ridge where we will continue to ascend after reaching Pheriche. It is best to stay inside during the day due to the windy weather in the valley.

Day 08: Acclimatization day at Pheriche

Overnight

Pheriche

Meal

3 Meals

Accommodation

Tea House

We will take a day off again for the day to acclimatize in the Pheriche Valley. Alternatively, there are some locations where you can hike for a day up to Nagarjuna Peak (5,050 m), from which you can see breathtaking views of the High Mountain, including the towering Mt. Lhotse, Amadablam, Mt. Makalu, Island Peak, and many more.

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,950m/16,240 ft), 5-6 hrs

Overnight

Lobuche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

The route for the day takes a turn to the north. After an hour of gentle ascent and an enjoyable stroll through a meadow, you'll arrive at Thukla, from where you can see Mount Pumori and other peaks west of Everest. After a long climb, it's a good idea to take a little break at Thukla, where you can also observe several monuments dedicated to climbers who tragically perished during expeditions around the mountains in this area. Our journey will go to the Lobuche for the night.

Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft) & hike to Everest Base Camp(5,320m/17,450ft), 5-7 hrs

Meal

3 Meals

Trekking Distance

Gorakshep

Walking

5-7 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we will continue our ascent to Gorekshep via a winding, rocky trail that will offer us a breathtaking view of Mounts Pumori and Nuptse as well as other majestic peaks. After lunch and check-in at the lodge, our journey will move forward to the Khumbu Ice-fall and Everest Base Camp. Until you reach the base camp, the trail will cross multiple stony dunes, moraines, and streams. During the peak expedition season, most of the climbers congregate in Everest Base Camp in preparation for summiting Everest. We will be touring the base camp and the glacier surrounding it before heading back to Gorekshep for the night.

Day 11: Early morning hike to Kala Pathar ( 5,550m/18,208ft) and trek to Dingboche (4,410m/14,469 ft), 7-8 hrs

Overnight

Dingboche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

7-8 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Your guide will schedule a time for this morning's early-morning climb to Kala Pathar for the most breathtaking Everest dawn views. In about two hours, you will get to this hilltop (the famous viewpoint). The greatest views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, and the entire Khumbu Himalayan range can be seen from this viewpoint. After spending a few hours here, we will come back down to Gorekshep for breakfast before continuing the trek to Dingboche for the night.

Day 12: Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung Valley (4,730m/15,518ft), 2-3 hrs

Overnight

Chhukung Valley

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

2-3 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will have a relatively short day. After breakfast, we will head farther east to reach Chhukung, a hidden valley close to the base of Island Mountain, after 2-3 hours of gradual ascent. At the top of the island, we'll take a full day off, prepare the climbing and camping equipment, and spend the night in a hotel.

Day 13: Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,100m/16,732ft), 3-4 hrs

Overnight

sland Peak Base Camp

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tent

We will continue the trek on a rocky path that will climb the southern portion of the valley before turning east to follow the main valley. We will reach the Big Rock by another short, delightful stroll along a streamside. Southeast is the direction that will lead us to the Amphu Lapcha. Through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines, there is a crisis cross path that will lead us to a broad valley that flanks Island Mountain. We'll arrive at the base camp of Island Peak Climb and spend the night there.

Day 14: Island Peak Summit day(6,189m/20,305ft) and return to the Island Peak Base Camp

Overnight

sland Peak Base Camp

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

8-9 Hrs

Accommodation

Tent

We will begin our trek early in the morning passing through the valley of rocks. Although it is not difficult, you must first ascend a few short rock steps before coming out on the right side of the gully. The path will cross a ridgeline and ends with an adrenaline-pumping, exposed traverse onto the summit glacier's snout. The glacier will require you to be roped up because it has multiple crevasses, but it goes directly to a slope of snow and ice measuring 100 meters and having a 40–45 degree angle, where the guides will fix a rope for you. Three rope lengths along a slanting summit ridge lead to the peak from the top of this hill. You can take pride in your ability and bravery to reach the top. After taking some pictures of the beautiful scenery, we will descend down to the base camp for overnight. You can take your complete day returning back but the summit has to be completed early in the morning.

Day 15: Trek from the Island Peak Base Camp to Chhukung Valley 3-4 hours

Overnight

Chhukung Valley

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After the successful ascent, we will move downwards retracing back our steps. We will start the trek to Chhukung. We will take a very short hike down which will just take about three to four hours. The behind view of the Island Peak while going down the trail is just too perfect. We will take our lunch after we reach Chhhukung. Overnight in Chhukung.

Day 16: Trek to Tyangboche (3,860m/12,664ft), 4-5 hrs

Overnight

Tyangboche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

The trek for the day will be straightforward as it descends to a lower elevation from Chhukung to Tyangboche. One of the most picturesque locations in the Himalayas is Tyangboche. You can explore the large monastery, or Gumba, that immediately catches your attention, followed by the expansive field with lodges and teahouses, campsites, and more peaks all around you, including Ama Dablam, Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and Lhotse Shar to the northeast.

Day 17: Trek to Namche (3,440m/11,286ft), 4-5 hrs

Overnight

Namche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

You must descend a trail on this day to reach Phungithanka, a small town with a few teahouses. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh-Koshi River, the trail will descend steeply through a path of silver fir, blue pines, rhododendron, and a few magnolia and birch trees. From there, we will retrace our steps to Namche Bazaar for the night.

Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 6-7 hrs

Overnight

Lukla

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

6-7 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will be going for the final and longest day of our long trek back to Lukla. We will make our way back, taking in the beautiful, verdant surroundings, spectacular mountain scenery, and the nearby Sherpa town. After you arrive in Lukla, you can take a tour of the neighborhood while your guide will confirm the details of your flight ticket. Enjoy the final celebration dinner with the crews.

Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

Flight

20 Minutes

Accommodation

Hotel

Our guide will help you with further transport to your accommodation in Kathmandu. After the completion of a lengthy journey, you may have little time to unwind, catch your breath, and recover at your hotel.

Day 20: Leisure at Kathmandu

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Additionally, this day can be taken as a backup day in case of severe weather in Lukla. On this beautiful day, you can spend the entire day at your leisure on your own. You can also extend your extra excursion with us for an additional fee, or use the opportunity to explore Thamel for your final day of shopping before the group meets you for the farewell supper.

Day 21: Departure from Kathmandu

Car

20 Minutes

Meal

Breakfast

You will have some free time to do any last-minute souvenir or gift purchasing for family, friends, or relatives before your departure flight or drive. You can also start any further adventures or activities you may have planned with us. You will be transferred to the international airport if you are departing to catch a flight to another location.