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- Duration
- 20 Days
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- Transportation
- Private Vehicle & Tourist Bus
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- Trip Grade
- Challenging
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- Max-Altitude
- 6,173m/20,253ft
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- Accomodation
- Teahouse, Hotel & Tent
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- Primary Activity
- Trekking, Climbing
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- Meals
- All meals during trek
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- Best Season
- Mar-May|Sept-Nov
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- Distance
- 135-150 km
Wind through the highland Sherpa hamlets, experience the feeling of being at Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar, encounter wild floras and faunas of Sagarmatha National Park, and summit the Island in the sea of Ice- Island Peak Climbing.
Island Peak (Imja Tse), at an altitude of 6189m/20300ft, is one of the most popular trekking peaks in the world which lies in the Khumbu/Everest region- at Sagarmatha National Park.
Island Peak is one of the best climbing peaks in Nepal to gain the mountaineering experience. Peak climbing itself thought to be one of the best exciting moments in a lifetime can be a true venture when done along with the trekking going through the lifestyle of the communities in the area. In addition, “Island Peak Climbing” allows every trekker to visit Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal, a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Not only this, it also fulfills the dreams of many trekkers and climbers who wish to be near Everest, the highest peak in the world.
The Island Peak climbing starts from the Lukla airstrip, which is a wonderful flight between the Himalayas. The journey passes through many Sherpa hamlets, sacred highland monasteries, Everest Base Camp, and Kalapattar to the summit of Island Peak via the ridge of Mt. Lhotse Shar. Climbing Island Peak is a sheer adventure and a big achievement for novice climbers who aim to summit higher peaks including Everest in the future.
Trip Highlights Island Peak Climbing
- Summit Island Peak is a challenging climb in the Khumbu region.
- Gaze at Everest and Lhotse, the world’s highest and fourth-highest peaks.
- Trek through scenic landscapes and the historic village of Dingboche.
Day 01Arrival day in Kathmandu
Day 02Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley and Trek preparation day
Day 03Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Day 04Trek from Phakding to Namche
Day 05Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Day 06Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Day 07Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche
Day 08Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche
Day 09Trek from Lobuche to EBC via Gorakshep
Day 10 Trek Gorakshep to Kala Patthar and back to Pheriche
Day 11Trek from Pheriche to Chukhung
Day 12Trek from Chukhung to Island Peak Base camp
Day 13Trek from Base Camp to High camp
Day 14Island peak summit and back to Base Camp
Day 15Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche
Day 16Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar
Day 17Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 18Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 19Free day in Kathmandu; Evening Farewell Dinner
Day 20Departure day from Kathmandu
- Airport pick-up and drop
- 2 nights accommodation in Apsara Hotel, Kathmandu or Similar – 3 Star Standard (Breakfast Included)
- 2 nights accommodation in Hotel Batika, Pokhara or Similar – 3 Star (Breakfast Included)
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu transfer on a Deluxe Tourist Bus
- Pokhara-Siwai Drop and Siwai-Pokhara Pickup on a private vehicle
- 6 nights accommodation in Local Tea Houses during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
- Accompany of Licensed English-speaking trekking guide for the entire trip. (Trained in First-Aid and Emergency Evacuation)
- One porter for every two clients (13 Kg luggage per person)
- A cup of tea/coffee (three times a day) and seasonal fruits after dinner on the trek
- Attach bathrooms and hot showers wherever available
- Trekking permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit for the trek.
- First-Aid box with medicines (Carried and handle by the guide)
- All applicable government charges
- Farewell dinner in a fine restaurant in Kathmandu
- Certificate of Adventure after the completion of the trek.
- Chlorine solution/tablets for water purification on the trek
- Complimentary Duffel bag, Access T-shirt, and Map of Trekking area as souvenirs
- Free service of borrowing Down Jacket and Sleeping bags, (rated up to – 20 degrees Celsius)
- Arrangements for Emergency Helicopter evacuation services (paid by your Travel insurance company)
- Nepal Visa and International air-tickets
- Travel Insurance – must cover helicopter evacuation, medical expenses, and Trip Cancellation charges (Compulsory)
- Meals in Kathmandu except for breakfast and farewell dinner
- Personal equipment and other expenses such as beverages, confectionaries, laundries, etc.
- Extra meals, extra porterage service (if you need), Wi-Fi, charging of your electronic devices, etc.
- Tips to your guide, porters, driver and other field staff as a token of appreciation
- Any other expenses or charges not mentioned in the “Trip Includes” list
Our groups are small with maximum 14 people. We create groups of independent travelers, friends and families which maintains close interpersonal connection, engage more and get into depth of the journey. Choose a date from the calendar to reserve your spot.
Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak May 2018 • Couples Recently back from successfully summiting Island Peak in Nepal with Access Nepal. We highly recommend this trek. It's not the easiest but with a good level of fitness it's a great adventure. The trip includes a trek to Everest Base Camp and a great climb with ropes and crampons on Island Peak itself. Our trekking guide Prakash picked us up at arrival at Kathmandu airport and Sandhana (travel adviser) ran us through the trip logistics before we set off the following day. With very helpful guides (trekking & climbing) and a porter supporting us throughout our trek, everything fell into place and all we had to do was concentrate on enjoying our trip. It was great to walk through the Everest region and summiting Island Peak was definitely the highlight. We can't thank our Access Nepal enough for helping us have a successful trip and ensuring all the logistics fell into place, even when the weather caused problems getting into and out of Lukla airport. The trek's schedule is well structured to minimise any difficulties with altitude and everyday our guide couldn't do enough to ensure we enjoyed our trek, were well accommodated and weren't suffering issues with altitude. If you're thinking of trekking in Nepal we strongly recommend going with Access Nepal.
emmacallinan16 UK
Island Peak Climb Sep 2019 I had the pleasure of trekking with Access Nepal to Mt. Everest Base Camp in Sept. 2017 and was very pleased. When I decided to Climb Island Peak in 2019 I naturally went back to Access Nepal. From the planning stages to my orientation meeting in Kathmandu, my trek coordinator, Sadhana, was always available to answer my questions. She was very helpful and prompt always getting back to me with answers the next day. She even helped me customize the trip by shortening the itinerary and adding a day of rock climbing. When bad whether resulted in cancelled flights to Lukla, Sadhana and my guide worked hard to find alternative arrangements eventually securing a reasonably priced helicopter ride to keep us on schedule.
Dennis W Hamilton, New Jersey
Recently back from successfully summiting Island Peak in Nepal with Access Nepal. We highly recommend this trek. It's not the easiest but with a good level of fitness it's a great adventure. The trip includes a trek to Everest Base Camp and a great climb with ropes and crampons on Island Peak itself. Our trekking guide picked us up at arrival at Kathmandu airport and Sandhana (travel advisor) ran through the trip logistics before we set off the following day. With very helpful guides (trekking & climbing) and a porter supporting us throughout our trek, everything fell into place and all we had to do was concentrate on enjoying our trip. It was great to walk through the Everest region and summiting Island Peak was definitely the highlight. We can't thank our local hosts enough for helping us have a successful trip and ensuring all the logistics fell into place, even when the weather caused problems getting into and out of Lukla airport. The trek's schedule is well structured to minimise any difficulties with altitude and everyday our guide couldn't do enough to ensure we enjoyed our trek, were well accommodated and weren't suffering issues with altitude. If you're thinking of trekking in Nepal we strongly recommend going with Access Nepal. 5 stars
Emma Callinan UK
Just returned from trekking to Everest Base Camp organized by Acces Nepal Tour and Trekking and it went really well! The agency met all my expectations, provided for trekking, as a loan, sleeping bag and jacket, both suitable for the cold of January and a free duffel bag! Still in Brazil, I received guidance on what to bring in your luggage for trekking, plus a detailed itinerary. The guide Subodh, with lots of interesting information, always very attentive, careful and patient, as well as the porter who accompanied us. The lodges were quite simple, yet clean and suitable for resting, with fresh and tasty food. The trek was amazing, the scenery was amazing!!! 😉
Ana Cláudia Brazil
Recently back from successfully summiting Island Peak in Nepal with Access Nepal. We highly recommend this trek. It's not the easiest but with a good level of fitness it's a great adventure. The trip includes a trek to Everest Base Camp and a great climb with ropes and crampons on Island Peak itself. Our trekking guide picked us up at arrival at Kathmandu airport and Sandhana (travel advisor) ran through the trip logistics before we set off the following day. With very helpful guides (trekking & climbing) and a porter supporting us throughout our trek, everything fell into place and all we had to do was concentrate on enjoying our trip. It was great to walk through the Everest region and summiting Island Peak was definitely the highlight. We can't thank Access Nepal enough for helping us have a successful trip and ensuring all the logistics fell into place, even when the weather caused problems getting into and out of Lukla airport. The trek's schedule is well structured to minimise any difficulties with altitude and everyday our guide couldn't do enough to ensure we enjoyed our trek, were well accommodated and weren't suffering issues with altitude. If you're thinking of trekking in Nepal we strongly recommend going with Access Nepal.
Emma Callinan Ireland
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