Island Peak Climb – 16 Days
Island Peak at the altitude of 6,189 meters is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal. Also known as Imja Tse, the peak lies within the Khumbu region, under the shadows of Mount Everest and Lhotse peaks.
Island Peak is one of the best trekking peaks in Nepal. Most climbers take on Island peak to prepare themselves for the big league, Eight-Thousander. It’s a mildly technical peak, however, the experience of using ice-axe and crampon is a must. The trek begins at Lukla and slowly advances up to Chhukung village. From here you move to the base camp and later the summit. A 2 days climb can be quite an achievement for amateur climbers.
Sagarmatha National Park and Tengboche Monastery are the highlights of this trip. You will get to experience the Sherpa lifestyle, culture and meals along with climbing one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal.
Note: Keep a grace day to ensure you climb the summit even if you fail to do so the first day because of bad weather.
Trip Difficulty: Challenging
Requires prior experience of high-altitude trekking. The altitude may get over 6000 m and may require some climbing skills, such as; cramponing, ice-axing etc.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport. Star Standard meals at Kathmandu!
| Day 1 | Arrive in Kathmandu/Transfer to Hotel | – |
| Day 2 | Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding 2610 m | 6 hours |
| Day 3 | Trek to Namche 3,440 m | 5 hours |
| Day 4 | Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar | – |
| Day 5 | Trek to Tengboche 3,860 m | 6 hours |
| Day 6 | Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m | 5-6 hours |
| Day 7 | Acclimatization at Dingboche | – |
| Day 8 | Trek to Chhukung valley | 3 hours |
| Day 9 | Trek to Island Peak Base Camp | 4 hours |
| Day 10 | Summit Island Peak & Trek back to Chhukung | 8 hours |
| Day 11 | Spare Summit Day | – |
| Day 12 | Trek to Tengboche | 4-5 hours |
| Day 13 | Trek to Namche Bazaar | 4-5 hours |
| Day 14 | Trek to Lukla | 3 hours |
| Day 15 | Fly back to Kathmandu | – |
| Day 16 | Depart from Kathmandu | – |
Includes
- Arrival airport pick and drop.
- Dinner in one of the finest diners in Kathmandu before and after the trek.
- 2 Nights at ★★★ hotel in Kathmandu.
- Entire land commute during the trip
- Domestic flight fare, airport tax and domestic transfer.
- Standard Tea-house/ Lodge during the trek.
- (B,L,D) Meals during the trek.
- 1 Climbing Guide (Licensed & First Aid Trained) and Porters
- Mountain climbing and other related permits
- Private High-Altitude Tents
- Kitchen cookware and staffs
- Duffel Bag
- Climbers’ Certificate (Issued by Government)
- Arrangement of Rescue/Medical Helicopter service; covered by your Insurance agency.
Excludes
- Visa & Processing Fee
- International flight fares
- Meals other than during the trek and dinners in Kathmandu
- Mineral water and refreshments during the trek
- Personal gears and equipment
- Travel insurance (Cover Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation charges)
- Guide/Porter Tipping
Group Climbing Gear – We provide
- Rope, Harness, Ice-axe, Carabineers, Crampons
- F-8, Jumper, Helmet, Ice-Bar, and Ice-screw, Climbing permit
- Tent, foam mattress, sleeping bags, PAC
Testimonials
Great experience!! I did the Island Peak Climb, everything was very well organised and our climbing guide was one of the most experienced! They reply very promptly and give competent answers! ~Olivia Hoffman (Switzerland)
Additional information
The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Our trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
Responsible Tourism
Currently, we help raise fund and donate it to help build schools and shelters at the Earthquake stricken regions of Central Nepal province. You can join the cause help donate or volunteer to teach at the primary level schools. Visit Community Center for more information.
- Arrival in Kathmandu At your arrival in Kathmandu, a member of our team will greet and receive you at the airport. You will be transferred to your hotel. Our representative will brief on your arrival about the trip. The rest of the day is yours. The evening we be spent enjoying complimentary local dinner one of the finest local diner with cultural program.
- Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding Lukla is the gateway to Everest Base Camp. After a scenic half an houyr flight to Lukla Airport, the journey will begin. The first day of the trek will be more like a warm up. It will take you to Phakding village, just above Lukla. You can spend the rest of the day enjoying the local scenery.
- Trek to Namche Bazaar The trek will ascend up to the Dudh Koshi Valley. After a few hours of hike, you will arrive at entrance of Sagarmatha National Park in Monjo. The next and the final stop will be at Namche Bazaar. Namche is the highlight of the trek. The village bustling with people and lodges feels more like a city.
- Acclimatization Day Higher the altitude, thinner the air! You need to gain altitude slowly and steadily so that we get enough time to acclimatize en route. Today, you hike to Syangboche village, just above Namche and return back to Namche to spend the rest of the day.
- Trek to Tengboche The trek follows the gradual trail with few short up and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great giant snow peaks; Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. After few hours of steady uphill hike, you’ll reach the most anticipated destination, Tengboche. The monastery located at Tengboche s the highest in Nepal, and is holds a special place for the Sherpas living in the Khumbu region. If you arrive here in Autumn, you may even get to witness the Mani Rimdu festival.
- Trek to Dingboche Dingboche is a next village from Tengboche. Passing through the typical Sherpa villages like Pangboche and Shomare, you reach Dingboche in a matter of few hours.
- Acclimatization at Dingboche It is acclimatization and an important day. You’ll get used to the thin air of above 4,000 meters. It is essential to spend some time here to prepare yourself for the further trek. You can also take some couple of hours to hike up to the nearby Chhukung village and return.
- Trek to Chhukung valley Today, you have a shorter day. After breakfast, you head further east and walk 2-3 hrs uphill to reach the Chhukung village. You can spend the rest of the day here and prepare for the climb next day. It’s important that you acclimatize and grasp much knowledge about the weather, snow and climbing skills.
- Trek to Island Peak Base Camp Today, you head upwards, passing besides the Lhotse Glacier. A zig-zag route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the south western side of the Island peak. You’ll reach the Island peak base camp and rest overnight.
- Island Peak Summit/Trek back to Chhukung It’s a Big Day. Summit days are always overwhelming. You start early, probably around 2 am and start climbing up. This is not difficult but there are several short rock steps to climb before you emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows a ridgeline, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. A guide will fix the rope and assist your for climbing. The final ascent isn’t much difficut and provides an exciting feeling. You can spend some time at the top a return back the same way. The day ends at Chhukung village.
- Spare Summit Day An extra day is kept to ensure you summit the peak if you are unable to do so the first day.
- Trek to Tengboche The trek will be comparativley easier than before. You’ll be heading down to Tengboche village. The trail leads through the vast forest of pine and rhododendron, before arriving at Tengboche. The Tengboche monastery is the highlight of this trek. Built more than 100 years ago, locals consider it an important place for homage. You can enter the premise and witness the monks and their lifestyle in person. If you visit the place in autumn, you might even get to celebrate the local festival of Mani Rimdu.
- Trek to Namche Bazaar From Tengboche, you head back down the same trail towards Namche Bazaar. Even though, you don’t reach the base camp, the magnificent view of Everest will be visible through the journey. You spend the night at the Namche along with other trekkers.
- Trek to Lukla Lukla will be the final stop of your trek. A final leg of the trip, you might overcome with mixed feelings. It’s a day to throw a small party. The evening and the night will be marked with celebrations that will include a lot of singing and dancing. You will spend the night at Lukla and fly out early morning.
- Fly back to Kathmandu You can take the earliest possible flight back to Kathmandu. One of our representative will transfer you to your hotel. Later the evening, we will treat you with a complimentary dinner, a set of exquisite Nepalese cuisines.
- Departure from Kathmandu You will be transferred to the Airport to catch your flight back home.
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Package Price Date
Island Peak Climb – 16 Days
Get this trip at $ 1,999USDTrips Details
| Trip Length | 16 days | |
| Climb Length | 01 days | |
| Activities | Trekking, Climbing | |
| Max. Altitude | 6,189 meters (20,305 ft) | |
| Trek Style | Tea-house (Lodges), Camping | |
| Meal | Full board on trip | |
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| Transportation | Private Vehicle, Domestic Flight | |
| Best Month | February, March, April, May, September, October, November | |
| Required (Min) | 2 Person |
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