Island Peak Expedition
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Island Peak Expedition

21 days
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About this activity
Highlights:
• First glimpse of Mount Everest and Lhotse
• Cross 4 suspension bridges.
• Explore vibrant Namche village
• Walk through beautiful pine forests and then along Dudh Koshi River
• Views of Mt. Thamserku (6,608m) on the way to Namche
• Enjoy the serenity of pine, fir and juniper forests throughout the trek
• Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading centre of this region.
• Khumbu Ice-fall and passes through over rocky dunes, moraine,streams and mani walls
• Encounter with animals like Musk deer pheasant Tibetan snow cock, yak, mountain goat, blue sheep

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1,302 m/4,270 ft)

Day 02: Optional Kathmandu sightseeing &Trek preparation

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,840 m/9,317 ft), trek to Phakding (2,610 m/8561 ft) - 4 to 5 hours walking

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,445 m/11,302 ft); 5 to 6 hours walking

Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870 m/12,694 ft); 5- 6 hours

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,350m/14,271 ft); 5 to 6 hours walking

Day 08: Acclimatization and hike day at Dingboche

Day 09: Dingboche– Lobuche (4,910m/16,105ft); 5 – 6hrs hike

Day 10: Lobuche – Gorak Shep (5,288m/17,349ft) 3hrs – Everest base camp (5,360m/17,585ft) 4–5 hrs hike

Day 11: GorakShep – Kalapathar (5,545m/18,192ft) 3 hrs hike – Lobuche (4,910 m/16,105 ft) - 3 hrs hike

Day 12: Trek to Chukhung (4730m/15,518 ft) over Kongma la (5535m/18,159 ft) - 7 to 8 hours hike

Day 13: Chukhung to Island Peak Base Camp (4,970m/16,905 ft, 4 hrs) 

Day 14: Island base camp to High camp. (5,600m/18,372ft); 3 hours

Day 15: High Camp to Summit Island Peak (6,160m/20,209 ft). Return to Chhukung.

Day 16: Spare day in case of bad weather.

Day 17: Return trek to Debuche. (3,770m/12,368ft) 6 hours

Day 18: Debuche to Monjo (2,610 m/8,562 ft); 7 hours trek

Day19: Monjo to Lukla. (2,800m/9,186ft): 5 hours

Day 20: Fly back to Kathmandu 

Day 21: Fly back home:

 

 

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Included
  • Airport transfers,
  • Internal flight: Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu(Note: weight limit of 10 Kg/22lbs for luggage, and 5 Kg/11lbs for hand luggage. Some of luggage can be left in Kathmandu with free of charge)
  • 3 nights hotel*** in Kathmandu with breakfast,
  • Tea house lodge accommodation with breakfast during trek /full board camping during climbing,
  • Climbing permit, Trek Permits & National Park Fee,
  • Staff insurance on the trek
  • Trek/climbing guide & porter/s
  • Duffel bag
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Not included
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and on trek (approx US$ 20 per day)
  • Beverages (bottled water, hot, cold drinks)
  • Personal equipment,
  • Personal bills,
  • International airfare
  • Excess baggage beyond 15 kilo including day pack
  • Visa fee: US$ 25 for 15 days and US$ 40 for 30 days multiple entry
  • Insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects), public liability insurance.
  • Tips
  • Sightseeing tour
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Additional Information
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Tipping is a nice way of saying thank-you and appreciating to crew members (leader, guide, cooks, porter) who will play a vital role in your trekking experience. We will suggest and encourage you to be generous about tipping they have done for you. The recommended amount for trekking guide is Rs. 400/ day and for Porter Rs. 200/ day by each client.
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing Full day tour : US$ 60
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing Half Day Tour US$ 40
  • with transfer, English speaking guide and entrance fees)
  • Climbing boots
  • Light cotton athletic socks and wool climbing socks
  • Gaiters
  • Walking socks.
  • Trainers or trail shoes. Can be used in and around lodge /camping
  • Crampons
  • Carabineers
  • Ice axe
  • Harness
  • Crash hat
  • Climbing sunglasses
  • Wool or fleece hat.
  • Bandana or scarf
  • Head torch. Bring extra batteries.
  • Face mask
  • Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
  • Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
  • Wool long underwear
  • Long cotton hiking shorts
  • Warm climbing trouser
  • Light weight fleece
  • Water proof climbing jacket
  • Down Jacket & down trouser
  • Stuff sacks for keeping your gear dry and organized.
  • Two water bottles (Nalgene wide mouth bottles are the best)
  • Sunscreen and lip salve with a high SPF.
  • Water purification tablets (Pristine, BioxAcqua or Aqua Mira)
  • Favorite snack food.
  • Books, iPod and cards etc.
  • Trekking poles (optional)
  • Camera with spare batteries and memory cards.
  • Insurance certificate.
  • Earplugs (optional)
  • Baby wipes (optional)
  • Hand sanitizer (optional)
  • Sun screen
  • Lip salve
  • Dufflel bag or large backpack for your personal gear on the trek (carried by a porter). Bring a small combination padlock to secure the bag.
  • Travel clothes:You will need casual clothing for air travel days and time spent in Kathmandu.
  • Toiletry bag include toilet paper, soap, towel, toothbrush, etc.
  • Down high altitude sleeping bag
  • Rucksack
  • Day bag
  • Kit bag
  • Any personal medications.
  • Malaria prophylactic tablets.
  • Blister treatment (Compeed patches are the best).
  • Rehydration powder eg Dioralyte.
  • Analgesics (paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin).
  • Plasters and zinc oxide tape.
  • Throat lozenges.
  • Diamox (helps with acclimatization)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
70%
Sport
40%
Adrenaline
30%
Cultural
30%
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