Duration

17 Days
Max. Altitude

6,189m.
Trip Grade

Challenging
Activity

Big Adventures, Trekking
Group Size

6 People Max

Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing

Everest Base Camp with Island Peak is a legendary trip that combines trekking to Mt. Everest’s Base Camp with a summit of the Island Peak. It is best suited for those seeking a more adventurous experience than regular trekking trips.

It takes place in Nepal’s most beautiful Khumbu valley and offers many highlights. The trip package includes the area’s best features. You will have a lifetime adventure!

The journey to the Everest Base Camp with Island Peak begins with a scenic flight to Lukla, where the trail passes via ethnic Sherpa villages such as Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and many others. Hike to the Kala-patthar viewpoint for 360-degree views of Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks.

Light butter-lamps in the Tengboche monastery and enjoy the views of famous mountain peaks like Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Kongdi RI and Mount Everest among others. Then feel the joy in the accomplishment of reaching the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain.

Island Peak Climbing Difficulty

Island Peak Climbing is probably the most affordable way to achieve real Himalayan summit and see how you feel above 6,000m. The Island Peak is a difficult climb, but if you are physically fit, we can get you to the top. If you’ve already hiked to altitude, this is absolutely superb next challenge.

The first part of the ascent is physically demanding because you are trekking up rough terrain at over 5,000m. But it is non-technical and can be completed by anyone with basic snow climbing skills and high-altitude stamina. The west face of Island Peak is heavily glaciated, and the summit offers stunning views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Nuptse, and other peaks.

Itinerary

Arrive in Kathmandu

Welcome to Nepal! We will meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel; simply relax for the rest of the day to recover from your long flight.

Accommodation

Optional
Meal

Optional
Max. Altitude

1400m.
Time

Rest Day

Free / Permits preparation and gear check

Today, our team will meet you in the morning to check gear you brought and take you to the equipment rental shop. We will make sure that you have quality climbing equipment that fits properly, before you leave for the Himalayas.

Today, there’s also a trip briefing on last-minute specifics about your journey and an early lights-out: you have a big day ahead.

You may wish to visit Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Durbar Square, which is located in the heart of the old city and some of these sites are World Heritage Sites.

Accommodation

Optional
Meal

Optional
Max. Altitude

1400m.
Time

Free / Preparation Day

Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding 3 hours.

During 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m), we experience one of the world’s most spectacular air routes, which leads along a hillside surrounded by high Himalayan peaks. We meet our other crew members in Lukla, the starting point of our trek.

We begin our trek in Lukla. We’ll arrive in a Cheplung village with a view of Mt. Khumbila (5,761m), a sacred mountain that has never been climbed, after an hour of gradual descent. From Cheplung, we gradually descend to Phakding, where we will spend the night.

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

2,652m.
Time

3 hours

Trek to Namche Bazaar 5 hours

We continue our journey along the banks of the Dudhkosi (milk river), crossing it several times on exciting suspension bridges draped in Buddhist peace flags. After entering Everest National Park, the trail climbs steeply with stunning scenery.

Namche Bazaar, also known as the gateway of Everest, has many good hotels, restaurants, bars shops, lodges, bakeries, an internet cafe. Namche Bazaar is a famous Sherpa town along the Everest route.

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

3,440m.
Time

5 hours

Acclimatization day / Discover Namche

Today is the day for acclimatization. Instead of being idle, experts advise that we stay active and move around even on rest days. There are a few options. We can either stroll around this (Namche) lovely towns and meet the Sherpa people and their rich culture, or we can walk up to the Everest View Hotel for a close-up view of the mighty Everest. Trekkers can also visit the local museum, which features native flora and fauna as well as Mount Everest’s history.

A hike to Khumjung village (4 – 5 hrs) may also be an option for trekkers who want to hike for a little longer. While in the Khumjung, we can visit the Edmund Hillary School and Khumjung Monastery (a monastery famous for housing the Yeti’s head!).

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

3,440m.
Time

Rest Day

Trek to Tengboche, 4 – 5 hours

After breakfast, we’ll continue our trek to Tengboche. It is an easy walk from Namche to Phunki-thanga. We climb from Phunki-thanga to Tengboche, the village that is home to the world-famous Tengboche monastery, the largest in the Everest region.

It is surrounded by the Everest National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site of “outstanding universal value”) and offers a 360 ° view of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The monastery opens at 3:00 p.m., so we might get to see a ceremony if we’re lucky. Overnight at guesthouse.

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

3,860m.
Time

4 - 5 hours

Trek to Pheriche (4,280m) 4 hours.

The Tengboche monastery is in an ideal place, with the Himalayas as a backdrop. We visit the monastery in the evening or early morning to take pictures the monastery and the panoramic views. We descend through the forest for about 30 minutes before crossing a river. Then we hike uphill, realising that the landscape becomes drier as we climb higher.

We walk through Pangboche, a traditional Sherpa village, before reaching Pheriche, a charming riverside village. We will also see a small helipad here, which is used for emergency helicopter rescues. Overnight at guesthouse.

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

4,280m.
Time

4 hours

Trek to Lobuche

The gradual climb to Lobuche will be exciting as we get closer to the snow-clad giants. After a 45-60 minutes hike, we will arrive at Thukla. We’ll have lunch there before continuing up to a flat area with many memorials dedicated to the climbers who died on Everest. Then we’ll make our way out of the valley and descend to the Lobuche yak pastures.

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

4,950m.
Time

4 - 5 hour

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) & back to Gorakshep (5,181m)

After a short walk through the meadows, you can see the Khumbu glacier. Straight ahead is Kala-patthar, offering the best view of Mt. Everest’s and surrounding peaks. After a few hours, we’ll arrive at Gorekshep and continue our journey to Everest Base Camp.

There isn’t much elevation gain, but there are a lot of ups and downs, which, combined with the elevation, can be an exhausting walk – but the journey is worthwhile. After about 3 hrs of trekking, you’ll reach at base camp and have an incredible view of the Khumbu glacier and icefall, where the Everest expedition begins. Then we will back to Gorakshep.

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

5,181m.
Time

7 hours

Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) and trek to Dingboche (4,410m)

We will hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) early in the morning to see the sunrise over Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and other peaks.

After spending some time in Kala-patthar, we back to Gorakshep and then take the route through Lobuche to Dingboche village, which has a great view of Ama Dablam.

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

6 - 7 hours
Time

4,410m.

Trek to Island Peak Base Camp

We will head Dingboche at a leisurely pace, following the Imja Valley with best views of Ama Dablam and the moraines that flow from Lhotse (8,501 m) to the sand flats at Pareshaya Gyab. In the mid-afternoon, we’ll arrive at Island Peak’s base camp. We’ll spend a day or two at the tented camp.

Pre-Climb Preparation: After lunch, our climbing guide will provide peak climbing techniques as well as how to use climbing equipment like an ice axe, climbing boots and crampons, a harness, an ascender, and how to ascend and descend using ropes. Although prior climbing experience is not required for Island Peak Climbing, we believe it will boost your confidence and climbing skills, increasing your chances of reaching the summit and enjoying the moment fully.

Accommodation

Tent
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

5,087
Time

6 hours

Island Peak summit (6,189m) and back to Base Camp

Today, we will start early to achieve the summit of Island Peak. It is preferable if we reach the summit before noon, as strong winds after midday that can create difficulties to the successful summit.

We’ll have to use ropes, ice axes, harnesses, and other climbing equipment to cross many crevasses and overcome difficult sections. We will reach the summit of Island Peak at the same time, guided by our native Sherpa climbing experts.

Mt. Nuptse 7879m, Mt. Lhotse 8501m, Mt. Makalu 8475m, Lhotse Middle Peak 8410m, Lhotse Shar 8383 m, Mt. Baruntse 7129m, and other high peaks can be seen from the top of the Island peak. We slowly retrace our steps back to Island Peak Base Camp after reaching the summit.

Accommodation

Tent
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

6,189m.
Time

9 - 10 hours

Trek to Dingboche

After successfully summit of the Island Peak, we back to Dingboche via the same route.

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

4,410m.
Time

5 - 6 hours

Trek to Namche Bazaar

We trek return through the hillside covered by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the Buddhist peace-flag-draped bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail follows the Dudh Koshi gorge, descending rapidly through pine forests. While hiking I n the forest, we might see colorful pheasants and mountain goats.

The trail eventually leads to Sansa, from where we can see the Thamserku, Ama Dablam and Nuptse. We also pass through a forest and winding trails before arriving at Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

3,441m.
Time

5 hours

Trek to Lukla

Finally, we will return to Lukla, where the journey started, which will seem like lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the journey as a team and the personal achievement of all who participated. You will also have time to explore the town.

Accommodation

Lodge
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Time

6 hours

Fly back to Kathmandu

On the scenic flight back to Kathmandu, enjoy last view of the Himalayas you’ve recently visited.

Accommodation

Optional
Meal

Breakfast
Max. Altitude

1400m.
Time

35 minutes

Free day

It’s also a spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. If you want to bring some Nepalese souvenirs for friends and family, go to some local shops or go out of Thamel for typical Himalayan goods.

You can rest and relax throughout the day. We will have a farewell dinner with cultural performances in a traditional restaurant in the evening.

Accommodation

Optional
Meal

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Max. Altitude

1400m
Time

Rest day

Fly to home

Today you will say goodbye to the adventurous journey and return home. We will transfer you to the airport, according to your flight schedule.

What to Expect

What's Included

Airport transfers pick-up and drop-off.
Airfare both ways Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu (USD 360 p.p.).
Airfare both ways Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu for the guide.
Everest National Park entry permits.
Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS card) permit.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek.
All accommodations during the trek.
Island Peak climbing permit.
Tent camp during the climbing period. (twin sharing trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.)
Transportations, accommodation, wage, food, insurance, equipment for guide and porters.
English speaking Sherpa trek guide.
English speaking Sherap climbing guide.
All necessary paper works and entry permits.
Magical Summits duffel bag.
Hiking pole for the trek, if needed.
Trek map.
Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant after the trip completion in Kathmandu.

What's Excluded

International airfares and Nepal visa.
Personal trekking and peak climbing gears.
Climbing rope, crampons, climbing shoes, raincoat.
Personal clothing and equipment, down jacket, Gore-Tex jacket, available on hire in Kathmandu
Any personal medical or evacuation expenses incur.
International Travel insurance which included rescue.
Tips for the guide (tipping is expected)
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on the ‘Price Includes’ section.

FAQs

1. Is Island Peak climb for me?

Yes, with proper acclimatization and with our expert native Sherpa climbing guide, this peak is for anyone who is physically fit. Island Peak is a popular first-time real Himalayan summit experience for many trekkers.

2. Will we be using fixed ropes?

3. Is it safe to drink water in the Everest area?

4. Is it necessary to buy travel insurance before visiting Nepal?

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