Island Peak Climbing
Scale the summit of Island peak and experience the thrill of Himalayan adventure while certifying yourself a step ahead to mountaineering. If you want to take the next step from trekking to mountaineering, climbing Island peak is the perfect ice climbing trip to try first among the 33 “trekking peaks” of Nepal.
Although Himalayan Peaks should not be underestimated, Island Peak can offer the fit and experienced hill walkers a window into the world of mountaineering in the greater ranges Our Island Peak Climbing-14 days program is designed to provide mountaineering experience to adventure lovers who have some high-altitude trekking experience. Island peak climbing-16 days program starts with an exciting flight to Lukla and trekking through classic Everest base camp trekking trail through the Sherpa villages of Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche. Next, we take the right turn to Chhukung and climb Chhukung Ri to aid acclimatization.
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Island Peak Climbing
Pickup included
What's included in Island Peak Climbing
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft) Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft) and Trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft) Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft) Day 4: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day - Hike to Everest view hotel Day 5: Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft) Day 6: Tengboche - Dingboche (4410m/14464ft) Day 7: Climb Chukkung Ri (5546m/18190 ft) and trek to Chhukung (4730m/15514ft) Day 8: Chhukung to Island peak base camp Day 9: Reach the summit of the Island peak (6,189m/) and return to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) Day 10: Contingency Day -an extra day given in case the targeted summit day has unfavorable weather conditions to summit Day 11: Trek back Chhukung to Namche Bazzar Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu Day 14: Departure
Inclusions
- Two nights’ twin sharing accommodation with breakfast in 3 star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Duffle bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket for use during the trek and climb
- Island peak climbing Permit, National Park Permits (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
- Staff– one professional, knowledgeable and friendly English speaking climbing leader
- Round trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla– Kathmandu including departure taxes
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb including tea/coffee
- assistant guide (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and necessary porters and helpers
- Group Climbing equipment (Climbing Rope, Ice Screw, Snow Bar, Ice Hammer)
- Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Best available accommodation in local lodges during the trek and tented accommodation during climb
- All ground transportation by private vehicle as per programs
- Climbing Sherpa guide from Island peak base camp for the summit and back to base camp
- Accessible Adventure T – shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate
- we provide rooms with private bathrooms and hot shower at Phakding, Namche and Lukla
- First aid medical kit
- Trekking permits, government taxes and office service charges
- Nepal visa arrangement (more on Nepal Visa Information)
- International airfares
- Excess baggage charges
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Sightseeing activities in Kathmandu
- Added night/s accommodation in Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Alcoholic drinks and cold drinks
- Personal expenses such as phone calls, bar bills, laundry, battery recharge, etc
- Personal trekking and climbing gears
- Gratuities
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
6AM 10:00 – Pickup from hotel and drive to Sankhu 11:00- 16:00 – Sankhu to Nagarkot via Sali River 16:00- 17:00- Reach View Tower, Watch sunset view 17:00- Drive to hotel in Kathmandu in a private vehicle
Meeting / End Points
- Kathmandu
