Island Peak Expedition

Price

USD 2390

Length

16 Days

Hightest Altitude

6189

Difficulty

Strenous

Season

March to May; September to November

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02 Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
Day 03 Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours
Day 04 Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): Acclimatization Day
Day 05 Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) 5- 6 hours
Day 06 Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 to 6 hours
Day 07 Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 3-4 hours
Day 08 Acclimatization: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung: 3 – 4 hours
Day 09 Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours
Day 10 Pre-Climb training on Island Peak Base Camp
Day 11 Island Peak Base Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft), back to base camp: 10-12 hours
Day 12 Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours
Day 13 Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours
Day 14 Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours
Day 15 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 16 Final departure

 

Inclusions

Pickups and drops from hotels and airports
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu, teahouses and tents during trekking and climbing
All ground transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicles
• All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums
Services of English speaking, trained and experienced staff including trekking guide(leader), climbing guide (leader), assistant guides and porters including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
All domestic flights (Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu)
Welcome and farewell dinners
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals on mountain
Porter services for trekking
All necessary paperwork; trekking permits and climbing permits
Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
Required number of group mountaineering (climbing) equipment
Travel and rescue arrangements
Company services and all required government taxes/royalties
 

Exclusions

 

  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around .5 per kg)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Personal climbing equipment
  • Personal climbing guide if requested
  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section

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