Lobuche East and Island Peak Expedition

Price

USD 3690

Length

22 Days

Hightest Altitude

6189

Difficulty

Strenous

Season

March to May; September to November

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 02 Kathmandu (1300m/4264ft): Sightseeing and Preparation
Day 03 Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
Day 04 Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours
Day 05 Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): Acclimatization Day
Day 06 Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours
Day 07 Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5-6 hours
Day 08 Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 5-6 hours
Day 09 Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft) and back to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft): 6-7 hours
Day 10 Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft] and back to Lobuche (4940m/16,207ft): 7-8 hours
Day 11 Lobuche to High Camp (5,400m/17,712ft) afternoon Pre-Climb Training: 3-4 hours
Day 12 Lobuche High Camp to Lobuche summit (6,119m/20,070 ft) and back to high camp: 8-10 hours
Day 13 Lobuche High Camp to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 6-7 hours
Day 14 Rest day in Chhukung
Day 15 Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours
Day 16 Island Peak Base Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft), back to base camp: 10-12 hours
Day 17 Reserved day
Day 18 Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours
Day 19 Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours
Day 20 Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours
Day 21 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 22 Final Departure

 

Inclusions

Cost Included:

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • Tented accommodation during the climb
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
  • English speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide(leader), climbing guide (leader) and assistant guides
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
  • Trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map
  • All necessary paper work; trekking and climbing permits
  • Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
  • Group mountaineering (climbing) equipments
  • Medical kit (carried by your guide)
  • All government and local taxes

Exclusions

Cost Excludes:

  • 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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