from $2699
Book Now

Island Peak 16 Days

Everest Region
Excellent

Duration

16 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive In Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport (KTM). Then our representative pick you up and take you to the hotel and take a rest.

Day 2 : Explore Kathmandu

Kathmandu has a special atmosphere during the early morning hours when the city is slowly coming to life yet not too chaotic. It's a great time to walk and explore the streets or have a chai overlooking one of the local courtyards or durbar squares. There are a number of ways you can spend the day given the many incredible sights around the Kathmandu Valley. Later in the evening, head out for dinner at one of the city's great eateries, or your specialist can arrange a home-cooked dinner with a local family.

Day 3 : Flight To Lukla – Trek To Phakding | 2.610 M | 3-4 Hours Hiking

We will have flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes 45 minutes and is an adventure in itself with great views of the Everest region and ending with a hair-raising landing on a steep mountain runway. After meeting our crew, we will start our trek by heading up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well- marked trail to Phakding.

Day 4 : Trek To Namche Bazaar | 3.450 M | 6 - 7 Hours Hiking

After breakfast, we will start trekking. We cross and re-cross the river on high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park. We then ascend steeply to Namche and along the way, if the weather permits, catch the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche Bazaar is the main trading village in Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market. You can enjoy an Illy coffee and amazing brownies here!

Day 5 : Acclimatisation In Namche | 3.880 M | Rest Day

Rest day in Namche, hike to Everest View Hotel, visit Khumjung Village Hillary School Sagarmatha National Park. Namche is located between two ridges and has lots of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops. Today we will trek up to the Everest View Hotel at 3880m for our first view of Ama Dablam and Mount Everest. Following the ‘walk high, sleep low’ principle, this hike will really help with your acclimatisation.

Day 6 : Trek to Tengboche | 3,870 m | 5 - 6 hours

We will walk along the valley from Namche with stunning views of Everest framed by the striking valley around us. After that, we will trek on riverside and have steep up trek to Tengboche. Arrive in Tengboche we will get rest and stay overnight at the teahouse.

Day 7 : Trek to Dingboche | 4,410 m | 5 - 6 hours

We will have A gradual gradient up to Dingboche. The path continues along the side of the valley with the river far below on your right and passing beneath the spectacular view of Ama Dablam. The village sits on the confluence of two valleys and has spectacular views. From here you have views of Island Peak up the Chukkung Valley.

Day 8 : Trek to Chukhung | 4,730 m | 3 hours

Today is a for a relatively short trek. We follow the valley up to the village of Chukkung and overnight in lodge.

Day 9 : Chukhung | 4,730 m | Rest / Trek to Chukkung Ri, 4 – 5 hours

Chukkung (rest and acclimatise). Depending on how people feel we have a number of options to aid acclimatisation. Chukkung Ri is a 4 - 5 hour climb and offers stunning views back down the valley and of Imja Tse (Island Peak), Ama Dablam, Makalu, and Nuptse.

Day 10 : Trek to Island Peak Basecamp

Today we will trek to Island Peak Base Camp, cross the river and follows the valley for 3 hours, pass the south face of Lhotse. Base Camp is by the side of the Imja glacier, below steep grassy slopes. Here is the start point to climb Island Peak.

Day 11 : Rest Day at Island Peak Base Camp

Today we will be guided and having training for summit program tomorrow.

Day 12 : Climb the Island Peak and trek to Chukhung | 6.189 m | 12 – 13 hours

We will climb to the glacier. We will rope-up and put on our crampons to cross the glacier. This is followed by the steep snow slope that leads onto the summit ridge. We will have stunning close-up views of the south face of Lhotse over us and the other side, there are wonderful mountain views. After that we descend on the same route, and down to Base Camp and continue trekking to Chukhung. Arrive in Chukhung, overnight at the teahouse.

Day 13 : Trek To Tengboche | 4.360 M | 6 - 7 Hours Hiking

We now descend back to the main Everest trail through Pangboche before climbing to the monastery at Tengboche. Arrive in Tengboche, we will overnight at teahouse.

Day 14 : Trek To Namche | 3.664 M | 3-4 Hours Hiking

Today we will trek down and back to Namche. On our back side, sometime we can see the Everest view when we get break on the trail. Arrive in Namche, we can enjoy a glass of tea and overnight at the teahouse.

Day 15 : Trek To Lukla | 2.800 M | 6-7 Hours Hiking

We cross the Dudh Koshi. We will trek back along familiar paths to Phakding where we will stay the night. Our final day's trekking follows the Dudh Koshi back down to Lukla. This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity for a farewell party with the Sherpa guides and porters, where you can look back on a memorable trekking experience.

Day 16 : Fly To Kathmandu

Early morning, after breakfast go to Lukla Airport and fly to Kathmandu. Arrive in Kathmandu, we will have Nepalese Culture Dinner.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodations
  • All airport transfers
  • Return flight : Kathmandu and Lukla
  • National Park entry fees
  • A fully supported trek with a qualified mountain guide
  • All drinking water on the trek
  • Teahouse accommodation on a room only basis
  • Access to emergency oxygen and first aid kit
  • International airfares and visas
  • Tips for your guides and porters
  • Personal items
  • Travel insurance (you must be insured, and specifically for treks up to 6000m)
  • Your personal trekking gear
  • Your personal medicines or prescriptions
  • Meals and drinks on the trek
  • Meals and drinks in Kathmandu (breakfast is included)

Durations

Multi day

Tour's Location

Everest Region

Reviews

5/5
Excellent
Based on 1 review
Excellent
1
Very Good
0
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Official Website Hillary Everest Treks

zoritoler imol

22/10/2023

Very interesting topic, thanks for putting up. "Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana." by Lisa Grossman. https://www.zoritolerimol.com

Very interesting subject, thank you for posting.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 in total

Write a review

from $2699

You might also like

Open chat