Island Peak, 6,189m is tucked away amongst the many striking summits of the Khumbu Valley. An unparalleled first expedition to 6,000m this spectacular summit is attainable to fit trekkers with moderate technical skills.
During this breathtaking expedition you’re fully immersed in the Nepal experience by first trekking to the iconic Everest Base Camp via the spectacular Gokyo Lakes. It’s the perfect place to acclimatise before the big push. Here you’ll spend the day soaking up the incredible culture, Sherpa hospitality and jaw-dropping scenery. Initially dwarfed by the vast walls of its 8,000m neighbours Island Peak begins to make its presence felt – it’s a mountain that takes pleasure in unveiling its secrets slowly! To reach the spectacular summit you’ll be challenged continuously; rocky out-crops, broken glaciers sporting huge crevasses, a steep 200m head-wall and finally a knife-sharp ridge that brings you to the summit. It’s not your average trekking peak but the rewards you experience resting at the top and taking in your achievement will empower you for years to come.
Day 1 - Depart UK
Day 2 - Kathmandu
Day 3 - Lukla (2,800m) – Phakding (2,610m)
Day 4 - Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 5 - Acclimatisation Day - Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 6 - Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (3,680m)
Day 7 - Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4,470m)
Day 8 - Machhermo to Gokyo (4,800 m)
Day 9 - Gokyo Valley: Acclimatisation Day. Optional Hike to 5th Lake: 6-7 hours
Day 10 - Gokyo to Thagnak (4,750 m)
Day 11 - Thagnak to Cho La Pass (5,367m)
Day 12 - Dzongla to Lobuche (4,940 m)
Day 13 - Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
Day 14 - Gorak Shep (5,170 m) and Kala Patthar (5,550m) to Dingboche (4,288m)
Day 15 - Island Peak Base Camp (4,970m)
Day 16 - Island Peak Base Camp (4,970m)
Day 17 - Summit of Island Peak (6,189m)
Day 18 - Contingency day
Day 19 - Trek to Namche (3,440m) - chat to us for options on a scenic helicopter flight back to Lukla
Day 20 - Trek to Lukla (2,800m)
Day 21 - Kathmandu
Day 22 - Explore Kathmandu / Depart Nepal
Day 23 - Arrive in the UK
- International & domestic flights plus taxes
- Local guides and a 360 guide (depending on group size)
- Porters
- Sagarmatha National park fees
- Equipment & clothing for porters & local crew
- Accommodation during trek (tent on camping trek or lodge)
- Accommodation in Kathmandu sharing doubles or twins with breakfast
- Airport transfers
- All food whilst on trek, breakfast and dinner on first night and celebration meal
- 15% discount at Cotswold Outdoor
- Monthly payment plan, on request
- Personal equipment
- Staff/guide gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Trip Insurance
- Items of a personal nature; phone calls, laundry, room service, etc
- Unscheduled hotels and restaurant meals
- Lunches in Kathmandu and dinner on night 21
- Visas
- Any additional costs associated with leaving the expedition early including any airline surcharges as a result of changing return airline tickets
My version of the trip didnt include EBC which can only enhance this wonderful trip. This is a really interesting and rewarding summit with the most amazing scenery. The walk up through the valley is breath-taking and the overnight huts are a delight. The final phase of camping and summitting is equally great and this summit night/day is touch, as they all are, but well worth it because of the terrain an views. A little bit of climbing near the end but fairly simple if you have some energy reserves. 360 manage the whole thing incredibly well and the combination of the english speaking 360 host and the locals works in harmony.
- $4,023 - $4,964
- April, May, October, November 23 Days
- Trekking
- $4,023 - $4,964
- April, May, October, November 23 Days
- Trekking
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