Follow the classic Everest trek to base camp then summit Island Peak. Private Expeditions' Island Peak climbs are led by one of our Everest summiteers guides. Call today @ +44 (0)121 288 0388.

1. Highlights climbing Sherpas will have set fixed climbing lines to ensure
 Start with the classic route to Everest base camp your complete safety.
 Summit Island Peak, a real Himalayan peak
 Tough climb with some scrambling and steep snow The views from the summit of Island Peak are simply stunning
ascents and worth all the effort. Although you cannot actually see the
 Stunning views of all the Khumbu summit of Everest because of the massive wall of Lohtse the
panorama of Ama Dablam, Lohtse and Mera Peak is incredible.
 Accommodation in teahouses
After descending to Island Peak base camp the end of the trek
follows the classic Everest base camp route back to Lukla via
Namche.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Our representative and driver will meet you at the airport and
escort you to your hotel. At the hotel, you will be briefed about
your daily activities and your kit will be checked.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding (2652m)
A spectacular short flight brings you to the start of your trek at
the village of Lukla (2850m). After meeting your porter crew,
you head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to
your first camp near the river at Phakding.
Day 3: Trek to Namche (3450m)
From Phakding, you will cross and re-cross the river on high
suspension bridges. From here you ascend steeply to Namche
where you can catch a first glimpse of Mount Everest in the
distance.
Day 4: Rest day in Namche
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant
peaks of the Khumbu and has lots of lodges, tea shops and
Summary souvenir shops. Options for acclimatization walks include a visit
Climbing Island Peak is an incredible experience for the to Khunde hospital or a walk up to the Everest view hotel above
adventurous trekker. Standing at 6173 metres it is a real Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and
Himalayan summit and from the top there are the most Everest.
spectacular views across the whole of the Khumbu region.
Day 5: Trek to Phortse (3867m)
You start the climb to Island Peak following the classic trek to From Namche, the trail contours around the side of the valley,
Everest Base Camp (5357 metres) but going via Phortse on the high above the Dudh Koshi where you get your first really good
High Valleys route avoiding the crowds. views of the great peaks of the Khumbu. You descend steeply
to a bridge over the river at Phortse Thanga before making the
After reaching Gorak Shep you visit the site of Everest base steep climb to Phortse where we offer the chance of a “Home
camp itself and also do a testing acclimatisation trek to Kala stay” as an alternative to the normal lodges.
Pattar (5554 metres) which has stunning views of the Khumbu
ice field and Everest’s north face. Day 6: Trek to Pheriche (4252m)
You descend steeply through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and
From there you head back down the Dudh Kohsi valley as far as climb steadily to the village of Pangboche. This is directly
Dingboche before turning up the Imja Khola valley towards opposite Ama Dablam (6856m), and has exceptional views of
Chukung and Island Peak. the mountain. A further two hours walk brings you to Pheriche.
Chukung is your base camp for the ascent of Island Peak. You Day 7: Rest day in Pheriche (4252m)
will have a three day window to attempt this climb and weather A day to rest and acclimatize and a chance to wander up the
permitting you will move the next day to the High Camp. valley to look at Lake Tshola Tsho. Alternatively, you can climb
up onto the ridge overlooking Dingboche for the view up the
From here the ascent is challenging and involves some Imja Valley and the incredible south face of Lhotse.
scrambling over rock and a steep ascent of a snow field of about
100 metres. On all of the technical parts of the route our expert
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2. Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4930m)
You continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks Day 17: Trek to Namche (3450m)
of Cholatse and Tawache on the left. You then turn right and Today you follow the river and, after crossing it, climb back up
climb more steeply towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier. At through birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche. From
the top of this climb there are many stone cairns, built as Tengboche you descend to the bridge over the Dudh Koshi at
memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Phunki Tenga, where there are water driven prayer wheels,
Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to before making your way back to Namche.
eventually reach Lobuche.
Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2800m)
Day 9: Trek to Gorak Shep (5184m) and EBC Your final day's trekking follows the Dudh Koshi back down to
To reach your next objective, Everest base camp, the trail Lukla. This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity
follows the Khumbu Glacier, and offers superb views of the for a farewell party with the Sherpa guides and porters, where
surrounding mountains. You stop for lunch at your place for the you can sample some local beer (chang), try Sherpa dancing and
night, Gorak Shep. After lunch you trek to Everest Base Camp on look back on a memorable trekking experience.
a trail which weaves its way past the crevasses of the Khumbu
Glacier. On the return leg, you can take a higher route to get a Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu
spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall. An early night in You pack up early and head for the airstrip for the flight back to
preparation for your trek to Kala Pattar the following day. Kathmandu
Day 10: Climb Kala Pattar (5554m) and trek to Dingboche Day 20: Depart Kathmandu
An early morning start to climb Kala Pattar You head back down Our representative will take you to the airport for your flight
today, through Duglha, to the summer village of Dingboche, home
where the houses are dotted about in the fields.
Day 11: Trek to Chukhung (4750m)
Today, you have an easy walk for about 2 hours, climbing up
gradually to the small settlement of Chukhung. Along the way
you have great views of Island Peak and the challenge that
awaits you.
Day 12: Trek to Island Peak base camp (5150m)
Another easy day, the trail crosses the river and follows the
valley for approx 3 hours, passing beneath the magnificent
south face of Lhotse. Base camp is by the side of the Imja
glacier, below steep grassy slopes which mark the start of the
climb on Island Peak.
Day 13: Trek to high camp (5345m)
You ascend a little further to high camp where you will relax and
make final preparations for your climb tomorrow.
Day 14: Ascent of island peak (6173m)
Crossing the gully above the camp the trail makes a climb for
another hour to a narrow ridge, leading on to the glacier. Here it
is time to rope-up and put on your crampons as the most
interesting part of the climb begins with the glacier crossing.
This is followed by the steep snow slope that leads onto the
summit ridge. On reaching the summit you have stunning close-
up views of the south face of Lhotse looming over you whilst in
the other direction, there are more dramatic mountain views.
You descend along the same route, down to base camp.
Day 15: Spare day
A contingency day allocated for weather etc.
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