Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek

Duration: 20 Days | Based on 3 Reviews

Island peak climbing with Everest base camp trek is the most popular adventure trek and climbing trip in the Everest region. The best seasons for this trek are in spring and autumn. This is when you can witness the most glorious and epic panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks. This is a tea house & camping trek with a maximum altitude of 5,550m for the Everest base camp trek and 6,000m for summit of the Island peak. Alpine Eco Trek provides you with an expert Sherpa climbing team when climbing the Island peak, with a friendly and experienced trekking crew when trekking to Everest base camp and Kalapatthar.

The Everest base camp Trek with Island Peak climbing Fact:
This is a 17 day adventure trip which starts from Kathmandu with a scenic flight to Lukla (2,800m), one of the most famous and unique airports in the world. We provide an English-speaking insured guide, along with strong, insured and well-equipped porters, we also provide all the necessary trekking permits, TIMS cards, Everest National park fee and Island peak climbing permit. The trek begins in Lukla, continuing to Everest base camp and then onto Chukkung Ri. Chukkung Ri will mark the beginning of the Island Peak climb, with an expert Sherpa climbing team to take you on your adventure. We provide a tent accommodation and full board while camping and summiting the Island also known as Imja Tse peak.

Summit Day - standing on top of Island Peak at 6189 meter:
The Island peak climbing summit day starts early in the morning with an interesting scramble along a rock ridge towards a glacier. Above this there is a steep snow headwall leading to the summit, this is a physically challenging day with glorious scenery throughout. Our climbing guides use fixed ropes to ensure a safe ascent, with jumar and harness for the strenuous and challenging section which climbs up a 60 - 70 degree rock face for roughly 100 meters to the summit ridge. From the top of the Island peak, you will see a breathtaking panorama of the gigantic mountains; Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) which form a semi-circle in the north, combined with the stunning views of Makalu (8475m), Baruntse (7129m) in the east and the famous expedition peak of Amadablam (6812m) in the south. A peak climbing experience into the Himalayas which will be treasured for a lifetime.

Highlights

Climb Island peak after an acclimatization trip of Everest Base camp and witness the most glorious views of the Himalayan peaks from the summit of Imja Tse peak.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m):
Day 02Rest day or Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley:
Day 03Fly to Lukla (2,804m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m) - 3 hrs:
Day 04Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) - 5 to 6 hrs:
Day 05Namche Bazaar acclimatization day:
Day 06Trek to the Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) - 5 hrs:
Day 07Trek to Dingboche (4,350 meters) 6 hours:
Day 08Rest and acclimatization day:
Day 09Trek to Lobuche (4,910m) - 5 hrs:
Day 10Trek to Gorak Shep (5,180m) then hike up to Everest Base Camp (5,365m) back to Gorak Shep - 8 hrs:
Day 11Hike up to Kalapatthar (5,555 meters) early in the morning and trek down to Periche (4,200 meters). 7 hours:
Day 12Trek to Chukkung (4,710 m) - 6 hrs:
Day 13Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,240 m) - 4 hrs:
Day 14-15Reach the summit of the Island peak (6,187m) and return to Chhukung (4,750m):
Day 16Trek to Tengboche (3,860m) - 6 hrs:
Day 17Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m) via Khumjung (2,780 m) - 5 hrs:
Day 18Trek to Lukla (2,804m) - 5 hrs:
Day 19Morning flight back to Kathmandu:
Day 20Final departure:

Detail Itinerary

Inclusion

Included

All Necessary airports pick and drop.
Standard hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast basis.
All Necessary Permits including Island Peak and Everest base camp.
Trekking Information management system card (permits).
An English speaking guide for trekking and peak climbing.
All necessary equipments for peak climbing guide including his extra allowance.
Necessary porters, helpers and cook while trekking and climbing.
Best available guest house accommodations while trekking.
Tent accommodations while climbing Island peak.
Full board meals like breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffees while trekking.
Freshly cooked food by our cook while climbing Island peak.
All necessary taxes and our service charges including insurance for guide, cook, porters and helpers.
All necessary equipments, food, salary and flights for guide, cook, porters and helpers.
Fare well dinner in Kathmandu.

Excluded

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Personal equipments and clothing.
Local airfare and your insurances.
Cold drinks and beverages.
Tips and Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, laundry, Wi-Fi, etc...

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Useful Information

Island peak climbing with Everest base camp trek can be organized combine service tea-house plus camping. We stay in tea-house in trekking and in tent while climbing.

Cost for the above trip:

USD 1920 Per Person/
The above cost is based on minimum 2 people, if you are more than 2, we will offer you some discount on the above cost. And, if you are a group leader of a group (minimum 5 people) we offer you attractive discount and if you are a solo traveler, let us know, we have something special for you too. The cost of trip differs as per the size of group, choice of hotel, client's interest of service and amendments in our itinerary. Our prices are very reasonable for the services we cater. Please contact us for more information and cost details.

Travel Insurances:

Travelling is an investment and we believe that an insurance makes your investment secure. It is a condition of joining any of our adventure trips that be protected against comprehensive expenses potential to incur due to medical issues or accidents (to include helicopter rescue, air ambulance, and treatment costs). Please be noted that we do not arrange or sell insurance.

A relaxed trip is not possible without good travel insurance. In the event of any sickness or injury, the cost of emergency treatment and evacuation is shocking. Therefore, travel insurance is strongly recommended for everyone who signs up with us. We strongly recommend that you be careful while choosing a policy as some makes special exceptions for adventure travel. Before buying your insurance make sure your insurer is aware of the Alpine Eco Trek adventure itinerary that you are going to undertake and is agreeable to cover all activities being undertaken in the trip. Such as if you are planning trekking or climbing/expedition in Himalayas your insurance must cover emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue including medial expenses. For a group tours in urban areas, your insurance coverage of ambulance or helicopter rescue is not mandatory, however better to have with them too. Again, in Tibet trips there is no possibility of helicopter rescue, so no need to buy the air ambulance coverage in Tibet trips. Also, check your insurance policy firmly to even include trip cancellation, as all deposits paid are non-refundable.

Please kindly provide us your copy of insurance policy (e.g. your insurance certificate) or carry it with you while you come on the trip.

Accommodation:

Island peak climbing and Everest base camp trek itinerary is a mixture of lodges and tents accommodations while you are on the mountain. Actually trek part we accommodate on the best lodges/guest house and has been chosen according their eco-friendliness, best location, hygiene and friendly nature. On climbing section will accommodate with comfortable two men camping tent, foam mattress, 4 season sleeping bag. We maintain standard & comfort in every means with best of our knowledge, experiences and costs. All accommodations on trekking/climbing lodge & tent is based on twin share. We provide standard hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast.

Food during the trip:

Freshly cook food on full board basis will be provided both on trekking and climbing sections through the best provided lodges and by our experienced and trained cook during the climbing respectively, foods are high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety. Three meals (Nepali, Sherpa, and Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian cusions) will be provided both in lodges and during the camp. Each day dinner and breakfast will be provided in the same lodge/camp you spend the night. Lunch camp will be fixed on a pleasant surrounding…

Acclimatization:

Alpine Eco Trek is expert at operating at high-altitude. Each trip we run has a realistic acclimatization programme. Our entire adventure trips are designed to allow gradual height gain, spread over a number of days. High altitude is not predictable sickness, so there is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude but, for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent to height will produce minimal effects. We can provide 'Gamow Bag' as a precautionary measure as per your request on renting basis. Acclimatizing takes time and there are no safe shortcuts. All trips to altitudes in excess of 3,000 meters carry medicines essential to the treatment of altitude sickness, and our leaders, guides and staffs are well trained to administer them and to know the symptoms.

Equipments & Packing List:

While packing for “Island Peak Climbing and Everest base camp trek” certain gears are essential to be considered. Please check out our comprehensive packing list (Trekking and Hiking Gears) for this trip .

Client Reviews

David & Anne Marie

Luxembourg

Everest Base Camp Trek and Island Peak Climbing

We've just come back from Everest Base Camp and Island Peak climbing trip with the family, which included a memorable 3 weeks stay in Nepal organized by Ram Kumar and his team. Very quickly it was obvious that Ram and his team not only knew what they were doing, but that they were the nicest people you could plan to trek with. I am particularly grateful for their infinite patience end expert advice during the planning stage, especially as I was very busy with the rest of our round-the-world trips and with work. We trekked to Everest Base Camp with the family and I continued with Ram Gopal to Island Peak base camp. The trip was fantastic from beginning to end and we summited 2 days ahead of schedule. For the climb, I had 2 rock solid and very friendly mountain guides, Dilip and Nima and we were totally alone on the mountain. Ram Gopal is the most helpful, resourceful and courteous guide you could have. He anticipates a lot and is ready to deal with whatever situation may arise in the mountains, thanks to his extensive experience in the Himalaya. The lodges were all much better than I expected, the view from Island Peak was amazing. Even base camp was very comfortable. We sincerely hope to return to this beautiful country for another great trip with Alpine Eco Trek.

Jerald and Ben

United States

EBC with Imja Tse (Island Peak)

We just want to say thanks to Alpine Eco's crew and Mr. Ram (owner) who made our trip one of the best we have ever had in our life. We did the Everest Base Camp trek and climbed Island Peak (imja Tse) with Alpine Eco and can only say they made the trip fantastic. We were met at the airport and all the details were taken care off. The trekking guide and climbing guide both were great! and above all else they were safe. We will be booking anothe trip with them next year. Thanks to the entire team at Alpine Eco Trek.

Russ Larsen

United States

Island peak with EBC trek

Thank you Ram and Alpine Eco Trek for a stunningly beautiful experience! The guides Mr. RG, Karma and Rajan were very accommodating plus caring especially when I was ill. One highlight was the ice cave at Everest base camp and also the views from the top of Island peak. Every thing went smoothly and I enjoyed every minutes. Thanks for the great trip.