Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek

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Island Peak climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek is a fantastic experience in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is designed for energetic and physically fit trekkers with little or no experience in mountain expedition. Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) is one of the main climbing peaks in the Everest Region of Nepal with an impressive and highly glaciated West Face that...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the foothills of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest
    • Summit the popular Island Peak
    • Catch marvelous sights of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse from Kala Patthar
    • Embark on an exhilarating flight to Lukla and back

What's this trip about?

    Island Peak climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek is a fantastic experience in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is designed for energetic and physically fit trekkers with little or no experience in mountain expedition. Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) is one of the main climbing peaks in the Everest Region of Nepal with an impressive and highly glaciated West Face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier. Being one of the ‘trekking peaks’ with very little technical aspects, Island Peak is not a difficult undertaking for a beginner climber wishing to enter the incredible world of mountain climbing. Hundreds of climbers flock to Nepal every year to get a permit for Island Peak climbing. Our adventure also takes us into the heartland of the Khumbu Valley and Sherpa culture. Before scaling the peak, we also visit, possibly the most popular trekking destination in the world – Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft) and Kala Patthar – for the up-close views of Mt. Everest and other high mountains.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeUp to 65 years
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Everest Base Camp
  • Kathmandu

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Rock Climbing
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
    • Equipment
    • Domestic Flights
    • Local Guide & Support Staffs
    • All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
    • Meals in the Mountain
    • Small-Group Adventure
    • Guaranteed Departures
    • Lifetime Deposit
    • No Booking Fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

We complete our custom formalities at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Afterwards, there is a Himalayan Glacier representative waiting for ...

Day 2:

Kathmandu : trip preparation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Maximum Altitude:

1,3:50m/4,429ft

We visit Himalayan Glacier’s office sometime in the afternoon today. At the office, me meet our climbing guide and fellow climbers. Our guide or leader will check our set of equipment in order to make sure that they are in a perfect condition for the c...

Day 3:

Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Flight:  40 min

Hiking: 3-4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft

After breakfast, we will be taken to the domestic terminal of TIA for an early mornin...

Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking:  5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft

After breakfast we walk through beautiful pine forests and then along Dudh Koshi River ending our nature-f...

Day 5: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft

This is the day set aside for acclimatization. Health experts recommend that we stay active and move around even during the rest d...

Day 6:

Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking:  5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft

After breakfast, we trek towards Tengboche. It is an easy walk from Namche to Phunki. Upon reaching Phunki...

Day 7: Tengboche to Pheriche

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking:  4-5 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,288m/14,069ft

With the Himalayas as its backdrop, the monastery in Tengboche is in an excellent location. We visit the m...

Day 8:

Pheriche to Lobuche

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking:  5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,940m/16,208ft

After breakfast, we start with an easy walk towards Dugla. Next, we trek up the steep terminal moraine of ...

Day 9:

Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 6-7 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 5,364m/17,599ft

We take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, we...

Day 10:

Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and back to Lobuche

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking:  7-8 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 5,545m/18,193ft

We prepare for an early morning departure, amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). Pl...

Day 11:

Lobuche to Kongma La to Chhukung

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking:  6-7 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,730m/15,519ft

After breakfast, we trek via Khumbu Glacier to Kongma La Base Camp (5,000m/16,404ft). The ascent to Kongma...

Day 12: Chhukung to Island Peak base camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking:  3-4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 5,200m/17,061ft

The trek to Island Peak Base Camp is on a fairly steep trail. First, we climb south then turn east to the ...

Day 13: Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 5,200m/17,061ft

We begin our pre-climb training today after breakfast. Our guides will provide training on peak climbing techniques and the proper...

Day 14:

Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit ,back to base camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Climbing: 10-12

Maximum Altitude: 6,189m/20,306ft

We wake up early today at around 12 to 1 am and have our breakfast before beginning our climb. It is import...

Day 15: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking:  5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,985m/13,075ft

Today’s walk will be a much easier as we descend to the lower altitudes. Following the same route back thr...

Day 16: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking:  4-5 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft

From Pangboche we retrace our steps down to the Imja Khola and up through the forest to Tengboche. If inte...

Day 17: Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking:  6-7 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft

The trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk cautiously as our shaky legs continuously battle the...

Day 18:

Fly to Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Flight:  40 min

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a ...

Day 19:

Final Departure

Meals: Breakfast

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. A representative from Himalayan Glacier will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$242
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

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Himalayan Glacier Adventure Reviews & Ratings

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Mountaineer

May 2023

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Benefit of the doubt

Feels a bit double writing this review. On the one hand, it was a nice trip with good lodges and good food, on the other hand, the guide was not good (way too presen...

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Ana

May 2021

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Extraordinary trip with one of the most prominent companies in Nepal.

Selfless, hard-working and kind people from a renowned company in Nepal made our dream turn into reality by truly caring about me. I was a solo trekker and the compa...

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Danny

Apr 2021

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Namaste and thank you Glacier team!

I would like to extend my thanks for everything that your organization did to make our trip successful. With an amazing team who made us feel that we were taken good...

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Gary

Apr 2021

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My trip in Nepal with responsible and trustworthy people

I did my Island peak climbing along with Everest base camp with Himalayan Glacier and don't have enough words to thank them for being so responsible and trustworthy....

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Rick

Apr 2021

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You made us do the unthinkable

Climbing Island peak with a visit to Everest base camp with Himalayan Glacier was an absolutely beautiful and a memorable adventure to me. We were taken so good care...

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Simon

May 2023

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Wonderful trip to Bhutan

I would like to take a moment to let you know the wonderful job Yeshi Wangdi did as my tour guide for Bhutan. He was very kind, flexible and willing to continually a...

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We offer tailor-made experiences in the adventure travel and tours space throughout Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, India, Tanzania and more.

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Himalayan Glacier has been recognized as one of the best travel companies in the Himalayas based on the quality of our adventure products and exceptional service catered to make your experience truly amazing and unforgettable.

We aspire to offer tailor-made ultimate adventure thrills, excellent choice of holidays, friendliest customer assistance and responsible tourism. With over 26 years of experience we strive to be better every day not just for our beloved customers but also for the environment we operate in. So, let’s work together and help change the planet one trip at a time.

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History

Himalayan Glacier had a very humble beginning in its inception in 1992, when our founder and CEO Mr. Sagar Pandey, decided to drop out of college and start a travel and tour operating business based out of Kathmandu, Nepal. A bold decision at the time that would later create a legacy of excellence in the adventure travel niche.

With over 26 years of creating experience for thousands of travelers across the globe, we have been expanding into newer territories and locations to be able to provide more options and convenience for our clients.

Despite this we will continue to focus on our core values that got us here and strive to provide quality service to everyone.

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Logistics

Accommodation

,We will be accommodated in  Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar in Kathmandu (3 nights), standard teahouses during trekking (12 nights) and tents when climbing (3 nights). Most teahouse accommodation will only have shared toilet facilities. For tent accommodation, foam mattress will be made available. In climbing section, toilet facilities will be provided with necessary natural preservation. All accommodation are on twin-shared basis. However, single room will be provided on request and by paying a single supplement of USD 465. Also, understand that there are several places that do not allow single room accommodation. On paying single supplement, you will get a single room in Kathmandu but sometimes it is feasible only up to Namche Bazaar. Above Namche Bazaar single accommodation is not always feasible.
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Meals Included

During our trip, we can enjoy Nepali, Tibetan, Indian as well as the more common continental cuisines. Breakfast(only) will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu whereas all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be available during the trek and climb. While trekking, breakfast will be taken in the same place we stay the night. Similar arrangements can also be made for dinner. Lunch will be taken en route to the next destination. During climbing session, hygienic freshly cooked food will be provided. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.

Age Requirements
Up to 65 years
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