Island Peak Climbing

Climbing to this unique trekking peak in Khumbu valley is popular to all mountaineering beginners. Most of them submitter says, it is comparatively easier and well within the capabilities of any fit and determined hill walker to climb Island Peak than climb to other peaks in Nepal. Though, no one can ignore the fact that demand of some basic climbing experience is relevant.Our exclusive itinerary takes you into the high valleys of Gokyo (4790m.), and then to Everest Base Camp crossing over high pass of Cho La (5330m.), providing magnificent views from Kalapattar (5545 m) and that probably makes acclimatized for conquering Island Peak.

Maximum Altitude :

6189 m.

Best Season :

March – May & September - November

Itinerary:

Days 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu.
Upon arrival, receive and transfer to hotel.
Overnigh t: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.

Days 02 : Kathmandu:
Kathmandu city sightseeing tour. Evening, orientation briefing on trekking/climbing at hotel.
Overnigh t: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.

Days 03 : Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Lukla. Meet trekking crew and trek to Phakding - Camp

Days 04 : Trek to Namche, camp

Days 05 : Rest day in Namche for acclimatization. A short day hike may be made to Thame, camp

Days 06 : Trek to Phortse, camp

Days 07 : Trek to Dole, camp

Days 08 : Trek to Machermo, camp

Days 09 : Trek to Gokyo - Gokyo Ri (5360m.), camp

Days 10 : Trek to base of Cho La Pass, camp

Days 11 : Trek to Dzongla, crossing over Cho La Pass, camp

Days 12 : Trek to Lobuche, camp

Days 13 : Trek to Kala Pattar and back to Gorakshep, camp

Days 14 : Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m.) - Duglha, camp

Days 15 : Trek to Chukung, camp

Days 16 : Island Peak Altitude Camp, camp

Days 17 : Summit Island Peak – back to Chukung, camp

Days 18 : Reserve day, camp

Days 19 : Trek to Tengboche, camp

Days 20 : Trek to Namche, camp

Days 21 : Trek back to Lukla, camp

Days 22 : Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. Receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.

Days 23 : Kathmandu
Reserve day – optional sightseeing may be made in Kathmandu valley.
Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.

Days 24 : Transfer to airport, assistant for check-in for final departure.

Fixed departure dates

2006	Departure dates
	08 September – 01 October
	06 October – 29 October
	03 November – 26 November

Cost per person on twin sharing basis:

Group size	EURO
2 - 4	2,244
5 - 7	1,873
8 - 12	1,628

Service Includes

- All airport/hotel/airport transfers as per above itinerary.
- Welcome drink in Hotel and orientation briefing.
- 4 night accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
- Nepali staff (up to Base Camp and back) 1 Sirdar, 1 cook and kitchen Boy & helper, 1 Sherpa for each 4 members & 2 porters per member.
- 1 Climbing Sherpa guide for each 4 members.
- Porter’s equipment & sleeping tent.
- Food during the trek 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner with teas/coffees)
- 2 men tent, Foam mattress, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilets tent, tables & chairs.
- All necessary kitchen utensils.
- National Park fee,
- Insurance for Nepalese staff.
- Both way airfares: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu half day city tour with guide.

Extra Cost

- Lunch & Dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal equipment (trekking & climbing)
- High risk medical insurance.
- International air ticket.
- International airport tax equivalent US$ 24 Per person
- Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
- Nepal Visa Fee US$ 30 Per person (subject to change)
- Emergency rescue evacuation charge if required.
- City & monument entrance fee during Sightseeing.
- Peak Permit Fee: 1-4 Pax US$ 350 (for group), 5-8 Pax US$ 350 (for group) + additional 40 per person and 9-12 pax US$ 510 (for group) + additional US$ 25 per person.

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