Trip Highlight
This is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar separated by a small col. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. Before scaling the peak, you will have an opportunity to visit the most popular trekking destinations – Everest Base Camp and Kala- Patthar for the close up views of Mt. Everest and other highest mountains. From the summit you will have a glimpse of some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu region from the massif mountains- Nuptse (7879 m), Lhotse (8501 m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8410 m) and Lhotse Shar (8383 m) in the north to the views of Makalu (8475 m) in the east, Baruntse and Amadablam in the south. Island peak climbing will surely fulfill the dream of the climbers wanting to experience the thrill of adventure.
Trip Profile
Duration: 20 days
Style of Trip: Trek + Climb
Climbing Grade: Alpine
Max. Alt: 6189m
Best Season: Spring/ Autumn
Group Size: Min-1 & Max-12 pax
Route: As per itinerary
Trip Highlight
This is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar separated by a small col. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. Before scaling the peak, you will have an opportunity to visit the most popular trekking destinations - Everest Base Camp and Kala- Patthar for the close up views of Mt. Everest and other highest mountains. From the summit you will have a glimpse of some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu region from the massif mountains- Nuptse (7879 m), Lhotse (8501 m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8410 m) and Lhotse Shar (8383 m) in the north to the views of Makalu (8475 m) in the east, Baruntse and Amadablam in the south. Island peak climbing will surely fulfill the dream of the climbers wanting to experience the thrill of adventure.
Trip Profile
Duration: 20 days
Style of Trip: Trek + Climb
Climbing Grade: Alpine
Max. Alt: 6189m
Best Season: Spring/ Autumn
Group Size: Min-1 & Max-12 pax
Route: As per itinerary
Early in the morning, transfer to airport and fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu
Transfer from hotel to the airport for final departure. If you would like to spend more time in Nepal, please contact us to learn about some other exciting travel ideas.
- Airport pick up / drop by private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast
- Guided Kathmandu city tours inclusive of private vehicle and guide.
- Accommodation during the trek in camp/tents with all supporting camping equipment.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
- Experienced English speaking trekking guide, cook and necessary porters (1 Porter for 2 trekkers), during the trek including their transportation, food, accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
- Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees. (Please bring 2 passport size photos for TIMS & Permit)
- First Aid medical kit.
- Duffle bag, down jacket, sleeping bag and walking pole.
- trekking map and trip achievement certificate
- Farewell dinner in Authentic Nepali Restaurant.
- All government taxes
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- • Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg luggage
- • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- • Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
- • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
- • Personal expenses-laundry, telephone, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (cold drinks and mineral/hot water)
- • Tips for guide & porter.
- • Personal travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
- • Extra cost in case trek/climb is affected by natural calamities
- • Personal climbing equipments
- • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- • Tips for guides and porters
- Important Note
- Please accept that you are undertaking an adventure trip at the remote Himalayan regions where weather conditions, health and fitness of the team members or unexpected natural disasters might affect your itinerary forcing us to change the scheduled program though every effort to run the program as per the original schedule is being made. When you are traveling with us we ensure your safety plus satisfaction and with employing our best team, professional service and necessary logistics, we make sure you get the most out of your holiday. Please also note our trip leader deserves the final decision for the itinerary amendment, route change or even cancel due to extreme condition for your own safety precautions therefore please be prepared in being flexible if required.
- In the events of cancellations/delayed during the flights in/out of Lukla: Even during the best of trek season, it’s likely for the flights in/out to Lukla from Kathmandu to get delayed or canceled. It is advisable to put one or two extra days at the trek end as back up days to cover these eventualities. If flights operated accordingly then you can explore Kathmandu Valley or go for a Chitwan Jungle Safari or visit Pokhara in these extra days.
- Cancelation: In the event of flight cancelation, we shall reschedule your flight the following day (subject to availability). Alternatively you can fly in/out to Lukla by a chartered helicopter to start/end the trek as per the planned schedule but the helicopter expenses will be your own which comes to US$350 to US$500 per person depending upon a group-size. Coming up with travel insurance is advisable which covers flight cancellations for minimum of US$500 for a day. We shall provide all the necessary documents to you to submit with your insurance company.
