Trek to Island Peak
Ascent of Island Peak 6189 m At the heart of the high peaks of the Everest region, Island Peak rises to 6189 m and does not require very specific expertise to its climbers! (spikes experience necessary) however it offers an extraordinary and unforgettable panorama of the Everest massif. The route takes you through forests of pine and rhododendron variety to the Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries in Namche Bazaar, capital of Sherpa country and the Tibetan market, Pangboche, the highest inhabited village in 4000m ...
Generals Information
Duration: Trek 16 days including 15 days of walking. Day / walk, 3/30hrs to 6 hrs.
Elevation: Steps ranging from 2830m to 6189m. Accommodation: lodges and tented (ascent). Favorable periods: from late February to mid May and late September to early December. highlight: the ascent of Island Peak
Itinerary
- Day 1:
- Airport reception and transfer to hotel.
- Day 2:
- Visit in Kathmandu (temples, monasteries, medieval museums, shopping ...) and presentation of the trek with the guide.
- Day 3:
- Flight to Lukla / Phakding (2600m) 3 hours walk. The first suspension bridge
- Day4:
- Phakding / Namche Bazaar-(3440 m) 6 hours of walking: the first view of Everest.
- Day 5:
- day of rest and acclimatization and visit Namche Bazaar-.
- Day 6:
- Namche Bazaar-/ Tengboche (3860m) 5h30
- Day 7:
- Tengboche / Dingboche (4340m) 5h30
- Day 8:
- Dingboche / Chhukung (4720m) 5h30
- Day 9:
- Chhukung / base camp of Island Peak (5130m) walk 4h30de
- Day 10:
- Camp base of Island Peak / climb to the summit (6189m) and return to Base Camp
- Day 11:
- Base Camp / Chhukung (4720m) 4h 30de walk
- Day12:
- Chhukung / Pangboche 3950m walk 4:30
- Day 13:
- Pangboche / Namche Bazaar-(3440m) 6:30 Walking
- Day 14:
- Namche Bazaar-/ Phakding (2600m) 5h
- Day 15:
- Phakding / Lukla (2750m) 3/4 walking
- Day 16:
- Lukla / Kathmandu, a 40-minute flight and hotel to install the free day
- The price; thank you contact us by mail indicating the number of participants and the choice of the hotel to book
price includes:
- Transfer airport / hotel and hotel / airport
- Full board during the trek (and lodging)
- Inland Transport required by the itinerary
- Domestic Flights and necessary transportation.
- Carriers (1 for 2 people, max 20 kg), English speaking guide (extra for French); salairse and their insurance
- Trek permits necessary
Price does not include:
- Meals in Kathmandu nor nights because you can choose your comfort level
- For a double room with breakfast: 25 euros, 40 euros or 55 euros per night
- Your personal insurance
- The entry visa and the corresponding fees
- International tickets
- The right to visit historical sites
- Alcoholic drinks outside
