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There’s something for everyone in the Island Peak Climbing package. From the adrenaline junkies to the adventure seekers to those looking for a more relaxed tour. Get your friends together and have the time of your life on this spectacular peak, topped by hundreds of people every year. We also offer all-inclusive packages that combine Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek (EBCT) for anyone looking for that once-in.
Island Peak Climbing is one of the most popular treks in Nepal, with people coming from all over the world to experience nature at its best. Island Peak is not too high, but it’s high enough for a great view of the Himalayas. You can also submit it as an activity to include with your Everest Base Camp Trek.
Island Peak is a famous peak for climbing in Khumbu. It is a perfect peak for those who are looking for a less challenging climb. The summit of Island Peak is 6,189 meters and can be reached in a day from the base camp. There’s no better way to see the world than by climbing one of the most beautiful peaks of Nepal! We offer custom tours to Island Peak, where you can enjoy the magnificent Himalayan panorama. You’ll be able to scale the mountain with our experienced Sherpas and explore Mount Everest Base Camp at the same time.
Tour Highlights
| No of People | Price |
|---|---|
| 01 Person | USD 2537 / per person |
| 02 – 05 Person | USD 2133 / per person |
| 06 – 09 Person | USD 1926 / per person |
| 10 Person Above | USD 1872 / per person |
Welcome to the city of temples and the country of the Himalayas. Our airport representative will be waiting for your arrival with a name card written your name. We will transfer you to the hotel. We will introduce you to the tour leader and have a short meeting about the tour. (No Meals)
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayas on your flight to Lukla. It’s one of the most adventurous flights rated by top-rated websites and travel magazines. The flight takes approximately 30 minutes. Try to get your seat on the left side of the plane.
Once we commence our trek, we will pass through Chaurikharka, Chheplung, Ghat, Phakding, etc. Phakding is a small town with the majority of houses made for accommodation.
The trail starts with gentle ascending before we reach Monjo. We will stop in Jorsalle for our lunch and continue further to Hilary Bridge through beautiful pine forests. Once we cross the bridge, the trail passes through steep ascending towards Namche Bazaar.
Namche is considered the gateway of the Khumbu / Everest region. It is a beautiful town with numerous activities available for trekkers. Pool House, Nescafe Coffee, Bakery, Modern Lodges, Internet, Telephone, Laundry, Bank, Money Changer, Equipment shop, etc., it got everything.
Today is our rest and acclimatization day. We will do acclimatization hikes to nearby places. The leader will give you different options such as Khumjung and Khunde hike, Everest View Hotel Hike, Thame Hike or National Park headquarter visit. The evening will be free for exploring Namche Bazaar.
We will ascend towards the national park headquarter and follow the gentle trail to Kyanjuma. We may stop for a short tea break before we start descending to Phungi Thanga for our lunch. We will cross the Dudh Koshi river and start steep ascending to Tengboche village. We have the opportunity to stop in Tengboche village or descend another 30 minutes to Debuche village. Tengboche monastery is considered as one of the largest and most famous monasteries of Khumbu valley.
We will follow the Imja Khola towards a beautiful village named Pangboche (3,930M). Pangboche is home to many renowned Everest climbers. This village is the home of brave Sherpas. The spectacular views of the Himalayas seen from the village are incomparable. We will continue for about an hour to stop for lunch in Somare.
We will follow a gentle trail until we cross a small stream from where the trail becomes steeper before we see a beautiful image of Dingboche village.
Wonderfully framed by the beauty of Ama Dablam, Nuptse-Lhotse, Tawache, and Cholatse, Dingboche is a summer settlement. To get here, we first walk through stone-walled fields, before entering Imja Khola valley on the way to Chhukung. Beyond Bibre village you’ll see Island Peak soaring above you. The trail ahead is intersected by icy streams, which makes the trek even more challenging. It will take about an hour from Bibre to reach Chhukung village, a small settlement mainly based on trekkers and climbers facilities.
We have the second acclimatization day here. We will take our breakfast and start our hike to Chhukung Ri. It’s a beautiful viewpoint surrounded by the towering Himalayan peaks of Khumbu. Island Peak looks roaring just in front. It’s a great walk for acclimatizing your body.
It’s a difficult walk to Island Peak base camp but we will make it. The trail starts with the climb towards north then we turn aside towards the east where we will come across the main line of the whole valley. We will continue further via the bank of the stream, we will eventually reach Island Peak basecamp for overnight stop.
It’s a difficult walk to Island Peak base camp but we will make it. The trail starts with the climb towards north then we turn aside towards the east where we will come across the main line of the whole valley. We will continue further via the bank of the stream, we will eventually reach Island Peak basecamp for overnight stop.
This is a buffer day to use in case of technical issues or weather problems that may stop us from conquering the Island Peak.
We will start descending to Pangboche via Dingboche village. It’s fairly easy day to walk. Pangboche village is known as the home of many famous mountaineers. A great view of Amadablam is seen from Pangboche.
We will pass through Debuche and Tengboche village before we start steep descending to Phungi Tenga for our lunch. Phungi Tenga is situated on the bank of Dudhkoshi River. We then, have to start ascending to Kyanjuma village and continue further to Namche Bazaar through a gentle path. Namche will be waiting for a good shower and a good sleep.
We will take steep descending to Jorsalle village and continue further to Phakding for our lunch breakfast. We are coming towards the end of our 11 night 12 days trek. Once we reach Lukla, we will conclude our walking and prepare for the flight to Kathmandu next day. Say goodbye to your porters.
We will go to the airport in the morning to catch our adventurous flight to Kathmandu. It’s going to be a breathtaking flight and an adventurous experience. It’s recommended seating on the right side of the airplane for some beautiful views of the Himalayas. Upon landing in Kathmandu, we will collect our luggage and head towards our hotel. Free afternoon to rest and relax.
We have a free day in Kathmandu before catching our international flight. Lukla flight often gets weather issues and flight cancellations / delays and this day is used on potential problems. You have a free day for shopping for gifts for your friends and families.
We will drive you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your flight time. The airport is small and has only 1 terminal. It’s time to say goodbye until we meet again!
Meals and Accommodation: Island Peak Climbing will be based on the lodges / tea houses most of the time however in Island Peak base camp we will be sleeping in a tent as well as preparing our meals on our own. It will be fun to sleep and eat in the tents after eating and sleeping in the lodges for several nights.
In Kathmandu, we provide accommodation with only breakfast. Accommodation on the trek will be a private room however bathrooms and toilets will be shared with other rooms.
The meals on the trek will be locally and mostly prepared using ingredients from Nepal most of the time, but Kathmandu offers a wide variety of basic to high-quality luxury burgers. On the trek, only a limited number of locally prepared meals are available.
Best Season for Island Peak Climbing: Climbing to Island Peak can be done throughout the year except in monsoon season however March to early June is considered the best. A lot of groups also summit the peak in October – December season however the temperature will be too cold at this time. We recommend all our valuable clients to prepare their climbing from March to early June if possible.
This is the most famous peak for climbing. A lot of people from all over the world summit this peak every year. It’s advised to prepare well for the climbing as it’s going to be a difficult adventure.
The prices are different based on the number of people traveling together. The larger the group size, the lower the price will be. For example, the price for 1 person will be higher than the price per person based on 2 people. Similarly, comparing to the prices per person for 2 – 5 people traveling together will be higher than the prices per person for 6 – 9 people traveling together. However, the prices you will see at the time of the booking will be final regardless of price changes in the future.
We accept all major currencies such as USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, SGD, MYR, GBP, THB, CHF, JPY, HKD, etc. Credit card payments are accepted only in USD. We also accept bank transfers, direct remittance services (Western Union, Moneygram), etc.
Although climbing can be tried throughout the year except in the Monsoon season, March to early June is considered the best time. It’s advised our valuable clients to prepare their Island Peak Climb during this time.
The trek has free cancellation 60 days before departure. Any cancellations received within 60 days of departure will incur 15% cancellation fees of the total tour price.
We will be eating and sleeping in the lodges for the whole trek / climb (Day 2 to Day 15 morning / in a tent on Day 09). Generally, rice, noodles, pasta, vegetables, curry, potatoes, eggs, sandwiches, burgers, etc. are available. Meat is available in few places and it’s highly recommended to avoid it due to hygiene reasons.
The lodges will have twin sharing rooms. In most cases, we will provide you a private room or twin sharing rooms however in rare cases you may need to share the rooms with other travelers (especially if you are traveling alone).
Yes, Island Peak climbing is going to be tough work. A person who is able to walk 7 – 8 hours each day can join our adventures. Not to forget, a lot of our climbers are novice travelers as well. Fitness level matters a lot more than the experience in this program. A physically and mentally fit person has more chances to make it to the summit.
It’s advised not to plan this climbing with kids below 12 years. Specially the climbing part is a tough one and the kids might not be able to tolerate it or make it all the way to the summit.
We have very experienced guides at the company. We have guides experienced for at least 7 years to 22 years. All our guides are the Ministry of Tourism trained and licensed by the Nepal Government.
A great adventure, wonderful company. Happy to recommend to everyone.
