Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft)
1 stop
1
Tribhuvan International Airport
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Note: If you happen to arrive after 4 pm you would be briefed about the trip by our guide, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions. But if you arrive earlier than 4 pm, your pre-trip meeting would be on that very day at our office. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Fly to Lukla (2,804 m/9,199 ft) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m/8,563 ft) - 3 to 4 hours
1 stop
2
Phakding
An early morning start takes us to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804 m). On arrival at the airport, the guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding (2,610 m). After landing we have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sorted and loaded our trekking equipment. Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2,713 m). Walking is easy. After passing through the small village of Ghat (2,550 m), it is a short walk to Phakding.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m/ 11,289 ft) - 5 to 6 hours
1 stop
3
Namche Bazaar
We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering the Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar (considered the Gateway to Everest) is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange services, internet cafes and bakeries. Namche is the biggest town along the Everest trail.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
1 stop
4
Namche Bazaar
We will spend a day in Namche Bazaar in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning air. We will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. We will also hike up the Syangboche Airport and the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed hotels in the world. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas including Mt Everest.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft) - 5 to 6 hours
1 stop
5
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We’ll have trekked to an altitude of 3,860 m upon reaching Tengboche. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or in the morning depending on how the trekking goes this day.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m/14,272 ft) - 5 to 6 hours
1 stop
6
Dingboche
From Tengboche, the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time, so we avoid getting affected by the altitude.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m/16,676 ft) - 4 to 5 hours
1 stop
7
Dingboche
This day is planned as acclimatization day. We don’t make progress towards Everest Base Camp. Instead we will take a hike to Nangkartshang peak just above Dingboche. The peak is an excellent view point. Especially of the gorgeous Ama Dablam. If weather is clear, we will get to see Ama Dablam from its summit to its feet. You can spend the afternoon strolling around the village or resting.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m /16,109 ft) - 5 to 6 hours
1 stop
8
Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. We continue to climb as we are heading to the village of Lobuche which is located at the foot of giant Lobuche peak. Some breathing problems may arise today due to the altitude.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m/17,602 ft) and then Back to Gorak Shep (5,180 m/16,995 ft)- 7 to 8 hours
1 stop
9
This is a big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 m, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. During spring, there will likely be expedition teams about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. We return back to Gorak Shep for the night.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Hike Up to Kala Patthar (5,555 m/18,225 ft) Early in the Morning and Trek Down to Pheriche (4,200 m) - 7 to 8 hours
1 stop
10
Kala Pattar
This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. Most of the morning is spent climbing Mt. Kala Patthar, a small peak at 5,555 m. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8,848 m, towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the giants such as Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep and have hot breakfast, and then trek down to Pheriche.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Trek to Chukhung (4,710 m/15,452 ft) - 3 to 4 hours
1 stop
11
From Pheriche, we take a route to Dingboche, and then we ascend to the Chukhung valley.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,240 m/17,191 ft) - 4 to 5 hours
1 stop
12
From Chukhung we make a leisurely start following the Imja Valley with great views of Ama Dablam dominating the skyline and follow the moraines that flow from Lhotse (8,501 m) towards the sand flats at Pareshaya Gyab. It is only a short distance from here to the Base Camp, which we will reach in the mid-afternoon. Accommodation will be in a tented camp and you will be having camp food cooked by our professional camping team.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Climb Island Peak (6,187 m/20,299 ft) and Return to Chukhung (4,710 m/15,452 ft)
1 stop
13
We have allowed two days to climb Island Peak in case of bad weather conditions. The strategy for the climb will be decided by our climbing Sherpa leader at the time, taking into account the group’s acclimatization, weather, snow conditions, etc. He will provide you ice climbing training to make you skillful on using climbing gears such as ropes, ice pick, harness, crampons etc. In the morning we leave very early for the final climb. This may take between 4-6 hours. Although it is not a technically difficult climb, the snow slopes are crevassed, the headwall is reasonably steep and a head for heights is useful. To reach the summit, willpower and stamina are required. The view from the summit at 6,187 is utterly fantastic! Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu and Baruntse are the dominant giants rising above a sea of smaller peaks. Given good conditions, we should be able to descend back to Chukhung from our summit attempt.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Spare Day for Climb in case of Bad Weather
1 stop
14
This day in the itinerary is separated as a spare day. The weather at mountains cannot be predicted as it might change in every other day. In case of extremely bad weather on Day 14, you can summit the peak on this day. However, the weather might work in our favour most of the times. In such cases, you can continue to trek and utilize this day to rest or to relax yourself anywhere in the trail until you reach Lukla. Since the flights from Lukla to Kathmandu is pre-booked, the immediate changes may not be possible especially during the peak seasons.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 15
Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft) - 6 to 7 hours
1 stop
15
Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us through various towns of Dingboche, Orsho, Shomare and Lower Pangboche to reach the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River to ascend gradually through Debuche and then to Tengboche.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 16
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m/ 11,289 ft) via Khumjung (3,780 m/12,401 ft) - 5 to 6 hours
1 stop
16
Namche Bazaar
From Tengboche, we descend steeply through beautiful forests of juniper, rhododendron and fir to Phunki Tenga. After a welcome break and a cup of tea, we cross the Dudh Kosi River and climb to Trashinga. From here the trail contours high above the valley through to Shanasa, where we have the option of visiting Kunde and Khumjung villages before returning to Namche Bazaar – our stop for the night.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 17
Trek to Lukla (2,804 m/9,199 ft) - 6 to 7 hours
1 stop
17
Lukla
This is our last day of trekking as we return to Lukla where the trek began. We enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trekmates.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 18
Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
1 stop
18
Enjoying the last glimpse of the mountains we have recently visited, the 35 minutes scenic flight takes us back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met and transferred back to our starting hotel. If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 19
Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Flight Departure
1 stop
19
Tribhuvan International Airport
The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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