Island Peak Climbing

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14 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Scale the summit of Island peak and experience the thrill of Himalayan adventure while certifying yourself a step ahead to mountaineering. If you want to take the next step from trekking to mountaineering, climbing Island peak is the perfect ice climbing trip to try first among the 33 “trekking peaks” of Nepal.

Although Himalayan Peaks should not be underestimated, Island Peak can offer the fit and experienced hill walkers a window into the world of mountaineering in the greater ranges
Our Island Peak Climbing-14 days program is designed to provide mountaineering experience to adventure lovers who have some high-altitude trekking experience. Island peak climbing-16 days program starts with an exciting flight to Lukla and trekking through classic Everest base camp trekking trail through the Sherpa villages of Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche. Next, we take the right turn to Chhukung and climb Chhukung Ri to aid acclimatization.

What's Included

Two nights’ twin sharing accommodation with breakfast in 3 star category hotel in Kathmandu
Duffle bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket for use during the trek and climb
Island peak climbing Permit, National Park Permits (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
Staff– one professional, knowledgeable and friendly English speaking climbing leader
Round trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla– Kathmandu including departure taxes
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb including tea/coffee
assistant guide (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and necessary porters and helpers
Group Climbing equipment (Climbing Rope, Ice Screw, Snow Bar, Ice Hammer)
Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide
Best available accommodation in local lodges during the trek and tented accommodation during climb
All ground transportation by private vehicle as per programs
Climbing Sherpa guide from Island peak base camp for the summit and back to base camp
Accessible Adventure T – shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate
we provide rooms with private bathrooms and hot shower at Phakding, Namche and Lukla
First aid medical kit
Trekking permits, government taxes and office service charges
Nepal visa arrangement (more on Nepal Visa Information)
International airfares
Excess baggage charges
Travel and rescue insurance
Sightseeing activities in Kathmandu
Added night/s accommodation in Kathmandu
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Alcoholic drinks and cold drinks
Personal expenses such as phone calls, bar bills, laundry, battery recharge, etc
Personal trekking and climbing gears
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

6AM   10:00 – Pickup from hotel and drive to Sankhu 11:00- 16:00 – Sankhu to Nagarkot via Sali River 16:00- 17:00- Reach View Tower, Watch sunset view 17:00- Drive to hotel in Kathmandu in a private vehicle

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Meeting point
Kathmandu
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft)
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft) and Trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft)
Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft)
Day 4: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day - Hike to Everest view hotel
Day 5: Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft)
Day 6: Tengboche - Dingboche (4410m/14464ft)
Day 7: Climb Chukkung Ri (5546m/18190 ft) and trek to Chhukung (4730m/15514ft)
Day 8: Chhukung to Island peak base camp
Day 9: Reach the summit of the Island peak (6,189m/) and return to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft)
Day 10: Contingency Day -an extra day given in case the targeted summit day has unfavorable weather conditions to summit
Day 11: Trek back Chhukung to Namche Bazzar
Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 14: Departure

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Accessible Adventure Pvt. Ltd

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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