Island Peak Climbing with Gokyo and EBC Trek

Trip Facts


Duration: 22 Days
Trip Start From: Kathmandu
Trip End In: Kathmandu
Group Size: 2-6 pax.
Tansportation: By air/ vehicle
Activity Per Day: 5- 6 hours
Max Altitude: 6160 meters
Trip Grade: Technical & strenous
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Trip Highlights

  • Overwhelming experience of a lifetime adventure on Island Peak Climb at elevation of 6,187 meters
  • A great combination of cultural walk into traditional Sherpa village
  • Step inside and experience life as the “mountain people” live, in the heart of Himalaya
  • Everest base camp and khumbu glacier.
  • Stand at the shores of a chain of six turquoise, glacial-fed lakes
  • Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) for spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu
  • Gokyo lake
  • Great views of the Himalayan giants Amadablam, Lhotse & Everest
  • Trekking and climbing experiences at one go
  • Guided trip by Professional and Experienced climbing Sherpas

Trip Overview

Island Peak,also known as( Imja Tse) is a mountain in the Himalaya of eastern  Nepal. The peak was named Island Peak in  1951 by Eric Shipton’s party since it appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche. Island Peak Climbing with Gokyo and Everest Base Camp trek allows us to experience ultimate adventure at popular Everest region of Nepal. This exciting yet delightful and adventurous trekking and Island peak climbing adventure offers chance to observe excellent panoramic upclose views of Everest Himalayan ranges like Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu including Everest and other surrounding peaks from popular viewpoints like Gokyo Ri and Kalapathher. Likewise, summiting Island peak,reaching Everest base camp and trekking through  gokyo valley  is simply a once in a lifetime of adventure which is designed for  those adventurer seekers who are energetic and physically fit and wish for both trekking and climbing experiences at one go.Also it is  great first Himalayan mountaineering experience to over 6000m

For this adventure  you must be in good physical shape with passion towards walking, exploring and basic climbing skills. The best season to join Island Peak Climbing would be during the spring months of March, April and May along with autumn months of late August, September and October. Choose vastly experienced and professional Sherpas of ‘Adventure Sherpa Tracks’ for your Island peak climbing with Gokyo and Everest Base Camp Trekking

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to 5 and 4 star hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2: Casual day for shopping and sightseeing around Kathmandu

Day 3: Flight from Kathmandu to lukla 45 min. and trek to phakding 2620 m.

Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar 3446 m.

Day 5: Rest day and acclimatization day

Day 6: Trek from Namche to Dole

Day 7: Trek from Dole to Machechhermo

Day 8: Trek from Mahechhermo to Gokyo

Day 9: Excrucsion to Gokyo Ri and trek to Thagnag

Day 10: Cross chola pass and Decent to Zongla and overnight

Day 11: Zongla to Labuche

Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep

Day 13: Excrusion to kalapather and Gorakshep to Dingbuche

Day 14: Dingbuche to Chukung

Day 15: Chukung to Island Peak Base Camp

Day 16: Base Camp to High Camp

Day 17: Summit island peak and back to base camp

Day 18: Island Peak Base Camp to Chukung or Dingbuche

Day 19: Dingbuche to Tangbuche

Day 20: Tangbuche to Namche Bazzar

Day 21: Namche Bazzar to Phakding

Day 22: Phakding to Lukla

Day 23: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 24: Final departure

Day to Day itinerary

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Price Includes

  • All meals during trek. (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Accommodation during trek at local lodge.
  • Domestic airfares and transportation from Kathmandu to trek starting point.
  • English speaking  government-licensed Sherpa guide & Climbing Sherpa, assistant  guide (4 trekkers=1 assistant guide)
  • Porter Service (2 Trekker =1 porter)
  • Staff  cost including their (Salary, domestic airfare, equipments, food and accommodation)
  • Trekkers’ Information Management System fees
  • 3 nights accommodation at 3. 4 or 5 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast.
  • All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
  • Airport transfers and escort.
  • Insurance for all staff
  • All ground transportation on comfortable private vehicle
  • All government and local taxes

Price Excludes

  • International airfares
  • International Airport Departure Tax
  • Trekking and climbing equipments
  • Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
  • Airport departure tax to be paid in rupees on your departure 1760 rupees
  • Entry visa fee
  • Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects.
  • We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.
  • Tips & Gratuities to porters and guides

 

The cost of the trips with us depends on the level of service, type of accommodation in the city and size of groups. We have a special discount for large groups, travel and adventure companies, nonprofit organization etc. Email us for further information about the cost of the trip. We would be happy to provide pricing and further info if you kindly provide the information below or simply email us at either info@adventuresherpatracks.com or adventuresherpatracks@gmail.com

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