BUDGET ADVENTURE Treks & Expeditions Govt. Regd. No.: 61846/ 065/066 | Tourism License No.: 1879/071
Island Peak Climbing (6183m)
About Trip
Island peak (6183m) is located to Everest region. This peak was first known as Imja Tse peak. The trekking to the peak does not only provide an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the different spectacular scenery of Himalayas lying in the Khumbu region including the Mt. Everest (8848m),Mt.Nuptse (7,855m), Lhotse (8,516m), Lhotse middle peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) make a semi circle in the north. The views of Makalu (8475m) in the east, Baruntse (7720m), and Mt. Amadablam (6856m) in the south add more charm while having summit to the Peak. If you are along with the well-experienced peak climbing guides of Budget Adventure Treks Expeditions, you do not need to worry on anything, even if you the first time in Nepal and want to have experience of climbing the peak. The trekking to the area usually begins from Lukla, where we can reach by direct flight and through Namchhe, Dinboche, Chukung, we finally reach to the base camp and after having successful ascend to the peak, we return from the same route.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Overnight at hotel.
Day 02:Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03:Morning fly to Lukla (2804 meters), trek to Phakding (2610 meters) 3 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 04:Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 05:Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 06:Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 07:Trek to Dingboche(4350 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 08:Trek to Chukung (4710 meters) 4 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 09:Trek to Island peak base camp (5240 meters) 4 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 10:Rest and Acclimatization day Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 11:Summit to Island peak (6187meters) and return to Chhukung (4750meters) Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 12:Trek to Tengboche (3860meters). 6 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 13:Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441meters) via Khumjung (2780 metres) . 5 hours Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 14:Trek to Lukla (2804meters)5 hours .Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 15:Morning flight to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16:Fly back to Home
Cost Include
- Pickups and drops from hotels and airports
- Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu, teahouses and tents during trekking and expedition
- All ground transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicles
- All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums
- Services of English speaking B, trained and experienced staff including trekking guide(leader), expedition guide (leader), assistant guides and porters including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- All domestic flights (Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu)
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals in mountain
- Porter services for trekking
- All necessary paper work; trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit
- Good quality Tents and Kitchen utensils for camping
- Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket,duffel bag and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
- Group mountaineering (climbing) equipments
- Medical kit
- Travel and rescue arrangements
- Company services and all required government taxes/royalties
Cost Doesn't Include
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
