Island peak is an enjoyable and slightly challenging climb with a 200m ice wall and a steep ridgeline to the summit. It usually rewards climbers with great views of Ama Dablam, Mera Peak and the South Face of Lhotse.
Itinerary/ Price Estimate
All Inclusive Package* ($3000.00USD)
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Day 01: Pick up from Airport and arrive at hotel in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 02: Orientation and shopping in Thamel for final supplies
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours
Day 05: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): acclimatization
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Debuche (3,718 m/ 12,200 ft): 5-6 hours
Day 07: Debuche to Dingboche (4,410m/14,464ft): 5-6 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization
Day 09: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16104ft): 6-7 hours
Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m/ 17593ft) and then back to Gorakshep (5180m/ 16990ft) 8-9hours
Day 11: Climb Kala Pathar (5620m/ 18433ft) and back to Dingboche (4420m/ 14497ft) 5-6 hours
Day 12: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5020m/ 16465ft) 6-7 hours
Day 13: Summit Day- Island Peak- (6189m/ 20305ft) 8-10 hours
Day 14: Extra day (for extra summit push if needed- if not then it will be a rest day later in Lukla)
Day 15: Trek to Namche (3450m/ 11316ft) 7-8 hours
Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2840m/ 9315ft) 7-8 hours
Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 18: Visit Pashupati and Boudhanath World Heritage Sites and leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 19: Airport drop for return to home country
Necessary Gear
Technical Gear
Crampons
60 cm Ice Axe (ex: Petzl Sum Tec)
UIAA approved climbing helmet
Ascender
Descender (Ex: ATC)
Alpine Boot for 6000+ Meters
Climbing Harness
7mm accessory climbing cord (15 feet)
Snow Gaiters
Trekking poles
Locking carabiners (4)
Non locking carabiners (4)
Personal Gear
Passport
3 Photo copies of passport
Backpack 20-30L
35-45 Liter duffel
1 liter water bottle (X2)
Sleeping bag (-20'F)
Sleeping pad
Sunscreen
Sun Hat
Warm fleece or wool hat
Sun glasses for glaciers and snow (tinted class 3 or 4)
Lip cream or chapstick with SPF
Buff or bandana
Down jacket
Rain shell
Fleece jacket
Long sleeve insulating layer (2)
Long undershirt
Wicking short sleeve shirt
Down mitts (Ex: OR Camp 3 mitts)
Fleece Gloves
Leather gloves for climbing to camp II
Light weight gloves
Shell pants
Down pants (or full down suit)
Fleece pants
Trekking pants (2)
Long underpants
Trekking shorts (optional)
Wool trekking weight socks (3)
Wool mountaineering weight socks (1)
Trekking boots
Camp shoes