19 Days Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek

  • Duration 19
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Challenging
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals Full Board During Trek
  • Accommodation 3 Star & Tea House
  • Max. Altitude 6189m/20300ft
  • Activity Peak Climbinbg & Trekking
  • Group Type Private
  • Group Size 1-12 (Private Trip on Request)
  • Best Season
Highlights
  • Experience the exhilaration of trekking to Everest Base Camp
  • Trek up to 6183m through spectacular scenery
  • Trek through the heart of Sherpa country
  • Informative guides to uncover the history behind mystical sights
  • Breathtaking views of the Everest region
  • Get to know the gentle spirit of the Sherpa people
  • Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam and scores of other lesser crests seen from a peaked vantage point
  • Get among the hustle and bustle of market town Namche Bazaar
  • Guided tour of Kathmandu’s ancient temples

19 Days Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek Overview

Embark on a truly thrilling and unforgettable Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp (EBC) trip, an unparalleled adventure that seamlessly blends the iconic Everest Base Camp trek with the exhilarating challenge of summiting Island Peak (Imja Tse). This expedition plunges you deep into the heart of Nepal’s legendary Khumbu region, offering breathtaking Himalayan views and a rich immersion into the unique Sherpa culture.

Your epic journey begins with a scenic flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region. From there, you’ll trek through picturesque Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, lush forests, and across glacial rivers, gradually ascending towards the fabled Everest Base Camp. A highlight of this trek is the ascent to Kala Patthar (5,555m / 18,208ft), a renowned viewpoint that provides panoramic, up-close vistas of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and their towering neighbors.

After experiencing the grandeur of Everest Base Camp, the focus shifts to the more technical challenge of Island Peak (6,189 meters / 20,305 feet). This popular trekking peak is celebrated for its stunning summit views and requires the use of mountaineering equipment. The climb typically involves roped glacier travel, basic ice climbing techniques (such as using a jumar for ascent and a figure-of-eight descender for rappelling), and the proficient use of crampons and an ice axe. The summit day is a significant effort, often requiring 10-12 hours of continuous climbing and descending.

Throughout the entire Island Peak and EBC expedition, you’ll have ample opportunities to immerse yourself in the vibrant Sherpa culture. Visit ancient monasteries like Tengboche, interact with friendly locals, and gain a profound appreciation for the region’s natural beauty and rich spiritual heritage.

Is This Trip For You?

This combined expedition is a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience, designed for individuals with:

  • Good Physical Fitness: This trip requires excellent physical conditioning and stamina. Regular cardiovascular exercises, such as jogging (aim for 12 km daily for 3 months prior), cycling, or swimming, are highly recommended.
  • Trekking Experience: Prior experience with multi-day high-altitude treks is essential.
  • Basic Mountaineering Skills: While prior extensive climbing expertise is not strictly mandatory, having some knowledge of using climbing equipment is a valuable asset. Everest Mountain Expedition Nepal provides comprehensive pre-ice climbing training at Island Peak Base Camp. This training covers the essential techniques for using ropes, ice axes, harnesses, and crampons, ensuring you are prepared for the technical sections of the climb.

Crucial Considerations for High Altitude:

  • Acclimatization: Trekking at high altitudes means altitude sickness can be a concern. It is paramount to follow a proper acclimatization schedule, which includes gradual ascent, rest days at key points like Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, and the “climb high, sleep low” principle. Staying well-hydrated is vital. Be aware of the symptoms of altitude-related illnesses (headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite). If symptoms worsen, descent is the most effective treatment.
  • Mountaineering Gear: Climbing Island Peak requires appropriate mountaineering gear (provided or rented, with our staff’s assistance).
  • Medical Consultation: It is extremely important to consult your doctor regarding any pre-existing medical conditions (especially heart, lung, or blood diseases) before undertaking this trip. You must inform us of any such conditions before booking.

Accommodation & Meals:

  • Accommodation: You will stay in comfortable 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara (if applicable to your itinerary). During the trek, accommodation will be in local teahouses, typically on a twin-shared basis. Single supplements are available upon request for an additional cost. While rooms with attached washrooms are common in lower trek regions, they become scarce at higher elevations. At Island Peak Base Camp and High Camp, accommodation will be in tented camps. Everest Mountain Expedition Nepal prioritizes your comfort.
  • Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) are provided during the trekking and climbing portions of the trip. In Kathmandu and Pokhara, only breakfast is included, with a special welcome and farewell dinner. The menus commonly feature Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, and Continental cuisine.

Best Time to Travel:

The optimal seasons for the Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp trip are:

  • Autumn (September to November): Offers stable weather, clear skies, and excellent visibility for stunning mountain views.
  • Spring (March to May): Provides favorable climbing conditions, moderate temperatures, and the added beauty of blooming rhododendrons at lower altitudes.

If your preferred travel dates fall outside these peak seasons, please contact us. We are dedicated to customizing and making your trip viable, subject to prevailing weather and safety conditions.

Combining the world-famous Everest Base Camp trek with the thrill of summiting a Himalayan peak, this expedition promises an unforgettable adventure, allowing you to witness some of the most stunning landscapes on Earth and create lifelong memories.

Day to Day Itinerary
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When we finish our welcome program at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu our representative will take you to our hotel.  The rest of the day will be spent by taking rest. In the evening, we get to try Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by EMEN. Overnight in Kathmandu. Included meals: Dinner

We will have the meeting about the climbing at office or hotel after breakfast. Our guide or leader will check our set of equipment in order to make sure that they are in a perfect condition for the coming trip. In the short meeting, we will give you all the help to understand what we can expect throughout the trip so as to make us familiar of our days up in the mountain. Overnight in Kathmandu. Included meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, the EMEN guide will take you to the TIA national terminal and take an early flight to Lukla. On the adventure flight over the stunning green and white mountains, we arrive at the Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful routes in the world and finally landed on a hill surrounded by mountains. After arriving in Lukla, we met the other crew members. After a little preparation and preparation, we began to walk through the bustling village of Lukla until we reached Phakding. To help adapt to the environment, we only have a short walk today. However, if you are interested in other activities, we can go to a nearby monastery. Spend the night in Phakding. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

After breakfast, we walk through the beautiful pine forest and then along the Dudh Koshi River to end our natural journey in Namche Bazaar. After walking for almost an hour, we found a gleaming mountain. Thamserku (6,608 m) is on our right and experiences the tranquility of the pine, fir and juniper forests throughout the trip. If the weather is nice, we can even look at the mountains. Mount Everest looks at Lhotse, the ridge of Nupur. We continue walking until we reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, Namche Bazaar, Mount Everest and the main commercial center of the region. On this day we passed five suspension bridges, the last suspension bridge also known as the highest bridge in Hillary. From Hillary Bridge to Namche Bazaar is a difficult hike. We will spend the night in the Namche bazaar. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

This is a day reserved for the environment. Health experts advise us to stay active, even on rest days. There are some options today. We can walk through the picturesque villages of Namche, or with the Sherpa people and their rich culture, or we can hike the Everest View Hotel to enjoy the spectacular Mount Everest. Upon returning to the Everest View Hotel on foot in the village of Namche or on foot, hikers can also visit the local museums, which show the original flora and fauna of the region and the history of the Everest region. For hikers who wish to travel long distances, one can also opt for an excursion to Khumjung Village (5-6 hours). In the village, we can visit the Edmund Hillary School and the Khumjung Monastery (a monastery known for its snowman’s head!). We will spend the night in the Namche bazaar. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

After breakfast, we headed to Tengboche. A short walk from Namche to Phunki. After arriving in Phunki, we went to Tengboche, the famous Tengboche monastery in the village, which is the largest monastery in the Everest region. Located in the Sagarmatha National Park (“exceptional universal value”), declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it offers 360-degree panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. It is open at 3 pm, so if we are lucky, we can witness a religious ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Against the backdrop of the Himalayas, the Tengboche monastery has an ideal location. We visited the monastery in the morning and enjoyed the photos and the enchanting scenery of the monastery. We passed through the forest for about half an hour before crossing the river. Then, we climbed the mountain and noticed that when we climbed higher, the landscape became drier. We went through the traditional Sherpa town of Pangboche and then to the beautiful town of Pheriche, next to the river. Here we will also see a small heliport for helicopter rescue in case of emergency. We can even take classes with a mountain expert at a medical clinic in Pheriche. Overnight in Pheriche. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

After breakfast, we start walking to Dugla easily. Then, we boarded the steep hail terminal of the Khumbu glacier on foot, then walked down the rocky slope as we boarded Chupki Lhara, where we found a series of stones with prayer flags like Scott Fischer (American climber). Monument and 10 – The Everest climber Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepal Mountain Guide) was killed in the mission of climbing Mount Everest. Then the road continued towards the Khumbu glacier, and we found ourselves in front of several large peaks: Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalalur Himal. Overnight in Lobuche. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

We travel to Everest Base Camp along the vast Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing, we find the monument to the climbers of the Indian army. The road here can be deceptive, therefore, we must work hard to follow our leader, Sherpa. Walking is difficult due to the low altitude of the air. Before reaching the base camp of Everest, we crossed the rocky dunes, the hail and the streams. After arriving at Everest base camp, we saw that the climber’s tent stood out in bright colors and in the monotony of the gray environment (especially in the spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the mountains that we can see from the base camp. We returned to Gorak Shep for a wonderful night. We will spend the night in Gorak Shep. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Between the dark and cold temperatures before dawn (-10 to -14 degrees Celsius), we are ready to leave early in the morning. In addition, it is always possible to have cold winds, which is very common. The wonderful mountain peaks, such as the Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse towers, are to the east, even though Mount Everest begins to appear. However, when we arrived at Kala Patthar, we could see 360 degrees of proximity and the huge views of the mountains. Everest. We took pictures, we enjoyed the magnificent panorama of the mountains and then we returned to Lobuche for a wonderful night. Overnight in Lobuche. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

After breakfast, we walk to base camp Kongbu La Base (5,000 m / 16,404 ft) through the Khumbu glacier. Embarking the Kongma La Pass today is the most difficult part of our hiking trip. In Kongma La, we see the passage of Kane Mark wrapped in a prayer flag. Then we gradually descended to the valley of Imja Khola and then descended to Chhukung, a small summer settlement. After arriving in Chhukung, we will also review our team to prepare for our final ascent. We will spend the night in Chhukung. Note: If we do not want to make a Kongma La pass, we can take another route from Dingboche to Chhukung. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

The hiking trail to Island Peak Base Camp is quite steep. First, we went south and then headed east to the main valley line. Then, we walk along the winding road below the south wing of the Lhotse glacier hail. Next, we continue walking along the pleasant path along the river. The route to Amphu Labtsa is in the southeast. Cross the intersection of the Imja and Lhotse glacier towards the wide valley on the side of the island’s peak to the southwest. Overnight at Island Peak Base Camp. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

We started pre-climbing training after breakfast today. Our guides will provide training on climbing techniques and the correct methods to use the climbing equipment, such as hail, trekking boots and crampons, safety belts, ascents, etc. The training will also include moving up and down using the ropes. Although it is not necessary to have previously received training from Island Peak Climbing, we strongly believe that some training experience will improve your confidence and climbing skills to increase your chances of expanding the peak and fully enjoy the experience. We can hike to the high camp for the rest of the day, return or rest, so we can climb the next day. Overnight at the base camp. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

We got up from 12 am to 1 am this morning and had breakfast before we started climbing. The important thing is that we reached the top of the mountain before noon, because in the afternoon, the strong winds from the highlands can become obstacles to a successful summit. Before the blow from the steep slope, the small radial movement moved a few hundred meters. Originally a beach, the road quickly became grass and then turned into a rock. As we climb the slope, we will see the narrow slope and the path to the steep rocky path. We climb the rock cliff. This is not difficult, but before we appear on the right side of the ravine, there are several short steps to climb. Then follow the ridge, which will result in an exciting nose and exposed on top of the glacier. The guide will fix the rope when necessary. The steep slope of the snow takes us to the top of the mountain range. For safety reasons, fixed and human ropes will be used during the climbing process. We use fixed ropes after successful climbing. The length of the rope is usually 350 meters. However, the duration depends on the season and the time of the crack. There are two newly formed cracks, about 3 and 4 meters long. We will use a ladder to pass them. After enjoying the view of the mountain and taking pictures, we descended to the upper camp, and some of our crew members were waiting for us. We successfully celebrated island climbing. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

When we descend to a lower height, today’s walk will be easier. Along the same route through the wide Khumbu Khola valley, we pass through the beautiful Sherpa villages of Orsho and Shomare. We can also choose different routes to visit Gompa in Upper Pangboche, which is believed to be the oldest place in Khumbu or frequent visits to Pangboche. Pangboche is a picturesque village with Everest to the north, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kangtaiga to the east, the Kongde mountains to the south and the wide and fertile valley of the Imja Tse. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

From Pangboche we return to Imja Khola and then through the forest to Tengboche. If you are interested, we can also visit the nuns of the Tengboche Monastery. After lunch in Tengboche, we continue through the hillsides covered with rhododendrons and junipers. After crossing the bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail follows the Dudh Koshi Gorge and passes quickly through the pine forest before reaching Sansa. While walking through the forest, we will pay attention to wildlife such as goats, snow leopards and colorful pheasants. After a chorten, we arrived at the Namche Bazaar military camp. We will spend the night in the Namche bazaar. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

This road has fallen sharply, so we must walk cautiously because our crumbling legs are constantly fighting on rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridge over the speedy Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the path became flatter and more natural. After reaching Lukla, we stretch our aching legs and remember the experience of the last weeks. Overnight in Lukla. Includes meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

After a long mountaineering trip, we took a flight to Kathmandu early in the morning. After arriving in Kathmandu, we can take a break or make a souvenir purchase. If we want to explore any other area in Kathmandu, we can do it today. Our guides can help you buy souvenirs or sightseeing. A farewell dinner will be held at night to celebrate the successful ascension of the climbers. We will spend the night in Kathmandu. Includes meals: breakfast dinner.

Your adventure in Nepal is over today! There is nothing to do except exchange emails and organize photos with your travel companions. Representatives of the  EMEN will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled departure of your flight. On the way home, you will have enough time to plan your next adventure in the beautiful Nepalese country. Includes meals: breakfast.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
  • Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (12 nights).
  • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
  • Free T shirt, bag and Hat.
  • Official expenses.
  • Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
  • Day guided city tour
  • All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Down jacket (to be returned after trip completion)
  • trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
  • All necessary paperwork; trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit
  • Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping at Island Peak Base Camp (3 nights tented camp)
  •  Everest summit experienced climbing guide
Cost Excludes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa – You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
  • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Price Includes’ section.
  • Any 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 plan
  • Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
  • World heritage entrance permit.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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