Participants must have good fitness, balance and coordination. A regular training programme must be followed for many months to achieve the level of fitness required. We suggest a programme tailored to mountaineering such as those from the Uphill Athlete.
Island Peak is a superb progression peak for Himalayan climbing, allowing an opportunity to experience altitude first-hand and taking your mountaineering skills to new heights while getting to appreciate the inner workings of an expedition to the Himalaya!
An ideal expedition for climbers with basic rope handling and technical mountaineering skills. Our accompanying Khumbu Trek option also allows for non-climbing friends and family to join in on the expedition and travel alongside the climbing team.
The trip initiates in Kathmandu where we enjoy the diversity of this ancient city before embarking on a flight into the alpine village of Lukla, the entranceway to the Everest region.
We approach the mountain following the wide trails of the Khumbu Valley, famous for its fascinating villages and hospitable inhabitants.
This ascent will satisfy your desire to progress your Himalayan climbing.
- Ideal progression peak
- Spectacular views of the Himalayan giants; Everest, Lhotse, Makalu
- Visit Everest Base Camp, cross the Kongma La and climb Kala Patar
Climbing Ability
Climbing Ability
Intermediate
Elevation
Elevation
6,189m/20,305ft
Duration
Duration
24 days
Location
Location
Nepal
ISLAND PEAK ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
DAY 2
Gear check, optional sightseeing Kathmandu Valley
DAY 3
Fly to Lukla 2,860m/9,383ft and trek to Phakding 2,610m/8,563ft, 3hrs
DAY 4
| Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,286ft, 5hrs |
DAY 5
Sightseeing in Namche Bazaar
DAY 6
| Short trek to Khumjung 3,780m/12,402ft and climb Khunde Peak 4,200m/13,780ft, overnight Khumjung, 4-5hrs |
DAY 7
Trek to Phortse 3,950m/12,959ft, 5-6hrs
DAY 8
Trek to Pheriche 4,270m/14,009ft or Dingboche 4,410m/14,469ft, 5-6hrs
DAY 9
Rest day
DAY 10
Trek to Lobuche 4,940m/16,207ft
DAY 11
Trek to Gorak Shep 5,160m/16,929ft, 3hrs, climb Kala Patar 5,554m/18,222ft, 3hrs
DAY 12
| Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,300m/17,400ft and return to Lobuche |
DAY 13
| Rest day |
DAY 14
Trek over Kongma La Pass 5,535m/18,159ft and on to Chhukung 4,730m/15,518ft, 9hrs
DAY 15
Ropes training and rest day in Chhukung, optional ascent of Chhukung Ri 5,550m/18,209ft, 6hrs
DAY 16
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp 4,970m/16,300ft, 3hrs
DAY 17
Summit Day! Island Peak 6,189m/20,305ft, return to Base Camp, 10-12hrs
DAY 18
Rest day/contingency day or move to Chhukung
DAY 19
Trek to Pangboche 3,985m/13,074ft, 3-5hrs
DAY 20
Trek to Namche Bazaar, 5hrs
DAY 21
Trek to Lukla, 7hrs
DAY 22
Contingency day
DAY 23
Fly to Kathmandu
DAY 24
Trip ends, depart from Kathmandu
Departures and Pricing
Note: Dates are subject to change due to many factors out of our control
Looking for different dates? Book a private expedition or check out Three Peaks Nepal Expedition
PREPARE
Fitness
Technical Experience
This is an entry-level climb for trekkers and novice mountaineers with basic mountaineering skills. We recommend that if you do not already have any mountaineering skills, you attend an introductory mountaineering course like our Mountaineering Instruction Course or Chamonix Introductory Mountaineering Course.
Altitude Experience
No previous altitude experience required.
Why Adventure Consultants
Adventure Consultants is renowned for the quality of its service and strategy applied to high altitude expedition climbing. Our reputation is attributed to meticulous planning and experienced logistics coordination. We have a philosophy of investing in every expedition to offer our climbers the best possible chance of success.
We employ strong and specialised Expedition Leaders and Sherpa staff who are recognised as some of the most pre-eminent mountaineers in the industry.
Many operators make statements about their services that are intentionally designed to mislead or avoid addressing important issues. The reality on the mountain is that unless you have a strong and experienced leader with sufficient Sherpa staff in support, the chances of summiting are dramatically reduced. Expeditions that are operated by local staff, with no qualified and experienced western guides, are generally not able to offer you a legitimate level of safety or success. These expeditions have the highest ratio of accident and frostbite injury on trips which may seem cheap at the time when booking but the long term effects make the price difference irrelevant.
The AC approach to making expeditions work for you is reflected in the quality and safety of the expeditions we run along with our consistently high success rate.
Inclusions
The price of your trip includes the following:
- Professional, qualified guides
- Experienced Sherpa team
- Helicopter flights Kathmandu-Lukla and return
- Excellent food and catering
- Visit Everest Base Camp
- Expert logistics
- Regular dispatches for families and friends to follow your expedition
- Comprehensive support from our New Zealand office team
Our Team
DISPATCHES
Island Peak and Khumbu Trek #2 2023
November 03 2023
Today we hiked down from Phakding to Lukla where the trek begin three weeks before... Read More