Island peak, another name Imja Tse (6173m) is looks like an island in a sea of ice that’s why some how it’s called by island peak. It’s situated at the top of the Imja Khola valley in the Khumbu region. To climb the island peak is technical and straight forward so that the climber must used the component of climbing materials like ice axe and crampons. The most difficult section is a mixed rock and ice wall at the slope of around 45 degree leading to the narrow summit ridge.

Our trek will begin after our 30 minutes flight from the Kathmandu to Lukla and it will continually go up to Everest base camp passing through very beautiful Sherpa villages including Sherpas capital Namche, high pass Kala Pattar (18,450ft), Khumbu glacier and Everest base camp at the foot of Khumbu icefall. Our 2nd itinerary goes through a nice blue ice lake “Gokyo” and crossing over another challenging high pass Cho La (17,890ft). Views of world’s height peak including Mt Lhotse massif, Mt Nupse together are unbelievable. Trekking to Everest Base Camp will help us to be well acclimatized and spending couple of nights we head back to the beautiful Imja Khola valley towards Island peak base camp.

After well setting up the base camp of Island peak, we have 3/4 days for summit attempt the peak. First we will spend a night at high camp and next morning we will go for summit attempt of the peak and same day straight decent to the base camp. And finally we return passing through Sherpas capital Namche and fly out form Lukla to Kathmandu.

ITINERARY 01
 
Day 01 - Arrival Kathmandu (1,352m); transfers to hotel;
Day 02 - Kathmandu; city tour; trek preparations,
Day 03 - Fly to Lukla (2,800m); trek to Phakding (2,610m);
Day 04 - Trek Namche Bazaar (3,440m);
Day 05 - Rest/Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar;
Day 06 - Trek Tengboche (3,870m); visit monastery that same night in Tengboche or early in the next morning.
Day 07 - Trek Dengboche (4,410m) in the Chhukung Valley, beautiful views throughout
Day 08 - Rest/Acclimatization day in Dengboche; rest, optional day hikes to 17,000+ feet in the Chhukung Valley, Chhukung Ri.
Day 09 - Trek to Lobuche(4,830m), camp near Italian Lodge or close
Day 10 - Trek to Everest base camp (5,364m); overnight Gorak Shep
Day 11 - Sunrise climb of Kala Pattar (5,555m); trek back to Lobouche
Day 12 - Trek to Chhukung (4,743m)
Day 13 - Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m)
Day 14 - Climb to High camp (5,700m)
Day 15 - Summit back to Chhukung (4,743m)
Day 16 - Trek to Pangbouche (4,252m)
Day 17 - Trek to Namche (3,440m)
Day 18 - Trek to Lukla (2,800m)
Day 19 - Early morning flight to Kathmandu; free day; evening celebration meal
Day 20 - Free day in Kathmandu; evening celebration meal
Day 21 - International departure

ITINERARY 02   
Day 01: Arrival in KTM, transfer to hotel, briefing
Day 02: Tour, necessary preparation & packing
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 04: Trek to Namche (3,440m)
Day 05: Acclimatize to Khumjung/Khunde
Day 06: Trek to Mongla (3,900m)
Day 07: Trek to Dole (4,200m)
Day 08: Trek to Machhermo (4,410m)
Day 09: Day hike to the hills & relax day
Day 10: Trek to Gokyo (4,700m)
Day 11: Climb Gokyo Ri (5,550m) & trek to Dragnag (4,700m)
Day 12: Cross Cho La Pass (5,330m) & trek to Dzong La/Lobuje (4,830m)
Day 13: Trek to Gorekshep (5,140m)
Day 14: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) & O/N at Gorekshep
Day 15: Hike to Kalapatther (Black Rock, 5,555m) & trek to Lobuje (4,830m)
Day 16: Trek to Chhukung (4,743m)
Day 17: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m)
Day 18: Climb to High camp (5,700m)
Day 19: Summit back to Chhukung (4,743m)
Day 20: Trek to Pangbouche (4,252m)
Day 21: Trek to Namche (3,440m)
Day 22: Trek to Lukla (2,800m)
Day 23: Early morning flight to Kathmandu; free day; evening celebration meal
Day 24/25Nov: Final International departure to home

TREK & CLIMB COST COVERS:
• Island Peak Climbing Permit.
• Conservation/national park fees and all govt. taxes.
• 4 (four) nights hotel in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis.
• Round trip Domestic airfares and domestic airport tax.
• All airport/hotel/airport transfer
• An Experience head Sardar/Guide.
• Experienced Support Personal Climbing Sherpa
• Required number of porters normally based on 1: 3 ratio
• Light camping equipments with high altitude tent and sleeping mattress during climbing period 
• EPI gas with stove for high camp
• All meals quality and hygienic (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• All hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, juice)
• Available high food for climbing period
• All necessary Climbing hardware gears including Climbing ropes.
• Complete first aid kits
• Oxygen with mask and regulator for emergency/medical purpose.
• Insurance of all local team members
• Equipment for porters
• Half day world heritage sites tour.
• Cultural celebration meal (Nepali finest cuisine).

COST DOES NOT COVER:
• Medical/personal high risk insurance (suggest to have rescue coverage policy as well)
• International airfares and departure tax.
• Personal climbing gears.
• Major meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Cost of personal expenses
• Tips