Climbing to this unique trekking peak in Khumbu valley is popular to all mountaineering beginners. Most of them submitter says, it is comparatively easier and well within the capabilities of any fit and determined hill walker to climb Island Peak than climb to other peaks in Nepal. Though, no one can ignore the fact that demand of some basic climbing experience is relevant.

Our exclusive itinerary takes you into the high valleys of Gokyo (4790m.), and then to Everest Base Camp crossing over high pass of Cho La (5330m.), providing magnificent views from Kalapattar (5545 m) and that probably makes acclimatized for conquering Island Peak.

Grade:

Maximum Altitude: 6189 m.

Best season:March – May & September - November

Itinerary
Days 01	Arrival in Kathmandu. Upon arrival, receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.
Day 02	Kathmandu: Kathmandu city sightseeing tour. Evening, orientation briefing on trekking/climbing at hotel. Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.
Day 03	Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Lukla. Meet trekking crew and trek to Phakding - Camp
Day 04	Trek to Namche, camp
Day 05	Rest day in Namche for acclimatization. A short day hike may be made to Thame, camp
Day 06	Trek to Phortse, camp
Day 07	Trek to Dole, camp
Day 08	Trek to Machermo, camp
Day 09	Trek to Gokyo - Gokyo Ri (5360m.), camp
Day 10	Trek to base of Cho La Pass, camp
Day 11	Trek to Dzongla, crossing over Cho La Pass, camp
Day 12	Trek to Lobuche, camp
Day 13	Trek to Kala Pattar and back to Gorakshep, camp
Day 14	Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m.) - Duglha, camp
Day 15	Trek to Chukung, camp
Day 16	Island Peak Altitude Camp, camp
Day 17	Summit Island Peak – back to Chukung, camp
Day 18	Reserve day, camp
Day 19	Trek to Tengboche, camp
Day 20	Trek to Namche, camp
Day 21	Trek back to Lukla, camp
Day 22	Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. Receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.
Day 23	Kathmandu Reserve day – optional sightseeing may be made in Kathmandu valley. Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.
Day 24	Transfer to airport, assistant for check-in for final departure.

Fixed departures
2006	Departure dates
September	08 September – 01 October
October	06 October – 29 October
November	03 November – 26 November

Cost per person on twin sharing basis
Group size	EURO
2 - 4	2,244
5 - 7	1,873
8 - 12	1,628

Cost Includes:

• All airport/hotel/airport transfers as per above itinerary.
• Welcome drink in Hotel and orientation briefing.
• 4 night accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
• Nepali staff (up to Base Camp and back) 1 Sirdar, 1 cook and kitchen Boy & helper, 1 Sherpa for each 4 members & 2 porters per member.
• 1 Climbing Sherpa guide for each 4 members.
• Porter’s equipment & sleeping tent.
• Food during the trek 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner with teas/coffees)
• 2 men tent, Foam mattress, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilets tent, tables & chairs.
• All necessary kitchen utensils.
• National Park fee,
• Insurance for Nepalese staff.
• Both way airfares: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu.
• Kathmandu half day city tour with guide.

Cost doesn't Include:

• Lunch & Dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu.
• Personal equipment (trekking & climbing)*
• High risk medical insurance.
• International air ticket.
• International airport tax equivalent US$ 24 Per person
• Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
• Nepal Visa Fee US$ 30 Per person (subject to change)
• Emergency rescue evacuation charge if required.
• City & monument entrance fee during Sightseeing.
• Peak Permit Fee: 1-4 Pax US$ 350 (for group), 5-8 Pax US$ 350 (for group) + additional 40 per person and 9-12 pax US$ 510 (for group) + additional US$ 25 per person.