Island peak is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal. The name island peak comes from the peak's resemblance to an island in a sea of ice,  when seen from above Dingboche. As well as providing an enjoyable climb, the peak also provides some of the most striking scenery in the Khumbu region. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse glacier. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. From the Island Peak Base Camp, we will ascend on a steep, grassy slope and small rocky steps to the Island Peak High Camp. It is necessary to climb a steep, snowy and icy ramp to the summit ridge: fixed ropes will be used where necessary, increasing our chances of safely reaching the summit.


Island Peak Climb - 14 days

Day 1: Early morning flight to Lukla (2800 m). Then trek to Phakding (2646 m). Overnight stay in Phakding.

Day 2: Trek from Phakding (2646 m) to Namche Bazaar (3446 m). Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

Day 3: Day of rest in Namche Bazaar.

Day 4: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3446 m) to Tengboche (3867 m). Overnight stay in Tengboche.

Day 5: Trek from Tengboche (3867 m) to Dingboche (4400 m). Overnight stay in Dingboche.

Day 6: Trek from Dingboche (4400 m) to Chukung (3700 m). Overnight stay in Chukung.

Day 7: Trek from Chukung (3700 m) to Island Peak Base Camp (5200 m). Overnight stay in Island Peak Base Camp.

Day 8: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp (5200 m) to Island Peak High Camp (5500 m). Overnight stay in Island Peak High Camp.

Day 9: Climb from Island Peak High Camp (5500 m) to summit Island Peak (6189 m).

Day 10: Trek to Dingboche (4300 m). Overnight stay in Dingboche.

Day 11: Trek from Dingboche (4300 m) to Tengboche (3867 m). Overnight stay in Tengboche.

Day 12: Trek from Tengboche (3867 m) to Namche Bazaar (3446 m). Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

Day 13: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3446 m) to Lukla (2800 m). Overnight stay in Lukla.

Day 14: Flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu.

Island Peak Climb - 18 days


Day 1: Early morning flight to Lukla (2800 m). Then trek to Phakding (2646 m). Overnight stay in Phakding.

Day 2: Trek from Phakding (2646 m) to Namche Bazaar (3446 m). Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

Day 3: Day of rest in Namche Bazaar.

Day 4: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3446 m) to Tengboche (3867 m). Overnight stay in Tengboche.

Day 5: Trek from Tengboche (3867 m) to Pheriche (4200 m). Overnight stay in Pheriche.

Day 6: Trek from Pheriche (4200 m) to Lobuche (5900 m). Overnight stay in Lobuche.

Day 7: Trek from Lobuche (5900 m) to Kalapatthar (5545 m). Overnight stay in Kalapatthar.

Day 8: Trek from Kalapatthar (5545 m) to Everest Base Camp. Overnight stay in Everest Base Camp.

Day 9: Trek from Everest Base Camp to Dingboche (4400 m). Overnight stay in Dingboche.

Day 10: Trek from Dingboche (4400 m) to Chukung (3700 m). Overnight stay in Chukung.

Day 11: Trek from Chukung (3700 m) to Island Peak Base Camp (5200 m). Overnight stay in Island Peak Base Camp.

Day 12: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp (5200 m) to Island Peak High Camp (5500 m). Overnight stay in Island Peak High Camp.

Day 13: Climb from Island Peak High Camp (5500 m) to summit Island Peak (6189 m).

Day 14: Trek to Dingboche (4300 m). Overnight stay in Dingboche.

Day 15: Trek from Dingboche (4300 m) to Tengboche (3867 m). Overnight stay in Tengboche.

Day 16: Trek from Tengboche (3867 m) to Namche Bazaar (3446 m). Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3446 m) to Lukla (2800 m). Overnight stay in Lukla.

Day 18: Flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu.