19 days tour

Everest Base Camp & Island Peak Climb

$ 2,570 .00 USD

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Everest Base Camp & Island Peak Climb

This tour includes:

Transport

Airports pick up and drop off by private transportation.

Accommodation

Twin sharing hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast. Twin sharing guesthouse and tented camp accommodation during the trek and climb.

Others

All permits: Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee and Island Peak climbing permits. Group climbing equipment such as ropes, ice axe, ice screws, snow bars, and carbine. A satellite phone (for emergency contact) Nepal Climbing Adventure Sleeping bag, duffel bag and down jacket. A first aid medical kit & an oxymeter. We will help you with rescue and evacuation arrangements in case of an emergency. All taxes.

Flights

Domestic flights: Kathmandu / Ramechhap - Lukla - Kathmandu / Ramechhap inclusive with all taxes.

Guide

An English speaking professional trekking guide licensed by Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM), Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal. One high-altitude climbing leader (a Sherpa guide) licensed by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) for the summit attempt

Meals

18 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 16 dinners (Main course).

Not included:

Others

Nepal visa (USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days). Your international flights to and from Nepal. Travel insurance (for helicopter evacuation if needed during the trek). Bar and beverage bills, drinking water. Wifi, battery charge, hot shower. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone etc.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

We can recommend the best travel insurnace companies upon request.

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Itinerary of your trip Everest Base Camp & Island Peak Climb

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Kathmandu, Transfer To Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival At Kathmandu, Transfer To Hotel

      Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport by our representative, transfer to hotel. Pre-trek meeting and rest of the day is leisure.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Fly To Lukla And Start Trek To Phakding, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Fly To Lukla And Start Trek To Phakding, Overnight At Guesthouse

      Transfer to airport to connect 30-minutes flight to Lukla. The trek begins gently up by the river side, along excellent paved footpaths, passing a multitude of teahouses and scattered green conifers. Phakding at 2,610meters, is a pretty village comprising approximately 30 houses. It is roughly a 3-hour walk from Lukla and is located at both sides of Dudh Koshi River.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Trek To Namche Bazar, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trek To Namche Bazar, Overnight At Guesthouse

      The day will begin with the gentle walk to Monjo, another beautiful Sherpa settlement of the trek; official entry into the Sagarmatha National Park where you will have to show your permits (SNP entry permit and TIMS card)at the office in Monjo. The walk to Namche Bazaar involves a tough uphill climb of about 590m, taking approximately 5-hours, however, halfway up the hill you will be able to see Everest and Lhotse for the first time. As you approach the town of Namche Bazaar, the peaks of Thamserku (6, 648) and Kwangde (6,224m) are visible to the East and to the West, the sacred mountain Khumbila (5,707m).   As gateway to the Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar, at an altitude of 3440meters, is famous for its many bakeries and local market (haat bazzar) which takes place each Saturday. Built on a steep mountain bowl with excellent views of high Himalaya on either side, the town has restaurants, shops, banks and currency exchange. Remarkably, for such a remote location, there are also availability of cyber cafes and pool halls.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Acclimatisation Day At Namche Bazar, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Acclimatisation Day At Namche Bazar, Overnight At Guesthouse

      It is important to walk to higher altitudes while you stay two Day in Namche bazaar. There are options here to trek to Khumjung where you can visit the local school and hospital or to Thame village of Sherpa Everest expediters and of the great Everest Sherpa Tenzing Norgay or to airstrip at Shyanboche (3720m), above the airstrip is the Everest view hotel, which was set up by the Japanese to bring affluent tourists into the region for a prime view of Everest. The scheme was brought down by the fact the hotel was at nearly 4000m and many suffer from altitude sickness.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Tengboche, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek To Tengboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

      The day begins with a slightly climb up about 10-minutes and descend back to the Dudh Koshi at 3550m before ascending to Tengboche at 3870meters. The views of Everest, Thamserku, Amadablam and the valley are mind blowing. At an altitude of 3870meters; Tengboche is a charming spot built around the main Tibetan monastery in the region where you can enter and listen to the monks chanting their mantras. The view of Lhotse, Everest and Amadablam are unforgettable.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Pheriche, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek To Pheriche, Overnight At Guesthouse

      Your journey will pass through wooded forests and along the Imja Khola valley. The views will become more impressive as the high Himalaya begin to surround you. You will contour gradually to Pangboche, an interesting gompa site above the main village, this is the oldest monastery in the region and apparently dates from the introduction of Buddhism to Khumbu. You will then climb up to Pheriche at 4371meters. The views of Amadablam and Island Peak are breathtaking.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Acclimatisation Day At Pheriche, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Acclimatisation Day At Pheriche, Overnight At Guesthouse

      Today, we will have another day of acclimatization. You will head to another beautiful part of the Khumbu region, Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m) offer you a magnificent views of the Mt. Makalu, Island Peak, Peak 38 etc.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Lobuche, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek To Lobuche, Overnight At Guesthouse

      The valley now becomes barren of vegetation as you walk up towards Lobuche, but your attention will be firmly on the snow-capped peaks, which soar above you. The path joins the trail below Thugla and gives beautiful views of Cholatse (6442.) across the valley. The path can become quite rocky in places and it is important to watch your step. After another steep ascent, Tawache and Nuptse are particularly spectacular form Lobuche, towering almost 2 kilometers directly overhead.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Everest Base Camp & Back To Gorakhshep, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek To Everest Base Camp & Back To Gorakhshep, Overnight At Guesthouse

      Today, the walk towards Everest is along the Khumbu Glacier. You will reach the small village of Gorakhshep, where you will be able to have lunch. After having your lunch the trail will lead you to the Mt. Everest base camp at an altitude of 5400meters. Everest base camp gives you an unforgettable view of Khubutse, Mt. Pumori, Changtse and Khumbu ice fall instead of Mt. Everest.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Climb Kala Patthar & Trek To Chhukung, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Climb Kala Patthar & Trek To Chhukung, Overnight At Guesthouse

      The ascent of Kalapatthar or โ€™Black Rockโ€™ will offer the best views of Everest. At the top you will see a 360-degree view of some of the highest peaks in the world including Mt. Pumori (7169m), Mt. Everest (8848m) and Lhotse (8516m), the Tibetan peak Changtse, Nuptse (7861m) and countless other smaller peaks. You will then descend and return to Chhukung, towards to Island Peak, where our climbing crew is waiting for you. After arrived, meet with the crew and check the gears.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek To Island Peak Base Camp, Overnight At Tented Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek To Island Peak Base Camp, Overnight At Tented Camp

      The trail to Island Peak Base Camp heads south and climbs east towards the main line of valley. The trail follows along a stream with a view of Amphu Labsa on the southeast. We walk past Imja and Lhotse glacier moraine before reaching Island Peak Base Camp on the south west side of Island Peak.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Summit Island Peak And Back To Chhukung, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Summit Island Peak And Back To Chhukung, Overnight At Guesthouse

      We begin our climb early in the morning to avoid the afternoon strong winds. The first touch of sunlight over the snowcapped mountains provides a mesmerizing delight. The trail starts from the base camp and gradually ascends on the grass filled hill before being filled with boulders. The trail becomes narrow and rocky before leading to the summit glacier where the path is filled with snow. As we go across crevasses the summit begins from here.

      At the summit we reward ourselves with the glorious view that surrounds us. After spending quality time, we descend back to the Base Camp following the same path and continue trek down to Chhukung.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Contingency Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Contingency Day

      In case the summit does not happen according to plan due to bad weather or other unfavorable conditions we spare this day as a reserve day. If everything goes as smoothly as planned, we treat ourselves today as leisure day.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Trek To Pangboche, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Trek To Pangboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

      The route back to Pangboche descends down the same path as before. The trail passes through Orsho and Shomare village. We can also visit the oldest Gompa in Khumbu region along the way before reaching Pangboche village. Here Pangboche looks up to various mountains ranges like Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, etc.



  • Day 15 Day 15: Trek To Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Trek To Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse

      You will now follow your footsteps back to Lukla, the walk to Tyangboche will offer spectacular views of Amadablam.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Trek To Lukla, Overnight At Guesthouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Trek To Lukla, Overnight At Guesthouse

      Today, we go back over the main track down to Dudh koshi then to Phakding. Moving along the track, k we reach to Lukla seeing different Sherpa villages coming across a suspension bridge above Thado Koshi. We stay at guest house after trekking for 6 hours.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Fly To Kathmandu, Overnight At Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Fly To Kathmandu, Overnight At Hotel

      From Lukla we travel for 35 minutes and return back to Kathmandu from in the morning and move back to the hotel. Rest of the day we can relax.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Buffer Day In Kathmandu (In Case Of Lukla Flight Delayed Or Cancelled Due To Bad Weather), Overnight At Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Buffer Day In Kathmandu (In Case Of Lukla Flight Delayed Or Cancelled Due To Bad Weather), Overnight At Hotel

      We can go around Kathmandu valley, if some important places have been missed according to your choice. You can also go for shopping or have a day rest to depart from the country.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Transfer To Airport, Departure Back Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Transfer To Airport, Departure Back Home

      Today, our airport representative will drop you to the airport and then you will depart from Nepal.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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