Insurance

● Staff costs include their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, and accommodation.

Others

● TIMS, trekking, and other park permits, special climbing permits, and local taxes. ● Equipment for climbing (incl. camping equipment). ● All government and local taxes. ● First-aid kit.

Meals

● Breakfast, lunch, dinner (except in Kathmandu), and a cup of tea/coffee according to the available menu.

Transport

● All land transportation by private vehicle.

Flights

● Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and return from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Guide

● An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trekking guide. ● An experienced, professional climbing guide. ● Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter).

Accommodation

● 2-night accommodation in 4* Yatri Suites and Spa or similar in Kathmandu on a breakfast basis. ● 13-night accommodation throughout the trek on a full-board basis.

Not included:

Others

● Personal expenses. ● Food in Kathmandu and drinks and beverage bills. ● Tipping (for a guide, driver, and supporters) for all places. ● Entrance fees for national parks. ● Travel insurance. ● International flights. ● Extra costs for upgrading rooms and services at hotels, if and when applicable. ● Donations at temples, schools, monasteries, etc. ● Personal hiking gear and personal kits. ● Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind. ● Any other items are not specified in the included section.

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Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Kathmandu

Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal!

Asian Heritage Treks & Travel Representative welcomes you at the airport with your nameplate. After your arrival in Nepal, you will be transferred to the hotel. On the way from the airport to the hotel, you will pass by the Open Cremation Place (Pashupatinath Temple), the Royal Palace Museum, i.e., Narayanhity, the Garden of Dreams, and Thamel. Your hotel will be downtown, at the tourist hub. Our representative will facilitate and discuss your travel itinerary. There will be enough time to stroll through the streets of Thamel.

Includes: overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa or similar.
Day 2 Flight To Lukla (2800M) & Trek To Phakding (2652M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight To Lukla (2800M) & Trek To Phakding (2652M)

You will take a flight from TIA to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla in Solukhumbu. The flight takes you over the Himalayas, giving you a breathtaking panoramic view of the higher mountains, including the famous Mt. Everest, standing there with the snow-covered peak in all its glory. On arrival at the airport, the Sherpa crew will unload our trekking equipment, and our guide will brief you and introduce our porters before our trek begins towards Phakding.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight stay at the available local lodge.
Day 3 Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3440M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3440M)

After breakfast, you walk through beautiful pine forests and then along the Dudh Koshi River, ending your nature-filled journey at Namche Bazaar. After walking for nearly an hour, you will see the gleaming Mt. Tamserku (6,608 m) on your right, as well as the serenity of pine, fir, and juniper forests. If the weather is clear, you might even see Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Continue walking until you reach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Mt. Everest, and the main trading center of this region. On that day, you will cross five suspension bridges, the last of which, known as the Hillary Bridge, is the highest. It is an uphill walk from Hillary Bridge to Namche Bazaar.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner and an overnight stay at the available local lodge.
Day 4 Rest At Namche Bazaar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rest At Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar is also known as the Sherpa Capital. You can use your time to acclimatize, relax, and explore the surrounding places. Most of the trekkers prefer to get up before sunrise to view the magnificent views of Mount Everest, Thamserku, Amadablam, and other glorious peaks in Sagarmatha National Park. You might get a chance to see the mountains’ shadows projected onto the clouds above and truly appreciate their size. As an energy source, try salt-butter tea and champa, a type of barley commonly consumed by Sherpas in the region.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner and an overnight stay at the available local lodge.
Day 5 Namche Bazaar To Tengboche (3870M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Namche Bazaar To Tengboche (3870M)

On the sixth day of your Everest Base Camp trek, you’ll make your way from the village of Namche Bazaar to Tengboche. Although it will be one of the most challenging days of the trek in terms of elevation gain (around 4,000 feet/1,200 meters), it will also be the most rewarding as you get to take in the breathtaking views of the Everest Mountain Range.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at a local lodge.
Day 6 Tengboche To Dingboche (4,360M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tengboche To Dingboche (4,360M)

In the morning, we visit the Tengboche Monastery. The trail then descends through the evergreen forest to Debuche, crosses the Imja River, and ascends to Pangboche. Also, we visit the Pangboche monastery. Then we descend into the river and start a climb up to Dingboche.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the available local lodge.
Day 7 Dingboche To Chukung (4730M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dingboche To Chukung (4730M)

We will spend a day here to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air pressure. We will have a trip to Chhukung Valley via the Imja Khola Valley to get a marvellous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse’s massive south wall, then return to Dingboche in the evening.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the available local lodge.
Day 8 Acclimatization Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Acclimatization Day

This day is for acclimatization. You will get used to the high-altitude mountain settlements and scenarios. You can roam around and learn more about this place.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the available local lodge.
Day 9 Chukung To Island Peak Base Camp (5200M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chukung To Island Peak Base Camp (5200M)

The trek to Island Peak Base Camp is quite steep. First, we climb south and then walk on a winding path. Next, we continue walking along a streamside. A crisscross route through Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to Island Peak.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the camp.
Day 10 Pre-Climb Training On Island Peak Base Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pre-Climb Training On Island Peak Base Camp

After breakfast, you will be trained in peak climbing techniques and the use of climbing gear such as the ice axe, climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, ascenders, etc. Although it is not required, the training could be very beneficial.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the camp.
Day 11 Island Peak Base Camp To Island Peak Summit (6189M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Island Peak Base Camp To Island Peak Summit (6189M)

We will wake up early, around midnight, and have our breakfast before starting the climb. It is required to reach the summit before noon due to the probability of high winds. After enjoying the summit views, we descend to Island Peak Base Camp.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the camp.
Day 12 Island Peak Base Camp To Pangboche (3985M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Island Peak Base Camp To Pangboche (3985M)

We will be descending to the lower altitude this day through the beautiful Sherpa villages of Orsho and Shomare to reach Pangboche, a beautiful village surrounded by Everest to its north, Amadablam, Thamserku, and Kangtaiga to the east, the Kongde range to the south, and the Imja Tse River flowing through the valley.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the available local lodge.
Day 13 Pangboche To Namche Bazaar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pangboche To Namche Bazaar

From Pangboche, we retrace our steps down to the Imja Khola and up through the forest to Tengboche, and after our lunch there, we continue till we reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay in the available local lodge.
Day 14 Namche Bazaar To Lukla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Namche Bazaar To Lukla

After breakfast, you will continue the trek through Chumoa village, a beautiful village, to have lunch. After lunch, you will walk along the riverside to Phakding and then head towards Lukla. After a few hours’ walk, you will reach Lukla, where you can relax and immerse yourself in the local culture and lifestyle. On reaching Lukla, we will reflect on the time spent as a group and the personal achievements of all those who took part in the trek.

Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at the available local lodge.
Day 15 Flight To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight To Kathmandu

Enjoy one last glimpse of the mountains you recently visited. The flight to Kathmandu leaves before 10:00 a.m. Sometimes, it differs according to weather conditions. On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Includes: overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar hotel.
Day 16 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Your trip will come to an end today. Our representative will pick you up and drive you to Kathmandu. A private van will pick you up and drop you off at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport approximately three hours before your scheduled flight back to your home or other destination. You will also receive advice and assistance with making other travel arrangements.

Have a safe journey onward, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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Island Peak Expedition

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Itinerary of your trip Island Peak Expedition

Arrival In Kathmandu

Flight To Lukla (2800M) & Trek To Phakding (2652M)

Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3440M)

Rest At Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar To Tengboche (3870M)

Tengboche To Dingboche (4,360M)

Dingboche To Chukung (4730M)

Acclimatization Day

Chukung To Island Peak Base Camp (5200M)

Pre-Climb Training On Island Peak Base Camp

Island Peak Base Camp To Island Peak Summit (6189M)

Island Peak Base Camp To Pangboche (3985M)

Pangboche To Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar To Lukla

Flight To Kathmandu

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