Island Peak Short Climb – 15 Days
- 360 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Island Peak Mountain Sherpa Culture Mount Everest View At 6189m, Island Peak is one of the smaller but challenging trekking peaks that lie in the Everest region in Nepal. The reward for all this exertion is an unparalleled view of Ama Dablam and the south face of Lhotse. The peak sits at the end of Chhukung Valley, accessible from Dingboche taking a short route without proper acclimatization days. So the aggressive climb itinerary is designed for those who have good physical fitness with prior mountaineering experience but have the limited time frame After a day of walking from Chhukung along the Lhotse Glacier, passing the bloated waters of Imja Tsho, we reach the Base Camp to prepare for the challenge. It may take an additional day or two to scale the peak depending on weather conditions. We endeavor the summit (6189m/20306ft) after one night at the High Camp perched on the South West Ridge where magnificent vistas of the Khumbu can be seen from the top.
Inclusions
What's included
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
- Alpine Club of Himalaya’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- English speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide , climbing guide and assistant guides
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Tented accommodation during the climb
- All necessary paper work; trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit
- All government and local taxes
- Medical kit (carried by your guide)
- Down jacket (to be returned after trip completion)
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- Group mountaineering (climbing) equipments
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
What's not
- Nepalese visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return
- early arrival, late departure, early Return from mountain (due to any reason)
- Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain
- Travel and rescue insurance
- phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, boiled water, shower
- Personal Expenses
- Personal climbing equipment
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- Tips for guides and porters
- Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Alpine Club of Himalaya
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
How it compares in Kathmandu
- Its from-price is 522% above the median of the 2812 experiences we list in Kathmandu.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu is Nepal's ancient, colourful capital, a valley city of temples, stupas and royal squares and the gateway to the Himalaya.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old royal square, is crowded with pagoda-roofed temples and palaces, and nearby lives the Kumari, the city's living child goddess. Thamel, the travellers' quarter, is a tangle of lanes selling trekking gear, prayer flags and handicrafts, busy with cafés and rooftop restaurants.
Top-ranked sights in Kathmandu: Namche Bazaar, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur).
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