Island Peak Expedition with EBC
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Nepal · Trekking & Adventure

Your first Himalayan summit, with EBC on the way

19 daysUp to 6,189 mStrenuous2–8 people (climbing ratio 1:2)Group Join / Fixed DepartureFrom US$ 2,590 pp

Trip overview

The journey

Island Peak (Imja Tse, 6,189 m) is the classic first Himalayan summit: a full Everest Base Camp acclimatisation trek followed by a glacier climb with fixed ropes to an airy summit ridge between Lhotse and Ama Dablam. You use crampons, harness and jumar — our climbing Sherpas run a pre-climb skills session at base camp, and guide at a 1:2 ratio on summit day.

Previous trekking experience at altitude is required; previous climbing experience is not.

Trip highlights

  • Summit of Island Peak / Imja Tse (6,189 m)
  • Full Everest Base Camp trek for acclimatisation
  • Sunrise from Kala Patthar (5,545 m)
  • Fixed-rope climbing with 1:2 Sherpa ratio
  • Pre-climb skills training at base camp
  • The Lhotse south face towering overhead

Detailed itinerary

Tap any day to expand it. Timings and overnights can be tailored — this is the shape we recommend.

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Briefing, climbing-gear check and permit processing

Overnight: Hotel in KathmanduMeals: —

Day 2

Fly to Lukla – Phakding (2,610 m)

  • Mountain flight and warm-up stage, 3–4 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 3

Phakding – Namche (3,440 m)

  • The Namche hill, 5–6 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 4

Acclimatisation in Namche

  • Everest View Hotel loop

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 5

Namche – Tengboche (3,860 m)

  • Monastery afternoon, 5 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 6

Tengboche – Dingboche (4,410 m)

  • Into the Imja valley, 5 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 7

Acclimatisation in Dingboche

  • Nangkartshang ridge to 5,083 m

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 8

Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940 m)

  • Thukla memorials and moraine, 5 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 9

Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)

  • The classic day via Gorak Shep, 7–8 hours

Overnight: Tea house (Gorak Shep)Meals: B, L, D

Day 10

Kala Patthar – Chhukung (4,730 m)

  • Sunrise on Everest, then traverse to the Imja valley, 7–8 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 11

Rest and skills day in Chhukung

  • Rope, jumar and crampon session with the climbing team

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 12

Chhukung – Island Peak Base Camp (5,100 m)

  • Short approach beneath the south ridge, 3–4 hours

Overnight: Expedition tentMeals: B, L, D

Day 13

Summit day (6,189 m) – return to Chhukung

  • 1 a.m. start; glacier, fixed ropes and the summit ridge, 10–12 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 14

Contingency day

  • Spare summit window for weather

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 15

Chhukung – Tengboche

  • Long descent with celebration in sight, 6 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 16

Tengboche – Namche

  • Balcony trail southbound, 5 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 17

Namche – Lukla

  • Final stage, 6–7 hours

Overnight: Tea houseMeals: B, L, D

Day 18

Fly to Kathmandu

  • Celebration dinner

Overnight: Hotel in KathmanduMeals: B, D

Day 19

Departure

  • Airport transfer or extension

Overnight: —Meals: B

Fixed Departures 2026 / 2027

Price
US$ 2,590

per person · minimum 2 people

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What's included

Included

  • Island Peak climbing permit and all trekking permits
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu)
  • Climbing Sherpa at 1:2 ratio, group climbing gear and fixed ropes
  • Base camp tent, cook and high-altitude meals
  • Experienced English-speaking licensed guide
  • Porter service (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • First-aid kit and emergency support
  • Government taxes and service charges

Not included

  • International flights
  • Nepal visa fees
  • Travel insurance (mandatory — must cover high-altitude trekking)
  • Personal trekking gear and clothing
  • Tips for guide and porters
  • Extra meals and drinks in Kathmandu
  • Any costs arising from flight cancellations or itinerary changes due to weather
  • Personal climbing hardware (boots, crampons, harness — rentable in Kathmandu)
  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (customary)

Important information

Fitness level

Good physical fitness required. Daily walking 5–12 hours.

Acclimatisation

Built-in rest days for safety, following a conservative ascent profile.

Travel insurance

Mandatory. Must cover helicopter evacuation up to 6,500 m.

Packing list

A full packing list is sent with your booking confirmation.

Altitude considerations

Your guide monitors wellbeing daily and can adjust the schedule when needed.

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